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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1965
Page
1
ELHS announces commencement expected May 25 with the senior class of 1865 facing finals May 20 and 21 and an end of year awards program May 25. list of graduates includes Linda Jean Thomas and many seniors from Mary Brown to Ernest Harris.
Bank deposits at the First National Bank declined in the latest report to the Comptroller of the Currency for the period ending April 26, with deposits totaling 3,588,683.68. This compares with 26,033,012.15 in the similar period on April 15, 1964. Current assets stand at 6,527,219.92.
The Henry PTA will hold its annual officer election on Thursday night May 6 at Henry School. President Shepherd Ward will preside as members and officers are replaced or affirmed for the coming year.
The School Parents Council schedules a Hinel meeting on Tuesday May 12 at 7 00 pm in the elementary cafeteria. The program includes the latest integration plan details for Eagle Lake school and officer elections for 586 1. Administrators will report on integration requirements for federal aid and the event will include a final SPC session supervised by Garland McMeana. Parent and teacher attendance urged for first hand information and to elect new officers for the next year.
Four Tingle Lake School Board members led by Supt Willan Eybridge and Principal E W U Krivavka attended a Houston meeting where a U S Office of Education official outlined desegregation timelines. The official said fall 1967 targets apply to districts seeking federal aid and districts must show progress or court orders.
Don Spalinger of Eagle Lake high school will display his science project at the National Showrover Fair International in St Louis this week. Medical awards are set for Thursday, special awards Friday noon, and banquet Friday evening. Don’s parents left for St Louis, and Charles Larrison will attend museum showings and related events.
The National Honor Society will hold a car wash Saturday at the former Shell station on Main Street across from the Rivals Motor Co. Citizens are invited to bring cars for a $2.00 wash. Sponsor Dale Whartart can be reached at CE 4-2506 for arrangements and pickup.
Little Lewrite players aged eight to ten and those not yet placed on A or B teams are reminded of the 4:30 pm test try-out practice sessions east of one elementary school. Practice runs Thursday and Thursday May 13 prior to team assignments, with additional sessions Tuesdays and Fridays starting May 15.
Local tennis league opens registration for the G.5 tournament sponsored by Light Like Git Scouts on May 14 to 16. Entry forms available at multiple outlets with fees set at 2.00 for singles and 3.00 for doubles. Birthdates determine division class entry. notices go to scheduled players. Competition includes boys and girls singles, plus men and women divisions, with trophies for top finishers.
Superior Oil begins a deep oil test on land owned by Co Johnson near Altair Drive, about a few hundred yards from Highway 71 and north of Highway 90A. Previous producing wells in the Altair area have reached depths of about 10,000 feet.
A new electric refrigerated water cooler has been installed at the Eagle Lake Recreation Center tennis courts. The Eagle Lake Rotary Club supervised the installation and funded part of the cooler, replacing a unit that had ceased operating. Players will have access to water again during play.
Fragmentary lines from a psalm titled A Line of Sunshine present a plea for preservation and trust. The readable portions invoke shelter in faith and a plea for strength to endure paths ahead. The text hints at spiritual refuge amid hardship.
The Hayle Lake Jaycees scrapped the eighteen hole invitational golf tournament planned for Sunday at the Haste Take Recreation Center due to poor greens condition from poisoning and weed growth. The barbecue dinner proceeds as planned, with the golf event cancelled to avoid unsafe playing conditions.
Clyde P Bene named new superintendent of Tenneco’s Dean Plant near Corpus Christi effective June 1. Former Chesterville chief Brey Fu to be replaced by Biele Coster at La Porte as assistant. Brown family active in local church Rotary and sports circles. hospital story fragment follows.
Several pre registration clinics run at Bayle area elementary schools this Thursday with 9 to 10 am notary public qualification sessions. English Lake district preschool clinics run today at Paule Tale and B H Honey elementary schools from 1 to 3 pm with parent guidance on registration, age verification, and transfer procedures for the coming school year.
Garwood High School lists twenty one seniors as graduation candidates. Principal Mayold Stevensack says honor students will be named this week. Commencement speaker is Dr. Travis M. McKenzie of Wharton County.
Presbyterians plan a family supper at First Presbyterian Church with a film presentation and interpretation by Robert W. Foss of John Knox Presbytery. The event follows a Family Night, featuring slides from Mo-Ranch Assembly at Hunt, Texas, and is part of the presbytery outreach near San Marcos.
A local notice from Nada CDA Te Hald invites residents to a Bake Safe Saturday event. The sale will feature various baked goods and a range of activities designed for families, with proceeds supporting community safety initiatives.
The Jaycees invite the community to a Mother's Day barbecue at the Jingle Laze Recreation Center on Sunday May Ath. Proceeds fund local programs while meals include barbecued beef and chicken with sides, served from 11:30 a.m. The Jaycee Wives assist in serving and a bake sale offers stew at 0 per quart for takeout. Generous activities, games, and continued recreation improvements are planned, with proceeds aiding the pool and other youth programs.
Patty Ehier is named valedictorian for Rock Island School with Susie Moss and Donald Towret as other top graduates. State representative Deony will give the keynote at 8 pm May 28 in the Rock Island gymnasium, with special guest Drew of the Recksland Baptist Church also attending.
The Miyon Sites SS Monterey plans a five port South Pacific voyage this week from San Francisco via Los Angeles. Passengers include Mr. and Mrs. Lee Briscoe of Eagle Lake. Ports listed: Bara Bara, Paucete, Rar otonga, Aveldand, Sothiey, Nous mea, Suya, Miiafiou, Pago Pagy, and Honolulu.
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