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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1966
Page
1
A missionary from Ghana is slated to speak at the Assembly of God on May 18. The event invites local attendees to hear reports from the mission field and learn about ongoing outreach efforts.
County officials schedule the first session of the Board of Equalization for Monday as they prepare notices for the June meeting. The group will meet to discuss tax and fee assessments on properties for 1965 taxes.
Nada K Ot C Festival Sunday honors ELHS senior Nada Wells and valedictorian Miss Gladys Srbynic, with a Knights of Columbus event at Nada Hall. Wells, a basketball and track candidate, and Srbynic, a four year band member and National Honor Society officer, are celebrated for multiple academic and extracurricular achievements. A barbecue and dance follow a 2 pm program, featuring the BH Mraz Orchestra and local societies.
County results show Patman ahead in the U S Senate race with wide margins in several districts. Schroeder re elected as state official leads in the county with strong showings against rivals. Local totals include Patman tô 53 percent in district results and Connally and Willoughby securing notable county vote shares.
Jaycees push ahead with a community barbecue at Eagle Lake Community Center this Sunday May 15. Proceeds assist summer tennis programs and local community projects as citizens are invited to attend and support the group’s efforts.
The Island gym at 8:00 pm Thursday May 18 hosts a senior event with Jerry Stukley and Tex Speck as two members of the class. Dr. Robert Brooks from Sim Houston State College will deliver the address. Rock Island seniors at Rock Island High School will attend prom ceremonies and special awards for seniors and juniors.
Sheridan high school schedules baccalaureate services for Sunday May 15 at 8 40 pm and graduation Friday May 20 with Senator William Patman as principal speaker C L Wiegel of Wharton County Junior College to deliver the baccalaureate. Garwood high school lists twenty three seniors as candidates for commencement with a similar program on Sunday May 15 at 8 00 pm and a principal address by public relations director R H Stine of ShotOU Company.
Nine youths from Eagle Lake and Wharton County face charges for a spree of burglaries across Wharton and Calhoun counties. Investigations, led by Deputy Sheriff Jack Green, connect suspects to crimes at Leopold Gursge, Simeers Laundry, Zoransk Station, Dairy Delite, and Midnight Bay La Favorite. Juvenile court set for Monday as authorities plan a $50,000 bond issue to fund a new street and school access near Eagle Lake High School.
The Colorado County Court hears that two county bridges are unsafe for school buses. County Engineer Aranien Pilzpithielseviar is asked to inspect them. one bridge on a paved road carries 4000 pounds, while an empty school bus weighs 1800 pounds, prompting further action.
Eagle Lake School Board met Monday night at a rey ear session and disposed of old wood frame buildings at the O H Henry site. They discussed a summer math program, adopted a calendar for 1966-67, and opened bids with Roy Addicks the sole bidder for certain work. The board approved building repairs, staffing for remedial math, and set the 1966 67 term to begin Sept 1 and end May 2014 with holidays for Thanksgiving Christmas and Easter. Admission to games at Eagle Lake is 1.25 for adults and .50 for students.
An acne delegation of outstanding soil conservationists from throughout the region will attend the Save the Soil region awards banquet in the Bale Lake Community Cantor on Saturday May 14 starting at 7:00 pm. Co sponsored by the Central Soil Conservation District and Hire Eagle Lake Jaycees, officers include Arthur H. Koehn Emmanuel Hennerke R L Clipson. Public invited. tickets $2.78 per person from OSCD supervisors. Region winners to be honored.
City council approves bids for a new garbage disposal track chassis to be mounted with a garbage collection unit. Bids open until a Tuesday in June. City Manager Ty J. Smith reports Night Patrolman Joe Fritsch has resigned and a replacement is pending. Mosquito control discussed as dusting system deemed insufficient. Meeting focused on a proposed new road project and related council concerns.
County School Superintendent reminds citizens that the May deadline for transfer applications from one school district to another is approaching. Parents planning to move children to a different district should file by June 1 to ensure eligibility for the next term.
Engh Lake Chamber of Commerce announces a meeting at 2 30 PM Monday in the council building to discuss the upcoming event and member participation. The notice advises all local business leaders to attend and contribute ideas for the plan.
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