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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1965
Page
1
News reports indicate 2 4 D damage affecting several hundred acres of cotton around Matthews and Eagle Lake. Officials note possible illegal application and caution that later growth stages would have worsened losses.
The Eagle Lake Lions Club elected officers for 1966 46 with Alvin W Kohjeffel chosen president to succeed Henry Sunder man on July 1. Other 1965 66 officers include first vice Gene Brown second vice Tom Arqusrt and Johnnie Schmidt Lion tamer.
Youth Sunday at the First Baptist Church on May 16 features the Youth Choir with special musical arrangements and youth testimonies. Leadership duties are assigned to Clark Powers Sunday School Superintendent John Birdwell and others.
Arresting will be held Friday morning at 9 p.m. at Mrs Lieaper Stephens home for ladies interested in joining the Ladies Morning Swimming Club. Dues will be reviewed and revised at this meeting and all persons planning to join should be present.
A reflective note quotes a biblical verse about purpose and judgment. The line invokes Ecclesiastes 8 5 to frame human misery and meaning during a Lenten period.
Commencement exercises for thirty seniors at E. H. Henry High School planned for Monday May 24 with Eunice Ward Ernest Amos Hayes Turner named as valedictorian and speaker Dr J Lash of Texas Southern University to deliver the keynote. Baccalaureate service set for Sunday May 22 with Rev Dr Thomas Freeman of TSU delivering the sermon. Sixth grade promotion exercises for FE B Henry Elementary on Tuesday May 18 at 6:00 pm. public invited.
Mrs A J Kainer of Weimar wife of the Colorado County Commissioner for Precinct 2 died last Saturday night after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Monday at St Michaels Catholic Church in Weimar with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Survivors include her husband Commissioner Kuiber two sons Laurence and Franklin of Weimar two daughters Georgia Ann and both of Weimar and a number of relatives. The county courthouse in Columbus was closed all day Monday.
Mag Betty Jo Simes announces an open house at House of Coiffires in Eagle Lake next Tuesday May 18 to mark its first anniversary. Guests may visit from 8 to 10 a m enjoy refreshments and register for a free door prize.
East Bernard district schedules baccalaureate for May 16 at 6 PM and commencement for May 21. Top scholar Hetty Zokrednick leads with 95.15 BA average. salutatorian Talas posts 96.31. Other graduates include Wright Viktorin Saco Smaistrla Grantham Pilcik Antioria Simpson.
Citizen of the community mourned the death of Elmer Ray Crutchfield age 65 a retired Central Powers and Light Co employee and longtime prominent local figure. He died May 10 after a three week illness at Laughlin Hospital and was buried after a Wednesday service at the Mill-Bauer Funeral Home. Officiants were Don Coles Tony Cook and Gary Scott with graveside rites in Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers included H L Parker Elmer Vermillion Rod Meltzen Clyde E Morgan Dub Clayton and J W Hintson. He was born May 20 1899 in Devine Texas to the late Henry and Mrs Crutchfield. Surviving is his wife Charlotte K Crutchfield and one son Robert Crutchfield of Norfolk Virginia.
The Bupié Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting in the municipal building common room at 2 30 pm next Monday May 17. All residents interested in community improvement are invited and urged to attend.
Congressman Clark W Thompson reports rice industry testimony before his Rice Subcommittee on the proposed farm bill. Industry opposes the certificate plan and its discretionary cabinet authority, seeks regional stability, notes 7 percent of costs cover surplus food distribution, cites past success and export growth, including loss of Cuba and shifts to new markets.
At a Garwood Lions Club meeting Bill Abernathy outlined plans for a new swimming pool in Garwood Lions Park. The proposed pool would be 75 by 30 feet with 10 foot high diving boards, a winding pool, bath house, walks around the pool area, and chain link fencing. The club has raised about one third of the estimated cost, said Lions president Lawrence L Stallman.
The Eagle Lake Board met in regular session to adopt the 1985-86 calendar, accept bids for 1715 feet of old fencing at the football field, and approve Clyde Brown's resignation as board president. Brown is slated for transfer to the Dean Plant at Bangiete in June. Superintendent elect Ta Kri vurcko announced the new year begins September 1 on a 75-day winter schedule, with holidays listed.
Garwood residents and fifty citizens gather to honor Troy Krenek, Garwood High School vocational agriculture teacher and Future Farmers of America adviser. The event, held in the school cafeteria, recognizes his seventeen years of service and leadership in the community and school.
Bank officials note deposits at First National Bank on August 26 1908 exceed the April figure by about 600000. April 26 1964 show 3261000 while April 26 1965 report 5958683.06. Daily fund movement causes variance, but comparisons on specific dates show growth.
Rainfall lags in the Eagle Lake region with 0.33 inch from a Tuesday shower. The Lakeside Terigation Co plant recorded 0.33 inches, while area totals show 35.761 inches for 1964 and 1965 monthly totals: January 3.77, February 2.28, March 1.50, April 1.20, indicating ongoing drought effects.
Ensign Walter Jones son of Mr and Mrs M Jones returned home last Sunday for four weeks leave from duty with the U S Navy. He recently served aboard the U S aircraft carrier Ranger off the coast of Viet Nam. The carrier and crew have returned to San Francisco. Jones is slated to be promoted to Lieutenant on June 22.
Colorang county CB Radio Club will meet at 4 pm on Wednesday night at Marvin's in Altair. All CB members are invited to attend.
The Eagle Lake area reports desegregation plans and registration for the 1965 66 school year under the Freedom of Choice program. Parents must file transfer forms by June 1 to move students between Eagle Lake elementary and Henry elementary and to select junior high and high schools.
Fred G Berger of Weimar area was named CSCD Outstanding Conservation Farmer after a tour of his farm. He began as a district contributor in 1951 and completed a broad conservation plan with Soil Conservation Service help. Since 1959 he built a coastal bermuda pasture system converting 55 acres of cropland to coastal pastures for dairy use, with 40 acres of brush cleared and coastal pasture expansion continuing.
The 1941 CV Little League season kicks off Friday evening at Joel Youth Memorial Park with Eagle Lake Eagles and Eagle Lake Lakers listed as opening game participants at 8:00. The Yanks versus Cubs lead off at 6:00, and a brief opening ceremony honors 1964 champions Eagle Lake Eagles with local officials throwing out the first ball.
The county commissioners hold a shortened regular session due to the death of Mrs. A J Kainer wife of Precinct No 2 commissioner Col rae. Action limited to claims and repairs while plans for equalization and 1965 tax valuations were discussed. The court planned to reconvene on the following Thursday to continue May term business.
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