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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1968
Page
1
The El Garwood school boards discuss consolidating districts and appoint a study panel. They outline plans to form a consolidated district serving area schools, with administrators indicating the process aims to start soon and will continue on the last page of the report.
Four talent towns competed for first and second place at a district banquet. Eagle Lake talent team won, with readership noted for Ronel Row of Eagle Lake. District IV president and guests attended, including Mr. and Mrs. Lewik J.
Garwood Lions appoint Melvin Rees as new president amid a slate of officers and longtime members named for leadership roles. The organization aims to guide club activities through 1969 with plans for community service and events led by restructured committees.
Ten Eagle Lake Lions Club members and wives are expected to attend the Lions Integrational District 25-3 meeting in Bryan this weekend. The nomination of Bexter Anderson of the Eagle Lake Club for the next District Governor is advancing without opposition and the convention runs from Friday through Sunday with events at the Randa Inn in Bryan.
Obituary for Clara Mat tle Back Priesmeyer recounts her many years in Garwood Ohio Port Calion origin and Garwood residence. Survived by daughter Attie Bymto ur Swennys and seven siblings. Funeral at Garwood Methodist Church led by Rev Hovey with burial in Garwood Methodist Cemetery.
Baccalaureate services set for Garwood High School graduates at 3:00 pm in the Garwood auditorium on Sunday May 19 with Reverend William Halata of Assumption Church Canada delivering the baccalaureate sermon. Reverend Don Harry of Garwood Methodist Church will give the invocation Mrs Fred Wesselstd assists with a song accompanied by Mrs William Abellard featuring Rev E J Biy of St Marys Neda Church giving the benediction. Continuous page follows.
Lake Jaycees host a Sunday benefit at Eagle Lake County Center. Tickets are 1.30, available advance or at the door. Barbecued chicken plates plus entertainment proceeds fund community projects and crafts fair.
Absentee voting starts May 22 for the Democratic runoff. County clerk Margaret W. Lites oversees absentee ballots in Columbus. The race includes Preston Syayoy and Gon Xoorhorogren for Commissioner of Realm, with Lestoy Sehnairtey and others also named in filings.
The Eagle Lake Chainer of Crminere invites all interested residents to attend a council meeting at 2:30 PM on Monday at the municipal building. Officials urge community members to be present for discussions on local improvements and public matters of concern.
A garbled notice advertises a limited time subscription deal for residents of Rock Island, Steridsn, Alialr, and Garwood. New subscribers pay one dollar for a year and may qualify for a free prize. renewals not specified. The offer ends Saturday May 8 with eligibility restricted to listed towns.
A May 27 day camp is planned with activities for Brownies and Girl Scouts. The program includes a mixture of games, crafts, and steering sessions, with a kickoff at 9 am and multiple sessions through the day.
Colorado county officials announce a Board of Equalization hearing to address assessments. The county commissioners court will convene Monday to review tax appeals, with attendees and specifics to be determined.
Fragmented report details a county league opening with Eagles Lake Lakers and Cubs hosting Sheridan teams. Mentions baseball schedule, game times, and public attendance as five Engle Lake League teams prepare for a June start with formal opening ceremonies.
A region in South Texas endured seven to nine inches of rain with severe weather over seven days. Flooding creeks and rising waters forced closures and prompted emergency alerts. Local lakes and waterways overflowed, prompting authorities to issue warnings and a temporary restrict access to low-lying areas as residents faced ongoing storms and related hazards.
Friendship Church Club plans a White Elephant Sale this Saturday at the church hall. Proceeds support the church’s social outreach and youth programs.
Bosnital Auxiliary votes to buy an electrocardiogram machine for the Topline facility. The decision aims to improve patient monitoring and records keeping, with officials noting broad benefits for all patients and staff.
FLHS announces home glass and student council officers elected last week. Featured are 12th grade officers manager Dave Kuchera president Tanet Taner vice president Madiyn Sundeeman secretary Tody Meitten treasurer and council reps Patricia Hengst Elisabeth Reed Janet Freira Janice Scott Rusty Spetinger Patricia Tate and Janet Freira. Ninth grade: Paul Causey president Gene Glover vice president Donna Black secretary Denny Canaria treasurer student council representatives, etc.
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