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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1967
Page
7
In a tight contest the Eagle Lake Drug bowling team edged the Commuters for a 38 score. Details are incomplete with garbled text but result shows Eagle Lake triumph.
Main Auto Supply topped the Monday Nite Mixed League with 86 wins led by Jack Holden 644 series and Harland Bell 589. Virginia Weldrop led women with 564 series, Alma Davidson 349, and Ste Duncan 215 high game. most improved were Jack Davis and Gloria Davis with 15 win increase.
Ashby Mud Team claimed first place in the Sundown Frio League final night. Leathly Severs posted a top 1761 series. Schmidt Service led individual with BIS. Universal Motor Falcons placed second with 79 and a half. Allele Dryer 3 took third at 78 and a half. The champions featured Otis Colman, Danna Gibson, Bobby Baird, Bob Criswell, and Jim Raska.
Channel 13 plans a survey of the surrounding area to identify reception problems and expand service. Reports indicate residents have experienced weakened signals and interference, prompting efforts to map the terrain and adjust transmitters accordingly.
ELHS track athletes set numerous school records in spring meets. New marks covered sprints distance relays and field events, led by Leenan Scott 10.1 in the 1 yard dash and Josh Ashton 2 22 in the 220. Records also include relay times and throws, with several marks tracing back to 1960s and 1980s benchmarks on the ELHS records board.
Eagle Lake Junior High School hosted a round robin junior high girls volleyball playoff between the third period Sheryl Shorter led team and the fifth period Wilman Tillman led squad. Wilman Tillman’s team won the two game set 8 10 6 and 2 4. The third period roster included captain Sheryl Shorter with Janet Kinney Lisa Krienke Vivian Kuykendall Adolen Willame Eval Alexander Robbie Spears Denble Miller Elizabeth Lira. The fifth period roster features captain Wilman Tillman Sally Medina Flores Wilks Stella Morales Margaret Gonzales Yolanda Morales Caralen Grace Teen Gonzales Anna Juarez and Margaret Guerrero.
The Houston Stars Soccer Club kicks off the 1967 season May 27 versus Los Angeles Wolves at 7 40 p m in the Astrodome. Tickets go on sale at the Astrodome and Trans-Texas Air offices in Houston.
The Houston Basketball Corp invites fans to submit names for a new Houston team. With the contest under two weeks old, organizers report over 100 suggestions. First prize includes four season tickets, second prize one season ticket, and entries must include full name address and telephone number.
A charity baseball clinic and an old timers game are set for Sunday at Veterans Park. Adults pay 1.00, 20c for children. both events are free. Pro players including Johnny Temple and Jerry Witte are to coach from 12 30 to 3 30 pm with multiple youth and league groups attending.
The report notes a 50 percent rise in drownings through May in 1967 based on Texas Parks and Wildlife Department records. The data show fishing and boating as the deadliest activities and indicate numbers from 1965 and 1967 for the same period, with a rising trend during outdoor recreation.
Howard Dodser, executive director of the Tex affiliate of the Fund, says the group aims to fund the Allwater Bird Refuge this year. He notes two outside pledges totaling 45,690 and urges 100 gifts of 15 to 25 dollars or 1,500 gifts of 100 dollars to reach the 155,000 target.
The record lists attendees at a Saturday evening dinner at Bishop Markovsky Kanyielats Home, including Rev Edward Geiser and Mrs o T, with others from McKennie, Jee, Baele Lake, and Tenn. Mrs Webb plans to return to Tennessee after weeks at the hospital in Houston.
Priesmeyer's Department Store opens its fourth outlet in Sweeny Texas amid a long history of family ownership. Founder Priesmeyer traces a path from Germany to Texas linking stores in Rock Island and Houston before expanding to Langs Dry Goods.
The Houston Astros plan a busy home stand with the San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates featuring attractions. Highlights include pregame acts by performers and a Bob Agpromonie tribute night. A half hour trick-shot show precedes May 23 game. Tickets see reduced prices on Wednesday night.
The message advertises a price deal: singles or bored items for 35 cents, ten for 35, twelve for 35, at Puree A and eighteen units in Eagle Lake. Local vendors are hinted with place names Puree A and Eagle Lake.
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