Eagle Lake Little League Opens Season With New League
The Eagle Lake Little League begins play Friday led by the newly formed Eagle Lake Little League, a separate organization feeding into the Colorado Valley league. The season opens with the Eagles vs Cubs at 7 00 p m and the Lekers vs thanks at 9 00 p m. Games run Fridays and Tuesdays through July 2 with an all star regional series to follow. An opening ceremony will be held between games with Farris, league president, presiding.
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Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Tittle League
Eagle Lake Lite League
Eagle Lake Will Holpe
Colorado Valley
Eagles
Cubs
Lekers
Wll
Agen— Ite Ceremony Headed Ty ¥ Slam Tb
Farris
Fourstaety league team rosters and staff listed
The record lists team rosters for the foursteaty league with Lakers Cubs and Eagles. Managers and coaches include James Boudreapy Lonnie Sommeciat te Frank Cangdell Selvin Stewart and Dwight Rhodes for Lakers. Cubs staff include Gayle Thomas Thomas Ridhey Struss Olle Moore and Walter Hurd. Eagles include Wilkerson Wilson Contreras Banks and many others.
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Lakers
James Boudreapy
Lonnie Sommeciatte
Frank Cangdell
Selvin Stewart Tullan Satchez
Dwight Rhodes
Mike Catton
David Lujan
Bobby Molano
Brendan Boudreaux
Gerald Hurd
Wile Bob Thomas
Dickie Olwars
Mike Morates
Allen Kohleffer
Keith Sommerlatte
CUBS
Gayle Thomas
Jerry Wil
Aol
Pertis Foster
James Young
Ealth Austin
Tommy Burns
Rudolph Rodriguez, Jr
Gary Tse
Stephan
Spane Ihel
Oscar Lopez
Dwayne Bennie Muller
Maniele Krivacka
Craig Popp
Tony Black
Russell Mahalite
Maryin Thomas
Oscar Yanez
Russell Scott
Ervin Goode
Darrell Austin
Mark Krivacka
Alvio Sosa
Larry Witte
Clay Ma=halite
Duane Austin
Three Houston men arrested for hauling deer to Colorado County
Three Houston men, Edward W. Kovar Jr, Lar Heightshoe, and Raymond T. Godeke, were jailed in Colorado County after deputies stopped a pickup on Interstate II with a live deer in the truck. They admitted roping and transporting the deer from Val Verde County to a two-acre tract, claiming they planned to keep them, though the animals were in poor condition.
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Houston
Val Veree
Hargis
Colorado County
Columbus
Interstate II
Bill Esterling
Abe Jeff Columbus
Game ‘Wardex
Sam Center
Russell Sulayas
Eagle Lake
IH 1
Rae Werved
Pat Adams
Katy
Sherif Chuck Uldrich
Port Bendy
Dsterling
Warder Center
Kaly
Tolorado County
Edward W. Kovar, Jr
Lar- Heightshoe
Raymond T. Godeke
Ove
Texas Concrete Silo Declares Bankruptcy
Texas Concrete Silo Co. of Eagle Lake declares bankruptcy in U S District Court Houston. Judge Arthur Moller names Dan OConnell as referee to inventory company assets amid over a quarter million dollars in unpaid accounts. Lovell Dye states the firm will try to retain facilities and resume operations. Dye and family will stay in Eagle Lake.
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Texas Concrete Silo
Pany
Eagle
United States Instrict
Houston
Arthur Molier
Dan O'Connell
Lovell
Dye
Texas Concrete Slo Co
Texas Concrete Ship Co
Memphis (Tann.) Concrete Silo Company
Gulf Coast
Itis
Oter
W Shuart Appointed City Attorney for Eagle Lake
In regular session the Eagle Lake council appointed Willard Shuart as city attorney for one year, with a $20 per month retainer, and named a three member board of equalization to assess tax valuations. The council also discussed water rates for the Eagle Lake Jaycees and to maintain the pool rate, amid prior support from local leaders.
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Eagle Lake Counci
Willard Shuart
Shuart
Stuart
B. Clipson
W. L. Raver
Lloyd Spalinger
Bowd
Eordy Jue
Harold Raabe
Eagle Lake Jaycees
Pete Canaris
Evening Lions Elect Kenneth Craig President
The Eagle Lake Evening Lions elected officers for 1871 72 with Kenneth Craig as president to succeed charter leader Garl Seahalen Other new officers include Wille Whison first vice president Dale Dixon second vice president Bennie Miller third vice president two year directors Lone Sommerdatte and Herbert Ramires tail twister James Crewl Lion Tanner Marcus Cunler treasurer Ed Krivacka and secretary Nelson Isenhower Weekly meetings are at 2 p m on Tuesdays at Shull Creek Restaurant reflecting a community service focus.
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Eagle Lake Evening Lens Club
WHL
Kenneth Craig
Garl W. Seahalen
Wille Whison
Dale Dixon
Bennie Miller
Lone Sommerdatte
Herbert Ramires
Tail Twister
James Crewl
Lion Tanner
Marcus Cunler
Ed K
Willard Skains Buys Webb's Radio Tuesday upgrade
Willard Skains, formerly of Deer Park, takes ownership of Webb's Radio at 218 East Main Street in Eagle Luk, renaming it Skains Appliances. He and wife plan to relocate as soon as possible. Webb assists in service. The business remains RCA distributor and will continue radio TV repairs and refrigeration and air conditioning service with the motto We Service What We Sell.
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Willard {Curry
Susie
Hmve
Bear Park
Skains
Texas Department of Corrections
Serviee
Calanese Corporation
Skalas
Walch
RCA Ue
Friedrich
Eal
Dew
Hnme
Webb
Henry Kretzachmar
Skalis
Mrr
Mel. Webb
Youth to Compete in Pitch Hit and Throw Saturday
Youth athletes will contest a pitch hit and throw event at Eagle Lake Little League field starting 9:00 a.m. Saturday May 22. Sponsored by Phillips 66 and Eagle Lake Evening. entrants must be aged as of August 1 197 and register by May 20 at Phillips 66 or Johnny's stations. Local winners advance through district and league levels toward an All-Star game.
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Eagle Lake
iisc+R
Peuins 66
Licngare
Locas Terel
Cnires
Phillips 60
W. Ff. Meitzen
Phillips 66
Johnny's 64
Gazne
Lake Aioe
Philips Sestatons
Jasta Cha
Three Injured in Altair Three-Vehicle Wreck
At about 6 30 am last Saturday a three vehicle crash on Highway 204 near the Highway 904 junction left three people injured. Gladys Spann of Altair drove a 1964 Chevrolet west when a 1963 Chev pickup driven by Millard Gaskill of Houston and a 1968 Pontiac GTO driven by Connie Cunningham of San Antonio collided. Spann and her passenger Alex Spates were hospitalized with injuries while Cunningham was treated and released. Spann’s wife was hospitalized for observation. All three vehicles were heavily damaged.
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Win Anair
Billy Miller
Gladys Spat
Altair
Millard
Alex Spates
Rotarians Asked For Support of Library Building
Rotarians at Eagle Lake hear a report on the progress of a new public library building for the community. Mrs. Dain Cassady and WG Harrison urge club support, noting the library will aid children and adults with reference materials and education resources.
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Eagle Lake
WG. Harrison
Dain Cassady
Re. Harrison
Altair
Harrison
Cassady
Ahad the Moray
Cty
Liquor By The Drink Passes In This County
Rice High School announces its cheer squad for the next year with four members Melba Wied Brinda Cunningham Anette Mareat and Adden Williams selected to lead the cheering sections. Reappointed sponsor Miss Prancer Mayer oversees the pep squad for Wharton County Junior College event connections.
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Rice High School
Melba Wied
Brinda Cunn Cigham
Anette Mareat
Adden Wiliams
Driges
Wharton County Junior College
Four state amendments voted down in countywide ballot
In Weld and Eagle Lake areas voters rejected three of four constitutional amendments while approving liquor by the drink in the county. Statewide only one amendment passed, boosting bond authorization for water projects. others aimed at ethics, salaries, and easier constitution amendments failed. County totals show strong opposition to most measures with Precincts listing varied results.
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Colorado
Fayette
Austin
Lavarn
Wharton
Eagle Lake
Ainsi
Columbus
Guddes
Altar
Garwood
Nadie
Rock Taland
Sheridan
Oakland
Webmar
Musscher
Shawn Head
Broshy
Frelsburg
Mentz
Lernarda
Allayton
Engi Lake
Garwood School Hosts Bicycle Road-E-O Friday
The Garwood School hosts a Bicycle Road-E-O Friday at 1:30 PM sponsored by the Department of Nem Soderquist. A safety film will screen at the school, and an inspection of bicycles for safety features will be held before the event. Pat terparts compete in several age groups to stress bicycle safety. the public is invited to watch.
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Terwoot
Exac Department
Nem Soderquist
DPS
WUE
Tag
He Garwoot
Judge Schraub To Hear First CourtCases
Judge Schraub, newly appointed to the 23rd Judicial District, will sit on the bench for the first time in the county today, succeeding Judge Boethel who retired May 1. He is expected to hear several unsettled cases as the district’s second judge in this county. Also announced this week is the reappointment of Robert Hecter as court reporter for the 25th district, a post he held under Judge Boethel.
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G. B. Schrab
Judal
Paul
Boethel
Sehraub
Judes Schraub
Robert Hecter
Hecter
Jude Boethel
Navy Seaman Larry Baker To Take First Leave Home
Larry Baker, recently training with the U S Navy at Orlando Florida, is due home this Friday on his first leave since enlisting, providing a welcome break from duty and a chance to visit family.
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Larry Baker
U. S. Navy
Orlando
Florida
Navy
Barn Burns at Scott Home in Rock Island
Firemen from Rock Island battled a blaze at the Scott home's barn in Rock Island. They controlled the fire and saved part of the barn and outbuildings. The origin and occupants were not identified at the time.
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Scott
Rock Island
John
Fred Scott
Anil
Levitt
Rice HS Art Dept to Display Work Here Fri
The art department of Rice High School will display their work on the grounds of Bag Lake City Fall this Friday May 21. The exhibit will be set up around noon and open for viewing until 6 00 p m. Students have presented work this year at Riesagh School Sheridan and Garwood with new assignments and a range of peer projects completed.
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al Department
Hice High School
Bagh Lake City
Riesagh School
Sheridan
Garwood
Lems Laveboor
Tie Tacs Make Fine Gifts Says C of C
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce announces a new shipment of gold and silver Helacs tie tacs priced at 3.20 each. Available at the chamber office in Readlight sailing or First National Bank with plans to stock more via local merchants. Directors also voted to fund youth baseball through the Recreation Committee with Everett Anderson chairing the effort.
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Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
Eagle Lake
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Readlight Sailu— Ing
First
Everett Anderson
Firefighters Hampered by Heavy Traffic Delays
A city incident reports firefighters facing delays due to heavy traffic. Crews battled the blaze while vehicles clogged routes, slowing access to the scene and complicating suppression efforts. Authorities urge improved traffic clearance near active emergencies.
Rice Raider Band Concert Thursday Evening at Rice High
The Rice High School Raider Band will present a concert Thursday evening May 28. The public is invited to attend. Director Bloyd Spenrath leads the program at Rice High School.
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Rice Raider Band
Rice High School
Rice High
Bloyd Spenrath
Methodists To Honor Senior Graduates Sunday
Church plans a community event to honor graduating seniors with a barbecues dinner this Sunday at the Failow sep Hall. Officials say the gathering will feature short programs and remarks from clergy and leaders.
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Methodists
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