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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1968
Page
1
Annis awards ceremonies will be held at all three Eagle Lake schools at 1 29 p m. A school assembly and junior activities are planned, with details unclear due to damaged text.
ELHS schedules summer sessions starting June 3 with morning classes. A limited number of reattainments are credited, with a required minimum of seven hours. Registration or first class details appear to be set for Tuesday, 28th, at 9:00 am.
The article notes students finish the school year today with exams and a dismissal at 2. The following Monday marks the start of summer activities as all three schools in the district resume on Monday for year-end events.
The piece notes next Thursday as a holiday for Memorial Day with local offices and services impacted. It mentions county facilities will be open in some areas while others will close, and references plans related to government and community offices.
A local notice invites Telmer residents and fans to attend the Rock Island Homecoming events on Sunday June 2. A memorial program and cemetery service are part of the day’s schedule, with details about travel and activities for attendees.
The Magle Lake division of the fenorigan Rice Growers Cooperative Association will hold its annual meeting at Marvin's in Alabama city at 7 p.m. Monday. The gathering will elect new directors and hear a report from George Blair, general manager of the central office.
Bagis Lake Chamber of Commerce directors in regular session endorsed consolidation plans involving Altair area sites and adjacent districts. The vote supports building a high school at Altair while maintaining existing elementary and junior high schools in Sherian Garwood and Eagle Lake, amid prior public backing by Eagle Lake and Garwood patrons.
Miss Linda McAdams daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred McAdams earns valedictorian honors at Sheridan High School for maintaining high academic standing and active involvement in band newspaper and drama. Robert Kloppenburg son of Mr and Mrs Robert Kloppenburg achieves top honors with a strong scholastic record and participation in varsity athletics and senior activities.
Board of the Consolidated Fund Directors is scheduled to convene Tuesday at the Municipal Building. The terse notice cites routine governance matters and potential approval of budget allocations for the fiscal period.
Garwood and Sheridan are set for Rock Is exercises Thursday and Friday. The schedule notes musical and drill activities with principal Tih Carpenter of Gariowl High School and UC lim Bye WMeuritain's accompanist on the plan. (Continued on last page)
Eagle Lake community honors Dexter Anderson as the new Lions International District 2-S3 Governor elect for 2-S3 starting July 1. Anderson, a 1959 Eagle Lake member and former president, has held multiple district roles and received a recent plaque for membership and retention work.
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce continues planning for the July barbecue in co sponsorship with the Eagle Lake Jaycees. Tickets for the downstate sale party are $1.50 to fund Christmas lights and decor for downtown, with an estimated $500 for new decor this season. The chamber aims to attract citizens to contribute, with Gene Baler as war committee chair.
Oliver s of the Bugle Like Life League urge return of a public Widress speaker data and chalk marking machine both missing from the league property during the off season. Contact Bil Wilkerson or Cyr Seahatm with information. Meeting set for Tuesday night at 7 pm in Girvan to hear reports from four committees on school construction, tax structure, and possible district formation.
Webb was chosen as the organization s new president at a June installation held at Marvin s Bist We Frady was named Jaycee of the Year and will succeed Pete Canaris as president Other new officers include Boh i vice president Te tie and secretary of Unelovat Taveers.
Leyendecker Pance students are invited to perform a recital next Tuesday with various performances listed from names including Jenni Grutilh Rosie Brush Hyllyy and Deane Weimes among others, with a possible admission fee and multiple local participants noted.
Guadalupe Ladies plan a barbecue sale at Andrew O Parrish Hall starting at 10 am. They will offer Mexican foods including chicken and barbecue dishes to raise funds.
Jenny Davids Fackson 88, pilot of the crop duster, died when the plane crashed in a field near Garwood late Saturday. The craft, owned by News Stairman, burst into flames. body recovered by Mill Rauer Funeral Home. Services set in Las Gatos, California. burial Wednesday at Las Gatos Cemetery. Born February 22, 1899 in Trilana to Mr. and Mrs. John Clyde Jackson, he resided in Santa Frarral Gratz, California.
Garwood School outlines a summer program for June with activities and guest speakers. It lists instructors, venues, and daily schedules including garden work and crafts, plus a planned end week showcase and student performances.
A local drive boosted reader numbers with three new subscribers. four winners will receive tickets to Houston Astros games. Victor Much of Shere and Garwood residents John Beak, Alessia Sheridan, and Briodn Garwood emerge as fresh subscribers as ads report strong regional uptake and publisher pride.
The notice lists multiple youth baseball games across May and June with teams such as Lakers Cubs Yanks and East Bernard, plus Garwood and Sheridan venues. Notable times include 7 pm and 8:30 pm starts, and June 1 features minor league play with Cards vs Braves and Sox vs Colts.
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