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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1966
Page
1
Garwood Methodist Men announce an ice cream supper event with proceeds benefiting church activities. The gathering aims to bring together parishioners and neighbors for dessert, fellowship, and community support on a scheduled date.
A Houston resident survived a forty foot fall Tuesday at an El Rice Dryer site on Lakeside, landing after metal sheets gave way during work. The injured person sustained leg injuries and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.
Crews from the Texas Highway Department begin laying pre mixed asphalt on Highway 930A west of the city and near Laugh Ln Hospital and the curve east of the rival bridge. Officials cite slick surface from rain as cause of many accidents and say the new topping will help alleviate hazards on both curves. The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce and city officials urge immediate action to address the dangerous stretch.
Graduation exercises at Garwood High School marked by three outstanding seniors from the Class of 1566 as Principal announces jovial remarks for the future. Bab Sting of Shell OU Com. introduces Prifyy May 20 ceremony with the Garwood Methodist Choir performing You'll Never Walk Alone under Mrs Lester Bunge's direction.
Rock Island residents and former residents are urged to attend the annual Homecoming and Memorial Service on Sunday May 29 in the school gym with a basket dinner at noon. A memorial service follows at 4 40 pm at Myre Cemetery.
Absentee voting began this week and runs through May for the Eagle Lake City bond election tied to a proposed 60 000 bond to fund district improvements at the Middle School. Voters must meet age and residency rules and may cast ballots at the community center prior to the election date.
Cotton growers across Colorado, Austin, Fayette, Lattice, and other Central and Coastal Bend counties receive a 15 day extension to the LOG crop planting and plowup deadlines. Agriculture Commissioner J. C White extended the dates due to intermittent rains and unsettled fields. Some cotton remains to be planted and in other fields plants suffer from stresses while replanting may be required.
Jaycees Swimming Club announces pool hours from 2 to 8 PM on Saturdays starting May 28 with exceptions on Tuesdays. Ken Norris will manage the pool, Frances Moody runs concessions, and membership applications are available via local Jaycees. Season memberships only.
Eagle Lake High School announces driver training for 6566 students. Sessions include 20 driving tasks and 30 minutes of observation each, starting at 7 am on Tuesday May Stat MF Seogtt. Schedule to be announced at the ELRS ceremony today.
Remedial arithmetic classes will be offered at no charge for students in grades six through eight this summer at the high school. Attendance must be regular, with no school credit awarded. Registration is at 9 am Friday May 27, and classes run June 6 to June 15. Mrs. Rebecca Bakies will teach.
Gifts of Distinction has moved to 113 North MirCash Avenue in Downtown Eady Lake. Managers GC Wiese Mrs James Wiese and Riley Wiese will continue operations of the gift shop offering the same items as before. The renovated store invites former patrons and new visitors to register for door prizes during the grand opening Friday from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm with coffee served all day.
Eagle Lake will close business offices on Monday May 10 in observance of Memorial Day. The move, led by local business leaders and backed by the Chamber of Commerce, follows federal holiday practice with flag service. First National Bank also plans to close for the day.
City council discusses shifting garbage pickup to alternate days in west McCarty Street zone and north east corridors. Jaycees present housing plan for young families while zoning study explores large district collection later this summer. Existing downtown businesses keep current daily service.
The Eagle Lake Life League will hold an official opening ceremony at the Youth Lighted Parks at Taston on Friday night. Two baseball games are featured: the Eagle Lake Cubs vs Eagle Lake Yanks at 6 pm, followed by Eagle Lake Lever vs Eagles in the Coloraty Walls Lite League A game. Admission is free. concession stands will offer snacks and drinks.
Farmers Supply Companys of Bayle Lake Purina dealer will stage a three day appreciation event Thursday through Saturday May 26 27 28 with prizes and incentives. R L Dipson Dick Oben Nous say the event honors area farmers and patrons and invite customers to visit the store.
Garwood School Board of Equalization will convene June 3 to set tax valuations on all taxable property in the district. The session runs 9 to 12 am and 1 to 4 pm with all board members expected to attend.
Diplomas will be awarded at Els commencement tonight for the 20 member senior class. Miss Julia Wells will give the salutatory, while Ernest S. Jazell, president of the Board of Education, will present the diplomas after certification. An elementary portion follows in the new high school gym.
Victoria native Dave R. Sparks starts duties as a night patrolman for the City of Aogie Dake joining Cher Buster Semora and Special Officers Bill Chavis Olas Manager Tod Smith in a staffing move. wiring details note arrivals and upcoming night shift assignments as other personnel relocate and begin service in the Gulf Coast area communities.
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