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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1965
Page
1
Burglars entered Matthews Grove five miles south of town early Tuesday and carried away merchandise from a store near the mill. Authorities report losses exceed $2000 and a suspect described as a store clerk appears in the stolen haul. A routine investigation continues with local officers and the county sheriff pursuing leads.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday for Mrs. J M Tate of Nebof who died after long illness. The Rev Russell officiated at the Mill-Bauler Home chapel with interment beside her husband in the nearby cemetery. Surviving are three sons Denny Lovent Tie, Lawrence Senter and Momtinved. several friends and relatives attended the rites.
Legon Wood funeral details: Oklahoma City man dies after long illness. Survivors include wife Meepee and children Roxanna Kay Wood, David Wood, Kenneth Priest, Darmy Priest, and sister Mrs RT Campbell. Funeral at MiM-Bauer Funeral Home Chapel at 3:09 p.m. Friday. Burial at Lahesiay Cemetery.
Jane Booker and Bob Klogkman head a list of Eagle Lake students honored at the annual awards program held in the high school auditorium. Rotary and Lions clubs recognized top scholars while the Davit and Bud Whitermann Foundation awarded a $500 annual scholarship for five years. Additional awards covered academics, homemaking, and various departments, with several students receiving pins and one-year grants.
Eagle Lake businesses including the village hall will close Monday May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. The observance follows local chamber guidance and shifts the usual Monday operations to reflect the holiday while normal services resume Tuesday.
Garland McMeans, longtime Eagle Lake High School staff member and counselor, resigns after a seven year tenure to accept a counselor position at Katy High School next fall. He and his family plan to move during the summer as he completes a master’s degree at the University of Houston and begins graduate work.
Fragmentary OCR note outlines a Rock Island homecoming event scheduled for Sunday in May. Mentions planned activities, attendees, and a celebratory gathering at a local venue with expectations of community participation. Details are unclear due to legibility limits but indicate a local reunion or parade atmosphere.
Jaycees announce the opening of a private swim club at the Eagle Lake pool this Saturday May 29. The facility will run 2 to 6 pm daily excluding Mondays, with Christine Heenan operating the concession and basket room. Membership is limited to Jaycee Swimming Club members for one year, and inquiries are directed to local Jaycee officers.
Mr and Mrs R V Sheppard acquire Cherry's Restaurant on Berther Drive and rename the business the Sportsman's Motel and Restaurant with L C Sweet owners adjoining Cherry's Motel. The new management pledges friendly service and a cafeteria style menu with meats seafood and steaks. The restaurant will operate daily from 3 AM to 11 PM with a formal open house planned later.
Supt. Marc Mullins announces registration for new students on Saturday May 24. Desegregation rights program plans include open enrollment to Green Wood Public for 1965 68. Transfers available. birth certificates required. eligibility reviewed by school board. options between Garwood and Carver schools. Carver to Garwood High School continuation noted.
The Eagles and Yanks Little Leaguers will host Sheridan Thursday night. The program begins at 6 00 pm with four games ending by 8 00 pm. Public is invited to attend at the league youth memorial park.
Winston Compton known as Butch leads Sheridan High School seniors as valedictorian in 1965. He attended Texas A&M University summer program under a National Science Foundation fellowship in science and math earning a $100 Sheridan Parents Association scholarship. Compton plans electrical engineering at Texas A&M and scholarship honors reflect high scholastic average amid admission to honor program. Commencement exercises feature speaker Robert Syme as the school holds its Rodth Friday night ceremony with graduates listed.
Fragmented notice shows the county board of equalization scheduled to convene at 9 a.m. Thursday. The readable text references commissioners and a review of assessments, with unclear dates and local details. Further specifics are illegible due to OCR damage.
Miss Elizabeth Seshatm daughter of My and Merle Guy Seaholm has been admitted to Seton V Hospital at 600 West 26th Street in Austin for tests in preparation for surgery. Prayers are offered for Elizabeth's quick and full recovery to eye health.
The Eagle Lake School Board elected Mike Newby as the new head coach and athletic secretary for Eagle Lake High School. Newby, formerly at Gorman, will replace Bill Tilton who resigned last April. He led Gorman to the Class B football championship last season and has four years coaching experience. He is married with four or six children and will move to Eagle Lake in the coming weeks.
An appreciation supper for State Representative Ober Jungmichel is set for Thursday, May 27 at 7 pm at the American Legion Center in Bastrop. Attendees from Bastrop, Colorado, and Fayette counties are invited as the Legislature is in session.
Mr and Mrs Miller owners of the Millers Giliery announce a new catering service for Eagle Lake area. Millers Caterers will serve barbecue dinners during the month of ad Klee and Al of She tremmies. A complete inner ta partins at am sia in (8 area. The new clan entered ts tert prety inst Thisday when they served barbecue dinner to seven members of a Guadalune Water and Savitation Pistinet yt Ahimie vinik with iby Ciky af Waele Lake. Appaintinenes or fartiine info mation eimy be wlduired by our tartion Mr one Mrs Miler ae Millers Grewig or BY eallinig (1S 4-205) 2INv OF SUNSHINE.
Local youth baseball action opens Friday night at Monoraal Park featuring the Babe Ruthers. Teams schedule games across the county with Barnard Gutwill and Jley Nore noted among players. several games set for Monday and Tuesday in Sheridan and Columbus.
Jaycee Vick School of Dance presents an annual recital with pupils performing on Thursday night at the High School auditorium. Admission details and sponsor names are listed. attendance is encouraged by families and local supporters.
A public hearing is scheduled for June 2 to discuss proposed State Game Control regulations. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will review comments from residents and interested parties. Details will be announced publicly, with locations and times to be provided later. The hearing aims to gather input on season dates, bag limits, and other regulation changes. Representatives may attend to present positions and objections.
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