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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1967
Page
1
Voters are urged to head to the polls on Saturday to decide six proposed state amendments. The article notes polling locations in Eagle Lake and mentions a 7 pm closing time, with references to municipal districts and health-related district moves.
Miss Judy Emmel daughter of Mr and Mrs Wille Emmel was crowned 1967 Homecoming Queen at Eagle Lake Hugh School events. The week featured a pep rally on Thursday and downtown procession Friday with the Eagle Take Eagles defeating Schulenburg Horns 18 to 6. Alumni and ex-students attended, while the Class of 1958 displayed Emmel’s portrait and honors were given for attendance and prior involvement.
Miss Moore, daughter of Doyle L Moore, is featured in a state farm talent search amid local business notices. The item notes her involvement and the connection to her family in Mountain State.
Federal funds drive local hospital finances as Medicare payments cover a large share of charges. The Eagle Late Cayetunite Hospital started in 1987, with roughly 126 million dollars in annual Medicare revenue. Average Medicare patient bills ran about 308.53 dollars monthly and daily revenue 28.07 dollars, while national data show Medicare reimbursement around 39.1 million dollars for 1967.
Edwin Gay joins the Eagle Lake Insurance Agency at 129 Quitt McCarty Street with prior Bay City ties and six years of insurance experience. He and his wife Beverly, and children Folwow and Ellen, plan to move to Eagle Lake when housing is found. The agency will continue to operate under W. B. McRee’s established framework, with Mrs. Motus having previously managed it. Mr Gay plans active community involvement and maintains ties to local clubs and sports.
Republican Women of Colorado County mail invitations to county residents for an event honoring Ray Gabler, Republican candidate for the 16th Congressional District of Texas, and Mrs Gabler. The social will be at the Holiday Barn Cafes Monday November Rth with brief speeches at 3 20 and 4 41.
Members of the Colorado County Bar Association met in Columbus November 1th and elected Otr PF. Moore of Columbus as president and Willan W. Shuart of Eagle Lake as secretary treasurer. They succeed Morris Hedges as president and Charles D. Foutta Jie as treasurer.
A Weimar man, Hubert Lee, was killed and his two children Josie Lee seven and Kurt Lee one injured in a pickup truck crash six miles west of Columbus on U3 Hill Highway. Driver Harvey Lee Sparks of Oklahoma City faced head-on collision as the pickup crossed into the oncoming lane. Columbus Hospital reports the children in recovery. Highway Patrolman Jack Brook of the Columbus station investigated the accident.
Harry Edward Brower an Eagle Lake resident and prominent engineer died Monday November 60 1967 at Eagle Lake Community Hospital after a short illness. Born September 23 1903 in Rock Island he spent most of his life in Eagle Lake working first with Gilmer and Tanner Travel then Texas Construction Material Co. He was a Mason and member of the First Baptist Church and Lodge 868 A F and A M. Survived by his wife Leona Johnson Brower two daughters Lillian Epperly of San Antonio Elizabeth Martinall of Gilerts one son W J Brower of San Antonio five grandchildren and five great grandchildren and other relatives. He was laid to rest in Lie Mason Cemetery with pallbearers Raymond Hoffman Lawrence Ripper Dr Raymond Thomas Paul Powers Joe Lee McCreary James Clipson Sr and others attending.
District Judge WW Ellison waived the docket of cases last week. The charge of murder with malice aforethought against Purvis Grounds, 45, and Eagle Lake resident, is set for trial Monday morning. Also tied to the case is a gun possession count. Other defendants named include Lester Hastert Lima and James Spartes, with multiple parties listed in connection to the trey incident.
Eagle Lake Community Hospital Auxiliary held a Monday meeting at the Fa Fle Lake Municipal Building to form a Memorial Fund, adopt by laws, and organize volunteer services. Contributions will fund hospital needs. checks payable to Eagle Lake Community Hospital Memorial Fund should include the memorial beneficiary’s name. Committees were named for volunteer services, public relations, yearbook, standards policy, and other roles.
On Saturday night November 19 at 7 30 pm a community thanksgiving service will be held at the First Baptist Church with cooperation of area churches. Dennis Engler of Grace Lutheran will deliver the message as youth choirs and special numbers are planned. An offering will support the Ministerial Alliance. all residents of Engh Latte and surrounding areas are invited.
Mobile X ray unit from the Alamo Area Tuberculosis Association will tour Colorado County November 13 through 17. Schedule: November 13 Columbus in front of Meyer's Motor Co. November 14 Bagly Lake Municipal Building. November 15 Garwood Linus Hall. November 16 Frank Munca Fay Tech. November 17 in Ausiliary. Open to residents 14 years and older with a 50 cent charge for adults and 25 cents for children.
The Eagle Lake Eagles and Garwood Gars, both 2-7 in District 27, meet Friday at 8:00 p.m. in Gru Sadium. Coaches note a tight, toss up contest as Garwood seeks to close season strong while Eagle Lake eyeing a possible move to new class and district. Many starters may be sidelined by injuries.
A local Hi School parent group invites all Eagle Lake 1figh students and parents to attend a Tuesday meeting in the high school auditorium. The event aims to discuss student activities and a new Gee program, with both students and parents encouraged to participate.
Officers and directors of the Eagle Gate Consoliteweek are summoned to a meeting in the city manager’s office at the municipal building. Attendees are urged to attend the Thursday session.
The 1967 deer hunting season will open Saturday with a two week period through December first. A third of bonus antlerless deer may be killed only with landowner approval and a permit from Parks and Wildlife. officials warn a 1968 shortage of deer due to yearling populations. Quail shooting also opens November 11 with a 12 per day limit and a 36 limit pending.
Mr and Mrs Schmidt announce the sale of their business Schmidt Serdee Center in Tayle Lake to Cannell Engineering, Inc. The new owners plan to operate as Cannell Engineering with air conditioning and heating services for residential and commercial clients. They express gratitude to area residents for support during the years of operation.
Mrs. Lee Goorle, recently undergoing surgery at St. Luke's Hospital in Flonstom, was released to her home Wednesday morning after a week of recuperation at Eagle Lake Community Hospital.
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