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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1966
Page
1
Tower secures a second term in the United States Senate defeating rivals in a district race described as the fourth district contest. The victory extends his tenure amid tight expectations and party momentum.
Mrs Hentie Bauer of Eagle Lake leads a list of baby contest winners alongside Mr and Mrs Carl Copeland of Smile Ronald and grandson participants. Other families including Mr and Mrs BR L Sook Jr and Mrs Alpert Led prick share top honors with a series of celebrated infants.
A juvenile faces charges in connection with a car theft at Garwood. The incident involved a vehicle reported stolen and later recovered. Investigators identified the juvenile and filed charges, with police continuing to review evidence.
Head of Dack Malin returns home after over two weeks in St. Joseph's Hospital Mous. He can sit up and work briefly but remains convalescing at home for some time.
Colorado County Court House in Columbus will be closed all day Friday November 41 for Veterans Day and again on Saturday November 12 for the opening day of deer season.
The new quail season begins Saturday November 12 in this county, with a limit of nine quail per day and 36 in possession. Season runs through January 31 1967 under regulatory controls. earlier hunting was restricted to certain counties. Dove and duck seasons are also noted with bears on dates and zones.
Brown and Root Construction of Houston are to finish this week the paving and seal coating work on numerous city streets in Raul Lake area. Crews laid asphalt rock on Steelebridge Street from Walnut to Lake, worked along Westmore and Wood Streets, and coated Laughlin Road as part of a by pass improvement near the airport. city officials expect completion soon with by‑pass and spur road work extending toward Cat Spring Hodares Commer Street and Conner Street intersections, benefiting traffic and by‑pass routes.
John Beken and Kathleen Glueck receive Gold Star honors at District 1 Banquet held in Lincoln. Event highlights 4-H achievements with local participants recognized for exemplary work. attendees include community members and 4-H leaders.
Postmaster General Lawrence F. O'Brien announced plans for a new Garwood Texas post office in 77442. The facility would sit on the riverfront side between Papford and Tasyeve, offering 1200 square feet for work areas and 550 square feet for vehicle storage. Bids and procurement details will be released to prospective bidders as soon as the department finalizes pavement and site work.
In Wharton County and surrounding area the 1966 deer season opens November 12 and runs through December 1. Hunters anticipate heavy activity as spike bucks will be legal to harvest with special regulations and local agencies prepare to monitor hunting pressure.
In a string of burglaries reported in Columbus, five local business firms were entered. Investigators noted cash and goods missing at several sites, including a West Pharmacy where 124 cash items were reportedly taken. Police, aided by fingerprint analysis, found no prints at the scene as suspects wore gloves during the break ins.
Lions Club and Rotary Club each contributed 200 dollars toward a new road at the Eagle Lake wildlife refuge north of Eagle Lake. The project supports access for visitors and wildlife viewing, with funding from local clubs and individuals aiding landowners and organizers in improving the refuge facilities.
Readings show Wigle Late Knights of Colne urged county farmers to back brucellosis control measures as state efforts expand. Officials report several counties approved testing and petitioned to join the Type I program while others await orders. Counts of cattle needed for designation and signatures required are detailed amid county-by-county efforts.
Thanksgiving service set for Sunday night November 20 at 7 30 in the high school gymnasium. The Rev Ray Homer Weimer of the Calvary Memorial Methodist Church to deliver the Thanksgiving message with other ministers taking part. Youth choirs from area churches to provide music and all Christian denominations urged to attend.
A suit filed in District Court in Coltuntus by Allman Methodist Episcopal Church St Paul against Independent Methodist Episcopal Church of Elle Lake seeks 10000 in damages for alleged seizure of property and to determine title to the church property. Trustees named include G. G. Conk BT Whitten and Cb Ont with the church acting through officers Dixon WR Brown and ALB. The suit alleges the property has been seized and possessed and seeks damages plus title determination.
The Eagles meet the Gars in a decisive Friday night football game. Key players like Clark Powers and Nick Mune are listed as doubtful with injuries. Previous meetings between these nearby schools have been hard fought, and this clash could decide district representation.
Poorly legible notes describe better weather and plentiful geese increasing wildlife kills in the Bugle Lake region during Water Week. Mentions of hunters, guides, and local advisories appear alongside scattered dates and place names, with incomplete names and unclear specifics.
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