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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1970
Page
5
The Eagles start basketball play Thursday November 19 with a boys and girls schedule at Fagle Lake Middle School. Games begin at 3 00 pm featuring several teams in action including Sheritas and Fat HW teams.
State Health Department inspectors reviewed the county jail on September 12. They found sanitation and health standards adequate but recommended improvements including prisoner segregation and better ventilation. County Judge Willard Shuert said space for referrals is inadequate and proposed moving to a new facility.
A brief notice notes activities at These Lake Drugs, mentioning a clerk preservation service and local operations. Readers are urged to follow up for exact details about services offered, dates, and contacts.
El Campo led high team scores in Skull Creek Mined League action on Nov 3 with $64 2552 as Bud Briscoe topped the field with a Gl S49. Bob Clark 325 Don Benway Cline Si% Leray led men’s series. Teague topographic high series and scores appear across multiple leagues including Monday Nite Mixed and Computers League. Owls and Crazy 25 share league lead with 24 wins as Universal fights for pace. Altair Drear Four Aces top Initial League with 2659 team points while Erwin Kidppel posted 581 high game. High names include Ernie Sommerlatte, Mary Obenhaus, Eloise WalLis, Lee Guthman, and Ronald Root among others.
Garwood Lions Club invites District Governor as guest Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the Garwood Fire Station. Members announce a fist fry event and note nine new members added in the recent drive.
Rice Consolidated High School girls basketball team went 3 wins and 1 loss last week. They hosted Smithville Monday and played at Carmine and Fayetteville earlier in the week. Coach Reuben Wunderlich led the squad with standout scoring from Gret Xallina and Nena Marburger.
The Rice Consolidated Student Council notes Homecoming Night was a success and extends gratitude to all attendees. Particular appreciation goes to Mrs. Willard Hagnendorf for running the concession stand and to the guards, assistants, and teachers who attended. The council plans to boost school spirit and invites students and parents to West Columbia Friday night to support the Raiders.
A charge of driving while intoxicated was filed in county court this week against K. P. Smith. The case is pending trial.
Caloface County voters support placing the county back under state regulatory control of the deer population. Referendum totals show 1813 to 748 in favor, with Nov. 16 hunting start and Rep. Jungmiehel planning a bill to restore state oversight. Absentee votes counted 5 to 0.
Rice High School freshman team edged Wharton 8 to 6 in the opener at Raider Stadium as Dennis Potach recovered a fumble and Norris scored the decisive two yard run. The Raiders JV fell 15 to 12 after leading 6 to 6 at halftime, with Strenke scoring the go ahead late in the game before Wharton recovered to win. The Raiders now stand five wins four losses and prepare to host West Columbia.
County Commissioners approved a three year fire insurance program for county buildings and contents and a new three year contract with Austin for delinquent tax collection. Draper Insurance Co. was authorized to deduct 10 percent from premiums for servicing, with 90 percent distributed countywide. Coverage was increased on jail property to 100 thousand, and a fire origin from a ball may not be included.
A season game is slated for 1 30 PM tonight on Thursday with one team facing another in a clash likely to shape standings. Local coverage highlights the matchup and anticipated crowd turnout.
The Eagle Lake eighth grade basketball team lost to Bay City’s Black Kittens by a narrow margin in a Thursday night game. Darrell Laney sparked the offense with a jumper and strong defense, while Isalye Gonzales and Jarrell Laney contributed key plays as Eagle Lake fought to stay close through the final minutes.
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