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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1963
Page
1
The article reports Assistant Police Chief Bert Gubbels resigning to take an appointment as Assistant Police Chief in Fort Bend. It notes council input and mentions city roles, responsibilities, and related budget or equipment matters tied to his departure.
The Austin Presbyterian official Alien Wharton announces the annual community Thanksgiving service to be held Wednesday, November 20 at 7 30 p m at Eagle Lake Community Center. The Rev Ms Wharton holds degrees from BLP and studies at Heidelberg and Gottingen universities plus the American School of Oriental Research. Community members of all faiths are invited.
The report shows rainfall for the year at Lakeside area far below 1964 levels with only about 2.57 inches by early November. Comparisons to 1961 and 1962 figures are noted, while dividends and plant statements suggest limited runoff and continuing drought conditions.
County commissioners approve a policy on road crossings and traffic controls. The action outlines permit procedures for crossing pedestrians and trains and mentions compliance by employers and officials, with a focus on safety and timing for crossings and associated projects.
Elementary students will be dismissed at 2 30 pm Thursday. Teachers and staff prepare attendance routines and safety checks for the late dismissal while students are escorted to pickup areas.
A misquoted Bible line tinkers with a familiar verse. The excerpt presents a paraphrase about truth and knowledge, attributed to Saint John 832, reflecting on revelation through faith.
The Eagle Lake Study Club plans a special meeting on November 20 with Meredith Long of Houston Galleries discussing Old and New Masters in Art. Hostesses include Mrs. David Wintermann, Mrs. Far, and Mrs. Jack Greves. Mrs. Robert R Wells Jr will preside. A Tour of Homes fundraiser is scheduled December 33 from 3 to 9 pm.
The Schindler Williams case in Eagle Lake versus Williams of Garwood and others was moved to the February term for trial before a district court. Details indicate ongoing judgments and property liens tied to the parties, with the First State Bank of Columbus holding a claim.
The Band Boosters of Tinme Lake will sponsor the annual Christmas tree sale to benefit band activities. Local merchants will not sell trees. The sale date and location will be announced soon.
Deer season opens Saturday November 16th amid expectations of a record harvest across Colorado County. Officials urge hunters to follow safety rules, tag every deer, and respect landowner permits.
Eagle Lake appoints T. J. Smith as new city manager. Biography and career details mention prior service in Pearsall and Boly Whitelwrey resignation. Some text appears garbled but notes Smith will oversee water, sewer, and natural gas facilities and join the city council discussions.
A Rhode Island man was killed when a car he was riding in collided with a pickup on U S Highway 4 four miles east of Columbus around 5 40 p m Wednesday. The dead man was identified as Doyle Thornton 42 of Providence. The two New Orleans seamen who picked him up were not injured. The other occupants were treated at the scene and the highway was blocked for investigation. Local officers reported the pickup driver, Chirston Jones, and the pickup passenger, Lonnie Smith, were detained for questioning.
Seven escape serious injury after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 90A near Campbell’s Cafe. Joseph Migl, 23, driving a 1959 Chevrolet, rear-ended John Douglas Simpson’s 1954 Chevrolet as Simpson pulled out. Migl was charged with failure to keep a safe distance.
Band boosters set meeting for Thursday night with key attendees listed as potential participants. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming events and band activities and to coordinate support for the group’s endeavors.
Scouts plan a Sunday collection of Good Turn Bags in the area hindered by a locating mix up. Cubmaster Ter last works and Webles were short on bags but hope supporters help fund the project aiding the handicapped.
The Agriculture Department has set a 1964 pallium rice acreage allotment of 1,816,000 acres, identical to 1963. Texas receives about 484,657 acres of the national quota, with referenda and producer votes shaping whether quotas are approved. Individual farm quotas will follow farm acreage allotments and affect price support, remaining in effect as a condition of price support at 50 percent parity.
The Eagle Lake High Sehwel district reports continued work on the Elws gym project begun over a year and a half ago. The board heard progress from three principals, noted funding shortfalls, and discussed equipment upgrades while a new contract was awarded to Coltrapter Drymnus of Columbus.
Voters in Bagle Lake and Gulu rida Counties supported Amendment No 2 to fund welfare payments for the aged but rejected Amendments 1 3 and 4 addressing poll tax pension and veterans land funding. Unofficial returns show clear margins against the poll tax repeal and veteran fund expansion, with mixed support for welfare payments and pensions across counties.
Mr and Mrs Lundquist sue Hamill in district court at Coeluynabirs yinst Migudé Bull for $10000 alleging water pollution from improper disposal of waste oil and foul water from a well on their property. They claim damages from Hamill causing water contamination.
A local commerce committee plans to convene next afternoon at 2:30 to discuss the forward holiday banquet in January. A planning group expects to reopen nominations for the event and organize the palloting of key officials for the dinner.
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