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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1962

Page

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Work Resumes On School Buildings Across Eagle Lake

The Eagle Lake Board of Education restarts construction on three school projects with Glens Ingbrock of Entiu Construction and bond firm SafesMehton overseeing completion. The new elementary and colored school additions target the start of the next semester, while the new gymnasium and auditorium are not expected to finish until later. Fr. CABLES of New York City takes on bond oversight with Federal Tosurence Company, as the board remains responsible for future claims against subs and contractors.

Eagle Lake Boars of Education Fonteactor Glens Ingbrock Entiu Construction SafesMehton Wilardé Sthridge Ite Slévn-alassroom

City installs auxiliary power unit at water plant

Eagle Lake undertakes a 100 Jolowatt auxiliary power unit to sustain water facilities and radio gear during outages. The Delco generator, mounted on a Cleveland GMC diesel engine, will be housed in a bomb shelter like structure to provide ten days of city operations without leaving the building.

A. W Kahler Stirley Delco Generaler San Antonio Tirms Elt

Well Drilling Dries Up In Chesterville Area Test

A drilling project near the city, begun around August, was abandoned after three nights of standby activity. The Trion Production Company halted the Ms 1 Graff Thernes wildcat test at about 12 050 feet. Plans to reenter an old Mary E Briggs well remain unclear while other tests near Lassie and Hammer continue under modification.

Combeny Deilling Company Mowid Oirline Company Mary E. Briggs Chesterville Field George R. Brown D. & Wintermann Bi Lassie Hammer

Court Order Blocks Penalties on Rice Farmers

Federal Judge Joe Ingraham issued a temporary injunction blocking penalties for rice acreage penalties pending appeal. The Houston Post report notes Judge Tagvalin's court action and a counterclaim by Leon Jeworski. The ruling halts enforcement while the appeal proceeds and could affect acreage allotments and future enforcement.

Joe Ingraham Houston Post Alesarius Pote Ravently Tagvalin Fae Tharanam Leon Jeworski Housten Isttarmpy Deven Hice Tron

KC Knights Collect Toys For Needy Children This Christmas

Knights of Columbus of Boogle Lake Council again lead a toy drive for disadvantaged youngsters. Parish residents are asked to place usable toys at the Parish House or notify local coordinators to arrange pickup. Proceeds support underprivileged families and spread holiday cheer.

Kc's Knights of Columbus of Boogle Lake Tentlelion Street Monroe Brisen Angielis

County Court Sets Quit Claim Bid and New Sheriff Car

County Commissioners in regular session approved a quit claim for right of way for a former roadway project and authorized a $25 000 expenditure for a new car for the Sheriff s department. The court also amended precinct road and bridge plans and cancelled tax liens due to duplication. They approved ownership maps for the Girwood School District and discussed repossession of land tied to a road project near the railroad tracks.

Coloratio County Commissioners’ Court Ind Mgdway Shariff M. EB. Bingaman Tock Toland Cour Bingaman Lee Mie Sheriff's Department Nin Lax Rese Hbeerause Girwood Tube

Bo Lockey Hired as City Bookkeeper and Secretary

Bo Lockey 52 formerly of Wintishire Texas is employed by the City of Eagle Lake as city secretary and bookkeeper. He has twenty years in bookkeeping and will reside in Eagle Lake with his wife and daughter joining later. He will not serve as city treasurer. Ken Sims will remain treasurer.

Bo) Locke Wintishire Texas Eagle Lake Lockey Mangay Coundil Charles A. Scramerhora Ken Smins conGone Scrang Reokhldey Siuenice Gary Mgr Miyor Winns- 5 Asional and Businessm Eagle A. Shirley Sonita Yore Winnshera Ferlly The Lions Club Wood Country Scottish Ante Association Garrison Mesonic Lodge Listrick Order of the Baston Star

Thanksgiving Holiday Closures By Local Firms

Eagle Lyle business firms will be closed next Thursday November 22 for Thanksgiving Day. The post office will also close and deliveries will be suspended. Eagle Takesehable will be closed Thursday and Friday for the holiday.

Eagle Lyle Business Firms Ullny

Thanksgiving Service Set by Ministerial Alliance

The Annual Community Thanksgiving Service will be held Friday evening November 21 at 780 practice Past Baptist Church. Rev Thomas Hirby of Evangelical United Brethren Church of Lissie is the speaker, with other alliance members and a combined choir directed by Jack Sailors performing two selections. Citizens from Eagle Lake Lissie and nearby areas are invited.

Baptist Church I9ca Alliwice Thomas Hirby Evangelical United Brethren Crurch of Lissie Ministerial Aslsainey Jack Sailors Sen Sini Eagle Lake God Lissie

Consolidated Fund Envelopes Due In This Week

Eagle Lake workers are reminded that all envelopes must be returned by Thursday November 15. Envelopes should be handed to J T Pilkington or W L Bauer at the Pardutwres Shoppe. Contact Mr Pilkington or Mr Bauer for collection. An effort aims to raise 7800 for eleven charities. contributions noted so far reach near two thirds of the goal.

Eagle Lake Consolidated Bund J T. Pilkington W. L. Bauer Buliansi Pilkington Bauer Alee

Headlight To Be Printed Next Week Early Wed Morning

The Headlight announces its next issue will appear early Wednesday morning after Thanksgiving week. Advertising deadlines are set and distribution plans on car routes before the holiday are noted.

Talis Bigle Lake

District title at stake as Eagles face Pearland Friday

The Eagles chase a share of the district title when they meet the Pearland Oilers Friday night at 8. Injuries deplete the Eagles with Lanny Powers out for weeks and center Thurell Struss sidelined by illness, forcing a weakened lineup for the crucial 274 district clash at home.

Eagles Pearland Basle Leatt Twee Regals Ane Pearland Oilers Oilers Barles Tonise Sevoud Hornets Louise Tidehaven Wayles Pimrd Lanny Powers Thurell Struss Eagle Louis Wyn Rett Faltbeck Bink Duttur Adkl Rotweser Hagles Ering Mondelovert Victor Semi

Flushing Hydrants Drops Water Pressure Monday

City officials report a sharp water pressure drop Monday evening as all hydrants were flushed. The move stirred rust in pipes and caused rusty water in some areas, attributed to the large volume of water flow during the procedure.

Basle Lake Svamen Kenneth Smith

GD Ident Tag Envelopes Due Back Thursday

The Civil Defense Tag program, sponsored by Eagle Lake Senior Girl Scout troop, requires high school students to have their envelopes ready by Thursday. Envelopes mailed with children must be pre viewed by November 25.

Civil Defense Eagle Lake Nust Euleivernry Sprite & Son Senate Hal Anenne Jones Joe Junie Fick Ant

Garwood Pulls Together for Hong Kong Rice Aid Drive

Local citizens in Garwood assist a CROP drive to relieve hunger in Hong Kong. Contributions reach 100 by early efforts with gifts collected at post offices in Gonoped and Nada. The drive continues through December 1 to help nine hungry children.

Garwood Nada Herbert Texas Ries Bell Choi Hong Kong Ria Wil Elon Kong

Study Club Plans Benefit Tour of Homes for Library

The Eagle Lake Study Club sponsors a Christmas Tour of Homes to aid the Eagle Lake Public Library. Several designated homes will open Friday and Saturday December 14 and 15 with refreshments in the afternoons. Admission is $1.00 for a ticket good for both days, with tickets available from club members and at the event. Proceeds fund library programs and decorative arts displays.

Eagle Lake Study Club Eagle Lake Public Library Have & Good Wedgeway Ney Bundy Clie Father Dune

Merchants Sponsor Free Movie Series at Rice Theatre

Merchants sponsor the first free showing at the Rice Theatre on Tuesday night for a film in a weekly series. The event, advertised with limited details, notes a 3 00 pm time, venue office remarks, and calls for business sponsors to support future screenings.

Rice Theatre

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