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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1969
Page
1
The postmaster urges early mail to overseas destinations for Christmas. Countries require two customs declarations on packages and a return address is required. Some items are nonmailable including poisons explosives and tobacco products and military posts may restrict currency and precious metals.
The notice announces the KC annual pre Thanksgiving dance scheduled for November 26. Community members are invited to attend at the usual venue with details on admission and possible activities.
Former Eagle High School alumni may have their names included in the ELHS annual. A public notice invites interested exes to submit entries for the publication, highlighting a $1 ace tie 2s format offering.
A Houston man identified as Jost lost the tip of a little finger and part of another in an accident Saturday while cleaning a car tire prep area. He was transported to Volumibus Hospital for treatment. The county sheriff's office investigated the accidental shooting.
At the annual director meeting the Chamber outlined Santa Claus's December 1 visit from 2:30 to 4:00 p m with helicopter arrival and gifts for children at the Monterpil Building foyer. A nursing hospital proposal was deferred to Eagle Lake Community Hospital board as fundraising continues. Final year meeting is set for December 15 with elections and January banquet plans.
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce nominates eight candidates for four director posts to start January 1. Ballots go to members this week and must be returned by Saturday. The next meeting is Monday December 6 to certify the four new directors and appoint carryovers for 1970 officers.
Readable notes report Spanthel up and about in downtown events while Mr. Rudy recovers from serious injuries after a recent auto accident. Both are listed as doing fine and enjoying support from the community.
Two United States astronauts Charles Conrad and Alan Bean walked on the moon aboard the Apollo 12 mission. Conrad first stepped from the lunar module Intrepid and Bean followed as they explore the surface. They plan rest on the moon and resume later with a return to the command ship. Public observers worldwide watch via television as the mission advances toward completion.
Lake Muturs Inc submitted the low bid for a 1970 Biscayne patrol car with options, Universal Motor Co offered a 1970 Ford Custom 4 door with a sentinel package for $2070 less $259 trade in. Council planned action on bids at the meeting next Tuesday and discussed other municipal work and staffing decisions.
Colorado County sheriff investigates a burglary at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus. Entry occurred at night through a window during mid November, with unknown suspects leaving after taking unspecified items. Local authorities continue inquiries.
The Providence Church at Eagle Lake will dedicate church robes a sacrament table and bus this Sunday November 23 1969 at 3 00 pm Pastor J C Johnson of Unity Baptist Church Texas will be guest speaker Public invited to attend the worship service according to Rev Copy Shorter pastor
Eagle Lake High School band, led by Director Ploy Quenrath, will travel to Alvin this Saturday, November 22, to participate in the Me Til Morching Contests. The group has earned praise for halftime shows at Eagles games, with parents urged to ensure members attend required practice for a first division rating.
Tools taken in burglary at HS building site. Sheds at the von Reeder School site in Attar were entered Thursday night. Guards reported power saws a drill boxes of tarps and hammers missing. Deputy Sheriff investigated with few leads and suspects pending.
Maj Zahradnick urges gifts for foreign orphans in a community drive in the Korean area. A benefit program at 7:30 p.m. Saturday features speakers from local churches, a youth choir, and a combined chorus, with proceeds aiding orphan relief and missionary work.
Heavy rains fell up to three inches across El Area on Tuesday aiding lawns pastures and winter crops as farmers face a pending cold wave. Irrigation plans at Lakeside Irrigation Co. were adjusted to conserve water while officials forecast continued wet weather and warming temperatures.
Mp and Mrs Lyle Phillips spent the past week at Timber Cave with their son Lyle Phillips Jr and family to mark their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Relatives from Houston Fort Worth Navasota and other areas joined in the celebration with warm wishes.
Eagle Lake business firms will be closed all day Thursday November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. The closure follows the official closing code for local businesses. Schools in the Eagle Lake area including Eagle Lake Sheridan and Garwood will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
A fragmentary biblical verse cites trust in the Lord as refuge and fortress. The text references Psalmic language and a hymnlike tone, with capitalization and archaic phrasing suggesting devotional scripture or a religious meditation.
Local merchants announce Christmas tree sales at the Eagle Lake area, setting up in the Tayler building. The event promises fir trees and festive cheer, with proceeds benefiting the church and community groups.
East Der Ward owner of a large gun collection will speak at the Cagle Lake Lions Club meeting. Peace is expected to display his collection and discuss gun collecting. Louis Schurlwatmer to present a gram versus aircran for the event.
Miss Bernice Semora longtime Eagle Lake city employee and chief clerical clerk died after a yearlong illness. She joined Eagle Lake in 1901 and served as City Secretary among duties, previously a Southwestern Bell operator. Her death occurred at Penger Memorial Hospital Hallettsville.
County tax officer Henry Hajavaky reports October collections totaling state and county ad valorem receipts with monthly breakdowns. State tax collected 238,005.92 and county ad valorem 920,005.30, plus district levies and water district charges. A 1 percent discount is offered on taxes paid by December and an additional discount applies in January. voters must register with the county tax officer by January 10, 1970.
Mrs. Roger Brown has moved into a new brick residence in Meadowbrook Addition after relocating from Tom Bell Texas. The presentation highlights the home purchase and local relocation.
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