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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1962
Page
1
The Santa visit is scheduled for December fifteenth by the local chamber with planned decorations and activities. Details on participants and arrangements are being coordinated by community groups and organizers.
Fund drive leader urges local citizens to contribute by December 15 in a community fundraising campaign. Officials stress every donation matters to meet the drive’s goals and ensure continued support for local services.
A youth from Angieton faces kidnapping charges after an incident at an unspecified location. Court records indicate possible detention and further legal proceedings scheduled for a later date.
Large crowds gather for the first free movie showing amid a festival atmosphere. The event begins at 8 o clock with prize draws and community excitement.
Goose hunters report favorable conditions with overcast skies and rain, noting plentiful geese in the area last weekend. The Gull County region saw strong numbers as Dexter Anderson, Albert Durcher, and Clifford Wiese reported success amid continued cloudy, wet weather.
Friends of the community extend deepest sympathy as Mrs H G Harris is found dead in bed Monday morning. Clyde Dunlavy reported her passing after attempting to reach her brother by telephone. She likely spent the night with family before death. Funeral arrangements were announced by Bauer Funeral Chapel with a local pastor leading the service.
Miss Judith Joanson daughter of Postugster and Sir Howard C of Gage Lake completed nursing training at Hermann School of Nursing. She plans a vacation after November 20 then returns to Houston for two months of practice at the Veteran's Hospital. Dr Freeman delivered the address at the St Paul Methodist Church Houston, followed by a reception for graduates and families.
The Eaple Lake Library in the Community Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. November 22nd.
Citizens from Eagle Lake Lissie and nearby areas are invited to the Community Thanksgiving service at First Baptist Church on Wednesday evening November 23 at 7 40 p m The Blinisterial Alliance sponsors the event Rev Thomas Kirby of Evangelical United Brethren Church of Lissie will be the speaker The combined choir led by Jack Sailors will perform selections
The city's garbage department will follow regular collection on Thursday Thanksgiving Day and also on Christmas Day. City Manager Kenneth Smith said collections will proceed on the usual schedule for both holidays.
Navy announces Robert J. Mey promoted to captain. The Eagle Lake native is pictured accepting promotion papers from Captain Robert Selmes. Attending dignitaries include Mrs. Sey Tooke and Evelyston Lab history staff at Caldevon Virginia.
A survey will be conducted in the near future to decide if downtown Eagle Lake meters should be placed or removed during the Christmas week. The Chamber of Commerce directors requested business firms fronting meters give their opinion before a City Council decision. Merchants are urged to return survey cards promptly with a yes or no vote.
Dr. Cranek and Mrs. Crane of Garwood return from a Washington trip after a three day conference with Secretary of Agriculture Dr Wille Freeman and Assistant Secretary Olin Baker. The session shaped 1963 policy for farm programs and soil and water conservation amid national agricultural concerns. Mrs. Crane toured Washington landmarks including the White House and Capitol building. Thanksgiving Mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church with local parishioners noting Mrs. Craneck’s family.
Eagle Lake merchants sign a two day Christmas closure with most firms shutting December 24 and 25 while others plan December 26. The list includes many local businesses such as Eagle Lake Drugs Royal Cleaners and First National Bank, reflecting a coordinated holiday break amid the 1962 season.
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will elect four new directors for three year terms by mail ballot starting December 1. A nominating committee named eight nominees. terms of V. J. Kana Oscar Miller Isak Mann and F. V. Wilkinson expire January 1. Nominees include Albert Pustejovsky A W Kobleffel Robert Wilcox R F Spaninel Cartal Buchhers Leonard Walker Mrs Virginia Aszell and Mrs 0 L Mil. Incumbent officers listed include E L Sh 1062 president Sherman Tren Nice president Joe Rees Lloyd Spalinger Burt Rodgers Alvin Wiese Charles Foacess Harald Wares. The net will close over divectors Wednesday December 10 to elect 1968 officers. The officers will be installed at a banquet meeting on Dan 21.
Deer hunters report strong starts with Eagle Market processing 64 deer on opening day and Mant ledger tallying 11 on Monday night. Local residents listed among early kill scores including Smit, Zahradnick, Gordy, Obenhaur, Ashby, Williams, Meitzen, Crewe, Smith, Mayes, Burke, Walfgum, Cassady, Gunter, and Mayes, with one deer processed free for Mrs Alten Herman and more statewide notes.
Patrolman Johnny Steed led three separate wreck reports around Eagle Lake area over the weekend. On Friday at 4:45 pm a collision on Highway 71 near the Vor Pomuli community involved Wilbur Helfer and Janet Mechart. Helfer allegedly tried to pass as Mechart slowed, both escaped injury. Saturday at 2:15 pm a Mack truck driven by Roy Fatum was cited for excessive speed on FM 102 south of Eagle Lake. Sunday at 2:75 am a auto driven by Fred Carson Alleytem Negro man left control on FM 162 west of Eagle Lake and struck an electrical pole. Carson also charged with unsafe speed. All occupants escaped injuries.
Behrens, an employee of Margie Lake, was elected vice president of the Guadalupe Valley Water and Sanitation Association. The event drew premiers and visitors from Columbus, Victoria, Yoakum, Shiner, and Gonzales, with Cael Earle and Pintonia named among attendees.
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