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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1966
Page
1
Rites were held Sunday for the infant Payne with the parents and family in attendance. Local clergy conducted the service at the family home church, with pallbearers and congregation joining in prayer for the young child.
Gifts of Distinction hosts a Christmas open house on Monday and Tuesday. The event features a sale of gift items priced from five to thirty dollars.
A brief religious note cites a line from Saint Luke chapter 3 verse 26 about the Son of man not to destroy but to save, framed as a devotional message for readers.
Albert's announces its annual holiday sale amid a dusty shop floor and festive prompts. The notice highlights discounts and in store events for shoppers, signaling a seasonal push from the retailer.
The article notes a shift away from mandatory meatless Fridays and describes new rules allowing exemptions. It mentions devotion to Jesus and religious observance, with references to Lent, Fridays, and potential exceptions for the sick and elderly under a treaty-like agreement.
Schulenburg and Hull-Daisetta will meet in Cypress Fa or banks stadium Friday night for a district title showdown. The Schwenburg Shorthoers claim 2TA district honors while Hull-Daisetta seeks bid for regional play, no reserved seats available.
The Band Boosters Club will meet at 8 p m Thursday December first in the band hall for one hour. Parents of band students are urged to attend.
Eagle Lake and Nada Councils with the Knights of Caluwobus announce their Pre Thanksgiving dance on Wednesday November 23 at the Nude 301T Pfalt on Werbiesday. A $100 deposit per person will be accepted. The Ten Stars of Schulenburg will provide music from 8:30 to 12:30. Reservations via Eagle Lake CE L284 or OF 42505 or PL 2459 or PL $3380 in Garwoot.
The Rice Theatre in Eagle Lake schedules a late Saturday Peliday weekend show featuring the main attraction Disrleness. Show time is set for 7 0 25 p.m. and promises a thrilling, one night program.
The Eagles Lake Chamber of Commerce begins installing 24 multicolor foil scrolls from East Main Street to the Municipal Building with green and silver parking meter poles. A $1500 purchase funds the luminaries as volunteers like Mrs. C. Lildy and Sam S. Davidson contribute.
The Eagle Lake schools will close for a four day Thanksgiving holiday from November 24 to November 27. The Christmas holiday period runs from the end of classes on December 21 to January 2.
County records show multiple bounties collected on predatory animals since hunting season opened. Names listed include J. C Bunk with 7 wolves and Dorr Dorr with 1 wolf among others from Weimar Columbus Bay City and Houston areas.
Lissie WSWS hosts a Show and Tell Party on Friday evening December 2 from 7 to 10 at the church Fellowship Hall. Tickets are 1.25 for adults and 30e for school children. attendees can browse hobbies and crafts, shop for Christmas gifts, and enjoy a Country Kitchen with baked goods, jelly, preserves, and needlework items.
A list of individuals from Weimar Columbus and nearby towns reporting predatory animal losses including wolves foxes bobcats and a wot with multiple entries. Names such as Weimar Houston Columbus Rock Island and Brushy appear with counts ranging from one to seven and notes of various animals killed.
Judge Charis D. Rudin appointed William H Ustinson Jr of Eagle Lake F J Wendel of Weimar and WA Kuchar of Columbus as a jury of commissioners They will meet on Monday December 5 to select four lists of petit jurors of 22 persons each for the county court of this county
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will elect four new directors via mail ballots next week, with terms beginning January 1. A nominating committee named nominees including Dexter Anderson W L Bauer and Gorell Dye. carryover directors include Livgyd Spalinger and Gene Baker. The new and carryover directors will meet December 5 to elect 1967 officers, with installation January 16, 1967. Ballots go to members by December 1 and must be returned by December 8.
Local Draft Board No. 44 in La Grange lists seven men from Colorado County for Armed Forces induction on November 8. Inductees include Robert Frausto Jr Julius E Bartek Lawrence B Ross Herbert H Orange Danvin D Schodol Charles L Hodde and Robert T McMinn. The same date board awarded 60 registrants for pre induction examinations and received a December call for seven inductees and 20 examinees.
Marvin's in Altair will be closed all day on Thanksgiving Day November 2. Owners Marvin and Phyllis Tyler invite customers to visit after the holiday and apologize for any inconvenience caused by the brief closure.
The article blends holiday mail guidance from the Post Office with Tau Segle Lake Chamber of Commerce event notices. It urges prompt, safe delivery and offers packing, addressing, and timing tips for overseas and domestic mail, along with dates for local events and contact details.
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce directors discussed a brochure project with Dallas firm Eyaora Enterprises. The plan foresees a rep visiting to gather ads photos and information for a city pamphlet aimed at attracting residents business and tourists. A decision will be made by the next meeting around December 1.
Clyde Nispel reports Eagle Lake Recreation Center golf course is in excellent condition after his retirement from Central Power and Light. The greens and fairways receive praise and nonmembers may use facilities for a small fee. Plans explore annual membership, with interested parties urged to contact Mr. Nispel.
Cpl Joe Lee Foster is serving with the Marines in South Viet Nam, about ten miles from Da Nang. He recently returned home on leave and is being transferred from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort to the Third Marine Division in the Far East. He is the son of Mrs. Edward Waller.
The Ten Commandments will screen at Rice Theatre November twenty four to twenty eight with an outstanding feature festival weekend from Thursday through Sunday. An all star cast including Charlton Heston Yul Brynner Deborah Kerr and John Derek stars. shows run daily with one complete screening on Friday and Monday nights.
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