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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1966
Page
5
A brief item notes the governor endorses three holiday appeals aimed at overseas relief. A bridal shower for Alice M Lemans, fiancée of van Eadie Smith Jr., is set at Lemeas Grocery Store in Elo Grove with hostesses arranging the event.
Final drawing for prizes at Miller's Grocery to be held at 4:00 p m daily. Prizes include two sets of Melmac ware and other sale items as part of the anniversary sale.
City Manager T. J. Smith attended the 4th annual Texas Municipal League conference in Fort Worth. Mayor W. McAlister of San Antonio presided over a highly attended gathering of about 2,000 officials and leaders. Governor John Connally addressed the crowd as discussions highlighted municipal challenges and public service cooperation.
At 7 49 am Friday two vehicles collided on FM 950 bridge at Garwood injuring none. A 1962 Chevrolet driven east on 950 by Earlene Wilson near Eagle Lake High School crowded the banister and sustained heavy damage. A 1963 Chevrolet pickup driven by Jae Hlavinka sustained front end damage. Officer Billy Mj Jer reported no injuries to occupants Diana Lynn Freka of Houston visited grandparents Mr and Mrs L Frolea this week.
Colorado County Commissioners Court in a special session approved CR Walker as Justice of the Peace in Precinct 3 Brush area until December 31. J Nir Walkey was named to the office after Lester Krizak’s resignation. Court also signed a two year tax collection contract with Austin attorney Jack McCreary for 15 percent of delinquent taxes and set a public hearing on proposed salaries for county officials and employees for December 12.
Menus for next week show varied meals across days. November entries include Western burgers with sides and fried chicken with potatoes and vegetables. December items list ground meat dishes with vegetables, bread, and milk.
The fragment mentions wheelchairs and a person named Zeke related to Basis, but details are unclear. No clear event, organization, or date is established to form a full news item.
Charles L Hodde, son of William F R Heide Sr, was inducted into the army in November at Port Polk. A 1953 Eagle Lake High School graduate, he attended Wharton County Suntory College. Address listed as Charles L Hodde Us 4x9939 Cp Adtm Ba Sth TNG Bae Fort Polk La T1439.
Eagle Lake volunteer firefighters responded to a grass fire between Altair and Hook Island on Sunday afternoon. The blaze was put out with no major damage reported.
Church notices outline Wednesday services at 6 00 pm Holy Communion and Evening Worship. Sunday School at 5 45 pm with Senior and youth activities. Monday 3 30 pm Children Bible Hours and morning worship at 11 00 am. Local details show Rev Selmm Burger and Eagle LakMausxns Borion in program notes.
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