Eagle Lake ISD OKs Title I Improvement Projects
The Eagle Lake Independent School District board approved two projects under Title I funds to aid educationally deprived students at Lake Elementary and E. H. Henry School. Aims include fal reading and speech language development, plus a librarian for the Eagle Lake Elementary School and various teaching aids. A second project covers research development with curriculum guides and an facilities study led by Dr. Richard Strahan, evaluating building use and future needs for practical facility planning.
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Board of Education
Eagle Lake Independent ‘School
Texas Education Agency
The
Lake Elementary
E. H. Henry
Win P
Eagle Lake Jentary
Rivacka
Edieal
Universine
Sky
Richard Strahan
Gulf Echo Research Development Asian
E B School Receives $33 786 Under Federal Education Act
East Berard Independent School District submits remedial reading and language development plans under Titles I and II of the 1965 act. Supt Charlies R Naiser reports approval and an allocation of 33,745.00 for equipment books furniture teachers librarians and other needs plus 1 237 under Title II with operation hoped by December 1.
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East Berard Independent School
Charlies R Naiser
Nasser
Holiday Decor Contest Sponsored by Eagle Lake Jaycees
The Eagle Lake Jaycees sponsor a Home Decoration contest during Christmas. Central Power and Light Co will contribute $50. Outdoor religious scenes will be judged with first prize $25, second $15, third $10. Pete Canaris is chairman of the Jaycee committee organizing the event.
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Eagle Lake Jaycees
Entral Power and Light Co
Pete Canaris
Taycee Committee
Consolidated Fund Passes $6000 In 1965 Drive
The Eagle Lake Consolidated Fund Drive has passed the $6000 mark as organizers push to reach a $7150 quota for ten beneficiary organizations. Jaycees leader Louis Schorlemmer says the drive is near completion and asks uncontacted residents to contribute at First National Bank or City Office or via a door visit.
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Eagle Lake Consolidated Fund
Louis Schorlemmer
First National Bank
Schoremmer
Schorlemmer
Duck Shooting Opener Sets Fall Waterfowl Pace
The Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife announces a Wednesday start on November 24 for ducks joining geese in the fall harvest. Duck season ends at sunset January 2. goose season ends January 12. Daily duck bag four with eight possession. mallards and pintails one each, two held. Restrictions on red heads lifted. species limits spelled out.
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Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife
St Edward’s Tigers Advance To Texas Catholic final
St Edward’s High School of Austin defeated Muenster 34 to 6 last Saturday to reach the Texas Catholic Interscholastic League Class AA state final. They will face St Joseph’s Flyers, who beat Corpus Christi 40 to 0, at Patti Welder Stadium in Victoria at 7:45 p.m. Saturday. Eagle Lake’s John Grieves and Mike Daniels are key players for St Edward’s.
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St. Edward's
St. Joseph’s
St. Edward’s High School
Tigers
Austin
Muenster
St. Joseph’s Flyers
Corpus Christi
Patti Welder
Victoria
Eagle Lake
St. Edward's Eleven
John Grieves
Mike Daniels
Garbage Pickup On Thanksgiving Day In City
The city's garbage department will operate on a regular schedule on Thursday as confirmed by City Manager T. J. Smith.
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T. J. Smith
Four Injured When Car Hits Bridge on FM 102 Friday
Four people, three hospitalized at Laughlin Hospital, after a Ford driven by Mrs. Erna Wanjura struck a concrete bridge on Farm Road 102 near Eagle Lake Friday around 8 PM. Passengers Albert Stern, Teresa Wanjura, Otto Stern, and Minnie Fulkerson sustained cuts, with Teresa most seriously hurt. Car sustained heavy damage. initial reports describe leg and back injuries.
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Laughlin Hospital
Ford
Erna Wanjura
Farm Road
Central Power and Light Co
Albert Stern
Jury Called For Compensation Suit In Columbus Court
A panel of jurors is summoned to District Court in Columbus at 10 a.m. on Monday November 29 to hear a civil damage suit by Manuel Figueroa seeking maximum weekly workmen's compensation of 35 for 401 weeks or 14035 dollars for an injury allegedly received while employed in the county. District Judge W. W. Eilison will preside, with numerous names listed among those called.
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Columbus
Manuel Figueroa
Walter Gold
Harry Engstrom
Dorothy Rees
Ben H. Pavin
Elsie Mac Williams
Betty Ann
Rock Island
Almuth Kloss
Florence McShan
Sheridan
W. W. Eilison
Knights of Columbus Dance Sponsored by Nada Councils
The public is invited to a pre-Thanksgiving dance sponsored by the Nada Councils of the Knights of Columbus at the Nada KR. The Tel-Stars of Schulenburg will provide music starting at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday November 24. A $1 donation per person is requested.
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Tagle Lake
Nada
Knights of Columbus
Nada KR
Tel-Stars of
Schulenburg
Altar Society Bake Sale Planned by Our Lady of Perpetual Help
The Altar Society of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church plans a bake sale on Saturday December 4 at the McElhinney Insurance Agency on Main Street next to Spalinger Hardware. Items will be sold from 8 30 a.m. to 12 30 p.m replacing the Harvest Bazaar.
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Altar Society
Altar Society of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
McElhinney Insurance Agency
Main Street
Spalinger Hardware
Postmaster Tips for Best Christmas Mailings
Eagle Lake Postmaster H.C. Johnson offers guidelines for holiday mailings including deadlines for overseas and domestic mail, urging use of the simplest services and the Fest rate for out of town cards. He notes air and special handling options and stresses packing, zip codes, complete addresses, careful labeling, and early mailing to aid 650,000 postal workers.
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H.C. Johnson
Eagle Lake
Merembher
Sefest
Mr. Johnson
Post Office Department
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce Meeting Announcement
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will meet at 2 30 p m on Monday December 6 for the final meeting of Me 1965 year Plans include Santa Claus visit December 11 annual banquet in January and holiday reporations program Also reports on ballots for four new directors to be canvassed The four new directors will meet with eight carry over directors to elect officers for 1966 year
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Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
Eagles Lake Firms and Public Services Close for Thanksgiving
Eagle Lake businesses will close Thursday November 25 for Thanksgiving. Post office and library will also shut. schools close Friday and resume Monday. Mnc's Food Market opens 9:20 to 10:30 a.m. only on Thanksgiving. Wednesday papers delivered in city.
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Eagle Lakes
Eatry
Sprint
Egle Lake
M. M. Jones
Big Mnc
Eagle Lake
Community Center Decorating Set for December 3
A volunteer group will begin decorating the Eagle Late Community Center on Friday December 3 for the holiday season. People interested should contact Louis Balas in advance or report to the Center. Decorations must be completed by December 7 to be ready for the holiday activities opening.
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Eagle Late
Louis Balas
Band Boosters Plan For Sale of Christmas Trees
Band Boosters Club met November 18 at 7 30 pm in the band hall with few present. They will again sell Christmas trees to fund band equipment. Gene Baker, vice president, leads, with help from band parents. The free sale will be at the former post office building on Main and McCarty. Date to begin will be announced next week.
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Ww Lake Band Boosters Club
Gene Baker
Main and McCarty
Hegin
Auto Hits Deer On 90A East of Sheridan
Leroy Leo Migg of Moulton escaped injury when his 1957 Chevrolet, traveling west on Highway 904 about a mile east of Sheridan, struck a deer at 7 00 p m Friday night. Highway patrolman Billy Miller said the car was only lightly damaged.
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Sheridan
Leroy
Leo Migg
Moulton
Billy Miller
Firemen re elect Loessin chief in Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Volunteer Firemen held a Monday meeting to elect officers for 1966. Herbert Loessin was re elected Fire Chief, with L. J. Spanthel and T. J. Smith as first and second assistant chiefs. New secretary treasurer is Billy Manesg. other officers include Louis Muzny as assistant secretary treasurer and Captains for three companies.
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Eagle Lake
Herbert Loessin
L. J
Sonny) Spanthel
T. J. Smith
Billy Manesg
Louis J. Muzny
Co. No. 7
Monroe Brisb
New Wilcox Minimax Grand Opening At Eagle Lake
Wilcox Minimax unveils a modern air conditioned building on McCarty Street inviting residents to tour the store during its grand opening. Prizes include a portable TV a coffeemaker and a redwood lounge set with giveaways and free samples during the opening days.
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Complete Food Store
J. L. Drymaila Construction Co
Columbus
Wilcox Minimax
Altos Iz
Sap
Huskdivs
Altra
Expected For Marketing Quotas On Three Grops
Cotton Rice and Peanut producers nationwide voted in quota referenda to approve marketing quotas for 1966. Cotton growers debated transferring cotton acreage outside the county while local results were unsettled. Eagle Lake saw 12 to 0 for cotton quotas and 7 to 5 on acreage transfer. No peanut ballots locally and overall voter turnout was small.
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Eagle Lake
Windows broken in CPL storeroom on FM 102
Over several weeks rocks were thrown at a CPL storeroom window and a pressing window on FM 102. Authorities warn parents and guardians to impress the seriousness of property damage on children and prevent further incidents.
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EL School Board
E.B. School
Consol
Loessin
Tommy Burns
Johnny Burns
Board of Pensions and Regent
New Wilcox
CPL
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