Of C Begins Christmas Decorations Project
The downtown Christmas decorations start as merchants, Chamber of Commerce volunteers, and Mrs Q L Mill lead a effort to light Main Street with strands of bar and lights. The plan includes silvery wraps on three sides of storefronts, candy, prizes, and a December 12 event for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Q. L. Mill
Fenest Uzeeti
Atrome Et B
Cressines
Vantage
Alston
Thanksgiving Day Observances By Local Firms and Post Office
Local business firms will close Thursday November 26 for Thanksgiving with many offices closed all day and deliveries delayed. The Headlight office will also be closed Wednesday November 25 and Thursday November 26, while schools will have altered hours for the holiday. Miller's and Market in Eagle will close Thursday and Friday November 26-27 for the Thanksgiving break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Neast
Fis
Cninler
Miller's and Martet
Fagie
Local GOP Leader Urges Support of Consolidated Fund
A Republican precinct chairman endorses the Consolidated Fund, arguing welfare spending should be redirected from broader programs to targeted aid. He urges party members to back the fund, stating the nation must solve worthy tasks and maintain responsible governance without political handouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOP
Consolidated Fund
Republcan
Tamox H. Clipson
Garwood PTA to Meet Tuesday Night
The Garwood Parent Teacher Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday December 1st at 7 30 pm in the high school. The program features a Christmas item by a member. Refreshments will be served after the program. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood
Tucmby
High Schoo
Library Closed on Thanksgiving at Bale Lake Library
The Bale Lake Library at the Community Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day November 26th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bale Lake
Firemen Re Elect Officers Name Change Chief Amid Sale Offer
Fire department met Monday night and reelected officers for 1955 with Mer bert Loessin named Fire Chief. Assistant chief reelected, plus sergeant at arms and chaplain roles, two new members installed. Christmas party planned for December 21 at the Community Center. Back Lake Firemen also offer fire extinguishers for sale to business and home owners, with service by the local fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Valiinicor
Merbert Loessin
Camains
Minnae
Farm Census Workers Begin Calls Monday in Connrads County
Questionnaires for the 1964 Census of Agriculture are mailed to farmers in Connrads County as Hugh R Wilson, crew leader, explains. Enumerators will start visits Monday to assist farmers and verify records, with Mrs. Louis J. Rosprim handling Engle Lake and Mrs. Berth Rees in Garwood areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connrads
Hugh R Wilson
Crewsleader
Wny
Louis 3
Rosprim
Engle Lake
Berth Rees
Ithe Garwood
Three Alarms Answered by Hanson Volunteer Firemen
Hanson volunteer firemen fought three alarms this week. A barn near Sheriein burned before aid arrived. Two fires on Sunday night and early morning consumed structures along Altair and Calhoun Road near Banke Lake. A wiring short sparked the Calhoun Road attic blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
Sheriein
Iris
Altair
Nicholas Ramirez
Calhoun Road
Banke
Chamber of Commerce to Elect Four Directors
Ballots sent to members for election of four new directors to three year terms at Eagle Lake Chamber. Nominated are Hazel West, W H Harrison, Bill Stiles, Je Williams Parvis, Billy Maness, Marvin Tyler, Lloyd Sixalinter, Harold Thomas. Four positions to be filled January 1 by Sherman Tryon, Mrs Virginian Bazell, Pat Ware, Charles Boggens. Ballots due by Sunday December 5. December meeting at 2 30 pm will determine new 12 member board and officer slate for 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Eagle Lake Chamber
Hazel West
W. Ht. Harrison
Bill Stiles
Je. Williams Parvis
Billy Maness
Marvin Tyler
Lloyd Sixalinter
Harold Thomas
Pourill
Sherman Tryon
Virginian Uazell
Part Ware
Charles Boggens
Satunday
Sonny Dugas Killed In Oilfield Accident
Sonny Dugas 42 died in an oilfield accident in New Cheria Louisiana last week while with Shell Oil Co. He and two coworkers were inspecting a valve on a barge canal when it exploded throwing him into the water. His body was recovered 24 hours later. He is survived by his wife and seven children. The family had lived here for years. He previously worked for Shell Gil Company in the late 1940s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny) Dusms
New Cheria
Dugas
Shell Oil Co
Mr. Duyne
Line of Sunshine Saint Matthew 71:15-15
Fragments present a biblical quotation style text "He thet hath airs to hear, Iet nith hear" attributed to Saint Matthew chapter 71 verse 15. The readable form suggests a religious verse or devotional line. The source centers on a spiritual admonition and archaic phrasing without additional context.
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Matthew
Garwood Lions launch $30,000 park fund drive
Garwood Lions and Lionesses kick off a drive to raise 30000 for a community park serving Garwood and Nada communities. Campaign runs November 30 through December 6 with Lawrence Stallman as president and Harry Engstrom as finances chair. A donation drive has begun with initial 4000 contributed. funds may be cash checks or pledges over three years to Garwood Lions Community Foundation. Plans include a park with mud and pievile facilities, swimming pool, dressing rooms, concessions, little league field, play area, pavilion, fishing, and Bay One Girl Scouts amenities. A benefit dance at Nada Hall sponsored by the Wan Knights of Columbus supported the project. Citizens urged to prepare contributions for the fundraising period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood Lions
Lionesses
Garwood
Nada
Garwood Lions Club
Lawrence L. Stallman
Finanes
Harry C. Engstrom
W. N.billy
Lehrer
Garwood Song
Toy
Garwood Lions Community Foundation
Tuo
Gar Jwood
Stratland, Houston
Nada Kit
God
Wan Knights of Columbus
Sax! Lions
Statlman
Study Club Christmas Tour Planned for Dee 17 18
The Study Club announces its annual Christmas Tour of Homes to benefit the town library. Five area homes will be open Thursday and Friday from 3 to 6 pm. Tickets at 1.50 donated to the library. decorations and a bazaar will accompany the event with proceeds supporting library programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Momes
Ponbortd
Etats Lobe
Comormully Corten
R. Wintermann
GC. Dineen
C.F. Boze Beas
Ht. Comptech
ML. Brisee
Stirty Cheb
Band Boosters To Sell Christmas Trees Again This Year
The Engle Lake Band Boosters plan another Christmas tree sale as a fund raising effort. Trees of all sizes will be available next week at the old post office building on Main and McCarty corners. Citizens are urged to buy locally to support Ute ELHS projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engle Lake
Bulding
Main and
McCarty
Report Cards For Second Six Weeks Delayed Until Monday
Report cards for the second six weeks will be issued at Eagle Lake High School and Elementary on Monday due to Thanksgiving holidays. Students will receive their cards on that date in observance of the holiday week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Altar Society Announces Harvest Bazaar Dates
Our Lady of Perpetua Altar Society announces the 5th annual Harvest Bazaar on Thursday and Friday, December 3 and 4. The sale will be at Sigcite 3200 next to Parker's 5 and 1c on Main Street, offering baked goods and handmade items for sale to raise funds for church needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alltar Society of Our Lady of Perpetua
Sigcite
Parker's
Pitts Art
County OKs Work By Sheridan's New Water Dist
County commissioners met in a special session to authorize the Sheridan Water Supply Corp to proceed with water line work for the Sheridan area. The new water district approval allows pool work to begin and outlines county road and infrastructure steps. The court also accepted applications by district judges for the county auditor for the next two years and adopted a resolution regarding the County Judges and Commissioners Association. Judge Braziel recently died.
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Colombo
Sheridan Water Supply Corp
Sheridan
Malis Oy
Tistrict
M. L. Briscoe
Raines County
Sam Breviel
The
Country Judges and Commissioners, Association
Braziel
SPC TO REVIEW EDUCATION CHANGES AT MEET NOW
A community bulletin notes an upcoming meeting of the School Parents Council on Monday November 30 discussing changes in education for the coming decade. Topics include poverty program effects on schools vocational versus college prep, early reading, and the ungraded primary system.
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SPC
Thanksgiving Service Held In Lissie On Wed Last Week
The Rev B M Mullner of First Presbyterian preached at the Community Thanksgiving Services held Wednesday evening at the Evangélical United Brethren Church in Lissie. The junior choir of First Baptist Eagle Lake offered music. Sponsored by the Ministerial Alliance of Eagle Lake and Lissie, attendees gave a freewill offering to support local and transient welfare costs. The alliance thanks citizens for their contributions to this cause.
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Mullner
First Presbyterian Church
Evangélical
United Brethren Caureh
Lissie
First Baytixt
Eagle Lake
Tie Ministerial Alliance
Alliance
District Court Jury Commission Selects Feb Jury Panels
District Court jury commissioners met in Columbus on Monday to select veniremen for both grand and petit juries for the February term. Names on the panel include Louis Muzny Eagle Lake Mrs Helen Kors Columns James Danklefs Garwood A J Ti Bernamie and Fred Wogror Weimar.
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Columbus
Veniremen
Evan
Petit
Treludes
Louis Muzny
Eagle Lake
Wmrs
Helen Kors
Columns
James Danklefs
Garwood
A. J TI
Bernamie
Fred Wwogror
Weimar
El Cagers Open Play This Week At Eagle Lake
The Eagle Lake Eagles open the 1964-65 basketball schedule hosting Orchard Tuesday in Healy gym. The B team beat Sealy while the A team struggled, and upcoming games include non conference matches with Shiner and a trip to Franlettsville. District play begins January with several tests against Louise Bloomington and Thdghaven.
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Eagle Lake Eagles
Healy
Tigers
Eagles
Storia
Xamea
Eavgle
Teagle
Unis
Shiner
Eagle Lake Gymeasiium
Linda Gilmare
Franllettsville
Sn Biginutes
Cosch Gilmare
Pivic
Marte
Glda
Wallis
ELAS
Veo
Wall
Shevidin
Siro Agr
Sealy
A&b
Hallettsville Ald
ASB
Louise
Bloomington
Thdghaven
Fast Demnard
Tan
Louise U
Bloomington Te
Nilehaven i
Bucks In Season Nov 25 and Dove Shooting Ends
The last of the shooting season opens Wednesday November 25 with duck and goose seasons noted. Dove season ends Tuesday November 24. Ducks in season sunrise to January 3 with limits of four per day or two of certain species. Geese through January 13 1865. Quail legal to January 1 with 12 birds. Squirrels season through December 31 with ten limit and twenty possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suntown
Sewon
Seuxon
Two Other Eagle Scouts in Eagle Lake in the 1950s
The Headlight notes two other Eagle Scouts from Eagle Lake in the 1950s, Pil Cook and Synth Smith, as well as John Carftis and Daniel Mustherk, with limited records. The article requests any additional information on other Eagle Scouts from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pil Cook
Synth
Art Mim
Pxcel Smith
Formay
Eagle Lake
Tunis
Eagle Scouts
Johm Car Ftis
Mos
Cancris
Stacy
Daniel Mustherk
Lytis Marcheel
Eagle Scott
Board of Review
Elvy Miller Named New Fire And Police Dispatcher
Elvy Miller of Glalewater Texas is appointed the new dispatcher for the city fire and police departments. The Miller family neighbors Patrolman Billy Miter and five other residents welcomed Miller to the community. Alvin W Kohtleliel spent the weekend at St Josephs Hospital in Houston for throat treatment and may return home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvy Miller
Fire and Police
Glalewater
Texjis
Bagh Lake
Hind Myss Wier
Tighe
Billy Miter
Nikilbeth
Millen
Alvin W. Kohtleliel
St Joseph's Hospital
Houston
Kohleffel
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EL Business
Glose
Garwood Pta
Tues
Loessin
C. of
Sonny Dugas
Altar Society
County OK
New Water Dist
HiWay Garage
Hans Germatt
Robert Longorin
Huegias
Sido Winslow
Gene Payne
Glen Mera
Suniak
Fatrolman
Wharton
Jim Fagle Lake
Joea
Frente
Gerade
District Court
Rudy Line
John Ray
Dick Wrckdall
Tony Contreras
Terry Causey
Wayne Marcalia
Terry Landry
Sidney Stouss
Biy Walker
Kirby Waldrop
Julian Sasa
Gacy Waddell
Darius Briscoe
Tony Balis
Tommy Smith
Thos
Jol Wiikiell
David Grieves
Ratt
Gerald Qbenhaus
Fred Armistrong
Clune Powers
John Matthys
Don Ernie
Julia Davit Konvicka
Russell Konesheck
ELHS
Hallettsville
Bucks
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