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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1977
Page
1
City council advances plans for a sewer extension project amid budget notes and revenue projections. The measure anticipates funding and staffing steps, with details on appraisal, acquisition, and service timing as the proposal moves toward initiation.
Garwood High School hosts homecoming activities at the fair on October 15 with a talent show prize and student entries. Attendees are urged to register at the library to reduce interruptions. time slots include portraits and group photos.
Community program offers beginner sewing lessons at Rice High School. First session Tuesday November 17 runs from 7:17 to 9:00 PM in the homemaking room. Enrollment limited to 12 with materials provided.
Garwood Lions Club Fair set for Saturday October 15. Residents of Garwood–Nada in shopping area or Rice High Seb may exhibit. Entries accepted Friday October 14 between 3:30 and 7:30 PM or October 15 between 9 and 8:00 AM. Exhibits picked up between 6:00 and 7:00 PM with ribbons awarded as prizes.
Smith Taylor Ford will show the new 1978 Ford and Mercury models Friday October 7. Steve Taylor owner invites area residents to visit the showroom to see and test drive the new cars and trucks with a free gift for demonstration rides.
National Bank in Eagle Lake will close for Columbus Day observance all day Monday October 10. The holiday shifts the typical October observance since Columbus Day falls on October 12. Financial institutions in the state follow the observed holiday calendar.
County Tax Officer Henry J. Hajovsky and deputies start a county tour next Monday to collect 1977 taxes. Discounts apply for early state and county tax payments from Oct 1 to Nov 2 and through Dec 31 with monthly adjustments. Taxes due in January. penalties start February 1, 1978.
The Rice Consolidated School District will hold two Facility Needs Review Committee meetings to discuss district facilities and possible improvements. Chairman is Mrs Jane Clipson with members from Altair Garwood Eagle Lake Sheridan and school board president Lave Brisco. Public input from personnel and citizens is urged. Both meetings start at 8 p.m. in the Adeatristene 2 Building on the school campus in Altair.
The Eaple Lake Headlight announces Jeff Fraka as the new Associate Editor responsible for general news and sports. He joined the paper after graduating from Southwest Texas State University in journalism and is the son of Publisher Fred R. Finka. Fraka was a three year basketball letterman and captained the Bobcats in 1976-77, earning All-Lane Star Conference honors. He will work across all departments of the newspaper and printing plants.
The Eagle Headlight seeks a Sheridan area news writer to fill the former post held by Mrs Gilbert Hollub. Hollub will be visiting a sick sister in Houston and cannot continue as correspondent. Interested persons should call the Headlight office or write Hox 67.
Ragle Lake City Council authorized a 30 mph speed limit on Austin Road near the Community Hospital. A Police survey found vehicles travel 25 to 65 mph, leading the police chief and city manager to urge the limit to boost safety and reduce noise, with signs expected soon.
Local auto show features 1978 Chevrolets and Oldsmobiles on display Thursday. Car enthusiasts can view new models, compare features, and speak with dealers at the event venue.
Texas Southeastern Gas Company said it signed a letter of intent with United Texas Transmission to buy up to nine million cubic feet daily of natural gas to meet customers' needs this winter. The unit of Coastal States Gas supplies eight southeast Texas cities and faces a major supply termination on October 17, 1977.
Colorado County bids are expected October 12 14 for FM 950 reconstruction from State Highway 71 near Garwood east to 34 miles with a new bridge and wider approaches. The existing route along city streets crosses the Colorado River with sharp turns and a narrow bridge. A safer higher standard facility will reroute and rebuild the river crossing to remove limits and provide adequate width.
The First Baptist Church at Fagle Lake Youth Choir directed by Stan Durham will present the musical "Tell It Like It Is" this Sunday October 9 in the church sanctuary. A large group of instrumentalists and singers contributed to the production with Pastor Methurn Sibley inviting the community to attend the contemporary relk musical by Ralph Carmichael and Kurt Kaiser.
In a special session, Eagle Lake Council passed a resolution asking the Texas Railroad Commission to grant immediate approval of Texas Southeastern's request to purchase natural gas La Vaca Gathering Company. The move aims to ensure a dependable gas supply for citizens this winter from Consal Stee Gas Carpet of Coastal States, the city’s sole supplier.
A bake sale hosted by Methodists will take place Friday at Dug Store. Proceeds will be used to furnish the new pastor’s parsonage and support church work.
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