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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1965
Page
1
A $7,150 quota was set for this year’s Consolidated Fund Drive. The drive aims to fund allocations for the community and meet swift needs. Community leaders call for strong participation to reach the target.
County Farm Bureau announces its annual convention to be held Tuesday with members and officers expected to discuss farm programs and cooperative plans for the coming year.
Prominent retired rancher Buck Perry, 65, died suddenly at his home after a heart stroke and prior heart attacks. Last rites were held at 2 pm Wednesday February 23 from Mill-Sduer Funeral Home in E. Bake. Reverend Mulliner led services at the Garden of Jesus, Savior of Souls Church.
The Bayle Lake Change of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting in the county room of the Taushipa building at 2:30 PM on Monday. Final plans will be made for Christmas activities, the future election of new directors, and other community improvements. All interested persons are invited and urged to attend.
County Commissioners accepted FG Fowles bid of 14282.50 for wire house and county jail repairs subject to posting of bond. The court approved renewal of workman’s compensation insurance for a five year term and called for bids on mineral rights and leasing County Farm property.
The Eagle Lake high school offers a limited number of past Eagle yearbooks for sale. Interested buyers should contact Principal Pictor Beatty to inquire about editions including 1926, 1955, 1980, 1932, 1952, 1903, 1900, 1961, and 1954 copies.
A Rice Promotion meeting scheduled for next Monday at 6730 FM in Eagle Lake invites producers their wives and guests. CREA president ML WL Meurlta will preside attendees will hear reports on past promotion activities previews of Rice Councils advertising and promotion plans. Si Cher dean of foreign market development will overview the program with others from the Rice Promotion Association and related committees.
The Eagle Lake School Parents Council will hold its first meeting of the 1965 66 school year in the elementary cafeteria at 730 pm next Monday night April 18 All parents teachers and friends are invited and urged to attend. Principal J M Henge and Victor Scott will lead the discussion of school activities while third grade students present a program Memberships for the 1965 66 year at a special family rate will be offered in hopes of a large turnout.
Lake Motors in Earle Lake invites residents to view the 1966 Cadillac lineup featuring a redesigned larger front end and new variable ratio steering. The showroom will also spotlight the Tornado and Oldsmobiles including the 1966 Cutlass Supreme and 4 door hardtop Sedan, with 35 models in the 1966 Oldsmobile line.
The Eagle Lake School Board of Education discussed establishing a long range planning program for curriculum, buildings and enrollment amid population growth. Supt. Kriyacka invites a University of Houston representative to assist with a district survey. The board approved tax mil changes, allowed Jaycees to use facilities for events, and reviewed boiler repairs with estimates to follow.
Eagle Lake hosts two entrants in the Pulv est of the Fair contest at the Garwood Fair Saturday. Diana Baker, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tugene Baker, a vocal juror at Eagle Lake High School and a twirler for the band, represents the Eagle Lake Rotary Club.
Julia Wells, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robart R. Wells Jr., a senior at EEEHS, serves as head cheerleader. A brief note mentions a quotation from Saint Luke 1:28 and a sentiment about faith making the impossible possible.
Former Colonwald County resident Allen H. Otto will lead a gospel meeting at the Church of Christ in Engle Lake October 24 through 28. Otto grew up near Weimar, studied at Abilene Christian College and North Texas State University, and now serves as minister of the Norton Street Church of Christ in Corpus Christi. He also hosts a 50 minute radio program Voice of the Bible on KROD. The event is sponsored by Newton Steel.
The Eagles host the Louise Morijets in District IBA action Friday night at 7 30 p m. The entry lists injuries and recuperations for players as they prepare for the contest with emphasis on a strong team effort.
Douglas G. Branch named new Social Security representative for the Houston District Office. Branch, a Oklahoma native and Vietnam veteran, will visit the contact station on the first and third Tuesdays each month to assist with benefits filing and information.
Garwood Lions start the two day Community Fair with a Saturday parade at 10 AM. The event features a barbecue dinner, Western displays, and a football game at the high school gym with proceeds supporting local projects and Tiny Worthy community peaceds.
Rock Island police report two vehicle thefts and multiple school machines stolen during the same night. A 1961 Chevrolet was taken and later found abandoned. a 1960 Chevrolet disappeared from a local residence. Typewriters, a duplicator, and other gear valued between 1700 and 1560 were also taken from the Rock Island School. The sheriff’s office investigates, with suspicions pointing to a nighttime break-in by intruders possibly aided by storm conditions.
A garbled notice advertises a PPK event at Garwood Saloon with youth track heats for ages 9 to 12 and 13 to 19. It mentions entry time 3:20 and a series of races to crown winners with warm-up prizes and medals for top finishers.
Graham Crusade has been postponed again. Boshpilist Billy Grabony’s crusade was to be held at the Astroteme in Howiten on Friday but is now rescheduled for November 29. Dr. Graham’s doctors aim to allow second postponement for recovery after recent surgery.
Mr and Mrs F E V Sheppard valve purchased the former Frank Cheatham residence at 623 Melody Lane in Meadowbrook and have moved into their new home.
The Eagle Lake meeting brought residents and officials together to discuss policing in the community. Participants included Brians Trad Miceli Cliffford Wiese Riley Wiese James Tooker and others, with several locals voicing concerns and suggestions.
Raymond Taylor, longtime former resident of the Eagle Lake community, died in Cleveland. He was 54 and succumbs to a heart attack Tuesday. Funeral details were pending with services expected in Eagle Lake. He is survived by his wife Breather, two daughters Patricia Gurwick of Midldews and Kay Beth at home, and Walter W. Taylor of Kingsville, among other relatives.
A Spacemobile event is scheduled at Eagle Ashlee High School Auditorium on Tuesday. An illustrated presentation will be shown with invited attendees and a space exhibit in the venue.
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