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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1962
Page
1
A mistyped budget report notes a 7300 allocation for the Consolidated Fund Drive with changes only in Local Relief quota. The document mentions balances around 900 and a revised target under 20000, with forthcoming actions set for October.
Miss Helen Kerenek representing Garwood High School was crowned Fairest of the Fair at the Garwood Lions Club 15th annual Fair. She edged ten rivals from Garwood and nearby communities in the pageant judged by local civic leaders.
Rock Island PTA plans a Halloween carnival at the school grounds with sandwiched hot dogs cold drinks and coffee to be sold. Entertainment on offer for all ages and sirens will assist in supporting community projects.
Voters in the General Election on November 6 will decide fourteen proposed amendments to the Constitution at the State of Fenes. A digest lists the amendments, including No. 9 providing workers' compensation for employees of political divisions and No. 3R9 setting limits on use of state funds. continued details appear on the next page.
Youths from Eagle Lake and Lissie join the CROP Trick or Treat fundraiser next Tuesday evening at Colly Memorial Methodist Church at 7 00 pm The event ends at First Baptist Church with refreshments All Saints Day Eve symbolizes Christian sharing as volunteers collect for hungry communities abroad Each participant carries an identification badge for verification by residents.
Local clubs report openings for the goose season with many venues booked to capacity. Hunters are reminded to obtain duck stamps and respect county residency rules. The Barke Lake Chamber promotes Bagley Lake as a goose hunting hub with visitor incentives and promotional events ongoing through the season.
A 28th annual stockholders meeting of the El Campo Production Credit Association will be held at El Campo High School Auditorium Saturday October 27 with a 9 30 a.m. start. The meeting will draw members and guests from across a five-county Gulf Coast area and will include a barbecue luncheon after the session.
Citizens nationwide express support for President Kennedy after he announces a quarantine on shipments of offensive military equipment to Cuba. The move, ordered following evidence of Soviet-Cuban military buildup, aims to prevent nuclear capability from extending across the Western Hemisphere. Americans vow to stand with the president through the looming crisis.
The Universal Motor Company sponsors its second annual Punt Pass and Kick contest for boys ages seven through ten. Entry is free with a parent present. registration closes October 31. Five age groups compete for prizes including a National Football League helmet and a signed feather pennant. Local scores feed into regional and national stats.
Ninety bulls and two females are consigned to the Gulf Coast Hereford Breeders Association sale in Columbus. The event runs rain or shine at the Columbus FFA show grounds with cattle offered as singles or in pens. Sale starts at 1:00 pm following a 9:00 am public show, under the Memorial Park facilities. Col Whiter S Britten of College Station will greet bidders, with J. N. Pender of Eagle Lake president of the association coordinating the event.
Eagle Lake sent a strong turnout to Guadalupe Firemen and Pipe Marshal's Association fall convention in Alamo Heights Texas where honorary member Anton Schindler was elected fourth vice president. The event featured relay results and team standings from nine of the 34 departments, with Weimar and Converse among top finishers.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Miller and Mrs Grace McKinur report Eabie Caytor is recovering well from serious surgery at Scott and White Clinic Temple Texas. He is in Room 361. Temple visits occurred Sunday with Caytor.
In Columbus Texas a District Court trial looms for Schamerhorn charged with multiple felonies tied to city funds and misappropriation. Court records show a prior disappearance, an audit revealing eight hundred ninety three dollars in shortages, and a host of witnesses from Lake City and nearby towns.
Twenty five Eugis Lake merchants and individuals sponsor a Trade in Basle Lake campaign with a series of free movies at Hice Theatre and Johnson Theatre. The nine night program runs from November 20 through February 5, with free admission for Tuesday and Thursday showings and free tickets available from participating merchants after November 1. Merchants sponsoring include Spalinger Hardware Wilcox Minimax Spanidel & Son Universal Motor Co Furniture Shoppe Tipps' Department Store Western Auto Store Miller's Grocery and many others, with Mayor K H Shirley named among backers.
County officials announce permits will be issued next Monday through Wednesday in Colanpons County Courthouse for Spe deer billing within designated areas west of the Colorado River. Only one permit per SH acre is allowed, affecting properties south and west of the river with notice posted at the county clerk and game wardens. A separate public roundup display of swaps is shown in Roundup swaps on Vermont storefronts with events at Bays Park Lake Recreation Area.
Early reports from the American Rice Growers Association auction list lively demand for a second crop.16 lots of the second crop Belie Palon were offered with top bids near 88.44, while Belle Path raised 8.30 per unit and George Cotte’s lot brought strong prices. Widespread activity listed across Wednesday sales with several bidders and a mix of prices.
A note describes a meeting on Monday night at Rock Island involving the Aunty Teacher Assa and President Gere Ro Roos Ine from the Maleate County. It outlines a plan and mentions a motion in the council with supporters addressing a professional tutoring effort and aid to create a broader community role in education.
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