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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1967
Page
1
Community fundraising drive for the EL Consolidated Fund begins Friday with volunteers urging residents to contribute. Organizers emphasize local needs and upcoming projects, inviting participation from schools groups and businesses to support the campaign.
The Rev Richard Douglass received a Freedom Award from Trosdams Foundation at Valley Forge. General Stanley Meloy Jr. presented the honor for upholding the American way of life amid threats to national ideals.
ELHS plans homecoming events Friday with a football game at Tagle Lake Schulenburg. A homecoming queen will be crowned at halftime and activities include grade-level recognitions and a long-standing tradition, inviting students and community members to attend.
In a continuing series the piece argues the Community Hospital brings value to the region and cites cost comparisons for room rates. It notes lower daily costs for a tended room and private beds versus higher regional figures, plus improvements since inception last April and upgrades like glass installation and reorganized facilities.
Ralph Jobson is hospitalized at Bellaire Hospital in Houston Texas with back ailment. He is staying in room FT as doctors provide treatment and monitor his condition.
Local business leaders voiced opposition to a proposed city sales tax election. They argued it would deter growth and hurt taxpayers while urging scrutiny of funds for improvements. Several merchants and council members weighed the economic impact and compatibility with regional plans.
A foggy opening day for goose hunting yields limited success with inverted decoy schemes and cautious birds. Reports note a few successful hunts by select locals while observers describe muted activity and variable weather impacting the early season.
Notice urges citizens to set clocks back one hour as daylight saving ends at 2:00 am Sunday. The change returns the region to standard time, affecting watches and schedules. readers are advised to verify times for Sunday activities.
A fragmented report notes council consideration of new measures to boost development and job creation, aiming to improve the business climate without triggering immediate action. Officials referenced road units and general commerce support amid ongoing discussions.
A second fire at Shell's Sheridan plant caused heavy damage to the Central Gas Plant tied to Ute Fish Engineering. Workers reported automatic shutoffs, gas flow cuts to nearby wells, and ongoing repairs delaying restart. No serious injuries reported, but production remained halted.
Tac Rive Theaers will host the annual soil fertility short course with final showings next week. Speakers include university experts and extension staff discussing economics of fertilizer use, soil testing, and crop management, with demonstrations and expert talks across several topics.
The annual CROP program for the Lake area is set for next Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Youth from high schools will meet at the Methodist Church fellowship hall. Rev. Richard Douglass leads publicity and Father Tdwind Getser and Fev Ed Mulliner direct activities with area churches asked to assist in collection and outreach to support food, clothing, and supplies for the needy.
Nathan Meyer 87 retired businessman died Saturday after a fever illness. A longtime resident, he lived at his home on Queen Street for many years and was well known in the community. He had previously operated Foy mine before retiring and was remembered by friends and associates for his steady service.
A garbled report outlines many drawing doe permits for the season with entries about a court showing, anticipated heats, and over 200 permits bail. It notes performances under half of Derrhity and urges returning unused permits by week’s end Wednesday.
Rock Island PTA plans a Halloween carnival at the school grounds this Saturday October 28 invites families from the area. Games and treats will be provided from 6 to 9 pm with entertainment and a costume parade for children.
Eagles travel to Weimar for a conference clash against the Shine Comanches. Coach Mike Newby expects a tough battle, citing injured players as the main hurdle while a large fan contingent plans to attend and cheer the team.
Mrs. Leo Goode was transferred to St Luke's Hospital in Houston for surgery on Wednesday. Her daughter Mrs Fred R Fria is in Houston this week to be with her mother. Friends may write to Mrs Goode in care of St Luke's Episcopal Hospital Houston Texas.
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