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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1965
Page
1
Texans prepare to vote on ten proposed amendments to the state constitution in a Tuesday election. The measures include changes to government term lengths, tax exemptions, state education investments, and legislative salaries. Balloting is set for October 24 in some regions with proceeds from bonds and specific programs under review.
The city manager calls for united effort behind a consolidated fund drive to support multiple agencies. He says a single strong campaign is more effective than scattered drives and urges public support this week as the effort officially opens.
Sam K. Seymour, chairman of the tri‑county draft board, urges every 18 year old male in Austin Colorado and Fayelle counties to register within five days after his 18th birthday. Failure to register may lead to prosecution or induction into the army. details continued on the last page.
A large Halloween parade sponsored by the Jayese Wives is planned for Saturday at 5 PM. Prizes include a softball, bowling sets, a toy, and a baseball bat for top costumed participants. children can join with parental consent. Community merchants donated funds and prizes. public invited to watch and join in the Halloween festivities.
The Eaglelake Band Boosters Club will hold an important meeting at 8 00 PM tonight Thursday Ont 28th.
Eagle Lake council rules Halloween events with a 9 00 pm deadline on Saturday and bans Saturday night rentals. It urges residents to call police for any trespass after hours and stresses accountability for property damage by youths, especially older children, during the period.
The First National Bank of Eagle Lake reports deposits topping 6.6 million with a year over year rise of about 0.5 million. Loans and discounts total 2.4 million, up by roughly 0.96 million from October figures, while total assets reach about 7.37 million compared with earlier balances.
The Henry PTA Carnival sponsored by the Wil parish group will be held Friday night at the Henry School gymnasium starting at 700 pm. Seven fun activities will offer chances to win prizes. The PITA club and its members invite all patrons to enjoy the event. A special talent show will be added to the activities.
A red Corvair stolen in Austin leads police to a suspect from Houston area. Paul Lloyd McGuire, 17, allegedly involved after a hit and run near the Gohemhus river bridge. A pickup alerted authorities. the car was recovered by a Highway Patrol officer.
Two Freeport men Sami Thompson aged 63 and Jam Evans Garner 61 were found drowned after a boating accident on the Colersta River between Altair and Oasis Lake while a fishing party of four capsized near the Allair river bridge. Survivors reported being unable to reach shore as the craft overturned and the sheriff organized a search with Justice of the Peace Jones noting uncertain circumstances and delayed sightings.
The Eagles travel to Tidehaven Friday for a football clash at 7 20. Both teams enter with varying form as Tidehaven seeks to rebound from a recent win while Eagles aim to snap a skid and boost season record. The matchup features a high level of talent on both sides and a potential pivotal moment in the season.
Dismantling of the old tin building at Milam and State streets begins next week. Olshan Demolition Company of Houston awarded contract to clear the D R Wintermann site. A new concrete-bin dryer will be erected by Texas Concrete Silo Co increasing capacity to 40 000 barrels.
The 1964 Consolidated Fund Drive launches at 9:00 AM Saturday to raise seven thousand one hundred fifty dollars for ten charitable groups. Jaycee Wives and volunteers will canvass door to door while solicitors work from the municipal building with envelopes and instructions. Local businessmen, employers, and teachers will assist with planning and outreach as the drive aims to meet the quota and fund a list of beneficiary programs.
The Eagle Lake office will have mail pickups by route trucks and a new rear drop box marked Out of Town to speed delivery. Postmasters warn customers to prepare packages with sturdy wrapping and address envelopes clearly for upcoming bulk mail handling and routing changes.
Mayor Harald Thomas proclaims October 31 to November 7 as Flags For Freedom Week in Eagle Lake Texas. The proclamation urges citizens and businesses to display flags and recognize U.S. anti communist efforts amid wartime era sentiments.
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