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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1969
Page
1
Gar City calls for bids to buy a new petrol police car. Opening date set for the upcoming council meeting. Current vehicle noted as in need of repairs, with officials deeming replacement most feasible for residents.
A call goes out for a Thursday prayer service by women in the community. The event centers on a theme drawn from Genesis 1 24 and invites participation from local residents in a peaceful gathering.
Lake High School prepares for the final ELHS homecoming on November 7. The event features a district football game against the Smith Tigers, open house tours, extra bleachers for 400 seats, and a public pep rally. The Student Council plans to fund the additions via selling homecoming programs for 10 cents.
Mayor Allen J Cassady proclaims November 3 to 7 1969 as Eagle Lake High School Week in Eagle Lake Texas. The resolution honors seventy eight years of continuous education and the school’s role in community pride memories and future hopes.
In Calumbus on Tuesday night October 21 ministers and laymen urged adopting a plan to issue free food stamps redeemable at local grocers. The Commissioners Court postponed action for more details while four related resolutions proposed insurance, grass bans, and tax changes.
The Texas Trail Riders Association will hold its fall membership meeting and dance at Nada Hall on Saturday November 1. The highlight is the selection of Trail Ride Queen for 1979. Members ride from Altair at noon to Nada Hall, stay overnight, and return Sunday morning. A coffee cue dinner is served free to members, barbecue dinners for members, and Swingwasters provide music. Nonmembers may attend the dance for 1.00 per person.
Eagles at Bastrop Bears in District R044 contest Friday night. Kickoff at 8:00 p.m. Eagles hold 0-2 district record and aim to end a lose streak as Mage Lake-Rapies travel to Hasttafy for a final road game of the 1969 season.
The Ladies of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church hold a food sale this Saturday at the Guadalupe Chapel near the parish hall. Mexican foods and fried chicken will be served starting at 10:00 AM.
An Asti woman was killed and several others injured in a 10 mile east of Columbus crash on Interstate 10 near Pete. Margaret Smith, 53, drove east when a mechanical failure caused the car to veer across the median, overcorrect, and crash into a dirt embankment. Passengers John Richard Smith, 29, and his four year old son John Ruehard Smith were injured. Jan Smith, 22, died at the scene. The injured were taken to Columbus and then Austin hospitals. the deceased was taken to the Cotermeyer Funeral Home in Columbus for services.
Newow County Farm Bureau directors met in Columbus Tuesday night and re elected John Adkins of Ea gla Lake as president. Officers elected included Welvin Hees as first vice president As I Stallman as second vice president and Leon Hatfermano as secretary and treasurer.
Local Boy Scouts urge residents to place clothes and goods on porches for pickup Sunday morning in Beagle Lake and Royston. Bags will be collected for Goonwill Industries rehabilitation grants with volunteers delivering and coordinating at 1100 am. Call Mr Wilson if bags are missed or not picked up.
Teenagers of Clat brontezuma invited to a youth dance at the Eagle Lake Community Center on Saturday November 1. Music by the Krystal Blue Combo. Dancing from 8 to 12 midnight. Admission four dollars per person for members and guests.
Thirty eight outstanding 4-H members from 19 Gulf Coast counties will attend the District 1 Gold Star Banquet at the Marriott Hotel in Houston on Saturday night. Guests include Fred Frohlich and Robert Potter as parents of Gold Star Winners. The award recognizes leadership, agriculture, horse projects, and related work. Mike Kalina will preside with guest speakers including Shirtey Sheat and Bob Franke.
Distribution of the Eagle Lake Consolidated Fund envelopes in the business area is due this week as the general fund drive opens on November 8. Thomas and bus workers will distribute envelopes and urge business leaders to complete solicitations among employees so cards and envelopes may be processed for the drive. The fund aims to raise 7000 for eight agencies including Community Hospital Salvation Army Red Cross Local Welfare Boy Scouts Gift Sists School Lynette MD Anderson and others with a total target of 7600. Interested volunteers should contact Mr. Thomas or Louis Schorlemmer, president, to help ensure a successful 1969 drive as funds are urgently needed.
Eagle Laxe volunteers invite friends to a benefit stew supper at the fire station next Tuesday evening from five to nine. Tickets are 1.00 per person with proceeds for department equipment. meals served in the hall or takeaway. drinks sold. order containers available.
The Eagle Lake City Council in regular session set Halloween trick or treat hours to end at 9:00 p.m. The ordinance restricts door to door activity to elementary and pre-school children. Police and staff will patrol to safeguard public property and enforce the hours.
Montezuma Junior High invites members of Ginb Montezuma to a sock hop at the Community Center on Friday. Attendees should arrive between 7:23 and 7:30 PM, with venue access via route 7239.
Patrol Sgt. Kiel warns of heavy rush hour traffic in November and December due to holiday season. He notes rain fog and darkness reduce visibility as drivers fail to adjust speed and distance, increasing accident risk during the late year period.
The Chamber of Commerce voted to bring Santa Claus to town on Saturday December 13 arriving by helicopter. He will distribute goodies to children near the corner of the city square opposite First National Bank. The group discussed ads for a permanent fast 10 to promote local business and reported on projected costs.
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