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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1960
Page
1
The El School system announces Tuesday openings and room assignments for the new term. Principal Ben Cobb outlines schedules for high and elementary divisions, noting repairs and new staff across grades and subjects. New teachers include Latin American instructors and a new band director, with several grade rotations and administration changes.
Readers learn that most area districts plan to open the 1960-61 school year the coming Tuesday with staggered starts at East Bernard Sheridan Rock Island and others. Details include grade assignments, teacher rosters, and building space constraints as administrators prepare for opening day.
Community invites attenders to visit the new Mill Bauer Funeral Home on McCarty Street during an open house set for September 1 at 2 PM. The modern facility, completed by Dustin Smith, will host plans and further details to be announced next week.
Eagle Lake Boy Scout Troop 12Ts member Steve Terreil earns the Order of the Arrow after completing camping requirements. The ceremony highlighted his dedication to Scouting values and service within the troop.
The Eagle Lake Quarterback Club announces its first 1960-61 meeting next month at 8:00 PM in the Municipal Building Council hall. President Raymond J. Widdell invites all interested citizens, especially parents of football players, to attend as plans are set for support of the opening varsity game Friday September 8 and the annual membership drive.
Aloysius A Leopold son of Mr and Mrs A C Leopold of Nada achieved top marks as a first year student at St Mary's University San Antonio. He held the highest average in the law school and set a standout academic record for the Kyahan ey frame ranked.
Eagle Lake Fire Chief Herbert Loessin announced a Sunday open house from 2 to 4 PM to display a new firefighting vehicle. Residents are invited to inspect the truck, with refreshments served.
The Sept term of Lisilet Court opens Tuesday at 10 am with 12 men and 4 women listed on the grand jury venire. District Clerk Charle Atentus lists 59 civil and divorce cases awaiting action and a number of criminal matters scheduled for the session. The jurors include W H Albrecht and Jewel Adams among others, with Sam K Zachary v Western Alliance Insurance Co set for Monday Sept 18.
Downtown Eagle Lake experienced a 20 minute outage and an hour long disruption in the eastern town after lightning hit a CPL pole at Lake and Prairie Streets near First Baptist Church. CPL officials said two feeder lines burned, with no further damage to nearby structures. service was restored after repairs.
Invitees are asked to attend the county budget hearing scheduled Friday at 10 o clock. Columbia County Commissioners will review the proposed budget for 1967 with anticipated expenditures and mandates.
Mrs. Mena Ivelin petitions Kyeton’s Maddie Koltege Waft tin for opening mornitz. All who have enrulfed their youngsters in the play sollen are asked to stay present. Classnes will be held in a rear building planned for Une Kiditie Kellege use.
A fragment cites a biblical verse from Deuteronomy 27.23 about cursing he that sithth. The ancient line appears in a handwritten style with archaic diction and typographical quirks. The text reflects religious phrasing and scriptural emphasis without broader context.
Construction continues on Skull Creek Lanes at the 12 lane bowling center at the intersection of highways 71 and 904 in Altice. Owner E Johnson announced the bowling tees will be known as Skull Creek Lanes with opening scheduled for October 16. Weather risks may delay foundation work but plans proceed. local bowlers and area clubs are forming associations to support the new facility and events.
City Manager Kenneth Smith reports that property owners in the M and M Lions area have signed agreements for the improvement district. The response shows many signatories from local property owners, Mechanics, and Nui Tar ons, with notices mailed and meetings planned to discuss penalties and future steps.
Garwood Parent Teacher Association will hold its annual reception open house for teachers on Wednesday evening September 7 from 7:00 to 9:00 at the school library. This get acquainted party welcomes new Garwood teachers with refreshments served.
In Eagle Lake the third straight week of almost daily showers has damaged cotton heavily and rice moderately. Rain totals at Lakeside Irrigating Co. reach 3.65 inches in August, with 0.63 inch fell Monday. Disaster meeting notes crop ruin risks and need for aid to maintain farming operations as harvests lag behind.
Residents are invited to the annual Nada Homecoming and Church Feast at St Marys Catholic Church this Sunday September 4 activities include a 1:00 pm mass a barbecue dinner for 1 per plate starting 5:30 pm an auction at 2:30 pm music by Burbr Kurtz and orchestra entertainment games and a 5:00 pm meal with dancing later Knights of Columbus council sponsor.
PTA plans a meeting and reception Tuesday night. The notice mentions a local school PTA event, inviting members and attendees to participate in the community gathering.
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