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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1966
Page
1
Eagle Lake schools open the new year next Tuesday with session plans and registration for students. The district will operate two cafeterias one in the senior high area and another for the junior high, as registration events are held for enrollment and schedules.
Julia Wells of Eagle Lake daughter of Mr and Mrs E T Carteride County Farm in Katy Moncay was chosen as the District Queen for six counties including Fayette Fort Bend and Wharton. Runner up Bilse Merion North of Reseapers. Miss Wellsville competes in the State Farm Bureau Queen contest in Cornns Cheat her.
The Republican Women in Colorado County will hold a meeting at 5 00 in the Council Room of the Hall on September F. John Tower will speak. Joan Toller Stony is listed as involved. All party members and the public are invited to attend.
Announcement for a Thursday 7 30 pm QB club gathering at the school gym. Robert Griffith urges all parents and athletics supporters in high school and community to attend to discuss aiding athletic development for the football season.
List of first and second grade pupils by room and teacher names appears on page eleven. Names include Worenezett Room 1 pupils like Joe An gel Preston and others such as Imelda Te Wayne Durschke, G Henderson, Kuykendall, and Lisa.
Interested parents of school children are invited to visit Eagle Lake schools during an open house Friday from 6 to 8 PM. Bagle Lake junior high and high school buildings will be open to view improvements made during the summer. No program is planned.
Eagle Lake Public Schools report faculty rosters ready for the 1986 87 year with a Thursday and Friday teachers workshop. Superintendent Eddie A Krivacka leads a staff including Roy Mierststll Wayne Joness Mrs Jimmie Marquart and Mrs Roy Marshall.
The Altar Society of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church will hold a rummage sale Saturday starting at 8:00 a.m. in the old post office building at Main and McCarty streets. The event offers a wide variety of gently used clothing and shoes for all ages and invites interested persons to attend.
Parishioners of St Marys Church in Nada prepare for the Homecoming Festival on Sunday September 4 at the Nada K J T Hall. Beef sausage and all trimmings will be served family style at 11 00 am with prices for adults and children. An auction and dance close the day with live music by Jesse Hicks orchestra. Parking improvements and a new covered recreation area accommodate attendees.
The Tage Lose Elementary School adds two new supports to aid students. A remedial teacher will work with the highest-need students in each grade, pulling them for extra 20 minutes of reading daily. Mrs Ruby Melan will oversee daily attention. music and study hall change for grades 4 and 5.
The city council passed an emergency ordinance raising speed limits on several roads after an engineering survey by the Nexus Highway Department. Changes include higher limits on Post Office Street from McCarty Street to the west city limits and along nearby routes to improve traffic flow.
City health officials report a reduced mosquito presence after a weekend fogging campaign. City Manager T. Go Simiah said continued dusting and fringe-area work will target breeding sites in ditches and drains, with emphasis on reducing city mosquito numbers before they re-enter from surrounding rice fields.
Monday Labor Day observed with all-day closures for businesses at Eagin Lake. The community notes the holiday honors workers and America's progress while banks and financial services remain shut.
Harvey Davis now sole owner after buying out partner Jack Eyers in the Davis Electric Co. The two Davises formed the company earlier this year, with offices in the Krowselsnin building opposite Furnpure Shape. The firm will continue residential and commercial electrical work, repairs, and construction, with a new service in neon fluorescent lights. Free estimates offered for any size job.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission set goose season opener for October 25 and duck season opener for November 18. Goose season lasts 75 days through January 7, with daily limits and possession rules outlined. Resident and Canada geese plus other waterfowl restrictions apply, with permits required for certain hunts and regional travel noted. Local trucking firm expansion and oil-related facility mention appear amid broader regulatory notices.
Enrollment at Garwood, Neck Islani, and Sher Nidan public schools opened with near normal numbers for 1966-67. Supt. Claixie Milling reported 198 registered at Galwood and G. W. Carver grade schools and 170 in grades seven through twelve at the high school. Total opening day enrollment reached 268, similar to last year.
Bruce Johnson named sales manager for Strans Steel District, with duties spanning Bayle Lake region to Trinity River, overseeing Was County territory from east to west and coordinating with regional managers amid organizational changes.
Lawrence Stallman of Garwood reported a theft near two miles east of Rock Island on M Highway. Front wheels and a three point hitch with reversible scooty were removed, tracks show entry into pasture and wheels buried in mud. Deputy Sheriff Moyet investigated the incident, noting tire marks and missing seat cushion.
The Grand Jury for the September term of the district court will convene Tuesday. Names named for jury duty include Mrs Nolie Sebolxl, Mrs Tannia Priesmeyor, Lynn Power, J Beasley, John W Clipsor, Charles T Trefis, Lawrenta Ch iLoessin, Walter Lam Mier, Berino Hanbick, Adolph Jancetea, Gardner Dupean, Lowy Wyiehukn, E F Modse, David Kanlich, Todd Hopkins, Tow Lee McCreary, Ed Ashlie, Motvirs Noviendosff, E Engstrom. The panel will hear county property and financial notices. Judge Paul Boethel will preside over the term and set the schedule for civil and criminal matters.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Selly and family welcome neighbors to their new residence on Sleekland Ave. Mr Kelly is improved after illness. The Sellys purchased the house from RIF Shirles and Ise Ton Metrorry and plan to host a small gathering to introduce the community to their home in Chalkens.
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