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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1970
Page
1
Four dozen residents attend meeting as new officers are chosen to lead the work and plans are laid for a community recreation center. The group discusses funding, site options, and phased development to serve local families and youth.
School safety notice outlines campus rules to protect children. It emphasizes speed limits, bus and car regulations, and safe loading and unloading procedures near the main building and parking areas.
Mrs Farris plans a designs show at Houston area school events featuring Zthai Cumeacs and Lows Le Caze as veteran designers. The gathering will include approximately three designers and governors visiting Houston for a weekend in September. Farris has three prior schools credited, with selections for the Sen Lorenzo 1967 school in Trouster and the 1965 Dallas event, plus the Louisiana State Forists' convention in June 1875.
The Rev Mrs Selma Burger opens a tent revival in Rock Island inviting all to attend nightly services at 8 pm. She urges bringing the sick for prayer and the lost for salvation, extending an invitation to the community.
The Stabilization and Operation Service announces mailed ballots for a community action. Eligible voters must postmark ballots by Friday September 10 or deliver them to the ASUS office by 320 am. Envelopes must show the voter's identification before return.
County farmers must submit hay samples at Agriculfire Building Wetman on Friday 1 September and at County Agent's Office Columbus on Saturday 2 September and Monday 4 September. Samples provide chemical analysis, with a bale sample kept for storage until October 7 for exhibit judging. No entry fee. tests funded by Soil and Forage Testing Lab at Wharton County Junior College.
Russell Thomas of Eagle Lake is elected president and Carl Kalita of Garwood chosen as vice president of the Rice High School Student Council for the 1970-71 year. Glenda Sunderman of Eagle Lake is recording secretary Rosalie Janishot Gar is corresponding secretary Hay Glenhaus of Eagle Lake is treasurer Craig Lundquist of Sheridan is reporter Lilly Hatner of Garwood sponsors the council. A new constitution and projects for 1970-71 are discussed.
The twelve jurors sworn by the Fall District Court begin work Tuesday morning to review criminal cases and inspect county nuisances and properties. They will report to Judge Paul Goethel at 2 00 p m Thursday. Walter B McNutt serves as faceman with members from Eagle Lake Columbus Weimar Cat Spring Tolumbus and other area towns.
Pinto opens Ford’s 1971 lineup at Universal Motor Company showrooms on Friday September 1. The range includes 46 models from the sporty Mustang to the Maverick and the all new Pinto, aiming at economy buyers while echoing the line’s styling.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Scott and six children at 30 Yett Street in New Town was fully destroyed by a Sunday afternoon fire. Mrs. Scott suffered severe burns while trying to move clothing. she is hospitalized in Eagle Lake. Firefighters arrived after the blaze had spread, leaving the family in need of household linens and clothing. donations may be left at the fire and police station for delivery to the Scotts.
Officials in the Hice senco district report frequent traffic violations around stopped buses loading or unloading riders. Drivers must stop fully and only proceed at five miles per hour after ensuring no child is in danger, on city streets and highways alike. With the new school year, Eagle Lake Sheridan and Garwood communities see more bus activity, urging extreme caution during peak times.
Eagle Tractor Inc sponsors a Friday field day showing WD Ald Ingo Fire field tractors. Lang and Hist invite all interested to the Tralph Gertsm farm on Highway 50A east behind Schindler LPS facilities. Free refreshments, all day demonstration.
Benny Brasher announces Lakeside Welding Service a new welding and fabricating firm to be built at the Brasher home on Lakeside Drive. The shop will start limited operations with five certified welders once the building and equipment are in place. Calls invited to the new office at 234 3941 or home at 234 251.
A tornado touched down in eastern Rock Island on Tuesday night September 1 causing extensive damage to barns sheds and hog pens. No injuries were reported though farm buildings at the Vernon Brown and Oscar Einkauf properties suffered major destruction. A second funnel cloud was seen at 10 30 p m but did not reach the ground.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul Eggers plans simultaneous openings of party headquarters in Eagle Lake at Main and McCarty and in Columbus at 9:00 a.m. He will visit Rice High School in Altair to view flags over Washington before traveling to Eagle Lake to greet supporters and depart by 12 noon.
A devotional line notes the mission of God sending his son to address the world through faith, urging assurance and spiritual guidance for believers. The text emphasizes divine purpose and steadfast trust in Saint Tahna7 as a guiding presence.
Students at Rice Care school can buy special student tickets for the Raiders-El Campo game in El Campo Friday night. Principal Grahmann said student tickets go on sale Thursday at 50 cents, with gate admission for students at 1.25 dollars. No reserved adult tickets are available. tickets must be bought at the gate.
The Haider Raiders open football play Friday night at Ricebirds Stadium in a non district game. Key players face injuries while Frank Walker and Doane Telivar lead the lineup as the Raiders seek a strong showing against El Campo and Ricebirds.
The Rice fsign School Raider Band led by Floyd Spenrath will debut at halftime of the Raider-E mpo football game in El Campo Friday night wearing new uniforms. Drum major Susan Phillins and twirlers Sheila Briscoe Harriet Engstrom Janelle Bauer and Ann Sundarman lead the band. heat during practice caused several members to collapse Tuesday.
Chevrolet introduces the Vega 2300 small car at Lake Motors in Eagle Lake with a 4-cylinder 148 cubic inch aluminum engine. The public debut is set for Thursday September 6 announced by dealer Joe Lee.
Rice High School community forms Raider Booster Club to fund forty blue blazers for athletes and coaches. Officers elected include Eugene Ramsey president Ernest Uzzell vice president Jean Walker secretary treasurer. Members plan weekly meetings at Rice High School and fund raising through memberships and sale of Lumper items.
Mr and Mrs H W K have moved to 411 Guyam Street Lake. Mr Kopp works with Coastal Plains Construction on the new Lone Star Cement plant in Wharton County. The Kopps plan to stay about a year and join the community.
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