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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1973
Page
2
Published semi weekly every porstay asd friday volume 1499 issue details unclear. Local notices and community updates appear in this regional organ with emphasis on municipal events and public notices.
An executive order establishes the Division of Kuru Community Services within the Texas Department of Commerce. The governor outlines aims to direct state and local agencies to develop and oversee community projects, with a three member team led by a business figure and two rural members. The Texas Industrial Commission will study new industries and promote growth, with a constitutional revision requiring legislative approval every two years.
Utex Industries plans move to Weimar with a two year ramp up. Scott brothers Ernest and Walter, Nirs, and Pippert cited large land purchases and new facilities. The firm cites sealing devices and molded caps as products, holding several patents, with exports through distributors and OEMs.
A recent retrospective recalls 1949 local happenings including Mrs. Leroy Briggs becoming Den Mother for Cub Scout recruits, cadet Simon S. White earning a commission, and community events at the Temes League of Maminipah. Residents mention family travel, birthday celebrations, and social ties in Eagle Lake and nearby areas.
Stein, son of OL Mir and dirs J. O. Stain, Altaly, Tex, promoted to staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He is a metal processing specialist stationed in Torrejón de Ardoz, Spain, assigned to a unit in Europe. AGG graduate of Columbus High School, he reattended Wharton County Junior College. wife Myong C. Cho accompanies him.
A promotional offer for a free car wash at Jobbay's Kwik Kar Wash located west of Jolnay's. The advertisement credits E isenhower and Heket fur 4 tuiBE, though some text is garbled. The gist is a free wash event tied to the listed locations and names.
A fragmented list shows numerous deeds and property transfers in Colorado County. Names such as Des, Bors Fitngerald, Norma Willing, Muna Wid, and Wilson appear alongside properties in Columbus, Elk, and Sheridan with dates like 8-25-78 and 8-30-73. The row includes various trustees, survey references, and land parcels across multiple additions and blocks.
Mrs M i Nieewandar records a round of family and friends visiting after a long Europe tour. Names include Mr and Mrs Diheridge of Hamble, Mr and Mrs Nash of Jackson Mississippi, and the Teels of Highlands. Also seen were Mr and Mrs Gerald Teel, Pagadona, and Miss Abe Vaughaue. They all attended a Golden Wedding Anniversary at Victoria Sunday afternoon before heading home via Canada.
Garwood Lion Club announces the Garwood Fair to be held on October 20 at Garwood School grounds. Committee chairs listed include Pair Advisory chair Gar genter and Harry Engstrom. Publicity and Pupils Relations led by Lawrence Stallpan and Truman Engstrom. Finance by Bil Carpenter and Tot Mobner. Parade chaired by Herbert Ingstrom and Ben Waltzura. Grounds and Concessions by Tom Rohit Flot and Mark Wind. Rides led by Lawrence Burger and Monica Krenek. Domestic Exhibits by Mrs Melvin Rees and Mrs James Hopkins. Commercial Exhibits by Ted Danklefa and A J Kremling. Prizes coordinated by Harry Eigstrom and E L Wied. Exhibits by Troy Krenek. Meat Procurement by Lillug Sohiling and Robert Schlurring. and other sections including Game and Street operations and Displays.
Fragmentary note mentions Eye Steaks Toy Schneider and Ben Waligurs with Lawrences, inviting plans to attend an event or gathering at an unspecified venue and date. The readable text is uncertain about context and specifics.
Esther F Gates of Alvin died August 29 at Southnant Memorial Hospital Touetown after a six month illness. Funeral held at Heights Baptist Church Alvin at 2 p.m. Friday with Revs Pebby Slaydon and Floyd Waly. Survived by sister of Mrs James L Adkins. last rites conducted by local ministers.
The fragment honors a late Alvin Texas resident, listing survivors including a son David Wayne Gates of Minvel a daughter Sylvia Worrell of Alvin and a sister Frances Adams of Eagle Lake with grandsons nieces and nephews. It recalls a charter member status at Heights Baptist Church and notes a death in 1988 along with references to Otto and another grandchild predeceasing.
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