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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1963
Page
2
The new state legislation enacts compulsory attendance for children up to age 18, requiring about 165 days of school annually. It tightens truancy rules and seeks to curb migrant workers’ impact on attendance, with emphasis on enforcement and penalties for noncompliance.
Dr W G McAlexander announced Saturday September 4 as the final date for students who have not taken the American College Test or the College Entrance Examination to apply to Wharton County Junior College this fall. The school will hold the exams at the library and other locations starting at 8 a.m. for prospective students.
A congressman comments on balancing federal spending with taxes and the need for reforms. He notes concerns over budget plans, undercurrents in proposed bills, and hopes for timely approval of a new budget in Congress.
Sheridan youth 47 identified as Marcella by short names was killed when a Chevrolet driven by 24 year old Bilfo Meyer struck him on Viena Feat Road 230 near Mitra. Meyer told investigators heavy vehicle lights and traffic contributed to the fatal incident. Blood and clothing evidence found at the scene. Meyer remained at the scene and cooperated with police as investigators examined the late night crash.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names such as Nett Loose Baele Jee land and Sylphyvlay Sept fatty with reference to a feature Zola and Pitter of Best Rival Chip. It notes attendees from Albena Fo East Bernard at a Catholic careh event in Wallis Sun. The readable parts are too garbled for precise facts.
A letter from Mayor H Shirley and Pastor commend Jaycees and citizens of Page Lake for a Labor Day rest stop that offered free drinks and snacks to weary motorists. The note praises the group for selfless service, safety awareness, and the positive example set by their act, hoping it saved lives and earned deep appreciation.
Mrs Ronald Janow of Charleston announces the birth of Judith Ann on September weighing eight pounds one ounce. The family includes five children: Mohnen Lynn, Ronald Jr, Brenda Kay, and others. Mrs Janow's former name is Bett Kay Meitzen, with her mother visiting Charleston for two weeks.
Firemen battled a Wednesday house fire at Light Willung Jr residence on A Strom in We Piet section. Flames damaged walls, wallpaper, and a mattress before crews extinguished the blaze. no injuries reported.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe unidentified events and names including a Friday night boxing or performance scene involving Lea Ryelum, a Meike Mikatee location, and references to a box officer, Hale Dame, and the City with Rien Prawn and OM Mun.
Heirs of John B and Tear McGrew held their annual family reunion August 7 at Anne Hewitt’s Altair home with 87 registered attendees. Oldest member Lane Wicks and youngest Harold Wicks led a list of relatives, guests included Louise Hurd of Los Angeles as honored guest. A program, a prayer, and a basket dinner of barbecue and beef ribs followed, with many McGrew and Hewitt family members from nearby towns attending.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of Colly Memorial Methrlish Church meets Thursday evening at 7:30 in the church parlor with Mrs. Harry Larson as hostess. Agenda details and further notices may follow.
Fragmentary classified ad fragment mentions a person M. Jones and a 16 gallon cannon misread, likely a mis-scanned piece from a local newspaper. Includes street Sevier Staten on the Tishway WA bypass and winded day references. No clear entity or event details.
The Houston Kapa Alpha Theta Alumnae sponsor the eleventh annual Theta Charity Antique Show and Antiques Forum at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel Hall of Exhibits from Sunday September 15 to Thursday September 19. Opening day runs 1 to 6 pm with weekday hours 10 am to 10 pm. Four distinguished speakers appear weekday afternoons at 2 pm. Donation for the Farm is 97.50. Reservations via Mrs. Glen Varner, 815 Reba Drive, Houston, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Laughlin. News notes include local visits and family updates.
The newspaper announces a temporary exemption from collecting the two percent state sales tax on subscriptions. The state comptroller ruled that subscriptions are individual sales, making purchases under two percent exempt. Readers are asked not to include the sales tax when paying the subscription price.
Lester German returns to his home near Ygle Lake after a two year U S Army tour in Europe. His parents Mr and Mrs Hang German are surprised by his arrival. Rodney Merritt, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Merritt, attends Mount Sacred Heart Military Academy in San Antonio and shared how much he enjoys school.
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