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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1967
Page
1
City council approves annual budget totaling $207,928 with allocations for bond interest and garbage department costs. Water and sewer fund expected disbursements include $14,000 for department needs and $35,418.75 for street improvements, plus $6,000 for capital.
Eagle Lake City Council approved installing five mercury vapor street lights in the community. They plan upgrades at the north corner of the Community Center and Main at N Binul, plus other locations near the Baptist mission church and East Prairie. The council authorized a right of way easement to service a Foster home and discussed mosquito control by airplane but took no action. The meeting noted work to begin Sept 25 for a new airport base and a new light on the Viatters street segment. Attendees included Jack Foster and Fred R.
Seth C Pennington a longtime Eagle Lake resident died Tuesday at 10 30 am after a four day illness from strokes He was born March 8 1891 in Waller County and lived in Glen Flora before moving to Eagle Lake to work with Lakeside Irrigation Co Funeral services were held at Mill Beair Funeral Home with pastor Richard Douglas officiating Clara Mat Nash played hymns and pallbearers included Raymond Beaux, Frank Flowers, John Franks, Charlie Marx, E W Booker and Carl W Austin.
The Eagle Lake Eagles seek their first 1967 win Friday night in Louise against the Hornets. Coach Mike reports the team improved after a loss to Wallis Steers while Louise was shut out 31 0 by Industrial. Missing from the lineup is a key fullback.
Deputy Sheriff Floyd Schlichting and Texas Ranger Hollis Sullivan along with Gainesville Police Chief Knipple investigated bad check reports against Clarence Robinson. A mug shot was taken to aid identification at Gindler Stores, leading to Robinson’s arrest on misdemeanor swindling and restitution charges. County Judge Tutte Besessed handed 50 days in jail.
The Engle LalarGasadated Fun directors meet Thursday at 7 30 pm to begin plans for the 1987 fund drive. In the office of the City Manager the Munis rina Bulliting 73 Bruce Waddell urges all directors and others to be present. Players Wallace Wingback Russell Koneshecik and Ervin Hurd return from injuries as the Eagles prepare for the Louise contest with a large crowd expected to attend with the band and EI pep squad.
Colorado County Commissioners approved the 1968 budget at 1,085,270.88 with the same 1987 ad valorem tax rate per 100 valuation. Two commissioners urged reductions while concerns grew over permanent improvement funds and needs for new office space including public safety, mental health central office, and Parks and Wildlife District facilities. Existing tax bills were prepared for 1967 rates and new bills could not be issued before October 1.
Colorado County grand jury returned twenty one true bills last Thursday including two murders with malice aforethought. Indictments name Purtis Grounds at Eagle Lake and Rose Bauer of Glidden among others. numerous forgery and theft charges appear with several named defendants and locations across the county. The jury reported finances and property in good condition and noted a potential issue in the district court room needing investigation.
Lake K of C Council No 4843 to hold its annual chicken barbecue Sunday September 17 in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church hall with dine in or curb service from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plates are $1.25 and include all the trimmings entertainment runs through the afternoon tickets available from members or at the bar in the parish hall on Stevenage Street.
The Hagle Lake School Board approved a gasoline contract from Humble Oil Refining Co at 14.1 cents per gallon plus tax and oil at 5 cents per gallon. David's Enco Service Station bid servicing school buses. A new school car will be bought from Motors Inc. via a franchise-like agreement.
The Farle Lake Study Club opens its 1987-68 year with Founder's Day Tea at 3:00 PM on Wednesday September 20 at the Academy Center. President H Harrison urges members to bring a guest and participates in a short program and membership drive activities.
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A Garwood woman, Annie J. Williams, died in a one vehicle crash on FM 950 east of Garwood at about 4:43 p.m. Saturday. Police reported the driver, Joe Patinia, and Breeman Farrow of Garwood were injured. inquest was held by Justice M. M. Jones Lake. The incident marked Colorado County’s eighth traffic fatality of the year.
County tax assessor plan shows 1967 total ad valorem tax at 51,741,025 per 100 valuation with a countywide total of 67,238,465, about 503,145 more than 1966. Early payments save by up to 3 percent, with penalty start February 1, and voters to be registered Oct 1967 to Jan 31, 1968. tours of Coloration County planned starting Oct 2 to collect taxes and assist voter registration.
Rice Industries announces 52 000 bushels of additional storage as it expands facilities in preparation for the second crop of 1367. The project, funded at five dollars per unit, aims to boost capacity for growers and counter lower prices. Texas Concrete Steel Company of Ole Lake builds the bins, with A and S Buildings at Hayston supplying steel housing for storage.
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting in the council chambers at 2:30 p.m. next Monday, September 18. Citizens interested in community improvement are invited to attend as final plans are set for year activities sponsored by the chamber.
Tom Waddell returned home last Friday after a week in a Houston hospital where he underwent two serious surgeries. He says he is near, but still recuperating and recovering. Friends expect visits from Aimon and news of a coin deal soon.
Unclear OCR text reports Guthman combining the first and second chop rise with others to follow. Mentions Belle Paris rifle and Engle. Notes shorter days and cooler weather with a period required to the early Sieg cutting.
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