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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1966
Page
1
A fragmented notice reports a grand jury returning 15 bills and upcoming trials beginning on Monday. The text also mentions a state bank item and various names and dates, with unclear context and multiple garbled phrases.
Atkins of Ban Ant ek near Bellaire received a 3000 fine after a fatal crash charge. The case involved Allens' companion severely injured in the accident as a trial with highway patrol officials present.
The School Board met Monday night and approved eighteen substitute teachers for the new term. New hires include Mrs. Phyllis Thomas as special education teacher ten positions reallocated from Janie Wilson. The board considered band instruments and a 1960 Chevrolet bid, allocating funds and delaying payment until minor builder changes are completed.
The Eagle Lake School Business Office will relocate from the Municipal Building to a new site between Parker 5 and 10 and Automotive Supply Co on East Main Street. Manager Ray Marshall and staff expect to start the move Thursday and be settled by week’s end. The new office offers a larger storage area for supplies issued by the business office.
The mayor proclaims September 17 to 23 as Constitution Week citing the Constitution as the foundation of liberty and governance. The text urges citizens to understand and support the nation's founding document and notes public laws and presidential proclamation context.
Auto driven by Caste Coleman of this city pulled past a Main Street intersection and brushed a Santa Fe freight engine crossing to a siding. The impact occurred near the center of the street. no injuries and only minor damage to the car, none to the train.
Senator John Tower announced that the Farmers Home Administration of the US Department of Agriculture was authorized to make emergency loans to eligible farmers in a 20 county area including Colorado and Fayette counties due to substantial damage to crops and pastures from drought, excessive rain, floods and hail.
W. J. Alley utilities manager for Eagle Lake received a State Health Department citation for water proficiency. The award, signed by the State Health Commissioner and Texas water authorities, honors his demonstrated skill in modern plant management.
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold its September meeting in the council room of the trial building next Monday at 2:30 PM. Plans will be laid for hunting season promotions and year end holiday decorations. William H. Harrison urges all citizens to attend.
Citizens learn with sadness of the sudden death of Mrs Dorothy Cooper at 3:00 pm Saturday in Laughlin Hospital She had taken over the Cooper Package Store after her husband’s death in 1950 and was rushed to the hospital by Mrs W A Adams Funeral services were held at 11 am Monday Sept 12 1986 continued on next pages
Mayor Herold Themes of Eagle Lake declares Constitution Week and urges citizens to study the Constitution and express gratitude for the privilege of American citizenship.
The Eagles meet Louise in a non district game at Eagle Stadium Friday night as both clubs seek their first win of the season. Kickoff is 3 80 pm with remaining ELAS games starting at 3 00 pm. Reserved seats are 7.50 for five home games or 150 at gate. General admission 325 adults 50c students. The Eagle Lake band and pep squad plan a halftime show.
Texas Construction Material Co announces four promotions across its Eagle Lake and Talt plants. Ernest Besch becomes Assistant to the Eagle Lake Plant Superintendent. Wilburn Ordner and James Janak promoted to Foremen. Raymond Foerster named Maintenance Foreman at the Talt Plant. Descriptions confirm prior service dates and resident details for each promoted individual.
A damaged fragment quotes Saint Luke 12 44 about preparedness and faithful stewardship, suggesting a theological admonition without full context or surrounding article details.
Colorado County tax rolls show total ad valorem values increasing to 56 million with state and county additional ad valorem totals up from 50.68 million in 1965. Garwood and Bernardo district valuations rise. Columbus and Weimar districts also gain. Tax rates remain, Garwood water at 1.00 per 100, Garwood schools 1.80, Columbus 1.60, Weimar 1.50, Bernardo 1.00, with state tax rate increasing from 42 to 47 cents per 100 valuation.
County Commissioners in regular session raised the bounty on full grown wolves killed in the county from 5 to 10 dollars. Bounties on pups and other animals were adjusted as noted. The court discussed probation officer setup with no action taken. Also present were representatives from the Columbus Industrial Foundation regarding leasing options. Lewis Austin recovering from a stroke at home plans to return to Lakeside Irrigation Co. after a lengthy hospital stay and marks 55 years with the firm.
The Altar Society of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church sponsors a country store bazaar with homemade items and baked goods at the Catechetical Center. Dinner featuring beef and sausage, served family style 10 am to 2 pm, $1.25 for adults, 75 cents for children. Parking arranged on church lot and nearby streets.
The Eagle Lake City Council scheduled two budget hearings for 9 00 pm Tuesday Sept 27 to review a proposed expenditures total of 200 273 05 versus 180 218 48 in 1965 66 Receipts are projected at 201 000 63 up from 193 587 in 1965 66 An anticipated rise in tax valuations from 35 to 40 percent will bring about 12 000 more tax monies next year A full budget volume will be published next week The council also considered a pilot request to improve Cagle Lake airport facilities including a wash penney project but took no action.
Percival H. M. Renee announces elementary school Mothers' meetings in each teacher's room on Wednesday September 21. First grade at 2:00 pm, second at 2:30 pm, third at 2:00 pm, and fourth at 3:30 pm. Halloween party October 28, Christmas party, and Valentine party on February 10. First grade events begin at 1:00 pm, others at 2:30 pm.
County commissioners heard three delegations at the monthly meeting about the 1967 budget. Citizens urged raising the Constable of Justice Precinct No. 2 salary from 20 dollars per month to 1800 per year, noting Wesselski’s long service and full performance of duties across Garwood Mada Rock Island and Sheridan areas.
The Eagle Lake high school chapter of Future Homemakers of America will stage a rummage golf fund raising event in the former Eagle Lake Furniture Co. building from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday September 2. People may donate items by contacting president Cynthia Mascheck at CE 4-3173 or Mrs Eunice Gunter at CE 4-5. Proceeds will support the club’s activities.
Rice Drug Store invites the community to visit its new Cosmetics Center in the night store building for free beauty consultations with experts from Helena Rubinstein. The event features a sauna demonstration, cosmetics and fragrance help, and a prize drawing with no obligation to purchase. Open during Saturday events as a prelude to the formal opening on Main Street, details to be announced.
Belvin Mann longtime Eagle Lake city employee and water plant supervisor resigns after twenty years with the city to take a position with Camp Gary Youth Job Corps in San Marcos. He will serve as a supervisory foreman under federal employment. The City Council lauds his service and substantial contributions to the community.
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