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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1965
Page
1
Our Lady of Pers Betin parish invites neighbors to a barbecue at the new parish hall this Sunday. A food line with hot meals, beverages, and cake will be served, with open house events, games, and activity booths for children and families, plus a charity drive and a dedication ceremony.
County tax valuations total 55.9 million with additional ad valorem levy bringing overall county totals to about 50.9 million, up from prior figures. The note mentions 1964 and 1885 agency references and outlines adjustments in the tax assessment process.
Lissie Evangelical United Church plans a special revival from September 22 to October 1. The event features nightly services with a devotional tone and a Bible lesson for children and adults.
Rudy Popp appointed as operator at Bitters Gas Station Matthews Groceries extends thanks for patronage during transition. Community notes changes in staff and station hours.
Catholics in Eagle Lake and the Austin Diocese invite parishioners from Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Our Lady of Guadalupe to donate cash checks or pledges during a Sunday solicitation to fund expansion of the diocese. Mr and Mrs Av0nur Mubatie started the drive with a 500th bale of the 1968 cotton crop and a $140 check. Principal plans aim to contact every Catholic family in the parish to support the campaign through four monthly pledges.
September Grand Jury returns eleven indictments from the district court. The list includes assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, theft of an automobile, fraudulent removal of mortgaged property, and other charges. Detained defendants include Tayo James, Jobneen, Teddy Britz, H W Shamdhing, Isaac Villenclany, Jeanne Me Keurig, Lon Peston Cowan, Terry Cooper, and Trenant WexXinsey Taylor.
Colorado County Commissioners Court authorized advertisements for bids to repair the county courthouse and grounds, plan lighting, and construct three bridges on county roads. A special meeting set bids to be opened Sept. 10, with two bridges in the Oakband area and one in Camp Misslon Reinhard Brogs district, while state tax and fee adjustments were discussed for 1966.
Antone J. Meddad a 59 year old foreman at Parker Brothers and Co sand and gravel plant near Columbus was killed Monday when struck in the chest by a cable as it was being stretched into a plate. He is survived by his wife a daughter Miss Vivian Medunti of Houston and two sons Antone Meduna Jr of Houston and Edward Meduns of Viner.
The Civic Club board discusses continuing youth nights at the Eagle Lab Community Center. They note youths from the south use the space as a social site, with most leaving by 10:55 pm to tell parents they stayed the evening.
County commissioners to hold a 7:80 p.m. Tuesday session with county employers and a representative from the Blue Coat-Bhit Insurance Company in the Ariel room to address hospital insurance benefits and employee concerns about the program.
The Eagle Lake high school newspaper The Eaglet enters its 1985 issue cycle with biweekly publication. Miss Margaret Sommer leads the staff as editor with assistants Elizabeth Seanolm Cynthia Alaschecl Lyra Lilsey Mary Lou Lauentin and Way Daniels. Sponsor English teacher oversees content including student editorials and upcoming school news.
Jaycees mobilize to collect clothing for hurricane distress in Betsy affected area. Volunteers and wives will work all day Saturday accepting donations at the rotary hall. Call A-2640 or Cr a-2827 to arrange pickup or delivery of items.
Garwood Lions open their community pool for Saturday and Sunday with swim sessions from 2 to 6 pm weather permitting. The club invites families and residents to enjoy the gated facility and group activities as part of local summer recreation.
The Eagle Lake City Council reviewed the 1965-66 budget and set a public hearing for September 28 at 8:00 p.m. in the municipal building. Officials discussed City operations, utility lines on Austin Road, new street lights, and a proposed tenantry rights extension for Central Power and Light Company to December 31.
A local business named Wheel in moves to a brick building on East Main Street. The article notes ongoing work and a tentative opening schedule with street patrols present. It mentions Mrs Semern and invites visitors, detailing hours and contact for previews during the move.
Plaintiff Wheeler sues for 108565 in damages after his wife was killed in a traffic crash involving a Red Arrow at an intersection on November 80 1984. The suit seeks 52500 for personal injuries and other compensation for suffering.
The school board approved Buddy Krause Co for re topping ten tennis and other court surfaces at Eagle Lake and Hy Heney High School. Cost totals 24 per square yard for the recreation areas plus 3200 for paving. Another action approved a $74,153,200 payroll and fifteen Liberty teachers for Engte idee and TH Hi Thedent. Superintendent Krivarka reported district enrollment reached about 1200 with 419 at Eagle Lake facilities.
Matthews Cotton helps set a new Garwood gin record amid a challenging 1965 ruben crop. The facility reported 3075 bales by midday, surpassing 1964’s 2800 total as local growers like Matthews area residents push yields above prior years despite variable conditions and fertilizer concerns.
George M Cason Jr formerly at this community passed the bar examination given by the Lime Boast of Love Examiners. He will be sworn in and licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Texas in Austin on September 20. Cason has lived in Texas since 1961 with his wife Jeanette. He will practice in the Houston area after graduation from South Texas College of Law.
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