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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1971
Page
1
The Knights of Columbus invite the community to a Sunday barbecue at Didier Hall from noon to 2 pm. Barbecued chicken will be served with all trimmings, dine indoors or curbside. Tickets are $1.30 and available in advance from any knight or at the event. Entertainment and recreation follow throughout the afternoon.
Gusty winds up to 45 miles per hour and heavy rains swept across Eagle Lake and surrounding areas near the Lake side Irrigation Co. facilities. Reports show as much as eleven inches in parts of the city, with higher totals toward Garwood and Mathews. Flooding and wind damaged crops, topsoil, and unharvested cotton, while rice fields near harvest faced potential loss as winds removed air from heads.
Dr Theodore Nicksick Jr president of Wharton County Junior College will be principal speaker at Garwood Lions Ladies Night at Marvin's Restaurant Allale on September 22. Nicksick is a Texas education authority who has led WCJC community education and innovations in air chemistry, dental hygiene, and technology programs. He has served in multiple educational organizations and authored journals on college management and personnel.
Flooding in lowlands prompted traffic warnings across multiple highways including FM 109, FM 1093, and East Main Street in Eul a Lake as peak rainfall affected the region. The Colorado River stayed below flood stage while most rain stayed in lower watersheds.
County Commissioners Court rejected a proposed extension of liquor sale hours at clubs and stores in the county. David Zajicek cited the potential additional revenue for state county and school districts, while Henry Brahser Sr. urged the Weimerschog council to oppose the plan.
The Board approved bids for the 1971-72 school year including propane gas at 15 cents per gallon, for universal gym weights, for two tennis court improvements, and for fencing at tennis courts plus 26 extension of the baseball field. Also approved were substitutes and aides for 1971-72 with listed names, and personnel for the Title I program.
Members of Eagle Lake Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star No 482 are reminded that meetings start at 7 30 Thursday September 1 with visitors from Gwin Bay City Chapter expected. Worthy Matron Elles Baring urges all members to attend.
Mr and Mrs Clarke Hewitt plan to move into the former Frank Caude home at 625 Melody Lane Meadowbrook Addition. Hewitt is associated with the Andy Gland Mud Go.
Nearly two hundred attended a public hearing in Calusa on deer regulation proposals under Texas Parks and Wildlife. Dan Frels led the session with local landowners and hunters answering questions while Ernst Marsh and biologists weighed comments for and against the plan, including a spike deer restriction drawing concern from some advocates.
Jones resigns as administrator of Eagle Lake Community Hospital and will become head of San Augustine Memorial Hospital. He cites family reasons and expresses appreciation to Eagle Lake staff. The board notes his departure follows a long service and references a continuation in the hospital system.
The Rice High School Raiders travel to Columbus Friday night for a non conference game at Cardinal Stadium at 8 00 p m The team seeks its first win of the season after a 18 00 loss to Campo The lineup features quarterback Roger Strenke with Bruce Bolach and Richard Criscwell in the backfield, while injuries and substitutions affect starters The Raiders band and cheer squad are expected to join the trip and perform at halftime Tickets in advance are 1 25 for adults 75 for students, at the school office or 1 50 at the gate for adults 50 for children under 12
County officials approved the budget with alterations while weighing an opinion request on dumping near Altair. A Texa s Water Quality Board extension sought to establish a Class 2 sanitary bed in the area amid concerns about dumping and potential contamination.
The court approves raises for fire departments across seven towns and funding for Sheridan Library. Officials discuss varying pay scales, with top county salaries tied to state guidelines. Proposed budgets include $6,979,000 in total and potential future increases, extending to neighboring counties and shared services.
Contractor Franklin Reese and workmen began building a new pew home for Nir and Mrs Generow of Buttes Avenue.
Public notice invites participants for a Tyler Texas Rose Festival tour from August 22 to 24. Includes two nights of lodging, price listed as 25.20, contact Garson by July 1 or call 254-2146 for details and registration.
Announcement for a nursery school opening on Tuesday September 21 at the Youth Center on State Street. Classes for four year olds start with a morning session run by the Baptist church.
Alpha Phi sorority members plan a cake sale in front of Emily's Realty this Saturday morning. They will offer pies cakes cowzins and other baked items plus decorative candies and holders. Proceeds support their philanthropic efforts and Christmas gifts.
County commissioners approve entering the Emergency Employment Act using federal funds through the Holston Galveston Council to create jobs. Judge Lester Crane says Congress designated funds to activate when unemployment hits 4.5 percent, with Texas allocations totaling about 33.78 million for cities and counties under 75 000 population. The council plans to distribute about 56.06 thousand to counties, while some officials raise concerns over federal conditions and authority.
The Swing Kings plan a game for Montezuma at the local grove. Organizers say the match will bring together regional teams and draw community support.
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