Rice Board Plans 2.5 Million Bond Election
The Rice Board expects a bond referendum of 2.5 million dollars to fund a high school at Altair and related improvements in Garwood and Ea. The plan includes a 690 student capacity stadium, water and sewer work, and athletic facilities with contingencies. The effort envisions consolidations and new classrooms to equalize education across Garwood Sheridan and nearby schools. Continued on page.
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Rotan Amusic
Altair
Garwood
Ea ' Tie Bord
Short
Eagle Lake
Eb Uae
Wolion
Eree- Toy
Aéhoek
Clementary
AEH
Sheridan
Kvivacka
Colorado County 4-H Horse Show Schedule and Classes
The Colorado County 4-H Horse Club announces the Fourth annual open horse show on Saturday September 2 at Memorial Park in Columbus. Halter classes start at 3:00 pm with performance events at 7:00 pm. Twenty halter and performance classes feature grade and registered snares and geldings, showmanship, and three age groups in western pleasure reining pole bending and barrel racing. Open to Colorado and surrounding counties with rules and entry blanks at the County Agent's Office.
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Colorado County
Memorial Park Anna
Columbus
Colorado
New '69 Autos at Lake Motors Gala Display
Lake Motors Inc hosts a gala showing of 1969 Chevrolet Oldsmobile and Cadillac models on Thursday September 26. Owners Charles P. Boggess and Joe S. Reed Jr invite citizens to attend as Cadillac introduces major styling changes while Oldsmobile and Chevrolet unveil extensive restyling and powertrain updates.
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Lake Motors, Inc
Charles P. Boggess
Joe S. Reed
Cadillac
Oldsmobile
Hospital Auxiliary Board Plans Dec. 6 Bake, Novelty Sale
The Executive Board of the Community Hospital Wemert's Auxiliary met at 9230 Avenue on Thursday September 12 in the home of Mrs T L Lange. The bake sale of August 23 was a success and a Lake sale is planned for December 6 with all members asked to participate. Novelty items will be sold at the bake sale. Members may donate novelty items by contacting Mrs RB Ts Lange. donations are being accepted.
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Wemert
Te Ame
T. L. Lange
RB. Ts. Lange
DAR Chapter to Hear Dr Farrar Patterson Friday
The John Everett Chapter of the Danton of the American Volition will meet Friday September 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the den of Mrs Kemes Cranek in Columbus. Dr Farrar Patterson will speak on the Constitution and members are asked to bring dues.
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John Everett
Danton
The
American Volition
Kemes Cranek
Columbus
Farrar Patterson
Deadline For Advis In Headlight Moved Up To 5 P.M
The Eagle Lake Headlight reminds advertisers the deadline for placing ads is now 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. The change reflects anticipated printing adjustments effective October 1.
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Advis
Eagle Lake
Wet September Begins with Heavy Rains in County
September opened wet with rain on eight of the first eighteen days. Eagle Lake area saw over two inches Saturday night and Sunday morning, with up to six inches in the northern county. City measurements reported higher totals than Lakeside Irrigation Co. plant, hampering cotton harvests in Matthews and river bottom areas while rice farmers welcomed ongoing rains and fall gardening.
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Eagle Lake
Lakeside Irrigation Co
Lake
Matthews
Wallace Office To Open Here
A meeting is set for tonight at 00 p m at the Sportsman Restaurant to organize Wallace Third Party campaign headquarters in Eagle Lake. Don McGehre, Colorado County chairman, invites volunteers and contributors to attend or contact him. plans center on the J R Smith Co building on Main Street. W E Lenhart’s brief recovery after surgery in Houston is noted with Mrs Lenhart staying at his side.
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Sportsman
George C. Wallace
Don McGehre
Colorado County
Wallace Campa
Lanmer J. R. Smith Co
Main Street
Eagle Lae
Wallace
Don McGhee
Eagles Host Weimar For Friday Grid Tilt
The Eagle Lake Eagles host Weimar Wildcats in a non conference clash at Eagle Lake Stadium at 8:00. Injuries hit key players including quarterback Fred Broes out, Danny Canaris returning partially, and lineman Mike Wood ill. Last Friday the Eagles fell 33 0 to Nallettsville as Weimar edged Smithville in a preseason scrimmage.
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Eagle Lake Eagles
Weimar Wildcats
Eagle Lake Stadium
Fred Broesthe
Liness
Danny Canaris
Mike Wood
Tnis
Ervin Hurd
Connie Toliver
Eagles
Nallettsville
Weimar Wikdcats
Smithville
New Ford and Mercury Show Set for Sept 27
Universal Motor Co Eagle Lake owner Simon Sineclair announces the 1969 Ford and Mercury models will be shown at showrooms. The event highlights new Ford and Mustang lines including Mach I and Cobra, along with Mercury Monterey updates marking its 30th anniversary.
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Ford
Mercury
Universal Motor Co
Eagle Lake
Simon S. Sineclair
Line of Sunshine Bible Verse Fragment
A devotional line quotes Peter Chapter 5 verse 4 promising a crown of glory for faithful leaders. The snippet reflects scriptural language about reward and steadfast service.
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Peter
Residents urged to file ballots for Texas vote by Sept 21
County Clerk Margaret Litzmann reminds Texas residents voting in the presidential race must apply for a ballot by noon on Saturday September 21. Voters who have lived in Texas over a year by election day must be registered with the tax assessor. The general registration deadline is October 5. In Eagle Lake, police staffing remains unchanged and duties will rotate between officers with aid from Special Officers. District Court filings show one inmate released, seven in probated terms, and three dismissals, with multiple cases carried to future dates.
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Margaret T. Iltzmann
Texas
Jay
Litzmann
Paul Boethel
Joe Nathan Wilson
Weimar
Larelier
Boethel
Jashiine Willieola Washington
Willie Washington
Carl Lewis Lemons
Howard Hurry
Wwe
Charlie Amos
New Uln State Bank
Jack Richard Shook, Jr
Alfred Charles Haberman
Willie Davis
Earnest Wood, Jr
John Mattern
Henry Bob Thomas
John Mikwa
F. E. Bennett
Alfred Upson
Herman Thumann
Leander Juba Schuette
Huey Duke
Photo Special at House Of Fabrics This Thursday
A Shugart Studios photographer will visit The House of Fabrics in Eagle Lake Thursday September 19 to take wallet size portraits at a special price from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No limit on family members. mother father and all children invited.
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Shugart Studios
Eagle Lake
Tory
Thurs
Sidney Miller
Vroise of Fabrics
Father Bily Led Nada Parish for 21 Years Then Transfer
The Rev Edmund J Bily pastor of St Marys Catholic Church Nada for twenty one years has been transferred to Cistern Catholic Church. He will be succeeded by Rev Henry Rolf formerly pastor in Pleasanton Texas. Bily was ordained March 14 1935 and joined Nada in June 1947. Under his leadership the parish expanded from 251 families 850 souls and built a parish school Grotta rectory parking improvements cafeteria library and new church facilities debt free with substantial cash on hand. His 25th anniversary was celebrated March 14 1961.
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Nada-Garwood
Edmund J. Bily
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Nada
Father Bily
Henry Rolf
Pleasanton
Texas
St. Mary's Parish
Garwond
St. Mary's
Hogg
Outdoor Writers Goose Hunt Planned by Chamber of Commerce
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce directors plan an overnight visit for Outdoor Writers Association to hunt at Bugle Lake, tentatively on November 1. Local hunting clubs assist. event aims to boost publicity. Committee heads led by Alvin W. Kobleftel. Tom T. Waddell to contact operators. last year’s hunt drew wide press coverage amid talks of additional goose hunting.
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Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
Texts Outdoor Writers Association
Bugle Lake
Alvin W. Kobleftel
Tom T Waddell
Ed Kriyacka
Tim
Bevin
Abe Peressontt
Alsi
Pilin
Shirley
Jes
Gm Hee
Cotorride
CRIDA
Austin
Garwood PTA Honors Faculty Men at September Reception
Garwood Parent Teacher Association will host a reception honoring school faculty members and teacher aides at 7 30 pm on Monday September 23 in the Garwood school.
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Garwood Parent-Teacher Association
Garwood School
Hay Show Entry Deadline and Submission Points
Deadline is Thursday September 19 for the 1968 Colorado County Hay Show entries. Each entry is a single hay block and can be left at County Agent’s Office in Columbus, Yaemers Coop and MG Vice Center in Weimar, or Farms Supply Company in Eagle Lake. Protein tests start the following Monday with samples not kept after Wednesday afternoon.
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Colorado County
Staan
Columbus
Student Tickets for Home Football Games Available
Student tickets for home football games go on sale in advance at the ticket office. Tickets must be purchased before Friday afternoon at the same price. Student tickets sell for 50 cents.
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Bayle Lake Sehails
Youth Dance at Eagle Lite Center Saturday Night
The Destination Soul group will provide music for a Stub Montezlima sponsored youth dance at the Eagle Lite Community Center. The dance runs from 9 to 12 30 with admission at $1 per person. Youth members are invited and may bring guests.
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Destination Soul
Eagle Lite
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Houston
Semora
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T. J. Smith
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Don Allred
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St Marys
Albert Leopold
Naka Barish Hall
Garwood Pta
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