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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1970
Page
8
Fragmented listing describes items for sale including a 1967 model boat and accessories. Notes appear garbled but reference a farm near a bas and grain, with a suggestive authorization line for Soskyistars.
Lakes Him St SS dr For re election. Voters are urged to consider the incumbent in the precinct four county commission race. The notice highlights ongoing service and asks for support at upcoming polling.
A heartfelt thanks from the family of L. E. Cornelius to relatives and friends for kindness after her death at Eagle Lake Hospital. They acknowledge Dr. Thomas and hospital staff, the Rev. Loftin, visitors, flowers, and meals. Also include prayers and a collection of sentimental poems urging daily acts of kindness and faith.
The Eagle Lake Friendship Club met at Mrs. Adolf Hollas home at 2 p.m. April 2. Twelve members attended. President Mrs. H T Welawendet presided. Secretary Mrs. Glen Sundarman read two minutes. A vote approved a $10 donation to the Eagle Lake Community Hospital building fund. Afterward members played cards and dominoes. Refreshments included angel cake, sandwiches, cookies, potato chips, pickles, coffee, and cold drinks. The next meeting is planned for May at Mrs. Nelswender’s home with sewing surgical dressings.
Eagle Lake Junior High Librarian Ruth Slaughter and High School Librarian Ida Causey attended the 57th Texas Library Association Conference in Amarillo last week. They heard speakers including Carl T. Rowan and George Christian, with authors Gladys Miller Burl Brim and others. Dr. Margaret Edwards, dean of Young Adult work, spoke on library leadership. The event, held at the Amarillo Civic Center, was praised for hospitality and planning in the Golden Spread.
The Belph Selph family reunion at Eagle Lake Community Center on Sunday April 12 drew fifty eight registrants for a noon covered dish lunch. Visitors and photo sessions filled the afternoon with honored members including sisters of M. E. Selph Mrs Wiley and Mrs Eaton and Mr Eaton of Sacramento plus Mrs Laura Selph of Sheridan. Special guests included L A Tunner Simonton Rev Ray Campbell Ruth Sherman Rosenbere W R Walker Rosenbere and Mrs H S Wiig Laurel Miss Ora Lee Eastland at Attatr. A highlight was a long telephone call from Clitor Tyler mother of Mrs M E Belph from Long Island New York. The Selphs praised the Community Center for hosting the reunion.
The First Baptist Church of Earle Lake hosted the marriage of Miss Carol Dean Ryman of Bay City Texas to Roger Earl Birdwell of Eagle Lake in a single ring ceremony officiated by Rev Raymond L Woodruff. The couple reside in Eagle Lake where Birdwell works at the Rice Dryer.
Sheridan High School band director WW Gent leads the 42 piece Sheridan Bronco Band which earned all Rating In Convert and all in Sight-reading at the All Band Contest held at Texas City High School. New home owners include the Warthans while the Parham family plans retirement in Sheridan after duty in Vietnam and Japan. Robert Renfrow and family relocate to Columbus leaving Sheridan schools through 1969.
Girl Scouts Troop 318 reports an overnight camping trip on the Colorado River. They roasted a well fire, sang around the campfire, hiked through the woods, gathered wildflowers for table arrangements, and each patrol made stew. Mrs. J. R. Reel joined the trip. reporter Marilyn Luedecke notes a good time.
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