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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1969
Page
3
An unclear OCR fragment references persons and a date around 1962. The text is heavily garbled, with names and places partially unreadable, making it difficult to extract a clear event or outcome for a concise summary.
Three charges of driving while intoxicated were filed in county court last Friday. Joe Apilano Rodriguez pleaded guilty to a reduced charge and received a $100 fine and costs plus three days in jail. sentence included a one year license suspension. Lawrence Joe Hodde and Elvin Huben Arey were also charged and released on a 1000 bond pending trial.
Local shop advertises veterinary supplies at the Eagle Lake Drags featuring CE 2502. The brief promo highlights available items and a contact reference for orders.
U S Representative J J Pickle praised the Coastal RC and D program in remarks at Wharton County Junior College. He noted federal support, outlined potential Army Corps recommendations to prevent flood, and urged ongoing local development across Wharton Jackson Colorado and Matagorda counties led by community figures to pursue rural resource planning and coordination.
J Kanas and family welcomed guests April 12 for a housewarming after purchasing the Pesnell name. Rev Edward Geiser blessed the meal of barbecue chicken potato salad pinto beans garlic bread relishes holl eries rookies and pies. Gifts included a floor lamp from Henry Kana and others from local and distant friends.
The Martha Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church met at Mrs James Adams home on an April day with eight members present. Mrs White Mill gave an inspiring devotional and delicious refreshments were served.
Mrs dobfi Beseda spent last week in Houston with her brother L J Powets and family. Mr and Mrs Stanley Huffman and son Shawn of Sugarland joined for the weekend.
Lee Ann Myers and John Thomas Matthews wed Saturday April 12 at First United Methodist Church Midland Texas. The reception followed in the church hall with attendees from Midland Odessa and Eagle Lake as the couple plans to reside in Midland after a tour of several states.
The Headlight corrects a previous report stating land for a near Altair high school was bought from George Winterbotham at $400 per acre. The accurate price was $4590 per acre. The correction follows a notice from Winterbotham, now residing in Florida.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Chase and daughter Deanna visited Easter Sunday with Mrs Lee Guede and Mrs Chase s mother and niece of Wichita Falls.
Mrs Mamie G Williams was surprised on her birthday April 7 as relatives and friends gathered at her home 503 South Lake St. Refreshments of sandwiches cookies and ice cream were served after gifts were admired. Guests included Mrs Willie Moore Mrs Jartle Macdouglas Mrs Margie Grounds Mrs Hertha Castle Mrs Carol McTear and Mrs Bethena Sear.
Readable text notes a round the clock prescription service at Bugle Lake Drags. The fragment hints at a medical access feature tied to the drag racing venue, suggesting extended hours for pharmaceutical needs during events.
A Columbus jury was dismissed after four workmen compensation suits slated for trial were settled beforehand. Jurors were then recalled to April 25 to hear Donald Cochran et al v Victor Frederickson et al in a contract case. The Whitehead case against Standard Fire Insurance Co settled near $5700 just before jury selection.
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