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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1969
Page
8
We express heartfelt thanks to those who were kind to our loved one Mrs Hallie Labay during her illness and after her passing. Special thanks to Fathers Edward Geiser Henry Rolf and David Meyer for prayers and comfort. Appreciation to Dr Ry Thomas nurses and hospital staff and to relatives and friends for cards calls visits and gifts of food. The Family of Mrs Hallie Labay
Wanted land sale solicitations from E W Hanly Real Realty Farm and Ranch Land Broker. Offers fair market price with many qualified buyers. Contact Hanly at Eagle Lake Texas 17494 or phone GE 4-2825.
Sealed proposals for 42 693 miles of asphalt concrete paving from U6 SOA By Pass Eagle Lake to Wharton County line and other segments in Colorado and Wharton counties are due by 9 00 AM April 29 1969. Plans include minimum wage rates and are available at the Wharton Texas office and the Texas Highway Department. Bids must be accompanied by an 8 percent bid guarantee. The County Judge Charles D Ruijta notes the commission reserves rights to waive technicalities and reject all bids.
Brookshire Texas store offers camping gear including beds bags canteens and packs with a sale running Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays from May 1 to May 16. The ad mentions fishing plans and lists items such as blankets sleeping bags ammo boxes and foam mattresses.
Mrs Ivey Beals sends a heartfelt note of thanks to Dre and the Eagle Take Community Hospital nurses and staff for their kindness during residence. She also expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for cards visits prayers flowers and other support that made the stay more pleasant.
Antique listing advertises lakefront 100 acres near Private Lake Sheridan with a stacked lake, 2 acre shore lot, offered at 10 percent down with 36 months balance. Includes 63 acres deer hunting resort property with lake access at 320 per acre, open weekends. Also a 5 bedroom frame home on 304 highway frontage near Sheridan, plus numerous other parcels and brochure offer. Call after 7:00 PM. NSCE 42496 3 miles West of Altair.
An obituary style notice notes the passing of Mr Tom Pettus with family survivors Mrs Odeat Pettus wife and daughter Mrs. Marlene Williams mentioning son Tomimy Cy Pettus. A second ad line promotes knitting yarn sale highlighting Dawn Layelle Orion and other brands with discounts at Parker 5 360 Engly Lakes and nearby stores.
Expressions of gratitude from the Parker family for the help during illness and death of Norbert Parker. They thank Best, for visits and prayers, and: Misses Bonde and Martha Parker. Mr and Mrs J. Parker. Mr and Mrs D Parker. for food, flowers, cards, and sympathy. May God bless you all.
Weekly hospital notes list numerous patients admitted this week including Lula Davidson Dora Wast and Ruba gankins from Rock Island townships Seabornéditard Sherida Duncan and E.G. Cassady among many others. Dismissals include Walter Brumbelow JH Wills Mary Falghtinger Clara Lae Teited etc.
Dele Campbell son of Mr and Mrs Finland Campbell was home for the weekend from his studies at Schreiner Institute in Kareyite.
Reverend Thomas L. Lattin was appointed February 1, 1969 to serve Garwood United Methodist Church. His wife Rae and daughter Lari Lyte Wye im Garwood, Ai stayed in San Antonio to await the birth of their first child on March 22, 196d. The Loftins moved to Garwood from Austin where Lattin was associate minister at First United Methodist Church. He graduated from Southwestern University and Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University.
Mrs Raymond Hunt hosted the Garwood H D Club meeting with Mrs Burger in charge and reports given. Members planned to attend a Bay City district meeting while many neighbors and relatives visited, welcomed new baby Sean David McCall, and health news included Mrs Foster recovering after a pelvis fracture and stroke.
Six individuals faced driving while intoxicated charges. John J Owens pleaded guilty with a $100 fine and three days in jail. Camile Jacques DuPas Joe White and David Anton Miller each received $150 fines and three days in jail. Five pled guilty, one granted bond. four men had licenses suspended for one year. Edward Cherry Moore pleaded guilty, fined $200, 30 days jail, license suspended. probation granted after county judge approval.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Blakes announce the birth of a daughter at Gulf Coast Medical Center. The baby, Stacey Ly Blakes, was born Thursday April 4 at 1 03 p.m. She weighed seven pounds nine ounces and has grandparents John Clipson and Mrs Doyle Waldrop.
Seven year old Russell Johnson son of Ralph Johnson underwent surgery to remove a growth from the left inner ear at Columbus Hospital on Tuesday April 15. The growth could have caused serious complications and threatened his hearing. friends wish him a speedy recovery.
Mrs Simon White returns home from a five month stay in San Antonio accompanying her sister Mrs Winnie Douglas who has been confined to the Baptist Hospital in the city for nearly four weeks.
Mrs Hattie Lona Krobath Labay died in Garwood after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Mill-River General Home and St Marys Catholic Church Nada with Requiem High Mass. Surviving relatives include three daughters, one son, brothers, sisters, and a grandson, with Christian Mothers and Catholic Daughters participating in prayers.
In a district court decision Judge Ellison ruled that a $20,009 certificate of deposit left in the estate of Mrs. Maude Wright is part of the estate and should be shared by all heirs including nieces and nephews. The ruling cites that the principal and interest belong to the estate, with immediate right of appeal noted by Hollis Massey attorney for Mr. Henry.
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