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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1970
Page
6
Rosprin attends CPI workshop in Texas according to the fragmentary report. The text references a focus on public policy training and collaboration among participants from regional organizations.
Trustees of the Columbus independent school district last week voted to use the school tax rate from SLEB on a per 300 dollars assessed valuation. The vote addresses extending school classrooms and applying the new rate for ongoing construction needs.
Chevrolet previews the Vega 2300, a new economy small car, with GM VP John DeLorean calling it unlike any Chevrolet. On sale September 10 through dealer networks, Vega will offer a 2-door sedan, 2-door hatchback, wagon, and a 1 passenger panel van option, plus a second seating model.
East Bernard Independent School District announces opening of classes on August 24, 1970. Teacher in service runs August 17 to 21. Nine week periods used for the term with final first semester exams before Christmas. Student registration set for August 20. XII-Wergarten program application filed for expected September start in Welmar area.
Report notes a 560000 bond approved last November to finance a school auditorium and other improvements. Columbus City Council sold 2001 general obligation bonds at about 6.67 percent interest, with Underwood Neuhaus & Co serving as fiscal advisor. James Jones and Bernard Johnson Engineers were involved in construction planning for a new sewage treatment plant and related works on Ham Part Street.
The Bossa of Governors of the International Platform ABSOCIALOnlige SH elected Dr Treasure Nicksick Jr president of Wharton County Junior College to join its board. The group, a long standing nonpartisan body of distinguished figures from twenty seven states, meets in Washington with notable speakers including Mark Dwain Bryan Gary Sondaurg and Lowell Thomas. Glenn Seaborg serves as immediate past president.
Nelson will lead the student corps at Texas A&M, praised by U.S. Defense officials for the Corps of Cadets and its graduates. Charles D. Nelson, senior engineering major and former first sergeant of Company F-1, is highlighted for his leadership and service with Ross Volunteers and the Memorial Student Center.
West Extension Centers will offer fully accredited courses this fall in partnership with local school districts. Courses from the college catalogue will be available to Wharton County residents for 10 dollars per semester hour, and 12 dollars for other Texas residents. Each class meets one evening weekly for seventeen weeks starting the week of August 1, with international meetings arranged by the college for participating communities.
An odd OCR fragment advertises a free ticket to the film On Her Majesty's Secret Service starring George Lazenby and Diana Rigg. It cites dates Thursday or Friday August 6 or 7 and instructs presenting a ticket at the Sexoffle on Rice Theatre premises.
Sophie Staniva Lanik died July 23 1870 at Eagle Lake Community Hospital and was laid to rest in Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery after services at Queen of Peace Church. She is survived by son John Lanik of Gas, Texas and daughter Mrs Mary Veselka of Eagle Lake, plus seven grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Her husband John Lanik preceded her in death September 1966.
A fragmented note hints at discussions over worth and ideas, mentioning individuals like Seth Parker and Teacey in a casual, slang filled exchange. The text suggests people weighing what is valuable and how ideas are valued within a small community.
Mrs Shirley Worton and her daughters visited her mother Mrs Merle Gist and brother Harold Miner and family in Fort Worth last week, also seeing her mother in law Mrs Cley Trice during the trip.
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