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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1970
Page
3
Monro are basenterg Su. Local items from Garwood and Nada cover community happenings, updates, and upcoming meetings with brief notices and partner notices for residents.
Mrs John Bittner marked her birthday with family and friends at home in Seet. Local acquaintances joined in celebrating the milestone with warm wishes and small gatherings.
Local report states Kenny Graham suffered the loss of a leg in an accident at a rice facility. Authorities described the incident as a serious workplace mishap and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the event.
Families from Sweeny and Garwood share brief visits and travels. Charles Walker and family visited on Sunday while Melvin Rees and Kathy spent days in Kingsville for orientation at Texas A&M. Violet Herald accompanied them home for several days. Lynn Guess and family were in Garwood last Tuesday. Live Reitz, from Anney, was a guest of Mrs. P. Walker Friday. Mrs. J. M. Harry hosted Ray Crutenfield and others Tuesday in Huntsville. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hafil Linda hosted visitors last Thursday. Trumsy Tran and family visited from Tarvid. Mrs. Wermen Sammy and David spent time here. Mrs. L. Schilling and daughter visited Colimins Wednesday to welcome her daughter, Mrs. Held. Larson and children Stephen and Call visited two weeks in Oregon and Denver. Schilling and family met them at the airport in Houston.
The story hour at the Doe library featured a pantomime tale of Red and varied directions. B A King of Pats and Mr King visited Walk Tuesday with Mrs Wilaw of Tagas City, as laughter filled the event with friends and family.
Wharton College will offer free bus service again this Fall on routes mirroring previous years. Buses arrive on campus at 7:90 a.m. and cover multiple pickups including Sheridan, Rock Island, Alair, Garwood, Bonus, Matthews, Egypt, Wyopus, and Wharton, with several vehicles operating from Weimar, Columbus, Eagle Lake, Wallis, and surrounding areas.
Obituary notes Father Francis J Klass age 38 of Danbury formerly pastor at Eagle Lake and Mentz Catholic Churches in the 1930s and 40s. Navy chaplain for years. Died in Houston Saturday of a heart attack after recent illness. Mass and Rosary held at St Anthony Danbury. burial at Garden of Gethsemont Houston. Surviving sisters in Houston and several nieces and nephews attended.
Mr and Mrs James Cranak of Columbus visited grandparents Mr and Mrs L V Cranek Sr in Garwood Katie Adair Waters of Corpus Christi stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs John Hopkins in Columbus and relatives In Garwood Mr and Mrs John Johnson of Dallas were guests of Mr and Mrs John L McGlothlin last weekend Mrs E R Walker of Houston and Mrs B A Walker traveled to Hallettsville on business Mrs Crace Fitzpatrick and daughter Mrs Adair Darnet of Houston spent the night with Mrs Lula McMillan while husband recovers in hospital in Catipo
Linda Pearson Hollub was honored with a miscellaneous shower at Sheridan Nich School Annex on Friday night. Guests included her mother Mrs. James Pearson of Yoakum and Mrs. Gilbert Hollub Sr. The event featured pink attire, white accessories, blue decorative accents, and a pink cake bearing a Congratulations message.
Richard Valentine of San Antonio spent Sunday migration with relative Miss Madeline Cearnal enroute to Houston.
The East Bernard faculty started their in service workshop on Mandar August 17 1970. The first morning introduced teachers and oriented them. Afternoon sessions reviewed service policies and drafts for teachers and students.
Don Fi and two University of Texas students from Poteet Texas spent the weekend with Don's parents Fred R Fenka and J.
A brief letter from Lloyd Bentsen Jr thanks Mr Frnka and the Vocational Agriculture Association of Texas for support. It expresses appreciation for papers and wishes continued success to teachers and the program. The note conveys cordial relations and warm regards.
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