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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1970
Page
6
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Irwin Heinen, district governor for Rotary International District 589, visited Eagle Lake and spoke at the Aluncaean meeting outlining plans for 1970 71. He urged members to increase attendance, form two Rotaract and two Interact clubs, and establish study groups with Austezia while praising the club’s active work and contest efforts.
Fragmentary notice references a 200 Matines at the Rice Thes featuring Elvis Presley with Girls at Aliguet 20. Details are damaged but indicate a ticketing or event promotion from a local paper. No clear dates or full venue name established.
The text discusses parental encouragement for schooling and the role of teachers. It mentions students, home life, and a need for support from parents and schools. Names and clear events are missing, leaving a general idea of educational guidance.
A stream of land and mineral rights items appears, listing numerous leases and deeds in Colorado County. Entries name Ada Land Company, J Cummins League, and various individuals, with acres like 68.59 and 31.08, plus locations near Sheridan and Eagle Lake and references to Meador and Meadow Brook additions.
A husband and wife team, Mr. and Mrs. Tal Winfield, are praised for their detailed Texas history work on the Little community of Campbell Mutan Suthips. The book chronicles founding, early settlement, and growth of Chappell Hill as agrarian influence expands into the Ole South era. The work earns the “d force” award from the Texas State Historical Survey Committee.
The Driver's License Office in Columbus will be closed August 17 through August 28, reopening August 27. Renewals and examinations will be conducted on Friday, August 21, with limited exceptions on August 21.
About 3 000 nurserymen wives and families from the Eagle Lake area and beyond attend the Texas Association of Nurserymen convention in Dallas. The August 8–10 event at the Sheraton Dallas is touted as the industry’s largest trade show, expanded this year with Mississippi, Law signs, and Arkansas nurserymen joining. Local and regional leaders invited the Mississippi group to participate.
The East Bernard American Legion Past event sets September 6 for a community celebration at Wie American Legion Hall near East Bernard. A barbecue dinner starts at 11:30 AM with a 2 PM supper. features include country store, homemade booths, and live entertainment by Melwcha Orchestra and others.
Claude Mullins, retired educator, nominated for Lavaca County judge after the death of Gus Strauss. Mullins, wife in Hallettsville, has roots as Haslettsville and Sl oamington high school superintendent and Garwood public schools chief. The county currently taps Gus Strauss III as interim judge until November election. Mullins seeks four-year term beginning January 5.
Fennerath, district manager, announced the Houstar Social Security office will not stay open on Wellnas days until 7:30 p.m. After August 26 the office will be open to the public from one day through Friday with extended hours on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 7:30.
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