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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
2
A fragmented article outlines Texas Democratic party politics ahead of the presidential race. It discusses Connally’s potential influence, Humphrey and Wallace dynamics, and how Texas voters may affect national representation while touching on party strategies and regional splits. It notes recent shifts in party allegiances and the broader national context, including voter attitudes toward Vietnam and urban race issues.
Miss Carmen Baxter bride elect of Wynn Rolf was honored August 9 at the Paul Powers home. Hostesses included Mrs. J. Davinson and others. attendees wore corsages for honoree and her mother Mrs. Charles Baxter of San Antonio and the groom's mother Mrs. A. L. Rolf. A poem and songs depicted Wynn's life. guests and gifts filled the event. Wedding plans note the ceremony set for August 17 at Trinity Baptist Church, San Antonio. Mrs. Rolf will study at Baylor. Wynn plans to teach in Waco.
Wi ton County Electric Cooperative officers unanimously back Barbie McMillan of Mackay as the favorite daughter candidate in the Miss Texas Rural Electrification Contest. The 18 year old, daughter of Mr and Mrs W D McMillan, is one of five finalists from 79 rural systems amid Dallas social whirl ahead of the pageant during the 28th annual Texas Electric Cooperatives meeting. A political convention themed event tops the week. The Record Rack at Eagle Lake Drugs advertises popular records and supplies.
The clipping lists residents and former residents of Fort Stock Island area visiting relatives in Guthrie Oklahoma Lockney Texas and Atlanta Georgia with trips to Naples Texas Independence Missouri and Canada plus a postmaster training convention in Nacogdoches and a hunter’s note about a pipe smoking animal joke.
More than 500 University of Texas students were candidates for bachelor degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences at the end of the Summer Session. Included among those seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree was Verner Sue Matthews, daughter of Mrs V Ty Matthews of this city.
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