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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1966
Page
4
Farm Bureau fire demonstration planned for Friday at Nada to show best presentation and safety measures. Local units will attend to see how the event may be conducted and what demonstrations will be shown.
A contractor received a $3859 award for drilling services at Gilfield Dr. The project involved standard bore and drill work completed under an approved municipal contract. Payment was issued upon completion and inspection of the site.
Rock Island News notes residents traveling and visiting hospitals and relatives. Meyers returns after two weeks in Houston where her husband recovers from a fall injury and hospital stay in Freeport. Other items list local visits to Laughlin Hospital and Thanksgiving travels, with extended families gathering in Galena Park and Kansas City.
Allen Cassady of Eagle Late area finished smoothing 125 acres of riceland. Ralph Gertson smoothed 55 acres on Christine McDonald farm. David Wanjora built a wildlife pond in Weimar area and expects about 125 pounds of catchable fish yearly with regular fertilizing. Mies Theuman and James Gankiels completed smoothing 35 and 143 acres respectively, aiming for more efficient water use through early conservation practices.
Wheel chairs and walkers are available for rent at Easta Lake Drugs. The service advertises accessible mobility aids for customers in need and notes location and contact details for rental inquiries.
Margaret Goodness and the families of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Fredrickson and Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Murray, plus children, were guests of Bill Russell of Temple and extended to visitors in Mexico City.
The report lists hunting violations 322 fishing violations 223 water safety violations 117 and commercial fishing violations 11, reflecting a surge in outdoor activity and safety concerns. The department stresses many enjoy safe, structured outdoor programs while a minority acts rashly.
A ticket offer titled What Did You Do In the War Dadgy promises entry to a film starring James Coburn and Diet Shawn. Presented in color and Panavision, it lists dates December 4 to 6 and directs clipping at the box office. Details blur with misprints and unclear terms.
A reader praises the Tower victory in the U.S. Senate election and commends IT overall constructive stance. The letter affirms interest in good government and offers service to the Republican Party of Texas while thanking the editor for courtesy.
Captain Robert Zahradnick reports arriving in Vietnam and notes he wed during leave here with relatives and friends. He previously served at Fort Riley Kansas before deployment overseas.
An Eagle Lake Pgs offer highlights an electric blanket as a holiday purchase. Shoppers are urged to compare prices before buying. The notice notes local availability and emphasizes value and timing for Christmas gifting.
During the Thanksgiving holidays guests visiting Mr and Mrs Joan Reseda and Robert Piwetz included Mr and Mrs John Reseda Jr with sons Scott and Todd of Killeen Miss Carol Reseda of Angleton Mrs Stanley Huffman of Wharton Mr and Mrs L J Piekwet z Mike and Ronnie of Houston and Miss Lorayne Piwetz of Dallas
A terse note requests the mailing address for Lettz, citing BAGLA LARE ZF fon number 37494. The fragment provides no further context, dates, or affiliated organizations.
Mr and Mrs T P Dowdy were in Houston for Thanksgiving Day visiting Mrs C D Ham and Mr Ham. Guests included Mr Ham's mother, Mrs Bertha Ham.
Ten year old Ciliton Hefner killed his first deer, a six point buck, last Friday. His parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hefner reported the achievement as a prideful moment in a local hunting event.
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