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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1970
Page
10
John David test, formerly Mrsansen of Freeport, Texas, announces the engagement of Miss Margaret Beckman to Walter Bransen. The wedding is planned for March 9 at First Baptist Church in Conroe, Texas. Beckman is described as the granddaughter of Mrs. Beckman.
The obituary notes the death of the father of Mrs. Sommerlatte following a long illness. He was born in December 1882 and resided in the local area, with services planned at the family home.
Leo Rindler of Fayette Villa is survived by one sister Mrs Sorymed atte of New Ulm and HV grandchildren and 12 present grandchildren.
A local notice describes Brendan Boudreaux’s birthday party hosted by Mrs. James Boudreaux. Attendees include Jack Mann Russell Scott Bryan Johnson and others. Guests enjoyed hot dogs potato chips chocolate cake and punch. The group played gentle games and sports activities after the meal.
Final approval was given January 26 by the South Texas Chamber of Commerce board to begin an areawide promotional campaign titled Great South Texas. The plan aims to boost awareness of the region as a growing economic unit and will be led by a committee appointed by Willam H Keys of Corpus Christi. The campaign includes brochures, a campaign symbol, and various promotional efforts.
Beautiful Mantond wedding ring sets advertised with a wide price range. Contact Eagle Lake Dodge CE 4-2803 for details and viewing options.
Airman First Class William L. Calhoun, son of Mr and Mrs Denton Calhoun of Bernard Texas, named Outstanding Airman at Thule Air Base Greenland. He serves with the 4683rd Air Base Group of the Aerospace Defense Command. A 1967 Hungerford High School graduate, he attended Los Angeles Southwest College. His wife Oretha is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Mitchell Katper of Los Angeles.
An alert directed to Mrs. Lee Roy Lundquist of Garwood invites her to attend the Rice Theatre in Eagle Lake on Sunday or Monday February 15th or 16th to watch the film Rivers of Bright Water starring Virginia McKenna. A 2 pm matinee is offered this Sunday. Present this clipping at the box office on the indicated dates.
Ten criminal charges were dismissed by Judge WoW Ellison in Disc tele Court Friday. Dismissals cited sufficiency of evidence or lack of apprehension, with docketed cases including theft of auto by Andrew Lee Briscoe, removing mortgaged property by J C O Malley and Sue O Malley, theft of gate by Edward Lae Self, forgery charges against Glan Jeffrey and Gene Gay, burglary of Dan Sklar, and driving without owner permission by Fugitia Hernandez.
Browne Troop 530 met at the Episcopal Church on Monday afternoon. Led by president Luliaeanes, the troop saluted the pledge with roll by Janie Gonseles. They prepared Valentine bags and nut cup favors as service projects and were served Cove Sr. Papper and cookies by Luanne Brown before a Brownie ring dismissal under the Brownie Promise. Donns Newsom, reporter.
A reader asks about W 2 attachments and tax return timing while guidance covers who must file for 1968 and 1970 rules. It explains exemptions for dependents, itemized deductions on Schedule A, and how to obtain Your Federal Income Tax 1970 edition from TRS offices.
Pic Jom J Grigar I ID 2569055 is now stationed at Guantanamo Naval Base Cuba. He is the son of Commissiator and Mrs John J Grigar Jr of East Bernard Texas. Readers may reply with misaddressed mail to Hoa 5 Co 2/8 Marines Comm Pit L/W Hg FMP Lant Norfalk Va 2391.
J E Maerz 91 former resident of this county died January 23 1979 in a Houston nursing home born June 23 1879 in Colorado County survived by three daughters three sons two brothers two sisters and many grandchildren funeral held at Triska Chapel with mass at St Billio s Church officiated by Rev Albert Habertus interment at St Piliv s Catholic Cemetery
An Eagle Lake drug store offers around the clock preamips tion service providing 24 hour access to essential medical supplies and prescription refills. Local residents report convenience and improved emergency readiness.
Sixteen members of Fagle Lake Garden Club met at Mrs. Henry Rutledge's home in Bonus on Patrary 4th with hostesses Mrs. Co and Carter and Mrs. Geared Lanamire assisting. Kathy Lampert spoke on yard gardening and landscape harmony, urged preplant planning, and suggested sending soil samples to Wharton County Junior College for analysis. She discussed pruning methods from Texas Agricultural Extension Service and noted other bulletins on shrubs and herbs, with a social tea closing the visit.
The line notes that punctuality hinges on predicting how late others will be. It considers social timing, reliability, and the challenge of aligning actions with expected schedules. The piece reflects on how anticipation of delays shapes personal conduct and planning.
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