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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1970
Page
2
Local notices page for Eagle Lake area highlights a focus issue with contact line showing 284 2793. Details are sparse but the item points to a community bulletin style listing within the Eagle Lake Headlight.
A passage discusses relief prospects for rice farmers, noting Budget Bureau approval doubts and calls for immediate acreage reduction. Pickle urges prompt action, criticizing past government cuts and stressing readiness for planting. The editor underscores urgency amid administrative debate over rice policy.
Special to the Head notes rising life insurance figures nationwide and in Texas. The U S life insurance total nears 3.3 trillion with Texas holding about 5.0 billion. In Colorado County average per family is about 15.9 thousand dollars ten years ago, with whole area shifting toward more varied coverages including joint and veterans programs not counted here.
The Texas Railroad Commission will hold two hearings in Austin on February 12 to consider Southern Pacific’s request to discontinue the dual agency at Glidden. The Columbus Chamber of Commerce plans to send a delegation to oppose the request.
A Colorado brewery launches a cash for cans program to curb litter. Salvageable aluminum from cans is valued at about half a cent per can or ten cents per pound. In coming weeks the firm will supply heavy-duty collection bags and aids to civic clubs for aluminum drives. Pilot programs by service clubs have yielded about 150 to 200 dollars per month.
A barbecue supper drew 81 South Huntsville Pioneers of Southwestern Bell Telephone to the American Legion Hall in Sealy on January 30. Four new members were present, including new pioneer and new life member certificates awarded by president Henry Draw. The club name change from South Huntsville City to Blue Bonnet was noted. guests included Larry Haskel, Tennord Words of Houston, and Raymond Worn gke of Beaumont. Door prize went to Mrs. Mishalik. game prize to Lela Mae McMahen. February meeting set for Brenham on February 27.
A column recalls local events from 1922 to 1946 including deaths and veterans. Adkles of Ligste passes at home. Simon White Jr named Colorado County 4 H Gold Star winner enters calves in Houston Fat Stock Show Feb 1. Wills discharged after six months service. Victor Valdez discharged from Fort Lewis. Eagle Lake Eagles beat Waller 26 20 and La Grange 38 36 in tournament with Latimer and Selph leading scorers. Post American Legion appoints Glasler chaplain. Isidoro Ramirez sends clipping about redeployment protest. Georgia Jochets promoted to Staff Sergeant in WAACS. Franklin Flee reports leaving the Philippines. Lue Minette Fitzgerald joins Eagle Lake High School faculty. Joe Koudelka deployed by Southern Pacific Railroad.
Twenty six Wharton County Junior College students have been named as Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges for 1960 61. selections honor outstanding students based on scholarship citizenship and extracurriculars. Antoinette H Kulhanek and Ronel W Roberts from East Berport and Eagle are cited among the honorees.
Advertisement notes a lecturer with a blunt speaking style and invites readers to call CE 4-2788 for details on the talks and stamps from the Porch Hubber service.
Gus F. L. Ripper Jr of Wharton died February 2 at Gulf Coast Medical Foundation Wharton at age 73 after short illness. Funeral services were held in Weimar with burial at Brandt Cemetery. He was born October 10 1806 in Weimar and worked as a blacksmith. Survived by wife Martha Brandt, three sons, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren, a brother Frank Ripper of this city, and two sisters of Weimar.
Sit in a comfortable chair or sofa and raise your feet to hip level or higher to improve circulation and reduce swelling. Relaxation may ease pressure on tired feet and cool them, offering relief before resuming activities.
Colorado County and surrounding Guadalupe Valley area will be honored with two special days on February 17 at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, running February 3 through 22 at Joe Freeman Coliseum. The 10 day event features 16 big performances, western singing, cowboys, and acts including Jerry Olson's Buffalo Act with youth discounts on select rodeo tickets.
An operation at Laughlin Hospital this week is progressing nicely with steady patient handling and ongoing surgical care. Hospital officials report smooth workflow and cautious optimism for recovery milestones ahead.
An around the clock prescription service operated at Engle Lake Drags offers continuous pharmacy access. The facility markets round-the-clock dispensing and pick-up options, aiming to serve residents with extended hours for urgent medication needs.
Mrs HM Benge is invited to see Geraldine Page in What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice at Rice Theater on Friday or Saturday February 4th and 5th. Free tickets offered at box office for both dates.
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