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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1970
Page
6
Fragmentary note reports twenty four deaths in hunting accidents in Texas during 1869. The garbled text references Velvet and unclear sources or ownership and includes stray letters and numbers, with no clear dates or locations.
An annual cotton clinic is scheduled in Wharton on February 18. The event features prominent authorities including C. Sire, Manzeer, and Staple Marketing Association of Revert Heard, focusing on cotton quality and best practices for growers and merchants.
A red-breasted goose, a rare visitor, has been sighted at Ponte Monte Ranch in Kenedy County, about eight miles north of TRAN. The bird, a vagrant from Europe, is believed the first verified Red-breasted Goose record in South Texas.
A fragmentary letter from Oran Algeria discusses language barriers and cultural distance as Paul Cherrys describes plans to visit the United States. The writer reflects on education and personal dreams amid Maltes urgency and Tangier influence.
Local ad invites private after hours viewings of diamond wedding sets from Eagle Lake Drugs located at B 2308, encouraging callers to arrange an appointment and browse an ideoprite range.
The Si Campo Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture sponsors an agricultural program featuring Catton and Grain Action delegates, with displays of the latest ladies and misses apparel. The event at Wardrobe Street attracts over 900 area farmers and agricultural professionals.
The Colorado Valley Men’s Bowling Association contest ended Sunday night with the Pabst team capturing first in team competition posting 2978. Leroy Janda and Ervin Knippel won doubles with 1268. Bob Cook Jr. led singles with 677 and All Events at 1905. First place prize was $60. Second went to Bulls, $42. Third to Altair Dryer's Four Aces and a Joker, $31.90. Fourth to ALL or Nothing, $15. Other top finishers and prize money are listed. prizes to be awarded Sunday night February 11 during the Women’s Tournament.
Mrs Elsie Wegenhoft reports she will host a prayer and Bible study at her home 725 5 McCarty every Friday at 915 AM. Ladies of all faiths are invited to attend and enjoy an hour of study and fellowship.
Eagle Lake freshmen hosted Wharton frosh for two games in Eagle gym. Wharton edged the locals in both contests. In A game Wharton won 43 to 42 with Watking 14, Ratnaski and Hays 10 each for Wharton. Ponce and Moreno 12 each for Eagles. final 65 to 59 in favor of Wharton in fresh A.
The Skull Creek Mixed League saw the Bollweavils post a 2978 high team series and 823 high game led by Leroy Janda with 372. Top men included Janda 215-372, Bob Walla 201-570, Lee Briscoe 206-430, Joe Trojan 182-524, and Koyle Waldrop 210-528. ladies featured Mare sie Knippal 231-326, Sandy Lee 222-525, Ernie Briscoa 183-500. Thea Wally Boogers led the league with 54 wins. teams The tin famed and Psychedelics had 31½ and 46 wins respectively.
A historical notice lists numerous warranty deeds and oil and gas leases recorded in Colorado County. It includes transfers involving Marjorie M Gripper to Dick Wood for 58.04 acres, multiple parcels around Eagle Lake, and extensive oil and gas leases with Eugene T Etter as a key recipient, dated January 1970.
A 1970 Cadillac driven by Mrs. Mary Markus of Eagle Lake and a 1985 Mustang driven by Mrs. Jimmy Jones of Sheridan collided just east of Rock Island at 2 45 p m Monday. Officer Billy Miller reported Markus turning left into a private drive as Jones approached from the west. both cars damaged with Jones hospitalized at Eagle Lake Hospital.
Insect control program planned at the County Agricultural Building in Columbus scheduled for Friday night February 13 at 7 20 pm. County Agent Doyle J Moore said emphasis will be on soil insects like the corn stalk borer and corn rootworm and on insects affecting grain storage. John Thomas Extension Entomologist from Texas A&M University will conduct the program, noted for his work in insect control.
The two deep oil wells in the Lower Wilcox formation are drilling, with projections to reach around 15,000 feet depth while currently below 13,000 feet. Getty Oil Company recently abandoned a near 15,690 foot well on the Esther Beard tract south of East Bernard. Newmont Oil Company drills on the Walter Poole tract at Lissie.
A driver swerved to avoid a dog on the highway causing a trailer to jackknife and eject a family from a camper. Robin Simpson, 6, suffered severe cuts and bruises while Deborah Simpson, 1, sustained a fractured pelvis and multiple injuries. The wreck scattered vehicles and household items, forcing traffic detours for more than 16 hours ending around 1 p.m. Tuesday.
The circular reports a USDA subsidy rise for long grain rice from 94 to 41? with Congressmen Wake Pickle noting the increase will aid growers. An Easter Seal Appeal opens February 23 in Colorado County, with letters to homes by March 1 and local contact W H Miekow facilitating rehabilitation services.
Officers from the Columbus police department and Inc. Sheriff's office directed traffic at the scene. Justice of Peace Richard Schmidt held an inquest and ruled the death accidental.
Officials urge farmers to continue efforts to reduce screwworm risks and to check their animals for worms, emphasizing proactive prevention and awareness among livestock handlers.
Readers are warned about contagious disease risks from walking the streets and the need for skin tests chest X rays and vaccination. The piece then shifts to a home health tip advising how to relieve a leg charley horse with a firm stand on the affected leg and vigorous rubbing for rapid relief.
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