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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1969
Page
2
The publication notes a municipal organ for Eagle Lake Texas with standard corrections policy. It references Second Class postage and urges readers to report errors affecting the character or reputation of firms or individuals for correction upon notification.
Gov announces FFA Week with longtime leaders introducing the Texas Future Farmers of America. Hill Sarpalins of Bos o serves as president with G. G. Serpg named secretary as the proclamation ties the observance to state agricultural education and youth leadership.
Local notice reports James Wilson dies after a lengthy illness. The obituary notes sympathy from family and neighbors and lists intimates connected with the community.
Fragmented OCR outlines E T Wells and daughter of Mr Panes, enrollment at a San Mar ty o Hapist Academy, mentions a pistol incident and a pending case. Names are unclear and context is damaged.
Fragmentary text appears to resemble a biblical verse reference Sroyerbs 22 26 but words are garbled. The readable portion mentions sunshine and ancient heritage with uncertain context and no clear event or personnames to identify.
A fragmented recap from February 16 1945 cites Allied air action over France with fighter escorts from Advanced First Tactical Air Force claiming victory over German ME-109s and damaged enemy craft. Reports mention Marine promotions in Texas and a public sale of a steer with Army lodging and redistribution notes at Hot Springs Arkansas.
Three county commissioners attended the annual County Judges and Commissioners Association conference at Texas A&M University. Delegates included Walter J. Henicke, Crockett Leyendecker, and J. W. Stites from Colorado City, with sessions on spiritual and professional matters and support for county governance.
Maple Lake area residents are invited to take the Peace Corps Placement Test at 1 39 pm on Saturday February 53 in Room 520 Rew Post Office Building 401 Franklin Houston Texas.
The 37th Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo runs February 19 to March 2 in the Expo Building. More than 16 130 entries compete for premiums over 233 000 dollars. Open Show and Junior Show feature breeders worldwide and Texas 4-H. Highlights include bull riding steer wrestling calf roping bareback and saddle bronc riding plus chuckwagon races and a 200 prize calf scramble. Entertainment features Poy Rogers Wayne Newton and Boots Randolph among others.
Swiss advertising expert tram gorich, Switzerland, will speak at the Texas Rice Promotion Association annual meeting in Houston at Shamrock Convention Center. The event starts at 10 a.m. and includes reports on government programs and marketing trends affecting the milling industry, with attendees including farmers and industry leaders.
Fort Bend and Wharton Counties announce Complete Plans and Blueprint Service provided by Colourady. Located in Wharton Texas at PG Box 14% Wharton Texas, the service offers drawing, drafting, and printing support for local projects.
In town for the Eagle Lake Drags, Treshest Veterinary Supplies offers OB £ 2502 deals and product showcases. Local patrons visit stalls to check new veterinary gear and pet care tools during the event.
Funeral services for Ben Dernak 68 of Ellinger were held February 5 at 2 00 pm at the Geomenek Chapel in Ellinger with services at Hostya HU Catholic Church Rev Francis Kolar officiating and burial in the church cemetery He was born in Nada September 1800 and married Mahide Pakoray January 23 1824 at Hestyn HUE He was a member of KJT Ellinger Chamber of Commerce and the Volunteer Fire Department and had resided in Ellinger 43 years Surviving are his wife two sisters Mrs Verha Dostal of Eagle Lake and Mrs Cecilia Sodek of Temple
Customer seeks after hours appointment for wedding ring sets at Hamend. Range of prices offered, contact Es yl Lake Drugs for details and scheduling.
The note states that the old fashioned dime, once common, is now offered at 2.50 dollars on superior paper, signaling a price rise and improved quality for the classic item.
Texas Extension Service specialist James Mallet notes that farm workers earning more than 500 man days in the previous year must be paid at least the new minimum wage of 1.80 per hour starting February 1 1969. Immediate family members and certain labor categories are excluded from the man-day count and regulations, with records required by the Labor Department and further interpretation available from the Wage and Public Contracts division in Dallas.
Martha Class of the First Baptist Church listened to Mrs Vale Cassady at a February 4 meeting hosted by Mrs Kartly. An interesting discussion of What Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe was shared, with refreshments of cake and coffee enjoyed by eleven members.
A fragmented listing outlines worship times and devotion services across multiple days and venues. It references morning masses, weekday services, youth programs, studies, and religious activities with numerous unclear names and inconsistent cues, indicating a scanned schedule partial and jumbled from church bulletins.
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