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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1969
Page
5
A reader recalls a spiritual message about God first in life and the power of Christ to bring radical inner transformation. The article emphasizes letting the Holy Spirit guide a new life and moral renewal through faith.
Readable items include peas and turnips, green beans, tomatoes, potatoes, bread and milk. Entries list dates in February and meals such as ground meat, baked beans, jello, and canned fruit, with notes on delivery and portions.
Marine Hollub describes training aboard the USS Osinawan and USS Dulith, a seaborne assault near Batangan Peninsula, and daily dangers of Vietnam. He details gear, fear, camaraderie, and reflections on family while reporting patrols, sniper fire, and near combat as his unit moves toward Chu Lai.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Sunderman were the honorees at a Pinner Party hosted at Mr and Mrs Richard Clipson home on Monday February 3 at 7 30 Byard Clipson Gerry Clinson attended as hosts. A tulip and camellia centerpiece graced the dinner table. The menu included antipasto relish dish lasagne French green beans meatballs bracioli steak rolls and small biscuits. The Sundermans were married Saturday January 25.
A damaged diary fragment details night actions during combat. The writer recalls firing grenades, encountering a crawled figure, and killing one enemy. Morning patrol finds casualties and loot, including a bag and sewers. The entry mentions team dynamics, fear, and bleak war exhaustion.
Miss Kay Daniels bride elect of Richard Clipson Jr was honored at a January 25 luncheon at The Bucksnag Garwood hosted by Mesdames Ashby Causey Laughing Leslie Sunderman and D A Thornton. White corsages were worn by the bride’s mother Mrs Jack Daniels and Mrs Clipson. The gift to the couple was two sterling silver sugar shells in the couple’s chosen pattern. Daniels and Clipson to marry Saturday February 3 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
Mrs J T Westmoreland is accompanied to Angin by her sister for a two week visit. Another sister in the city accompanying, and friends note that Mrs Ligvie has not been feeling well lately.
The 1969 Texas Highway Map featuring bluebonnets on the cover was released by the Texas Highway Department. About 12 million copies were distributed last year with projections for continued demand. It notes 1,127 miles of the Interstate Highway system and important links on I-40 east of Amarillo to New Mexico and US 85E to US 30, with nearly 2,100 miles of Interstates open to traffic. The map can be ordered by mailing name, address, and ZIP code to the Texas Highway Department.
Mark Laird celebrated his first birthday with a party hosted by his mother at a Texas home. Guests enjoyed a Valentine cake with a single candle, cake sandwiches and punch. Attendants included relatives from Clem ville Me Eagle ke Firs Rosenberg and the Pays.
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