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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1971
Page
3
Community notes from Garwood and Nada cover the FFA sale with attendees from Texas universities and local families. The piece lists visitors and celebrants at a Silver Wedding Anniversary, hospital news, travel to Lufkin for a sale, and several local movements, visits, and condolences.
Mr and Mrs Woody Smith of Bryan Texas announce the birth of a daughter Jennifar Laung on February fifteenth 19 with weight seven pounds and something ounces Welcomed by a brother Rob 22 months old Family and friends note the joyous event and household activities continue with visits from relatives and local community members Including EngR strom and Barriat during a brief stay more family mentions follow from Eagle Lake Austin Temple and Houston areas with various relatives and social gatherings Anniversary supper honors Albert Sitts Rudy TIM and families on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary.
Mr and Mrs Rudy Tills were surprised by a 75th wedding anniversary celebration hosted at the home of her mother. Attendees included Corine from San, the Til family from String Prairie, Mr and Mrs Fell Tili from Lockhart, and several relatives from Weimar Dayton Columbus Needville and other nearby towns.
Gardner and Mrs. Duncan were honored on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary by children Mr and Mrs Elint Yueker II and Yasee Duncan Tuesday evening February 15 with a reception in their home. Guests enjoyed cake, punch and coffee as entertainment preceded by a spring garden theme. A long list of relatives and friends from Lafayette, Columbus, Weimar and Houston attended the celebration.
Rice High School announces dedication events on Sunday March 28 from 2 30 to 6 pm with a dedication speech by United States Senator John Tower. Student Council members Jett Finka Russell Thomas Karl Kalling Roger Steinke and sponsor Billy Hemmer attended the CVASC planning meeting. Ushers will be provided for the bi district basketball game against Boling Living. In late April the Council will supervise freshmen elections at Garwood Eagle Lake and Sheridan schools to select future representatives. Supervisors include Craig Lundquist Halph Gertson Carl Jaldina Russell Thomas Glenda Sunderman Ray Obenhoue and Rosalie Janish.
Jones of Rice High won second place in the Calf Scramble at San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Saturday night, securing a $40 prize. The event, sponsored by Vandy Andy Stores, offered a $50 first prize, $40 for second, and other cash awards, with attendees including Chapter Advisor Troy Krenek and multiple local FFA members.
Readable fragments describe multiple local residents and guests visiting family in town. Names include Mrs Brad Engstrom, Mr and Mrs Frank Becak, J W Rores, James A Suresrom, Xaver Becak, S H S University Huntsville, Wayne Deca, Carolyn Rees, Kathleen Rees, Harvey Popp, and Texas A&M affiliates. Attendees stayed with relatives and attended social events such as a PFA Trail and a Rodenyng Civestack Show in San Antonio.
The Catholic Daughters of America Court Our Lady of the Hosairy No. 1595 Nada met February 6, 1971 with Grand Regent Margaret Bunge presiding. Minutes approved. Reports heard and invitations extended for a book fair in the school library and a district meeting March 21 in Columbus. Father Rolf spoke on Parish Spiritual Renewal and Lent, urged Mass attendance and Eucharist reception. Refreshments were served.
Charles A Spanthel 78 of Hewlettsville, brother of R F Spanihel of Eagle Lake, died Monday February 22 at Youens Memorial Hospital Weimar. Funeral arranged at Ku pena Funeral Home then Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Survived by two sons and two brothers.
Fire department notes include upcoming Marek lat-Clicken BBQ at 7 p.m. for firemen and honorary members, March 7 event at Carwood Pood Store, and First Aid School planned for March 15 at 8:00 p.m. The department held a successful annual ball netting over 1900. Plans for next year underway. An emergency call at 0:00 p.m. Sunday sent Mrs W Huebel to Nightingale Hospital. Second First Aid School session with twenty-sys men discussed in Feb with Red Cross collaboration. Birthday observances for Mr Raymond Jockets and Mrs Milas That man noted with Mr and Mrs Funk Pajtik in Columbus.
The Western Dance hosted by Alps Dulte Tet Sepacity on February 20 featured a Western theme with decor and a faux covered wagon setup. Prizes for best dressed went to Mrs. Alvin Wiese and Roddy Price, with a senior trophy presentation to Mrs. Mike Cheatham and Bob Cook Jr., 1971 Valentine Sweetheart.
Miss Helen Davison serves as secretary to Principal Fred Grahmann at Rice High School for the current semester. A Sam Houston State University alumna, she graduated in December with a major in English and a minor in story. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Davidsen of this city and Eagle Lake High School graduate of 1967.
Mr and Mrs Bred Ry Fenka and Jeff spent Sunday in San Marcos and Austin visiting Don Fenka a UT senior and Janet Frnka a freshman at SWS in San Marcos The trip included university campus stops and family time with relatives in Texas cities.
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