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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1977
Page
3
Local community notes include names like Daniel Lobay and Mary ER with scattered phrases. No coherent events, dates, or clear actions emerge from the OCR fragment.
A dense miscellaneous hospital note lists numerous people and cities including Jerald Scott Jemesines Kevin Laney Jone Mehalue Dawarne Laer Kath Prengel Fernandes Almaaro Sidney Miller Wile Doyle Gadden Barbars Holland Altair Miase Hag Garwood and Sher idan Richard Souker Columbus Arthur Wills odt 208 with scattered affiliations and unclear context. The fragmentary text suggests a roster or staff directory rather than a complete article.
A baby girl named for Don Walbert was born in Tan December. The obstetric update notes the new arrival and local family celebration.
Hires for Ben tand HWE Fussell 79 of Tassie ant Fi Lake area were sold at 10 30 am at The Mill Bauer Muneral House in Eagle Lakes Mtres. The obituary notes a son and a memorial service held in Sauber Lake Comonanity Hoy with details unclear due to text damage.
Ten students earned prizes in the State EC Essay Contest with top awards of 100 dollar savings bonds. Winners include Stephen Wootes, Arved Hames, Mark Watler, Charlene Krenek, Ailen Hammons, John Difilippo, Kate McRae, Barbara Lindemans, and Vail Fassett among others. Judges evaluated essays in multiple divisions and praised the effort and interest shown in the subject.
Two vehicle collision on East Main at 4 05 p m New Year s Eve Dec 31 19 Investigating officer Clark Mugrage reports a 1975 Ford westbound on East Main driven by Donald Ray Krushack collided with a 1972 Ford Pinzo driven by Mildred Lee Powell Krushack from Boling Powell from New Town Powell stopped at Jones Street then turned north and struck Krushack s car left front Powell ticketed for failure to yield right of way.
Holiday visitors were hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Gleanings. They included Mr and Mrs Zenny Brittain Mrs Virgie Hotton and Mrs Velma Sapantyton of Houston Mr and Mrs Doxie Dickerson of Inn and Mr and Mrs Arroll of Lufkin.
Rice FFA at Rice High School plans the 1977 Market Calf and Swine Show and Sale at Rice FFA Show Barn Altair on Saturday Feb 12. Activities start with a ride from Rawod to Rice Hick Bawk 8 to 11 30 a.m. Calf and hog entries will be judged 4 40 a.m. and sale begins 11 30 a.m. A barbecue sponsored by Four Linas Clubs Eagle 1 Eve of Garwood Towns Clubs will follow noon. A feature at 7 p.m. Residents invited to attend events.
Eagle Lake area Troop 334 changes its weekly meeting to 7 30 pm each Monday. Merit badge sessions will proceed in coming weeks as plans form for spring camping and summer camp prospects. All current scouts and prospective joining scouts are urged to attend. Reporter Michael Schorlemmer.
Georgia Adams receives a free pizza voucher suitable for use at the Eagle Lake Dairy Delite. Clip and present the coupon for a complimentary pizza before January 1, 1977 during the 1977 show and sale events on December 12.
Samuel Bokies eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Bokies drowned while ice skating on a lake near his grandmother's home in Durant Oklahoma. He fell through one inch thick ice into about ten feet of water. The incident occurred Saturday January 1.
Christmas visitors include Mr and Mrs Rey and their children Jan and others as they join Mr and Mrs Bobby James for holiday gatherings.
United Methodist Youth groups plan reorganizing meetings at the new church. Senior MYF will be directed by Jack Sears and George Matthys. Junior MYF by Mrs Arlene Thyssen and Mrs Ann Matthys. An area youth meeting follows January 16 at 4 pm.
Robert of Zavalla was a Christmas guest of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Jennings. During the visit the Rev. Mr. James enjoyed duck and gidise hunting.
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