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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1970
Page
2
The organ column from Eagle Lake reports a 67 prone score and lists the 284 2783 contact number. The item appears as a brief local notice within the paper’s page section.
Editorial discusses heart disease risk factors and the value of prevention. It emphasizes heredity and lifestyle choices such as exercise and avoiding smoking and stress. Readers are urged to seek regular medical checkups and follow doctors advice to reduce potential heart problems.
A retro roundup recalls local veterans returning home from overseas service, Captain W Flechmeier finalizing overseas duties, students and staff changes at Eagle Lake High School, and local weddings and birthdays. Mentions Major Lem Davidson visits, Miss Lois Pruitt party, and the Nada Catholic Church wedding of Clara Kesmiersky and Howard Lobpries.
Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 pm for Douglas Obenhaus 49 of Rosenberg and former Eagle Lake area resident. He owned Doug's Band Instruments of Richmond and died January 7 after an apparent heart attack at Polly Ryan Memorial Hospital in Richmond. Born February 1, 1921, he served in World War II and was a longtime member of the local community. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery with pallbearers Anarle Conners Billy Cannon Dr. W Z Wentland Lawrence Obenhaus Donald Obenhaus and Milford Clay attending. Surviving are his wife Dorothy a son Douglas Jr. of California two stepsons Monroe Dyer and Herbie Hanks, one sister Jewelstarke, and three brothers Richard Dick Wayne and Leon Obenhaus.
The Eagle Lake Rotary Club will hold its annual Hot Cake Supper on Tuesday evening February 10. The event features hot cakes and syrup and supports club activities.
Miss Pam Szymanski, guest of honor at a Saturday tea shower hosted by Mrs. Carl Seaholm Jr., along with co-hostesses, received guests in the bride's book. The couple plans a January 24 wedding at Colly Memorial United Methodist Church and will view diamond rings at Eagle Lake Drugs.
Rotarians host a 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. supper at Eagle Lake Community Center with sausage and trimmings. Proceeds fund local projects including Boy Scout sponsorship. $100 of new equipment purchased. Scouts assist, Ottis Coleman presides, Arthur Anderson chairs, tickets at door or in advance.
Funeral services were held Sunday January 4 for 49 year old assoc county agent S E Chase of Colorado County who died December 31 in Eagle Lake Community Hospital. He began work in 1945 and was active in the Columbus Chamber of Commerce the Texas County Agents Association Columbus American Legion Post and St Johns Lodge. He graduated Prairie View A M College. Final rites were at St Paul United Methodist Church Columbus burial Wing Workers Cemetery. Surviving are his wife a son two daughters and his father.
Light snow flurries appeared Friday morning in the Eagle Lake area, lasting about fifteen minutes but melting quickly. Last week brought record low temperatures with Tuesday's low at 1 degree and Wednesday's at 22 degrees, though no moisture caused hazardous driving to be avoided.
A charge of driving while intoxicated was filed in County Court this week against Robert O. Hamilton. The case is set for a hearing January 21.
Mr and Mrs Henry Sunderman visited Kerrville to watch Schreiner High School beat TMI San Antonio in basketball. Glen Sunderman, a Schreiner junior, is a member of the team and has recently been promoted to sergeant in the school military activities.
Colorado County paid 622 in bounties for predatory animals in December. The County Judge's office reports 4 wolves at 540, 1 bobcat at 40, and 21 foxes at 42.
The Rey and Mrs. Troy Jarvis of Portales New Mexico announce the birth of a baby girl born Sunday January Uth in Portales.
Dexter Anderson, president of the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce, unveiled the 1970 committees last week. He urged chairmen to hold meetings and present reports at the February 16 gathering, listing executive members and committee chairmen for Agriculture Budget Recreation Youth Civic Health Welfare Airport Transportation Membership Streets Trade Housing Publicity and Public Relations.
A newborn girl named Kelley Anne weighs seven pounds and nine ounces at birth. She has a brother Paul and is welcomed by grandparents Mr and Mrs C Johnson of Eagle Lake and Mr and Mrs Troy Fargis of Austin. Mrs Johnson is recovering in Por tales and plans to join the family soon.
The Veterans Administration reported direct education allowances totaling 720 million dollars for 1969. A prescription service is available at Fagle Lake Drugs, contact CE 44 2502.
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