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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1970
Page
3
District court action seeks to cancel lease provisions for a property north of Columbus Fields in Fort Worth area. Plaintiff claims the lease terms are invalid and requests court to void the lease in full. Defendants argue overprovisions and enforceability under local law.
The USDA issues Farmers Bulletin No. 2244 on catfish farming. District Conservationist Erwini Pavl Uk notes the bulletin covers pond-based farming, water quality control, spawning and hatching, feeding, harvesting, and marketing. The guide is available from the County Agriculture Building via the Soil Conservation Service office.
The readable fragments describe a vague event or notice with temperatures and dates but lack clear names, places, or actions to identify a specific news item.
The Martha Sunday School class of the First Baptist Church met at 7 20 p m in the home of Mrs Overt Griffith with Mrs Herman Bosthe opening. Mrs Griffith led devotions titled Today is the First Day of Your Life Begin at 7 and Miss Deborah Dye did chalk drawing while Mrs Raymond Woodruff provided background music. Mrs Woodruff sang Each Step I Take. Mrs Earl Braden presided at a short business session and noted group captain reps. Invited guests included Mrs Woodruff Miss Dye Mr Boothe and Mrs Frank W Davidson. Pep tea featured coffee and spiced two. The next meeting plans a Musical program.
Eagle Lake Friendship Club members sewed surgical dressings on January 1 as part of routine tasks. Joe O C Luksik, a former T Cattle Co. employee from Wharton County, sues for 40000 in damages and 6000 for medical bills in Columbus district court against Oscar Wapenbolt Billy vanholf Garwood Cattle Co. and Floyd West Co. alleging a defective trailer collision on October 11 left him unable to work. West Co. insured the cattle firm.
Lisa Mahaliley celebrated her tenth birthday on Tanaryg with a slumber party. Nineteen guests attended the night of supper sour chips and drinks. Lisa blew out the candles on the large cake and each girl received a cupcake. Games continued into the early morning. Breakfast was served before guests left.
Mr and Mrs R H Towall were in Houston Saturday for dinner with Mr and Mrs Seward Causey Jr and Jan Causey and Mark. They traveled to say farewell to Jan who returns to Texas Tech in Lubbock after a two week holiday visit with relatives and parents.
Mrs. Jon N. Lynch of Austin reports the death of her mother Mrs. A Turney. Friends in Eagle Lake mourn her passing and recall her visits with Mr. and Mrs. Lynch at Sallie F P Jones home. The Lynches formerly resided in Eagle Lake and were active in church and civic work.
The County Commissioners' Court approved a broad set of pay raises and expense allowances for county officials and employees. Salaries for elected officials largely held, while non elected staff saw increases including a $7800 county treasurer and higher pay for clerks, assessors, auditors, and deputies. The plan also covered travel allowances, car usage rates, and insurance requirements for county vehicles, with several appointments and reassignments recorded.
A contracted news brief reports Mrs Turney was ousted in Fort Worth beside her adviser and former Methodist minister. The fragment notes a local event with unclear specifics and names.
Friends of U. S. Congress man J J Jake Pickle announce a black tie $100 per plate Appreciation Dinner in Austin on January 23 1970. A steering committee including Ed Clark Joe Kilgore and others says proceeds will defray Congressman Pickles expenses and a trust fund will cover legitimate costs while he serves. Carl Albert may be the speaker as tickets go on sale led by C B Smith Sr and Walter Carrington with Terrace Convention Center as the venue.
The VA estimates Americas aging veterans number 27.3 million as of December 31, 1969, up from 26.1 million a year earlier. The increase highlights shifting demographics and the growing share of long service members in the veteran community.
Kerry J Jajevsky reports 1970 license plates suspension will go on sale February 1 1970 with a white background and blue letters. Special numbers can be reserved by February 15 1970. renewal notices or title and 1969 receipt required. Plates cover passenger cars trucks farm trucks trailers and more with specific serial ranges listed.
Texas motorists face unclear instructions in the new computerized motor vehicle registration rollout. Officials printed a four license plate renewal form envelope with three-part forms and a January February renewal window. The state urges compliance despite widespread confusion among more than seven million drivers.
The Los Indios Tolestaras from Brazil headline a Jones Hall concert Friday night with two programs of filk, popular and classical pieces. Tickets range from $2 to $4.80 and can be bought at the Society for the Performing Arts box office and Foley's outlets. call 227-L11 for information. The group has appeared in major theatres across Europe, the U.S., and South America and has featured on top radio and TV shows.
After hours viewing event features beantinut diamond wedding rings with a wide price range. Lake Drugs CH 22302 hosts the display for prospective buyers to inspect selections and sizes.
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