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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1968
Page
2
Texas voters face a January 31 deadline to apply for registration. Forms for mail or personal application are published, with Secretary of State John Hill predicting a large 1968 registration rise. Prior highs cited include 1964’s 2,984,766 and 1966’s ~2,970,000.
A special release notes Ford E Ham completing pilot training at Lubbock Army Air Field. Death of Richard L Eggers at San Diego Naval Hospital mourned by his mother. Thanksgiving visits by Pvt James C Smith and others. Promotions and stationings in the South Pacific include Garwood and Fay Lanier. Memorial Methodist Church service for Richand Lloyd Eggers. Christmas greetings from England and overseas notes from First Sgt Boyd Stapleton. Miss Beth Howard to marry John Dusthimer in Army Nurses Corps and Army Air Corps wedding plans announced.
A columnist and a college student debate human flaws while a middle aged man observes Jesus. Jesus tells Nicodemus that one must be born again, a birth from above made possible by the Holy Spirit, the death of Jesus, and God’s love.
The notice reports the marriage of Wir wind Fair to Lieut R Wells Jr of the U S Army, son of Mr and Mrs R R Wells of Eagle Lake. Also noted is Aviation Cadet Roland J Campbell completing basic training at Major Army Air Field Greenville and holiday wishes from Chief Officer Louis Nathan to his parents. Hap James Cosgrove and Edwant Andrew Burger return to San Diego base. Roy Towell Jr. family welcomed a newborn granddaughter.
Garwood Volunteer Firemen announce the annual Benefit Ball for Friday February 23 1968. Citizens are invited to save the date on calendars. The Knights of Dixie will provide music for dancing and admission is a donation to the fire department.
Bay City’s R A Merrifield was chosen president of the Mid-Coastal Brahman Breeders at their annual meeting held January 5 in Wharton. Dr James L Ferguson of Hungerford was named vice president and Mrs Merrifield served as secretary and treasurer.
The passage argues that self reliance on reforming conduct fails to improve relation with God. It asserts true change comes not from reformation but from transformation via faith in Jesus Christ, enabling birth from above.
Columbus Livestock and Commission handled 763 cattle 35 hogs and 6 sheep at last Thursday’s sale. Butcher calves in good to choice grades brought 25 to 26.5.
Yearlings sold 24 to 25.5. Heiferett packer cows 13 to 21 and commercial bulls 23.5 to 26.3. Heavy Hereford and Angus steer calves 24 to 28 and heifers 23 to 25. Crossbred steer calves 24 to 27 and heifers 23 to 25. Stocker cows and heifers 19 to 22. Butcher hogs 17 to 18. End lambs 8 to 10. Company owners say market steady with strong buyer turnout. Wheelchair cushions and com modes now in stock at Esgie Lake.
Texas A&M Extension landscape horticulturist Everett Janne warns that ice storm damage threatens shade trees and could cause perman ent disfigurement or death. He urges visiting the local county Extension office for B-977 Modern Pruning Methods for detailed corrective pruning guidance, noting Live Oak trees were particularly affected.
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