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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1972
Page
2
A typographical mash of the Eagle Lake official organ, PA Sey 67 MONE Rony, with unreadable fragments. The readable bits indicate a local government or community publication from Eagle Lake, lacking clear dates, names, or actions.
New driver rules take effect January 7 1973 with exemptions for farm vehicles and certain operators. Farm drivers over 12 operating two tractors with trailers are exempt from tests and licensing requirements. Custom harvest transporters and farm suppliers receive full exemptions while transporting harvested crops to storage or market.
A jumble of community items lists deaths, marriages, and local notices. It mentions Martha Caroline Boswell’s marriage, Ed Schmidt as South Western Telephone Co manager, Paul Kulecka’s death at forty one, and plans to gravel streets transferring land from Eagle Take Consolidated ISD to Columbus Independent School District. Also references wedding of Dolly Carlian to George Mutt, birth of a son to Joe Re Hardy Jr., a knee injury accident at a home, Christmas observances, and family greetings from Miss Clare Graves and others.
Garwood Volunteer Fire Department announces its annual benefit ball to fund equipment and repairs. The event features dancing from 1 30 to 2 30 with music by Sights of Dixie at Nada Ball Mol Muse for Husavant. Reservations 334 2983. Tickets 25 cents per guest.
A regional survey notes lower divorce rates in Cole County compared with national figures. It cites 1960 U.S. data showing 39 percent divorce prevalence and 99 divorced persons per 1000 couples in some areas, with Colorado County displaying similar trends. The report highlights higher remarriage rates among divorced men and women and notes regional variation in divorce and remarriage patterns.
A conference hosted by Judge and Commissioners discusses a countywide solid waste proposal in Mall Louity with Lawrence leading the project and Texas Agricultural Extension aiding. The event, supported by state officials and county leaders, highlights an award for early progress in waste management.
Duncan reviews county veterans receives 395197 for benefits in the past year. The Eagle Lake Rotary Club heard Paul Weldon discuss the Magnificent Destiny and the US independence period. Patsy Wilde performed and answered questions on drums. Veterans service officer John Bencree and other officials outlined aid efforts and total payments.
Secretary of State Bob Bullock urged state and county political organizations to report their receipts and expenditures in the same manner as candidacy filings. He said the public deserves to know how money is raised and spent, and stressed vigilant disclosure to keep the public informed.
The Alley announces performances of What the Butler Saw and Spoon River at its main stage with previews in January. Tickets for weekends of January 21 and 28 are available at the Alley Box Office, 615 Tana Avenue, 220-42.
Field notes show Sigma Phi dance Friday January 21 in Campo. Event listed at The Pan American Daly Room in Sl Campo with music by Jet & The Kickers. Tickets at door $2.50. dress code informal.
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