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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1970
Page
5
A fragmented 1969 inflation crisis is outlined by economists who warn of possible recessions and the risk of money policy overkill. The study highlights funding strains on independent firms as stock markets tighten, with calls for tax relief amid cautious lending and reserve concerns.
Outdoor Advertising Association of America issues a public service plan stressing the role of small and independent business in the national economy. The federation of over 500 members will disseminate information highlighting small business impact on private employment.
Funeral services were held Sunday for Ben Aldridge with details indicating a local observance. The notice lists dates and names connected to the service and obituaries, reflecting a small community record of a deceased resident.
Woytek, widow of Lavara County Sheriff, seeks Lavaca County Sheriff office in the Democratic primary. He has served as constable in precincts, worked with Sheridan line command, and held roles with the city and courthouse. He also served with the Military Police Red Forces during a war era.
The Ladies of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church host a food sale at Andrew Street near Guadalupe on Saturday morning starting 9 15. The event features a diamond wedding ring set display with various prices at Eagle Lake Drugs, CE 41592, as a post sale fundraiser.
The service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. at the Century District Tabernacle with Rev. Coby Shorter Jr. of Providence Baptist Church of Zayte Lake officiating. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Margaret, four sons Hal Leroy and SP-4 Al Aldridge, three daughters Joyes Christal, Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. Eola Tear, seventeen grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and brother George Alfriege of Glen Flora, among relatives.
Texas motorists rush to comply with the annual motor vehicle safety inspection deadline. DPS officials urge all uninspected vehicles to visit an inspection station now to avoid delays as the April 15 deadline approaches.
The University of Texas System enrolled the seventh largest number of students among U.S. higher education systems in the 1969-70 fall term, totaling 84 572 students including those in extension courses at University of Cincinnati survey.
Sea Arama Marineworld in Galveston celebrates Boy Scout Month in February marking the 50th birthday of scouting. The attraction offers all scouts advisors leaders and den mothers in uniform one dollar admission daily. Visitors receive a free embroidered Porpoise Patch at the main gate.
The Internal Revenue Service announced that it has not entered any arrangements with banks or others for payment of taxes by credit card or other credit means. R. I. Phinney, District Director in southern Texas, said IRS will not accept credit cards and that tax payments via bank credit arrangements are strictly between the taxpayer and the bank or credit company. If a check or document is used and not honored, the taxpayer may face penalties.
An after hours appointment invites viewing of beautiful Tiamens wets ving Fels with wide price ringe. Call Fae rie Lake Drags in GE 47102 for arrangements and details.
Mr and Mrs Elliot daks oul son Sandy visited Houston on Sunday near Joe J Kallinas. Mrs Harold Beaudet spent weekend in Houston with daughter and grandson. Draper Stephens family Eagle Lake, Marion Bennett San Antonio and Frank Martin Houston visited La Grange relatives. Sunday School class at First Baptist Tl Campo held Monday. fifteen ladies attended with refreshments. Monday Bridge Club hosted by Mrs Truman Engstrom. high score by Mrs John Williams, second by Mrs 8 Turner, consolation to Mrs Clarence Martin, game prize to Mrs Carl Schjurring.
A list of petit jurors was drawn to hear the case of Albert Werland vs Willie Heeler in district court at Columbus. Also set for trial the same date is Dar-Ts T Lille et al vs Joe Jamishstix. Jurors include Dan Prause Osun of Aleiton Gustave Loese Jewell Adams Robert L. Drake Sr Le yd Coulner Marygiiet Curry Clavente Epps Herman W Boothe Victor Wyek Lucay Melvin Neuendorff Wheat Spring Victor Lobories William Abell Josephine Break John Williams Lawrence Labav Bill Krenek Ben F. Richter Hoyd W Rees and Gladys Schnurting of Garwood.
Eagle Lake volunteer firemen responded to a grass fire in the Chesterville area on Tuesday evening at 7:10. No injuries or further details provided.
The Sheridan Lions Club will serve barbecue to the Texas Trail Riders at noon on Sunday near the intersection of Highway 304 and Weimar Farm to Market Road 155. The event, adopted as an annual project after last year's success, costs 1.50 per person. Lion Eddie Ray Taylor serves as chairman and invites everyone to attend.
Five charges of driving while intoxicated were filed in County Court Monday. Two defendants pleaded guilty, Julian Gonzales Salanedd received a $150 fine, costs, and three days in jail with one year probation on the jail sentence and license suspension. Mitchell Lindsey Harper also pleaded guilty, with a $150 fine, costs, 30 days in jail with license suspension for one year, and probation on the jail sentence. Other DWI charges were filed against Ernst Blas Ruiz Chaftee Frank Denley and Gerald Sparkman.
The Eagle Lake Consolidated Fund failed to reach a quorum at the January 15 meeting, so officer elections were not held. Directors will reconvene at 7:30 p.m. January 29 in the Municipal Council room for another attempt at electing officers for the new year.
Eagle Lake Elementary School conducts a kindergarten survey to identify children who will be five or younger by September 4. 1870. Parents with no prior enrollment in any Eagle Lake schools should call the Elementary Senial between 7:45 AM and 4:00 PM at CE 4-2568 to confirm first grade readiness for September 1671. Those with existing students in any Eagle Lake schools need not call. A census-card attachment will secure information. The 1950 first graders call will occur in May at the regular area-school clinic.
Local Eagle Lake Lions thank the community for broad support of the Lions Tourney Advertising Fund. The lengthy list names Eagle Lake area businesses and individuals contributing advertising and services to fund tournament promotions and community projects.
Minnie Bell Extension aging specialist notes many older people remain good learners. Studies show fifty year olds sometimes score higher on tests than their thirty years earlier. Veterans Administration programs in 1969 offered near one year loans for veterans to buy homes.
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