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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1969
Page
5
Garwood News notes a Foster family gathering in Wichita Falls with Mrs. F A Foster rumoured to be present. The report mentions former residents of Kansas and a funeral implied event, with limited legible details and names.
A fragmented OCR page records local anniversary events, visitors, and community notices. It lists names such as Harold Skins, Mrs. Swisher, Mrs. Shoop, and Mrs. Neward Seschanya Fisitor, along with visits to relatives and church activities. It mentions donations to a children's home, plans for birthday offerings, and a secret pals program. Also noted are hospital transfers, nursing staff, and honor roll lists from a high school with many student names and grades.
S Sgt Freddie A Barnett of Columbus killed Saturday January 18 in Vietnam. He was 32 and the son of Fred A Barnett of Columbus. He served over ten years in the Army and this was his third Vietnam tour, with plans to be discharged home in July.
Honor rolls list students from Eagle Lake Public School and Calvert Elementary for the third six weeks. Names include Bettie Beluzek, Anne Seit Calvert, Carol Verderas, Jane Doslal, Kathy Frybert, Sutra Hen Rohleftel, Petty Léspaila, Linda Mathis, Patt Melseyduke Rhoades, Micheel Trattes, Joe prrbgrt, Edna Ruck, Theresa Sparitel, Rosemary Jenkins, and other named students.
A photo shows Patrolman Joe French in a ceremonial clip of tie and uniform as he completes a salute flight. The image captures a formal moment honoring his service and the tradition of flag and guard duties.
A note reports counterfeit bills circulating in Pellets and surrounding South Texas area over the past two months. The page mentions the U S Secret Service and a special agent handling the case, with confusion in the text about dates and locations.
A new certified Klein grass selection labeled 7% Kleingrass promises high adaptability across Texas soils. Released for verified seed production, it shows strong drought tolerance and good range performance, with field trials from Beeville to San Antonio and multiple stations reporting steady forage gains. Seed production remains limited due to shattering and wildlife grazing. For more information, contact the local SCS office in Columbus.
Nora Clark visited with Mele parents during the semester break at A&M. Stark and Mr and Mrs Lars Kubletfel were noted among accompanying parties in the readable fragments.
Columbus Livestock Commission reports a mixed market with 26 calves sold at 22 and 19 steer calves at 22, packer cows at 19, heavy Hereford and Angus calves at 25, heifers 24 to 27, and steer calves 29 to 29. Hog prices ranged from 16 to 38 with drought impact noted.
The Guadalupe Sec group held a meeting at 7 30 p m on Monday January 20. Prayer followed the roll call and the treasurer reported. Plans were made for a cake saloon pantry in the kitchen and stock for food sales. Seven ladies attended.
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