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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1972
Page
2
Texas begins a state wide campaign against gonorrhea and syphilis led by Dr. James E Peavy health commissioner. The program includes a 1.17 million federal grant with a supplemental payout in July to bolster VD control and help local communities.
A long retrospective highlights funerals weddings and community events from 24 years past. Mrs Jozephina Hollen was buried after a mass at St Roch s Church Mentz. Mrs Frances Trojecek died of a heart attack in Danbury. Golden wedding anniversaries and church social gatherings feature among the reminiscences with callers and neighbors paying respects and sharing memories across the region.
Elizabeth Seaholm, a junior math major at Sam Houston State University, was named to the Dean's List for the spring semester with a 2.0 GPA. The report notes a broader Texas public health context with rising gonorrhea incidence since 1957 and significant underreporting, marking it a leading communicable disease issue.
TOPS marks its first anniversary in Eagle Lake with a luncheon and a secret ballot revealing Most Improved members. Eleanor Burns and Laura Flaney received seats of honor with blue and gold crowns. Carolyn Rosprim awarded a humorous life tip.
The Stork Club met at the old Catholic Church Parish Hall at 9:00 A.M. on Monday with members enjoying May milestones. Emily Stiles welcomed a baby boy named Kelly Floyd on May 6, while Eleanor Burneta led with the heaviest loss at 76 3/4 pounds, Carolyn Rosprim followed at 50 pounds, and Tate Im ranked third at 34 1/2 pounds. Through May 10 the flock of 32 plus attendees reported a total loss of 0.023 3/4 pounds. June received a corsage of artificial vegetables and charms for top ten weight reductions. Social dancing replaced exercise, with Cotton-eyed Joe and other tunes fueling the party. Reporter Laura Finnay.
Colorado County Farm Bureau will stage the Queen Contest on Friday night July 7 at the Columbus High School Auditorium. Eligibility requires being daughter or sister of a Farm Bureau member, single, and 16 to 21 years old as of September 1 1972. Entry deadline 5 pm Friday June 28 1972, at the Columbus Farm Bureau office. A Little Miss Parade, talent show, and discussion meet are also planned with entrants required to be Farm Bureau members or from Farm Bureau families and meet age rules. Winners advance to district and state levels with past winners cited.
Quinto Bottino was visited by his son Joe Lee from Buena Park California last week. It had been sixteen years since Joe Lee had been to Eagle Lake. They set out for the river to catch catfish and brought back about ten pounds of fish.
The church confirms Mass times for Holy Cross Parish: Saturday 7:30 p.m. for the Sunday obligation, Sunday 7 a.m., and weekday services at 6 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday 7 p.m. details indicate regular worship opportunities.
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