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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1971
Page
2
The Eagle Lake Headlight prints notices about a 2 ke fee in 1977 and offers to correct erroneous reflections upon request to the publisher. The paper is published by Fred R. Frnka in Eagle Lake Texas with a Thursday edition and a city post office address.
A distorted summary notes frequent crimes in Texas with robberies every hour and burglaries each hour plus thefts. It cites a robbery valued at 52 800 800 dollars and outlines penalties for shoplifting based on value, plus FBI data claiming a 150 percent rise since 1960 and retailers losses of about two billion dollars this year potentially lowering prices by 15 percent.
Texas lawmakers discuss exempting farm truck drivers from Department of Transportation rules. The plan, co sponsored by two Texas Congressmen, would waive age, tests, examinations, and record requirements for farm truck drivers amid opposition to stringent regulations.
Friday May 2 1947 highlights include Miss Mary Edna Walker to represent the Eagle Lake Rotary Club in The Court of the Old South at the Tomato Tom Tom jamboree June 12 18 and 19. Draper Stephens valedictorian and Delores Spanidel salutatorian of the Senior Class of 1947. Helen Canaris third high. A. F. Spanthel and son bought B H Daily dry goods. Walter Luna father of Joe Luna Eagle Lake druggist died in Bay City. Little Gail Albright turned three at Dr and Mrs Laughlins.
Houston official Fenner Roth notes June checks reflect a 10 percent benefit hike enacted by Congress. The minimum unreduced benefit climbs from 64 to 70.40, and the Special Age 72 Benefit rises 5 percent. Effective January 1, 1971, the higher amounts apply to May, with June delivering back pay for January through April. No action required by recipients unless questions arise.
A late viewing option for beautiful wedding ring sets with a wide price range is offered by Eagle Lake Drugs located near Cr 4-2502. Call for after-hours appointment and details on available rings and prices.
Barney M. Davis of Corpus Christi was re elected director of the Texas Atomic Energy Research Foundation at a May 25 meeting on the University of Texas campus. Davis is president of Central Power and Light Company. The foundation and university announced continued support for research into thermonuclear fusion techniques at the university. The foundation includes CPL and nine other investor owned Texas utilities seeking fusion as a potential electricity source.
In 1967, 42 percent of automobile thefts involved the key in the ignition or an unlocked ignition. The statistic highlights how ease of access contributed to vehicle thefts during that period.
Jerome Joseph Jerry Landa of 30 Sunnyside Ave Salt City Utah died May 23 1971 in Salt Lake hospital after a long illness He was a Texas alumnus and track letterman a WWII veteran and held Southwest Conference 100 yard dash record He married Esther Rosenblatt on Sept 26 1943 Survivors include his widow two daughters a son and siblings Funeral held May 24 at Bnai Israel Cemetery burial followed
The 1971 Colorado County 4 H Club Summer Program begins June 7 at the Fatrgrounds in Columbus. It runs eight Monday nights in June and July with 7 30 p m start times. Major events include Barrel Race and Pole Bending in three age groups and timed scoring over eight weeks. Roping Wednesday and reining and Western pleasure on Thursday nights also feature in the schedule.
County 4H announces a horse program with Wednesday night roping at Henry Beken arena northwest of Weimar starting June 9 at 7:00 pm through July 23 and Thursday night activities at the Columbus fairgrounds at 7:00 pm. Open to all youth under 19 by January 1, 1971. observers and spectators welcome. Contact County Agents office to participate or observe.
The Eagle Lake Rotary Club officially installed six new Rotarians though most had been members for some time. T. J. Smith presided at the ceremony and reminded members of their obligations.
Burglars forced a door at St Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Frelsburg and took about fifteen cases of beer from the concession stand Monday night or Tuesday. Colorado County sheriff’s office investigated an attempted entry into the mobile home of Mr and Mrs Gerald Bradshaw three miles west of Eagle Lake on FM 102. An entry attempt failed.
The Eagle Lake pharmacy announces 24 hour prescription service providing round the clock access for customers seeking medications and refills. Staffed by licensed pharmacists, the service aims to improve convenience and timely medication delivery in the community.
The report lists newly installed Rotary members including Ray Lloyd Bil Fink Gerald Bradshaw Ray Woodruff Roland Jones and Oscar Milter and notes the benefits derived from Rotary membership.
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