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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1970
Page
10
Fragmentary OCR shows classified rate blanks and pricing notes. Mentions per word charges and weekly issues. Content is garbled. conveys that ads are billed by word with solid type and display options. No clear entities or dates readable.
Multiple notices advertise items for sale including a 19 foot Servis Shredder in near new condition with contact Ervin Clo at Columbus, a Main St Eagle Lake property formerly Sportsmans Club with Billy Harrison, and miscellaneous home goods to view after 3:30 pm at 206 Cemetery.
WANTED Experienced transport drivers for major company with locations in Eagle Lake and Houston. Fringe benefits include sick leave retirement vacation and other perks. Contact Mrs. Frank Cherrer and Mrs. H. Shirley, with references to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Spar 4 Son.
The family of W A Red Barnett expresses deep gratitude for expressions of sympathy, food, cards, letters, floral tributes and memorials during their time of sorrow. They extend blessings to all who offered kindness.
The Rice Consolidated Independent School District invites sealed bids for two adjoining Garwood parcels with buildings. Bids may be joint or separate, with parcel details and occupancy by W. P. Carpenter and Wilfred Rejsek. Bids due June 8, 1970 at 8 PM. 5 percent cashier’s check required. 30 days to complete payment. district may accept or reject any bid.
The Rice Consolidated Independent School District Board of Equalization will meet at 9 00 A M on June 4 1970 and June 8 1970 in Eagle Lake Texas to hear and determine and fix the value of all taxable property in the district for 1970. Interested parties are notified to appear.
The Texas Antiquities Committee funds a large reconnaissance project by the Institute for Underwater Research to locate more 16th century Spanish galleons off Padre Island. Aimed at protecting and studying submerged sites, the effort could form the basis of a state master plan. The plan includes $4,000 to assist the nonprofit, plus funds to inventory archeological land sites and seek National Register protection.
Dewey Compton featured at a Lawn and Tyre Clinic at Anderson's in Chesterville last Friday afternoon. A large turnout asked questions on lawn care, treatments, chemicals, and plant care. Campton recommended methods to correct problem areas. Door prizes were awarded to Mrs. RL Lange, Roy Dean Van Nort, and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Brigas. Clinic co sponsored by Anderson Crop Care and Green Light Company. thanks extended to visitors.
John Peters of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce announces that Julian Cox, SBA Houston Metro Office loan officer, will be at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Office at 1419 Milam on June 10, 1970, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to discuss SBA financial aid and management topics including record-keeping, sales, and marketing.
About twenty five 1970 graduates from Eagle Dake Btetr School were honored with a Midnight Breakfast at the W. J. Brunner home on May 22. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Brunner and Mr. and Mrs. George Burke. Guests enjoyed scrambled eggs sausage hot rolls butter jelly ko laches fruit juice coffee and milk.
Eagle Lake Rotary Club will hold its 18th annual ladies night installation of officers on June 24 at Skull Creek Restaurant in Altair. Ottis Coleman, president, announced new officers Arthur Anderson as president T. J. Smith as vice president Frank F. Sherrer as secretary Lloyd Spalinger as treasurer. Directors Everett Amterson Donald Kenhaus Wm. H. Harrison Willard W. Shuart. County Judge Willard W. Shuart to speak. Tickets $3.50.
Presbyterian Women honored Miss Lynda Atkinson, bride elect of Dale Campbell, with a coffee shower in the home of Mrs. Raymond Waddell. Guests enjoyed a spring bouquet on the table, blueberry muffins, sausage rolls, fresh fruit, and coffee. Miss Atkinson and the groom elect's mother Mrs. R. J. Campbell and grandmother Mrs. Warren Briggs wore pink carnation corsages.
Douglas Schindler son of Mr and Mrs Lester Schindler graduated at Wharton County Junior College on Friday night earning an Associate in Applied Science in Electronics Technology. He works for Houston Light and Power in Houston. A late after hours ointment to view diamond wedding rings advertised by Eagle Lake Drugs offers a price range around 250 dollars.
The Texas Highway Department held a public hearing on January 13, 1970 in Sealy Texas about locating and constructing FM 4013 from US 36 in Sealy to FM 1093 at Eagle Lake. The plan calls for a three two lane Newway along existing county roads with minimum 120 feet right of way. After route approval, engineering work will proceed and maps and drawings are available for inspection at the offices of J S Griffith in Bellville C A Wiese in Columbus W W Carmichael in Houston and C Ramert in Yoakum.
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