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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1970
Page
9
A moving bat caused a disturbance at a local facility, triggering insect bite concerns and prompting safety checks. Officials advised heightened precaution as workers reported bites and sought medical evaluation. Local health authorities began surveillance to assess risk and contain potential exposure.
The fragment discusses diabetes symptoms and warning signs including fatigue blurred vision leg weakness and skin infections noting that high sugar appears in urine long before tests. It references mortality in the United States and mentions dangers of untreated high blood sugar and early detection through medical trials.
A compact note on moral focus from a Sunday School lesson urging believers to place their lives at God’s disposal. It stresses Christian conduct, love over revenge, and living for eternal values rather than worldly gains, aiming to win respect through humble service.
Dolph Briscoe, noted Texas rancher and former legislator, officially opened the 1970 State Championship High School Rodeo in Hallettsville. The event runs June 1 to June 20 with night performances at 5 pm. A Western Parade and Ladies Night offer free admission for one lady with an adult ticket. box seats cost 2.90, general admission 1.50, and children's tickets 1.00.
Miss Dinah Vacek and Randy Jungmichel wed in a double ring ceremony in June at St Michael’s Cathedral in Welmar. Bride’s parents are Mr and Mrs Gene Vacek of Welmar. groom’s parents include State Representative and Mrs Charles H Jungmichel of 13 Grange.
Sergeant Waymon Grant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant, received the Air Force Commendation Medal at McCoy AFB. The Kadena Kadena Okinawa quality control inspector and evaluator earned the honor for meritorious service. His wife Bessie is Mrs. Milte Hot Eats.
Lieutenant Governor Ben Barnes announced the appointment of five senators to the Senate Interim Committee to Study Computer usage. The panel will survey state department computer use, costs, needs, and availability, reporting to the 62nd Legislature convening January. Chairman J. P. Ward will lead with members Ralph Hell, Carrington, Lightower, Patman from Ganado, and others.
The Columbus stock commission sale handled 1129 head of cattle and 22 hogs last Thursday. Market was good across classes with good to choice butcher calves at 23 to 23.5 dollars per hundredweight and yearlings around 28.3 to 31.5. Packers cows moved 22 to 27, bulls 25 to 28, heavy Hereford and Angus steers 29 to 30, crossbred steer calves 25 to 38, yearlings 27 to 38, good stacker cows 160 to 200, heifers 22 to 23.5.
A clipped-out box office notice invites patrons to claim a free 25 cent matinee ticket for Sut mare X I color on June 24 at the Hire Those ire venue. Present the clipping at the box office for redemption.
Coles returns to Eagle Lake Eszle Lake Church to conduct a gospel meeting from June 21 to June 26 inviting the community. Don Coles and his family travel from Oregon with Wesley studying at Tarrant County Junior College.
Summer orientation programs for University of Texas freshmen run July 5 to 9 with six five day sessions. The 1970 program expands from four sessions to accommodate about 2,500 participants. Activities include placement tests academic advising and campus tours by day and evening dormitory discussions multimedia programs and guest speakers.
A local listing notes after hours viewing at Gle Lake Drugs CE 2002. It mentions a wire price range and a disposal tag set for wedding or event needs.
A fragment notes an early horse race dated 20 ALD at Netherby in Yorkshire marking one of England's oldest racing events. The account preserves place names Netherby Yorkshire and the event's race history without further details.
Plans completed for the 30th annual membership meeting of San Bernard Electric Cooperative Inc to be held Thursday June 25 1970 at Cat Spring Agricultural Society Hall Cat Spring Texas The barbecue dinner will be prepared by Jerry Mikeska of Columbus Texas at 1 25 per adult and water for children The beauty contest is eliminated this year to save time A distinguished guest will attend the annual meeting Hans Uherstoffersen of Co-
Penhagen Denmark will address the membership at the upcoming meeting. entertainment includes a talent band from Columbus High School the Three Aces and a Spade the Phantom Five of Bellville and Miss Mary Ann Mason who will sing with Miss Renee Gaston of Bellville. Directors terms expiring June 25 include Pugh Wiser of Colorado County F J Matula Lavaca County Kolves of Austin County and others on the ballot W Barrie of Colorado County Frank Houk of Lavaca County and Tom Kamas of Austin County. Prizes for all registrants and many additional prizes after the meeting.
Private Bettys J Blunston daughter of Mrs Linzie Thompson Route 2 Bay City Texas recently completed eight weeks of basic training at the Wements Army Corps Center Ft McClellan Alabama She received instruction in Army history and traditions administrative procedures military justice and medical training The answer to this question can be of utmost importance to you and your family says the Pelias State Department of Health There are approximately four million diabetics in the United States but only about half know they have the disease and are taking steps The Health Department does not use a scattergun approach to find unknown cases It relies on trained personnel to aid in detection Certain types of people are more likely to have diabetes They may be 45 years or older close relatives of known diabetics obese and parents of a baby who weighed nine pounds or more The Health Department is making diabetes screening part of its regular state services If a case is found then relatives are screened too
About two million Americans may have diabetes without knowing it. Health officials urge testing for early detection and treatment to reduce risks of complications.
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