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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1970
Page
2
Fragment provides only scattered OCR fragment with a headline-like fragment and a contact line, no clear event, date, people, or organizations to anchor a proper summary.
Editorial urges readers to become foster parents as a state welfare agency expands its search. Prospective families must complete an application and undergo a household study before licensing. The agency seeks foster homes for children of all ages and backgrounds, especially older kids, across races. Contact the Public Welfare Department via P.O. Box 638 or motorcycle club line for details.
A retrospective recalls events from 24 years ago in Eagle Lake and nearby towns. Highlights include Dolly Memorial Methodist Vacation Bible School enrollment at 70, a ready-to-wear store opening by Remy Duncan in the old State Bank building, and E. J. Rodgers named Eagle Lake waterworks business manager. Also noted are local reunions, graduations, a new arena near Highway 200, births at Laughlin Hospital, and military promotions at Fort Benning.
Congressman J J Pickle announced REA funds for area cooperatives. A wire quoted him saying $30,000 was approved for the San Bernard Electric Cooperative to extend services. Another wire quoted Fickle noting approval of 83.1 million for a South Texas cooperative's financing.
A continuous prescription service is available at Engin Rake Drugs. Call CB 42802 for access.
Texas public school teachers on the state salary schedule will receive average raises around 1050 per year in 1870 and the school year will extend to 180 days of instruction with a 10 month pay basis for most. Beginning teachers would earn about 6000 per year on a 10 month basis by 1970 71 under the minimum foundation program, while districts may exceed 180 days and 190 day totals funded locally.
The social security district manager in Houston explains how Medicare payments can be sent to a patient or their doctor. To apply, complete Part I of the Request for Payment form, ensure the bill shows date place description charges and doctor details, and submit through the local social security office for review and assistance.
Texas Department of Agriculture inspectors checked 7,237 fuel pumps in May and found 34 percent gave incorrect measurements. They also reviewed 3,703 scales and found 199 gave correct weights, but not all favored the seller. records of incorrect scales were not kept.
The South Texas Chamber of Commerce reports heavy demand for Great South Texas bumper stickers. A U S Navy lip writer in Vietnam requested the sticker to show his roots, prompting the campaign’s unexpected international visibility.
East Bernard Holy Hols Church lists Sunday Masses at 5:30 7 and 1 am with weekday times. Church of Christ shows Bible classes 10 4s and worship times. Getulemani Baptist Mission led by Rev Julian Marenn lists Sunday School 9:45 am preaching times and Wednesday activities. Brotherhood holds prayer service at 7 pm.
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