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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1970
Page
7
Lakers upset East Bernard to tie for second place as they record four wins and two losses. Key players include Celemen and Buddy Gain with five hits combined. East Bernard shows a scattered lineup as the Lakers take control late in the game.
Garwood beat Eagle Lake in extra innings to gain a half game lead in the Colorado Valley Little League. Garwood built a two run second, saw key plays by L Labay and Cranek, and held through six before Labay’s third hit sparked the decisive seventh inning. Howard Wilkerson pitched six for the Eagles as Garwood moved to 2-0-2 on the day.
The Houston Astros came back to the Astrodome on Monday, June 22, to host six games against the San Diego Padres and the league leading Cincinnati Reds. The Reds, the best in the West and in all baseball, feature strong pitching and top season form.
Local Peewee league action left Sox atop the standings after a 12 to 1 win over the Colts, as Cards, Reds, and Braves battled in a tight race. Key performances included double and triple hits from Colts and Reds players and a late surge by the Cards in the 12 to 5 victory over Braves.
The Astons announce a brief home stand with games on June 22 23 24 25 26 27. Schedule includes San Diego events and Cincinnati clashes with start times around 7:30 PM and a Sunday matinee at 2 PM. Local fans urged to attend.
Summer recreation program starts Monday at Eagle Lake High School gym with Major Benge in charge. The new high school gym will be open under supervision with dressing rooms closed on a set schedule: Monday 6 to 10, Tuesday 2 to 7, Wednesday 2 to 6 and 7 to 10, Thursday 4 to 7, Friday 4 to 10. Students must sign in at the door to participate in sparring sessions.
Paul Causey Russell Thoma and Rusty Spaiager returned home on June 16 after an eight week diving tour. They met tour guide Louis Shaver in San Antonio and traveled to Monterrey Mexico then flew to Coa mel Mexico for four days of scuba diving.
The Coastal RCAD held a bi monthly meeting Thursday June 8 in the Wharton Bank and Trust Community Room. Alfred Vander Stucken Victoria spoke on RC D activities and urged local leaders to stay engaged. Dexter Hodge Pledger outlined amendments to the Constitution and By Laws which were unanimously adopted. Clyn Kingsy Bay City gave a quarterly service report. Attendees included officials from Colorado Jackson Matagorda and Wharton counties. Arthur Koehn Weimar and Winfield Dietrich Columbus were among Colorado County attendees. The next meeting is set for Tuesday August 16 in Columbus.
A. A. Marik and Glaring Venghaus complete farm pond construction for livestock water in Mentz and Bernardo regions. Ulertert sternadel shapes a pond spillway to support bermuda grass cover and erosion control. Melvin Rouse works on quiliee areas near Borden. A critically ill patient receives vital treatment amid ongoing health concerns. The exmeta true of Tangelans.
The Eagle Lake Teenage Lakers lost two Tri-County League games to Schulenburg and Weimar, slipping to 1–7. They travel to Columbus Thursday, then host Schulenburg, with key players Bully Maitzen and Orta Mason leading offensively.
The USDA Soil Conservation Service issued a leaflet by district conservationist Erwin Pavlik detailing contour planting, runoff diversion, and mulching to curb erosion in home gardens. It highlights composting grass clippings, leaves, and plant residues, plus free copies from the Columbus Work Unit at 316 Spring Street.
Four weekly training courses integrate field clinical training and in class work. Courses are held at four community based training centers matching local needs and fostering practical skill development.
A Texan Parks and Wildlife Department official warns against taking newborn fawns from the wild. Wildfire coordinator Pierce Uzzall cautions well meaning people, noting removing wildlife weakens their survival chances and is illegal for protected species.
The first fishing contest for lot owners at Lake Sheridan ends Sunday, June 23. Reggie Brisco leads with a 2 1/2 pound bass, while Héggie cat reportedly weighed seven pounds previously. Weigh your catch at Sandy Creek Drive In with realtor E. H. Moore. Judges and postings info forthcoming. contact Mr Moore for participation and judging experience.
Texas Parks and Wildlife reports 484 drownings this year in Texas, with 41 boating accidents and six violations of life jacket laws. Swimming incidents account for 35 deaths as victims misjudge their abilities. Last year 516 people drowned in Texas.
A local notice announces 24 hour prescription services at Eagle Lake Drug, inviting customers to call for round the clock medications and refills.
Brenham Bullets edged Eagles 1-0 at Rice Mill Park after a rain postponed game with Columbus. Jim Maltby struck out 12 in a seven inning effort for Eagle Lake, while Tarrell Blum’s three run homer powered the Bullets.
Columbus Race Course presents its annual summer racing meet on June 27 28 and July 4 5 featuring top horses from Texas Louisiana Oklahoma and Mississippi. Four feature races include the Gulf Coast Maturity and the Ble Bonnet Derby for 3 year olds with purses around 5000 and the Cult Coast Futurity for 2 year olds with a purse over 10000. Trials run June 27 28 with finals July 4 5. About 475 horses expected, a rise from 73 in 1962.
A Federal Trade Commission pamphlet advises viewers to keep six to ten feet away from color television sets and avoid lingering near the sides or beneath the cabinet. It notes X-rays emit from all surfaces and urges repairs only by competent servicemen. It also suggests asking whether adjustments affect X-ray emissions.
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