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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1970
Page
9
A terse notice referencing Sheridan and related parties appears in this fragmented OCR item. The readable portions suggest a legal or administrative context with names and initials, but specifics are obscured. Further legible text is needed to identify actions, entities, or deadlines.
Norm Clark son of Mr and Mrs Norman L Clark of Eagle Lake has been honored by the Southwestern Company of Nashville Tennessee for summer selling. The company recognizes top performers from about 200 colleges with a coveted Aware award for those working 73 hours or more weekly. Clark is a student at Texas A M University College Station. For students seeking summer work contact Normal E4 3475 on weekends.
E G Miller chairman of Colorado County Savings Bonds Committee announces a 200000 savings bonds goal. The report notes prior totals and monthly sales figures, with Texas 1970 sales around 179.9 million and the period's sales amounting to 15.36 million, reflecting state progress toward goals.
Central Power and Light Co. records a sleeve of copper wire taken from the store room on the western edge of the city during Tuesday night. CPL manager Frank Sherrer says an inventory is being conducted to determine the loss. Police and sheriff's units probe the burglary. intruders used a bar to pry a window and force door locks.
Electricity was off for twelve minutes shortly after 10:00 p.m. Tuesday due to a lightning strike on the line from here to El Campo. Service resumed after a relay stitch was corrected.
Garwood Future Farmers of America captured three of four top honors in the Junior Commercial Steer Show at the Houston Livestock Show. Carl Rallina won the T. C. Burton award of 1000 dollars after showing eight Hereford steers on 187 days feed, with total cost around 1968.73 dollars and a 532.59 investment in feed. Cranek and Williams tied for third with a pen of three steers each, while Debra Pagis of Cayuga claimed second. Eleven Garwood students showed twelve halter calves, earning 3590.69 dollars at auction, guided by Troy Krenek and assisted by others.
Garwood FFA members Larry Cranek and Kenneth Leopold received $200 certificates for calf scramble winnings at the Houston Rodeo. Both boys are sons of local residents and will purchase calves to feed and return for judging at the Igy show.
Local ad offers after hours viewings for diamond wedding ring sets. Wide price range shown, contact OB 4-203 for details and appointment.
The Sheridan School lists students on the honor roll for the fourth six weeks. First Grade Nora Lee Mann. Eighth Grade Nancy Jon Ashley. Tenth Grade Ricky Kirk Harold Taylor. Eleventh Grade Craig Lundquist.
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce board elected Sandy Flint as president for the year starting July 1. Flint, manager of Flintex Oil Co., is now serving as first vice president. Newly elected officers include Dick Barton as first vice president and Blackie Britton as treasurer.
The Green Hills Fine Arts Club of Weimar hosts the 4th annual Spring Art Show at Veterans Memorial Ball from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 21. All local artists may enter paintings for nine divisions with cash prizes for top entries in professional and amateur groups. Entries must be delivered 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. the same day. Mrs. E. A. Thoes chairs the event.
Robert Hunt finished smoothing 154 acres of riceland in Garwood, L. J. Schilling 149 acres in Garwood, Scott Witter and James Adkins 107 acres in Eagle Lake. Adela Berger plans a farm pond in Osage for livestock water to improve forage use. the note warns against piecemeal resource approaches.
Woman offers further information through Mrs Lillian Boettcher of 200 South St Weimar Texas 78962. The note provides a local contact for details about the matter.
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