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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1961
Page
2
The attorney general issues an opinion clarifying valid ballot marking methods for the April 4 election. It states that markings other than horizontal lines may count if the voter's intent is clearly determined and applies to races where a voter scratch marks or strike names of other candidates. The ruling guides whether such marks render a ballot valid.
Laughlin Hospital notes list patients and events from the week in March. Entries include names such as Janie Buentelle and Roscoe Fountain, references to vaccines and veterinary needs, and mentions of a reedy camp and local bands.
In a two week period Senators have begun routine office moves and desk reorganizations. A misplaced stack of mail occurred during the process, raising note of potential missed communications. Officials urge recipients to resend any outstanding letters to ensure timely replies.
The Frake family announces a reunion to be hosted in Houston on June 25. Organizers Theanus and Frake Feit 3 encourage descendants and relatives to attend the gathering and share family history.
The bi weekly gathering featured reports from committees and a recap of March as renovation month. New officers include President Carol Bepseda Vice-President Merilyn Meitzen Secretary-Treasurer Dugy Finke and Joyce Miller received a surprise birthday tribute. The event on March 28 at Jo Apa’s home featured a lace tablecloth pink underlay a striking centerpiece and refreshments including potato chips sandwiches and Coke.
Farmers Equipment Co. of Eagle Lake announces a cash incentive of 3200.00 when buying a new No 880 tractor. The offer expires May 3rd. Charles Bogeess and Joe 5 are identified as firm trainers.
Firemen of Eagle Lake will hold a training meeting after a quiet night last Monday. They aim to aid prevention of fires and discuss methods to improve response times and safety during operations.
The Women of the First Baptist Church of Sheridan meet daily Monday through Friday in observance of the Southern Baptist Convention week of prayer for home missions. They discussed Home Mission field areas and prayed for other churches. The Women’s Missionary Union held a study meeting on Tuesday at 2 pm to start a new quarter and read from The Dreamer Cometh about Luther Rise.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Sheppard of Bay City announce the birth of their son Edward Lee born Saturday March 18 at 9 05 am weighing six pounds one half ounce. The couple also has a daughter Deborah who is 18 months old. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson of Texas City and Mr and Mrs E V Sheppard of
Mrs L O Finke Mrs Lee Goode and Mrs Edith Duty attended a two color shower in Ganada last Thursday for Mrs Finka’s daughter Mrs Kenneth Pape. John Finka joined the group. Mrs Charles McCormick and daughter Roxie visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Clarence Gist at Lissie.
Twenty one Sheridan high school band students earned multiple top places at a regional review and contest in Vanderveer. The clarinet quartet led by Janice Helluich and others won Division I. saxophone quartet took second. bell sextet and many soloists earned firsts across Class I and II sections. Arnold Scheffer led the band, with Gohlke directing, and Scheffer's eligibility to attend a state solo contest noted.
Farmers from Lissie attend the National Farmers Union convention in Washington DC. The report notes efforts to price farm products through bargaining and to control supply to meet demand. It mentions broad political support for a farm program and references price changes for cotton and harvestable crops, with other local visitors listed.
Mrs Perry Morris and daughter Cicly of Houston visited Friday with their parents and grandparents Mrs Gladys Mazac and Mr and Mrs V D Morris.
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