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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1969
Page
9
The article discusses a push by Congress to adjust tax allowances affecting retirees and seniors with fixed incomes. It notes proposed rider changes, potential revenue impacts, and arguments that extending allowances could boost federal revenue by encouraging seniors to contribute tax monies, while warning about income thresholds and economic factors.
R T Jackel longtime dispatcher died in Houston Hospital on March 1 after serving Eagle Lake police and fire departments for three years. Born March 13 1906 in Bexar County Texas he was survived by wife Elzsheth Mae Jackel ten sons two daughters three brothers one sister and twelve grandchildren. He was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and his widow Mrs durkel is staying with her son in La Feria Texas.
Mrs. Rey Towel is spending several days in Houston with her daughter Ed Causey and her children Dan Jill and Mark. Mrs Causey underwent surgery at Methodist Hospital in Houston on Wednesday.
The 27th annual National Rural Electric Cooperative Association meeting in Atlantic City highlighted past REA financed gains and a bright rural future. Attendees included John Hancock Campo Sam Seymour Columbus Joe Entzminger Bay City and WCEC leaders F N Stubbs Wilfred Rainer Gunver Thyssen James Souligny Chuck Schwartzkopf El Campo. Over 7 000 delegates heard of 1761 roots and more than 2 6 0 new markets and hundreds of community facilities and recreation projects created by REA financed systems. A proposal to establish an independent financial institution to support the 2 percent thirty five year loan program was approved.
Jehovahs Witnesses plan a month long religious festival starting March 30 in Eagle Lake. A Sunday discourse titled Why Almighty God Laughs at the Nations will be held at 200 Stovkbhiape Street Edgle Lake. The following week April 4 6 local Witnesses travel to Tetar City for an assembly with Gulf Coast congregations.
Mr and Mrs Maymond Hurd Sr hosted a housewarming Saturday evening March 22 at seven when many friends and relatives dropped in. Guests enjoyed sandwiches potato salad and fried chicken in the new home on Big East B Street. The honorees received many gifts and Mrs Hurd expressed thanks for them.
Local shop offers new veterinary supplies in Tawa at Bayh Lake Droge. Call CE 2002 for details.
Weather Bureau report for the Columbus station shows 1968 total rainfall 52.24 inches, above normal by 0.26, with May and June supplying 40 percent of rain and June peaking at 11.26 inches. The year saw 96 days with 90 degrees plus, and 31 days with freezing temps. Moisture delays threaten the county’s agricultural program for 1969.
Attendees at the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association session in Dallas include Messrs. and Mesdames Teil Brunner Gardner Coencay Clifford Everatt Jey H Clipson Earl Rodgers Elmer Seaholm Le Galt and Gerry Clipson. The notice ends with a slogan urging to eat more rice.
A Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman warned motorists that the deadline to register license plates is approaching with no extension. By March 31, drivers must obtain and display current plates or face a 2 percent late fee and up to 200 dollars fine for driving an unregistered vehicle. Plates are available at county tax offices and tax-substations statewide. owners must show the vehicle title, last year’s registration, current address, and correct ZIP code.
Airman John Cash of the U S Navy is named Airman of the Month for February aboard the USS Ranger off Korea. He recently returned from the Bay of Tonkin and received a three day pass to Tokyo, with his four year Navy term due to end in August.
Rehabilitation programs at Easter Seal Centers in Texas assist stroke patients and others with disabilities on their road to recovery. The Texas Easter Seal Society highlights improved outcomes and broader support for rehabilitative services statewide.
A group of friends surprised Mr and Mrs Jamies Baudreaux at their Peyton Lane home for a Saturday housewarming. Hosts Ms and Mrs Poudreaux and their son Brendan hosted a menu of barbecued meat, sides, bread, cake, iced tea and coffee as guests delivered gifts.
Central Power and Light Company unveils its seventh Arm for Industry Contest to spur community development and attract industry. A total of 4900 in prizes will be awarded to winners across five divisions, with a 500 Award of Excellence and three 100 Awards of Merit per division. Entries mailed to South Texas towns served by GEL. deadline April 16. contest runs through March 11, 1970. Winners from 1969 announced in June 1972.
Araud the clock preoceip honors service at Eagle Lake Drugs with a ceremony marking years of work. Local officials attended as community members reflected on the shop’s role and the clock’s symbolism in town life.
Mrs Earl Rodgers Jr and ae Sabin hosted a get acquainted tea for Miss Annette Stoep ler, bride elect of Don Spalinger of San Antonio, at Buckswag Garwood on March 23 from 2 30 to 5 00 PM. Guests included Miss Seaholm and Mrs Spalinger. Tables featured white daisies and centerpieces, refreshments of gelatin and cream cheese squares, dips, chips, punch and coffee. The wedding is planned for early June. For jewelry sets Lake Drugs CE 42503.
A warning note describes the danger of moving onto a railroad track in dense traffic. If trapped with a train approaching, drivers are urged to abandon the car and seek safety rather than risking a collision.
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