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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1968
Page
6
Eagle Lake Headlight lists classified ad rates per word with minimum weekly totals and a 2 cent service charge for new ads. It includes submission deadline at 8:00 am Wednesday for that week's issue, cash-in-advance policy, and example ads like GMC pickups and campers.
City leaders Harold Thomas and Eddie Krivacka proclaim May 1968 Clean-Up Day in Eagle Lake. Citizens urged to pick up rubbish on public property. businesses to allow early leave. farmers and shippers to share equipment. two bits of rubbish per person. Includes thanks to Colorado County voters and notes on local acknowledgments.
The Owls clinched the Monday Night Mixed League title at Skrull Creek Lanes by a half game over Universal, finishing with 85.5 wins. High team series 2299 and Johnny’s 66 high game of 824 highlighted the night, with Dennis Engler and Harold Williams leading men’s scores. Women’s top marks went to Melba Quinney and Virginia Waldrops, while Sundown Trio and BC’s led in ongoing standings.
An advertisement promotes Tupperware as the ideal gift for Mother's Day, brides, and other occasions. Mrs M E Selph, a dealer, invites readers to contact her for party demonstrations at CE 745 Eagle Lake.
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Last Thursday Ashby Mud posted a high 1796 series and Texaco star 41 for high game. Bobby Waila paced scoring with 240 BOS while Albert Kaiser, Johnnie Bartosh, Jim Raska, Stanley Parma and Ottis Coleman posted notable scores. Commuters League Eagle Lake Drugs posted top team total 715 to 2025. Ernie Sommerlatte led individuals with 195 578. Epps' team led the league with two games over .750, El Campo Rice Birds at 7.5 and Blue Belles 75. Mixed league Skull Creek saw Doris Clipson 206 528 and Bob Waila 220 589. Eagles topped team scoring 2271 while Deeres had 800 game. Other top scorers included Chas Aiken 542 Clem Hen hake 513 Harland Bell 500. Main Auto leads nine-game end with 88 wins. Mullets 79, Eagles 73, Untamed 72. In Men's Initial League Oak Farms Dairies posted 1057 3105. Wilbur Bacak 223 566 and Le Roy Janda 292 557 led. Numerous players shared high marks. Oak Farms 84.5 wins, Pabst 83.5, Bulls 77, Palstalt 75.5. New super rivers to Eagle this week.
A gravel truck loaded with sand overturned about 1.2 miles south of Eagle Lake on FM 102 around 4 25 p m Monday. Driver James Hii of Richmond lost control while turning onto Hoover Lane. The truck suffered heavy damage and Hii was taken to Eagle Lake Community Hospital for observation and treatment.
L. V. Davison of Eagle Lake escaped injury when his 1966 Ford pickup overturned on FM 102 two miles south of Eagle Lake during a rain storm with high winds last night. Highway Patrolman Joe Frets reported heavy damage to the vehicle after it rolled on a curve in the slick conditions.
The deadline for buying Eagle Lake High School annual The Haglet is near. Contact Mrs Jack Mann Cynthia Spanidel Howard Reed or Daisy Amos or leave your name with the high school secretary. Books cost $3. A $2 deposit holds until September.
A local druggist invites customers to tour the store and receive medical guidance. The note mentions prescription assistance and CE credentials, with a street address 42302. The message emphasizes customer service and safe medication use during the visit.
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