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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1970
Page
3
Nine children from Gethsemane Baptist Mission will perform a school program at Gethsemane Baptist Church. The public is invited to attend as teachers and aides accompany the youngsters for a celebratory event near Houston.
Mrs Melton led a recital featuring Barbara Hurd Patricia Woodard Gertrude Elizabeth Frances Sure and others performing pieces from Don Juan Sonatina in G and Minuets The program included Jazz and classical selections with a yellow gladiol decor and Mrs Blelton expressing pride in her students.
Colly Memorial United Methodist Church hosted a 2 dish dinner at 780 to honor Eagle Lake High School seniors. Master of Ceremonies Ni c Scott highlighted student activities and achievements while Howard Johnson awarded a Book of Worship and a head-table gift to each senior.
Wr and Mrs V J Kang attended Mother's Day ceremonies at Texas ALM University. Betty Jane is their daughter. Phul awaited with family as Mr and Mrs Gay Larkhart and daughters Cure and Ceaing visited relatives, including Mr and Mrs Elmo Sens, during the weekend.
Refreshments of chocolate cake and punch followed a display of potted plants in the Homemaking Room. The brief item records a small, indoor gathering with simple offerings and floral displays.
The Rice Consolidated Independent School District board and guests enjoyed a steak dinner at the V. E. Gesch cafetorium in Sheridan before their meeting on Monday evening. Attendees included board members Lester Crahek Dale Hunt Farris Ernest Uzzell Frank Higgins Jimmy Jones Weldof Brisco Superintendent E A Krivacka Assistant Superintendent C W DeShazo Business Manager Roy Marshall Headlight Editor Fred R Fink Dallas visitors Norén Willis Blair Rowland and others.
Eagle Lake High School Joy's Debate Team of Russell Thomas and Paul Causey lost their first state meet debate to Lindale at the University of Texas in Austin. Their coach H. Merz accompanied them, with Miss Candy Farris and Mrs. Merz.
A prescription service is available at Eagle Lake Drugs and can be reached by calling 41-2502. The message notes contacting the shop for prescription needs and related assistance.
Colorado County Democrats met in the Columbus courthouse naming ten delegates to the state convention and passing four resolutions. Three were unanimous and one by 18 to 2, including a secular instruction proposal for Texas public schools. County Chairman Sam K. Seymour presided. Werner Stavinoha served as secretary.
Five driving while intoxicated charges plus one without license were filed in county court last week. Petra A. Hernandez pleaded guilty May 8 to DWI and received 109 dollars plus costs and 30 days in jail with a two year license suspension. She faced additional charges for driving with license suspended with fines, jail time, and costs. Also charged but not tried are Dearther James, Nicholas L. Ramirez, Elfego Enriquez, and Herman Lloyd Daughtry.
Albert 8 Ethridge of San Antonio, a great uncle of Mrs. Charles Tyler of Altair, died recently at age 103. He came to Texas from Alabama when he was two years old.
Nearly 600 visitors viewed Eagle Lake Junior High School seventh and eighth graders art works displayed on City Hall grounds. Entries spanned ink, tempera, watercolor, acrylic, pencils, collages, wood and paper crafts. Benny Lopaz won with a pencil portrait of an old lady. Henry Thomas placed second with a cartoon beach scene.
After hours appointment offered to view diamond wedding ring sets with a wide price range. Call Eagle Lake Drugs at 42502 for details and scheduling.
The City of Eagle Lake and Duncan Parking Meter Co. install fifty five meters downtown and repair others. Enforcement will tighten once meters are operational from Lake Avenue east to the square’s west side.
Bill Beisel son of Mr and Mrs W A Beisel Sr of Lissie will join KULP El Campo after two months of a four month course and FCC exam pass. He attends Career Academy for Radio and Television Broadcasting in Houston and plans to return only for graduation on June 6. Beisel is a 1969 East Bernard High School graduate.
WiL Walker of Eagle Lake hosted Mother's Day guests including Mr and Mrs W R Walker of Hosenberg Mr and Mrs Earl Braden Susan Earl Braden and Earl Mr and Mrs Chester McGehee Billie Dean and Dan of the city Mr and Mrs Ray Brasseaux Havenell Regina and Rebecca of Pasadena. The group attended services at First Baptist Church then dined at Marilyn's for a family meal and fellowship. Afternoon visiting continued at Mrs Walkerts country home with Paul Hattermann Paul Lee and Jerry of Weimar joining later.
In Leahdia County Court on May 7, Allen Wayne Janecka faced a charge of assault on Deputy Sheriff Walter Chernovsky. The incident occurred as the officer attempted to arrest him in Weimar.
Colorado County Republicans met at Columbus City Hall for the county convention and named seven delegates and alternates to the State Convention. Delegates were Mrs. M. L. Brisque, Jay Alderson, James Clipson, Jr., James Ad fans, R. R. Wells Jr., and Ww. J. Brunner and Harold Thomas. alternates were Mrs. RR. Welle, Mrs. Harold Thomas, Wayne Corman, Mrs. Jay Anderson, Mrs. John Scroggins, Columbus, Mrs. W. J. Junner, and Lloyd Spalinger. They adopted a resolution urging a firm stand on keeping peace in the US, especially against militant demonstrations.
In Brownwood Texas Mrs W Der rick and Lyle joined son and daughter Pam Derrick a Howard Payne student for Mother's Day activity.
Mrs. Cora Wallace hosted Mother's Day guests including her children and grandchildren. Mr and Mrs Ted Smith and two children of Highlands attended, along with Mr and Mrs Don Walker and two children of Curxin.
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