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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1968
Page
7
Unclear text references a Ducks Unlimited board of directors meeting with mentions of expenses, trustees, and allocations. The readable fragments imply planning and funding decisions involving annual conduct and cross-content notes, but specifics are not clear.
Captain David O. Konesheck of the 369th Engineer Company reports his battalion has adopted a Republic of Vietnam village. Residents have been relocated due to Viet Cong attacks and live in poor conditions. The unit seeks donations of basic supplies and mailings to aid families, with a mailing address provided for contributions.
Mary Mikulenka sister of Drs Alf Svanthei and Exgle Lakt died at La Grange hospital at 1045 am May 13 after long illness. Services held Wednesday at St Marys Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery. Survived by two sisters, brothers and other relatives.
Oak Farms and Pabst each notched four and a half wins as the Dion’s Initial League concluded its 1967-68 winter schedule. Oak Farms led team scoring with 3206 total pins and posted a 1167 high team game. Pabst claimed top individual handicapped marks with 736 and 705 in series. Dale Dixon was named most improved bowler after a 41-pin gain.
The Skull Creek Mixed League closed the 1367-48 season on May 7 with Main Auto finishing first at 92 wins. The Mullets placed second, St Endestaria third, and The Un-Tamed fourth. High team series was 931, with Bub Walla posting top men’s series at 654 and Bud Airleene high game at 235. Women’s high series and game were led by Bloise Walla and Margie David with high game 23. Final night saw Hayles Nod post top scores 420, while Harland Bell and Eloise Walla posted notable totals. Abandonment charges were filed in County Court Monday against Tommy Simmons for wife abandonment and child desertion against Josie Shrostahite. For a prescription or mediation after store tours, call Midnight Druggist at CZ-2507.
Texas Wildlife an affiliate of World Wildlife Fund reports progress on the 3.4 acre Attwater Prairie Chicken Refuge north of Eagle Lake. Land purchase funding is over eight percent complete and management work proceeds with input from Texas A&M University and the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. The effort aims to increase survival and numbers of Attwater Prairie Chickens amid ongoing private contributions to retire debt by year-end.
Reporter Becky Gertson notes a troop ceremony marking achievements and a year of activities. The event featured a formal finale, games, group songs, and refreshments as nineteen girls from the first year cohort prepare for Browniex next year.
James H. Wooten sues Cities Services in Columbus District Court over alleged pollution from an oil drilling pit on his 662.39 acre land. He claims a January 5 1965 lease and a producing well have polluted a stream, damaged land and cattle, and seeks $22,683 in total damages including cattle loss and veterinary costs.
Postmaster HC Jonathan announces an illustrated eight page pamphlet "Mail For Servicemen" detailing airlifted letters parcels and other military mail at low rates. It explains rates for parcels to Vietnam and overseas, guidance on wrapping and stress on proper mail handling with examples and service options including Space Available Mail.
The Eagle Lake High School yearbook titled The Eagle requires orders by Monday May 20. Interested buyers contact staff members Mrs Jeck Mann Cynthia Spanidel Howard Reet or the high school secretary. a staff member will reach you. Yearbooks cost 5.05 dollars with a 2 00 deposit to hold until September.
Jehovahs Witnesses at a three day circuit assembly last weekend noted 1975 as the likely date for Christ s millennial reign. Lester M Dugan of Watchtower Bible and Tract Society spoke. Attendees included people from Eagle Lake area as new ministers were ordained for 17 Gulf Coast congregations. Youths will distribute a brochure Dil Man Get Here by Evolution or Creation. Alleyton Kingdom Hall will host summer visitation with Sunday Bible talks scheduled.
A fragment notes airlift options for small parcels under two pounds with parcel post often being the best value, highlighting the Tamphic suggestion.
The Sheridan high school Broncos baseball team defeated Fayette 10 to 0 in five innings to claim the district championship. Coach Bill Glaise leads the team as they await the outcome of District 31-B playoffs with Dripping Springs and Prairie Lea tied for a possible bi district contest. The bi district site will be decided after Friday's play-in game.
The Columbus Lions Club and the Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District host the 19th annual Conservation Awards banquet on Thursday May 16 at 7 30 pm in the high school auditorium. Albert Janak of Weimar will be named Outstanding Conservation Farmers of 1967 with David Stewner of Leagia City as principal speaker.
After hours call Midnight Druggist at CE 4-2502 for customer prescription assistance and refills.
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