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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1970
Page
8
Classified ads charge three cents per word and display rates per column inch. Legal notices, card of thanks and professional ads listed with weekly publication and mailing address shown as Lake, Texas.
Property listing describes near Sind Creek Sheridan two ten acre parcels by a lake with deer habitat. Mentioned are local features, access, and price finance terms. Some garbled phrases reference nearby roads, structures, and potential buyers or sellers.
An advertisement from a wholesaler claims authorized distribution for Delco Lotteries and various parts brands. It lists contact details including a mailing address in Eagle Lake and a CE phone number for inquiries about electrical components, spark plugs, and related hardware.
A collection of agricultural land notices offers properties for sale in Texas. Listings include a 155 acre Yor kum farm with older improvements, 16.5 acre plots near Hallettsville, 13 miles south on FM 590, and a 90 acre Lavaca County ranch suitable for a deer hunting club. Also present are 56 acre farm and ranch options, two-improvement setups on blacktop two miles from Yorktown, and 2 Bay at 200 per acre.
For sale a 1965 Malibu SS 396 375 HP four speed. Contact Gene or Scott Evans at PE 2-4734 or PE 4559 in Columbus. Also a 1967 15 ft Hollywood MerGlass boat with 33 HP Johnson electric starter on galvanized Kingfish trailer and accessories listed by Gerald Bradshaw Box 232 Eagle Lake Texas 77434. Call CE 4-S226 after five for $1200. Land wanted: broker Hanly Realty Eagle Lake Texas 77434 PLone 42825 411.
Sale notice lists building and property on Main Street Eagle Lake formerly used by the Sportsman's Club. Contact Billy Harrison Sealy Texas 855 9906. Also ad offers a few real nice homes for sale from Hanty Realty Eagle Lake with a partial phone or code 1 8 1)
A compact collection of motor vehicle identifiers and model notes from older classified text. Mentions include 1968 Ford Torino and 1985 Chevrolet Bel Air variants with references to body styles and trims. The fragmentary entry hints at cataloging different cars such as Bel Air models and a Torino, with scattered shorthand and misread characters.
Dennis Cau dell offers to mow lawns or lots this summer with riding and push mowers. He promises a good job at a reasonable price but will not do edging or bed work. Call 234 2286. (5 21-1t)
Expressions of heartfelt gratitude for kindness shown during illness and after passing. Thanks extend to Grace Lutheran ladies, post office staff, pallbearers, Rev HW Anderson, friends, relatives, Dr Laughlin, nurses, aids, hospital staff in Eagle Lake.
Craig A. Adams doing business as The Bottle Shop applied to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a change of address of Pack age Store Permit No. P 48999 from 222 E Main Street Eagle Lake to 300 E. ke in Colorado County Texas. Lester Schneider County Clerk announces a Board of Equalization meeting at 9:00 AM on Tuesday June 2 1970 at the Colorado County Court House Columbus Texas to determine and equalize taxable property values for 1970 and invites interested parties to attend.
Sealed bids addressed to the Commissioners Court of Colorado County Texas will be received at the County Judge's office in Columbus until 10 a.m. on Monday June 8 1970 and publicly opened. Bids require a 5 percent certified cashier's check. The Court may waive technicalities and accept or reject bids. Willard W. Stuart County Judge.
John Herndon a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor will teach private and Red Cross swimming lessons this summer at Skull Creek Lodge pool Altair. He taught last year at Eagle Lake Jaycee pool and will begin June 1 with a schedule by phone contact CE 4 3784 after 5 p.m. Courses include Beginner to Senior Lifesaver plus an adult learn to swim if enough sign up.
The Texas Highway Department held a public hearing January 13 1970 in Sealy Texas on F M 3013 from S H 36 to F M 1093 at Eagle Lake. The project proposes at least a 120 foot right of way and data will be reviewed at district offices in Houston Loop 51 Yoakum and Columbus. Mr J S Griffith Resident Engineer and district engineers circulate design maps for inspection.
The Sheridan Swimming Pool starts the summer season on Tuesday May 26 for Sheridan school students and on Wednesday May 27 for the public. Hours are 2 pm to 6 pm Tuesday through Sunday with admission 30 cents for adults 20 cents for students and 10 cents for children under two. Private parties are available at 5 dollars for the first two and a half hours with extra charges for longer use.
The Martha Class of the First Baptist Church met May 2 at 6 p.m. at Mrs. Clarvey Birdwell’s home with co hostess Mrs. Joe Linnemier. Eleven members and three guests attended. Mrs. Earl Braden presided, Mrs. Gerald Bradshaw gave an inspirational devotional, and Mrs. Roy Marshall delivered the benediction. Social hour followed with vanilla ice cream, French apple cake, jelly roll, coffee and cold drinks.
Riverside Mall was raided by Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office and the State Liquor Control Board. Agents conducted a search at the Riverside location, details of arrests or charges were not immediately released.
A May 8 tea shower at Mrs. Viola Schilling's home celebrated Miss Judy Emmel, bride elect of William L. Water. Guests greeted the honoree and her mother Willie Emmel along with the groom-elect's mother Mrs. Harrison Walker. Attire featured camellia and spider mum bouquets, yellow blue color scheme, and a spring shower centerpiece.
About a dozen minors were charged with possession and eleven adults were charged with making alcoholic beverages available. Fort Bend sheriff Tiny Gaston said he had received complaints about the place.
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