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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1969
Page
7
The Chargers topped the Pokes in a Thursday matchup as early action defined the tone. Drugs discussions and related chatter appeared around the edge of the page, but no on-court specifics beyond the win were detailed.
Minet edged a tense 26 four to three contest with a single goal margin as the team faced the Wall. The match featured tight defense and late advances.
Soil testing is essential in agriculture. It helps determine needed lime or fertilizer based on nutrient levels, reducing waste and boosting crop production. Local labs at Wharton County Junior College and Texas A&M University offer tests, with supplies available from the County Agent.
The Veterans Affairs system operates 16 hospitals, 16 domiciliaries, six restoration centers, 69 nursing home care units and outpatient clinics, and operates a leading medical research program.
The Eagles host Weimar Wildcats Tuesday night in a season opener at 6 00 PM. Coach Bobby Hooker brings a seasoned squad with starters Gene Glover Urzell David Evers Jeff Frnka and Senhaim leading the nucleus. Freshmen and newcomers join the lineup as preparations include early non conference games and a slate of early December matchups.
The Eagle Lake girls basketball team hosts Royal High School in a Tuesday game at 6:00 p.m. in Eagle gym, followed by matches against the B squad. Coach Beegy Marthur’s squad lost their opener 8 Carado but beat East Leonard, part of a 1969-70 season start. They will play in the Clear Creek tournament December 4-6.
A 24 hour prescription service is available at Engle Lake Cruzs, offering around the clock access. Details indicate late night hours and continuous availability for residents seeking pharmaceutical support.
Danbury Panthers defeat Sheridan 20 to 12 in District 24 B game. Broncos trailed early, rallied in the second period with a yard run by Lack, but missed two extra points and could not overcome the Panthers. Danbury earns a 3-1 district record and shares the district title lead with Logan.
Lee Porter brother of Mars and Hob Curry of Houston is recuperating nicely at the Cur TY home after surgery at Eagle Lake Community Hospital. Friends wish him a speedy and complete recovery.
Parks and Wildlife Department gate management officers cleared 1514 cases in September with 1574 citations. The most common violations involved fishing with 65 percent conditions, including 583 for fishing without a license. There were 575 water safety convictions, 279 for failure to have a US Coast Guard approved life saving device on each person aboard. Fishing, hunting, and trespass violations are noted, with total fiscal year figures of 191,138 cases and fines of 37,644.37. In September the state revenue from game and fish violations totaled 39,400,284.
Report notes the Columbus Livestock Commission Company will not hold sales on Thanksgiving Day. The next sale is scheduled for December 4. In November 2001, 1,475 cattle and 46 hogs were traded. Prices ranged for butcher cattle 26 to 29, packer cows 19 to 23.5, commercial packer bulls 24 to 27, heavy Hereford and Angus steer calves 29 to 34, cross bred steer calves 28 to 39, stocker cows 16 to 23, hogs 24 to 48, feeder pigs 13 to 18.
The notice outlines duck and waterfowl seasons from Nov 22 to Jan 25 with limits of ten and eight with a 16 total possession cap. Snipe and woodcock open from one half hour before sunrise to sunset with a one half hour before sunrise to sunset. The 1963 dove season closed on November 18.
Georgetown Eagles edge Columbus Cardinals 12-9 in a hard fought bi district football game at Abmtin. Georgetown defense stifled Columbus in the first half as two late fourth quarter touchdowns capped the comeback led by quarterback Larry Moore and end Odd Walzer. Columbus had 12 of 36 completions, two interceptions, and big yardage from Nelson and Merzik, while crowd exceeded six thousand spectators.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says 19 hunting incidents occurred last year, resulting in 33 fatalities. The annual report notes increases from the prior year with most fatalities among 31 year olds and shotguns accounting for 67 percent of incidents.
Georgetown advances to meet Papel Hill in the regional contest after Papel Hill defeated New Gregor Friday night in the bi-district matchup.
Schulenburg Shorthorns defeated Friendswood Mustangs 15 to 13 in a tight UK district contest Friday night. Ray Ersmeterdaad scored early for Schulenburg, as Friendswood countered with a Hatley to Glasen touchdown drive. Kent Ballard was sidelined for Schulenburg, who will next face Barbers Hill in regional competition.
A quick Thanksgiving tip outlines freezing extra turkey after removing stuffing and dressing. Divide the turkey into meal sized portions for easy future meals and note tips on prepping for frozen storage.
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