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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1970
Page
3
Readable fragments describe a chapel wedding with the bride in a satin pink dress with scooped neck and bouffant sleeves. The mother of the bride wore pink and white, while other attendees donned lace and high rise sleeves as the ceremony proceeded.
Miss Catherine Bradfute Terry-8 and Miss Diana Baker celebrated a marriage with a church reception in Kerrville. Guests from many Texas towns attended as the bride wore a blue accessories ensemble. The groom, a Schrainer College graduate, plans to finish studies at the University of Texas. A large bridal table featured a silver candelabra and a flower arrangement, with a long list of hosts and hostesses serving cake, coffee, and punch. The couple departed for a brief honeymoon and will reside in Kerrville.
John Everett Chapter heard an excellent program on The Constitution of the United States by Columbus High School Speech Department students led by J L Anderson. Members approved the budget, discussed the Country Store fund raise, and continued support for Young Audiences Concerts. Constitution Week events included programs at schools and local clubs in Columbus.
Eagle Lake Rotarians opened ticket sales for the annual Chuck Wagon Barbecue, set for Tuesday October 20 at the Eagle Lake Community Center. Meals run 6 to 7 pm with barbecue plates at 1.50. proceeds benefit the club scholarship fund supporting a two year Wharton County Junior College student.
Joe Baker, injured in an accident about two weeks ago in Pasadena, has been taken off the critical list at Sam Houston Memorial Hospital but remains unconscious. He was married four days before the accident. Family members, including his father Jimmy Baker of Rock Island and mother Mrs. San Loftin of Fort Stockton, stay by his side along with brothers and a sister.
Senator Bil Patman urged greater emphasis on vocational and technical training as he dedicated a Bay City vocational school costing 988000. He noted most future jobs will not require college degrees and urged students to consider job-specific training while maintaining English and math foundations.
Mr and Mrs Richard Cipeon Sr of Eagle Lake announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia Ann to William Paul Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Allen Johnson of Susbee Texas. Miss Clipson is a University of Houston graduate and is pursuing graduate work in speech pathology and audiology. Mr Johnson is a Texas A&M graduate with industrial engineering major and works at Cameron Iron Works. Wedding planned for January 10 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Eagle Lake.
Two civil suits are scheduled for trial in District Court in Co lumbus next Monday. The Estate of Curtis A. McClanahan is set for a jury trial, and Sam Crisp vs. Southern Pacific Railroad also awaits a jury verdict in the same district. A non jury civil setting is listed for October 6 with Hollis Massey versus Johnnie Mae Chandler.
Mr. and Mrs. E J Kainer of Houston announce the arrival of their daughter at Methodist Hospital Houston on Saturday September 36, 1996 at 4 40 p.m. The baby weighed six pounds one ounce and measured nineteen and one half inches. Named Kellie Dan ielte with brother Bryan Kelth aged two years five months. Godparents are Mr and Mrs Roland Gedert. Grandparents Mr and Mrs M L Priest of Shiner Texas and Mr and Mrs Edwin HW Kainer of Scho wnburg Texas. Mrs Kainer is the former Miss Sue Priest of Eagle Lake.
An unclear notice describes Mrs. Turner's family events with reference to Mr. W. H. Turner and a Palestine host. The fragmentary text mentions a Thursday night development and ongoing fest preparations, but details are obscured in the OCR.
Senator Patman voiced support for expanding vocational technical education to give Texas students marketable skills. He said programs should reach all children, offering courses in fields that improve future economic security even for those who leave school early.
Local students and families from Dallas and Houston attended the Baylor University program titled Best of Baylor in Waco. Participants included Pamont Perrick Bob Gulin and Roddy Price with son Mark. New members John Rutledge and Evelllark joined the group. Bob performs guitar and vocal duties.
The South Texas Genealogical and Historical Society operates from Gonzales providing help in researching family trees. Contact president Mrs B Gray at Zents 1 Box II Harwood Texas 78632 for information.
Delores Wilson was honored at a bridal shower Saturday September 26 at the Sheridan school cafeteria. Guests registered at the door as orchid and white decorations framed the event. Attendees included family members and friends from Sheridan and nearby towns.
Mrs Morris and Mrs Morrie host a Monday gathering at Marta Grange with Mr Vv Morris, Mr D Morris, and Mr and Mrs Morrie of Iva attending, signaling a social club reception.
A brief notice describes a prescription service at Eagle Lake Drage with CE 22502, noting availability and location details for local residents seeking pharmaceutical access.
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