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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1970
Page
8
Classified rate sheet outlines per word charges for display and legal notices, with first insertion pricing and weekly repetition. It lists must be received by a stated deadline, cash ads and exemptions notes, and cautions about mistakes after first insertion.
For Sale: two 8 acre parcels with improvements, $325,000 per acre in Lav County. Also 260 acre Garn uid vaneh fertile with two sets of improvements on hilltop two miles from Yorktown at $900 per acre. Also misc items for sale and furniture including coffee table and night table. Call 234-7193.
Readable ad touts a 1700 acre property along Highway 90 west of Houston for home development and ranch use. Claims include a 600 square foot furnished ranch, large improved pond, deer hunting, bike trails, and potential for bike lots. Pricing and contact details clumsy but nearby Lake Houston area mentioned.
The Hire Consolidated Independent School District invites sealed bids for a new automobile. Bids due by 12 oclock noon October 12 in the district office, sealed and marked Automotive Bid. Vehicle must be mid size sedan with V eight engine, automatic transmission, factory air, tinted glass, and delivered within weeks after bid award.
Walter A Virnau Jr of W A Virnau A Sons Inc announces service in Eagle Lake on Tuesdays and Fridays to better serve customers. Call or visit for inquiries. In Sealy, contact TU 5 3549.
Rice Consolidated Independent School District invites sealed bids for a tractor and a flail mower. Bids must be in a sealed envelope marked Tractor or Mower and received by October 12, 1970. Specifications require a gasoline engine of at least 60 HP, 4-speed transmission with live PTO, front and rear flotation tires, industrial yellow color, and full functional delivery, plus mower specs including PTO drive, 7.5 foot swath, and spare knives. The district may accept or reject any bids and may purchase at the bid price deemed most advantageous.
Larry Bowen reports Eagle Lake seventh and eighth graders split pair with Edna Rustlers in Edna. Seventh graders won 30 to 0 as eighth grade Eaglets fell 28 to 8. Standout players include Larry Thomas with 71 and 13 yard TD runs, Darrel Dancy with two TD passes to Ken Dawson, and defensive leaders Dancy and Dawson. Eaglets travel to Sheridan for one game this week as eighth graders sit idle.
Card of thanks from Mrs Selma Faten expressing gratitude for prayers gifts visits calls and cards during a hospital stay and noting appreciation for the care from Dr J K Laughlin and Dr J C Laugh HW with blessings wished for those kind to her
Horses for sale and training services offered at Lucky 7 Stables Garwood Texas. Western Pleasure Trail Horse and Riding Horses $75 monthly. Polo Bending and Barrel Racing $60 monthly. Halter breaking $40 and halter class training $50. Horses for sale include a 4-year-old stallion subject to registration $150, a 6-year-old thoroughbred mare $150, and a 5-month-old colt color-starting $100. Includes feed. Joe and Donna Linnemier and Larry Parks listed as contact.
Cara Inc and Wayne Ford thank area residents for attending the grand opening of the Anderson feed distribution facilities held Tuesday. The 5:00 a.m. event included tours of the warehouse and bulk facilities with door prizes awarded to Jimmy Adkins Edna Nohavitz Elsie Beane Kay Lloyd Huggins Warren Driggs Edgar Adkins and Harry Anderson. Unclaimed prizes may be picked up at the Anderson office.
Eagle Lake Drugs advertises veterinary supplies for local customers. The note provides a contact CF 42502 for inquiries and purchases.
Two hundred students from 24 southern colleges will attend Wharton County Junior College October 9 10 for the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association event in the Rocking W arena. About 40 contestants will be hosted by the Pioneer Aggie Rodeo Club as points count toward the national contest in Bozeman Montana next June. Tickets are 150 for adults and 75 cents for under 12. Kickoff festivities open with Jeff and the Kickers and an all college dance October 8 at 8 p.m. in the American Legion Mall.
The family of Mrs. Marie Gant thanks friends for flowers cards food visits and words of comfort in our hour of sorrow. Your kindness will be remembered. Rev. Leslie Gant husband Mrs Olivia Maxle daughter Lonnie Powell Sr brother.
Arthur Koehn of New Bie lau was re elected to another five year term as Director of Subdivision 1 of Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District at the New irelau Community Center. Ewald W. Friedrich served as temporary chairman for the election and Ulinder, Velee served as secretary. County Agent Dayie L. Moore opened the meeting and explained eligibility requirements.
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