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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1968
Page
9
Fragmentary OCR reads about finalists in a Fairest of Far contest with references to teams or participants such as Cranes and Miss MICRiIaa. Names and details are unclear, but the item signals a local pageant result or prelude with involved persons and lines of competition.
The Columbus Rotary entry, Miss Sturley lumdsetniset, emerges as Fairest of the Fair after judging by Wharton County Junior College faculty and local organizations. Finalists include Miss Janet Brooks and Miss Deborah Dye. judges praised the beauty and poise of the five finalists. The event featured winners, dignitaries, and notable local groups such as Eagle Lake Rotary and Columbus Volunteer Fire Department. Congressman Mike Zoeller attended the awards, with ceremonies hosted by Chuck Sihwarzkopf.
A fragmentary Sunday School reflection emphasizes prayer and gratitude. It highlights trusting God each day, recognizing Christ’s sacrifice, and living with thankfulness for God’s provision and faithfulness. The piece suggests focusing on gratitude in daily prayers and worship.
Weekly hospital notes list numerous patients by city including Ed Froka Garwood Mrs RC Taylor Mrs T P Boole and others. It notes visiting hours and provides a phone number for prescription or medication inquiries at Eagle Lake Drugs CE 4 2002.
A compact roster lists weekly services for multiple churches in Sheridan and nearby areas. It notes Holy Communion and morning prayer times at CHRIST EPISCOPAL, Sunday School and worship at GARWOOD UNITED METHODIST, Catholic Masses at OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE and OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP, plus services at ROY CROSS CHURCH, CHURCH OF CHRIST LACAS, GETHSEMAN BAPTIST, FIRST BAPTIST, HOCK ISLAND SAMPHIT CHURCH, COLLY MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST, LISHEN UNITED METHODIST, GRACE LUTHERAN, and others with pastors named such as Rev. Dan Hurry, Rev. Edward Geiser, Rev. Bernard Kukral, and Rev. John Davis. Times vary from early morning to evening services, with Sunday School provided at most locations and multiple weekday activities or training unions noted.
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