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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1966
Page
3
The Rev and Mrs Charles E Marshall were honored on their golden anniversary with many visitors. Guests included Mr and Mrs Thomas, Mr and Mrs John Jackson of Houston, and other family members.
A 1983 Post Office Department order banning door to door city delivery for new housing developments was revoked. Postmaster General Lawrence F. O'Brien announced a three step plan to restore door to door routes rapidly, replacing curbline service. The action follows long delays since the 1963 order. Citizens and local officials noted the move amid ongoing telephonic and mail inquiries.
The Houston FBI office invites applicants 16 or older who are U.S. citizens and high school graduates to fill Clerk Typist and Stenographer roles. Salaries range from about 3 925 to 4 776 dollars yearly with raises, plus typing and spelling tests and a vocabulary exam. Applications and forms available via FBI Houston office, CA 21414.
The Parent Teachers Club of St Anthony’s School in Columbus will host an annual Halloween Carnival on October 31 at the school grounds. Officials say the event aims to keep children off streets and prevent accidents, with entertainment for all ages and all are welcome. Wheelchairs and talkers will be provided at Eagle Lake Lodge.
On October 19, 1966, John David Konyicka, president of Eagle Lake Catholic Youth Organization, was selected Outstanding Youth of Eagle Lake Perpetual Help Parish by a majority vote for his CY O work and for voicing the group’s opinions at district meetings. He will compete with other out of town CYOs, with friends hoping he gains the district title.
Last Thursday's sale reflected steady prices with broad bidding. Columsis sold 1250 cattle, 45 hogs and 20 sheep, with good to choice calves at 24 to 25.5, yearlings 24 to 25, cows 16 to 23, packer cattle 20 to 23, heavy steer calves 24 to 27, stockers 20 to 22, butchers 20 to 22, feeder pigs 20 to 24, ewes 6 to 16, and rams 3 to 10.
Spilinger Hardware offers a General Electric kitchen clock with two large dials at 2.98 this week, regular price listed as 1.98. The item is advertised alongside a deer camp outing near Carrize Springs by several residents and mentions stock veterinary supplies and Eagle Lake Drug contact CE 4-250.
Local column lists visitors and weekend guests across multiple towns including Houston Lake Arthur Sheridan and Naples. Names mentioned include Harold Larson, Mr and Mrs Sudson, Oscar Baxer, Andrea Engsbaum, Dan Nicewander, L M Girndt, John L Franks Jett, J B McDonald, Farley Reas, Herbert Grupets, Mrs Zeno Roberts and others amid social calls and a hardware ad for Thorston Socket Ton Set on sale.
Alois and V C Labay sue in District Court against James Labay as independent executor of the Anna Labay estate for 2925 dollars in support payments. They allege an October 12 1958 agreement to care for Mrs Labay at one dollar per day, payable from the estate after death. The will was pro dated July 21 1966 and the plaintiffs seek payment under the agreement.
Garwood Methodist holds Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worships at 11:00 a.m. Evening services at 7:00 p.m. Eagle Lake Gospel Church led by Revs. Emil and Selma Burrer offers Sunday School 10:00 a.m. and morning worship 11:00 a.m. Friday and midweek services listed. One Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church schedule includes daily Mass and Friday devotions with Rosary. Church of Christ at Corner Burns and Clark lists Bible classes at 10:00 a.m. and services at 10:50 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
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