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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1960
Page
2
A fragmented report outlines legislative issues on aging care funding, a proposed state program with a $10 million price tag, and partisan allocation debates. It mentions medical aid for the elderly, a subcommittee report, and upcoming votes, hinting at state budget and federal matching concerns.
The Wharton County Junior College Soil Testing Laboratory increases price per sample from $1 to $2 effective September 1. Director Dele Majesus cites rising chemical and labor costs and aligns with state lab pricing. Farmers will receive fertilizer guidance to offset the higher fee.
Wharton County Junior College reports pre registrations with students including John Anthony Manzer and Walter J Sommer from Eagle Lake and Richard Allen Morris among others. Guidance tests scheduled for August 37 and classes set to begin September 7.
Mrs Jack Pihoskes receives a free ticket to Rice Theatre to see the life of Christ in the stirring production Prince of Pears. Clip this as a present for use on Wednesday or Thursday. Frnka of Bridgeport visited with his parents Friday and Saturday, joining Mr and Mrs Fred G Fraka and the Pennington guests in Bridgeport. Luna's Drug Store Eagle Lake offers veterinary supplies and fresh products.
Fragmentary letter notes Congressman Clark and Thompson from Texas in late phase of Special Session. Mentions grassroots gathering across the Midwest and Texas, looming Congress, and concerns over surpluses and national direction. Text is garbled with references to administration, Messrs. Clark and Thompson, and pending actions.
A fragmentary text mentions individuals with surnames Kronele Anifor Schitentmre and Koudelea in a city area. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR, but the note references residents and a date in a My period. Further context is unavailable in the readable lines.
The Schindler descendants met at Beste Denils Hall in Columbus for the fifth reunion on August 23. Attendees included August Schimit Schindler and Erama Pierce of Meuston, with 30 great grandchildren and Mineleen grandchildren present. Miss Josephine Schindler could not attend. Howard Schindler of Columbus served as president.
Legion swimmers close the pool for the 1960 season after strong attendance. Officials thank 41 patrons for their support during the eventful year.
Mr and Mrs Jack Mann announce the birth of their son at Laughlin Hospital last Friday August 26 at 1:15 pm. The baby weighed six pounds and measures alness at birth. Grandparents Mrs Sinn city and Mrs Butler Mo also share in the joy. Other relatives visiting include Mrs Sinclair and Mr Mann with guests including Dowdy and Flynn family members from Houston.
Flame Eagle Lake Volunteer Firemen had an off night last Monday and will be off because of Labor Day. The notice urges daily fire prevention and recalls last year’s extensive property damage and fatalities, urging vigilance by families and neighbors.
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