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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1970
Page
8
The notice lists assorted items including a for sale ad for a three bedroom house with a bath and potential fourth bedroom, brick structure with central air. Also mentions a Ward Bowl set and various household goods. Acknowledges thanks from the Wilson family to medical staff and community for support after a loss.
Several parcels for sale in this area featuring 5 to 12 acres wooded with public road frontage. Prices range from 359 to 3600 dollars per acre with terms including down payments and 5 to 10 year balances at varied interest. Listings mention deer hunting potential and multiple contact numbers in Texas.
Joe Fojtek died Tuesday at Wallis at age 78. He lived in Wallis three years and was survived by three children, many grandchildren, a brother in law Kehnie Baver, and other relatives. Funeral services were set for Thursday at Walls Catholic Church with local attendees listed.
Miss Martha Hlawk of Pagadenn and Mrs. Wytie Black of Balanites attended the funeral of Andrew Lee Watts in Lodki Hage. Lavosse Jannson visited from Esthin and Labor Day guests included G. Gort tamels. The weekend also saw visits from Mr. and Mrs. Dubason to Tosise and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jonas to Stafford.
Eagle Lake Jaycees hosted a roadside rest stop with cold drinks and coffee, offering relief to about 100 people during the day. Jaycee president Yaroldene said the initiative aimed to reduce accidents on nearby highways by providing rest and nourishment.
Congressman George Bush said government farm programs should emphasize market growth over production. He urged programs to help farmers reach new markets at home and abroad. He noted Texas farmers and ranchers are not getting their fair share of growth.
The candidate argued against price support and retirement programs that pay farmers for lower production. He favored market growth and expanding markets at home and abroad. He praised farmers as hardworking and productive and claimed cannery capacity cannot beat their record.
For Carwood and Sheridan schools the Rice District lists menus from Sept 4 to Sept 18. Items include tuna salad, chips, okra, wedge, Thousand Island, kolaches, white or chocolate milk, and variations such as hamburgers and fries, baked turkey with dressing, ambrosia, and chocolate cake.
A local pharmacy announces 24 hour prescription service at Eagle Lake Drugs. The program enables customers to obtain medications at any hour, with pharmacists available for consultations and refills. The service aims to improve access for emergency and routine needs.
Texas farmers, coopera tives and contractors faced a shifting decade as Speaker and Texas Agriculture officials testified before the Agricultural Potential committee chaired by Senator Pattman. Commissioner John White projected rural decline and farm growth, urging tests on chemicals and pollution controls ahead of January legislation. He warned of pollution from feedlot waste and urged continued advances in tech, research and markets for Texas agriculture.
Mr and Mrs J A Ware and sons Mike and Jeff returned Monday night from a four day trip to Yellowstones national Park in Wyoming Billings Montana and Lake Louise in Canada. They report a most enjoyable time with snow in Canada. Gilbert Emil Kalggl was charged in county court September 8 with driving while intoxicated in a separate case.
Mr and Mrs Bob Ware welcome their daughter Shelly Rene born Monday September 7 at 12:45 am at Sharpstown General Hospital Houston weighing ten pounds three ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs J M Gibbs of Houston and paternal grandmother is Mrs J Hy Ware.
Colorado River Development Association calls a Dutch treat luncheon at 12:00 noon on Wednesday September 9 to discuss organization functions and committee appointments. L W from La Grange informs directors the session covers petitions membership drive and future work by the new association formed by county representatives near the Colorado River to pursue a dam and river projects.
Readers note five students make plans for holiday weekends with trips from SWTSU and UT Austin. Miases Marijana Adkins Janica Scott Janet Froka and David Euers Rusti Spalinger head home as labor day weekend travel centers plus San Marcon and the University of Texas in Austin.
A charge of carrying a weapon was filed in court in September and again at St Paul. The trial of the case is pending.
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