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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1971
Page
3
Community notes from Garwood and Nada report nursing school graduates joining Bush Memorial Hospital staff, and sisters Gretchen and Gloria to study at Brackenridge. Local deaths, hospital recoveries, weddings, and weekend visits are noted, with visits from Houston, San Antonio, Pearland, and Dallas relatives. Funeral details for Mrs. Wesselski and community sympathy extended.
Mrs Johari E stroze welcomes the arrival of a baby girl named Cynthia Chantele who weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces at birth. She arrived on September 4 and is greeted by sister Melissa and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Engstrom of Garwood.
Samuel Wynn Roberts 89 father of Mrs. J B Wesson died at 700 am Thursday in Smithville after a long illness. He was a retired railroad employee World War II veteran and longtime American Legion member. Surviving daughter Hazel Wesson of Eagle Lake. granddaughter Miss David Caulk of Oxford. two great grandchildren. sister Mrs Fapple Warren. brothers Mr Roberts of Belton and Rev W A Roberts of Dallas. numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral held 2:00 pm Saturday at Mass Memorial Chapel followed by interment at Quirby Cemetery.
Mrs. Helen Ponce and Mrs. Marcy Salinas attended a Hair Fashion Show at the Villa Capri Motel in Austin. Notable New York artists Joe Olvert and Miles Victor highlighted the event. Mrs. Ponce won an old table and four chairs from Biskmore.
Mrs James Gihsar of Cuntoe and Mr William Krenek with Mrs Jecky Lauener of Houston spent the weekend with Wir and Mrs Troy Krenek. The note highlights family gathering and travel connections.
A local birthday gathering honors Frank Schoellmann of Nada as family and friends from Columbus Houston and nearby towns extend wishes. In other news Terey Lanier suffered an injury in a Friday football game and is hospitalized at Eagle Lake Community Hospital. A heart attack claimed Rudolph Popp of Nada, with condolences sent to his family.
The Santor Citizens Group of the Lissie United Methodist Church halted regular dinner meeting after morning worship on September 12. Everett Eisenhower and wife led for the year as four August and September birthdays were honored. Members shared items in a "show and tell" program with antique and travel-homed heirlooms displayed.
Martha Class of the First Baptist Church met at the Briscoes on Tuesday at 7 40 p m with about twenty members and husbands attending. A devotional titled My Heart Christ s Home was given by Mrs Marjorie Woodruff before a social hour featuring homemade desserts and coffee. The October meeting will be announced later.
Dolorés Cordava, sought for years for failing to make court ordered child support, was captured and jailed until he pays 1200 in back support. Judge BB Schraub ordered incarceration until delinquent payments are made. Cordova had planned $15 weekly payments to a daughter now living with her mother Lydia Cordova Ros.
Vernea Venghaus, a former Rock Island resident, and her husband were in a serious car crash near their Manville home. Mrs. Venghaus died at the scene, and Mr. Venghaus remained in intensive care at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Houston. Their two children were not present. C C Trapp suffered a stroke Saturday at home and is hospitalized in Wharton. His daughter Mrs. Revert Holbrook and other relatives visited this weekend. Sue Hooper attended a Houston hair show. The Birthday Club gathered at Mrs. Lonnie Owers home for lunch and card time with members celebrating birthdays. Relatives Raymond Henry and others traveled to Atlanta for work, as three locals visited with kin recently.
Mr and Mrs Cetim Baker and Barbie were in Ganada and Lolita to be with the family of the sister Mr and Mrs Edwin Maresh of Lolita and to attend the funeral of their nephew SP/4 James A Maresh who was killed in Vietnam on active duty for his country.
A district court jury found plaintiff Joe L. Luksik negligent and held no unavoidable accident occurred, denying damages sought from Oscar Wetchholt and others associated with TCattle Co. The seven women five men panel delivered the verdict under District Judge B B Schraub.
An after hours viewing appointment is requested for a wedding ring noted by Bae Gle Lake Druga CE 4 2502. The message mentions a wide range of items and a contact for scheduling.
Skull Creek Lodge hosted the Eagle Lake Garden Club tea opening the new year with twenty members and a guest. After a business session, fall gardening plans were discussed including soil hardening, pruning roses, feeding and watering before October, and preparing azaleas and camellias. The group considered converting weed spaces to vegetable plots and growing strawberries, plus planting native trees and forgotten perennials. Tea was served by Mrs. R. L. Lange and Mrs. E. B. Mooney with a floral table arrangement.
Sheriff Deputy Raabe resigned his position with the county sheriff’s office on Thursday September 2. His wife who served as jail matron planned to remain on duty with the county for the present.
Harold Rashe, Eagle Lake Area Pageant Chairman, reports preparations for the Eagle Lake Jaycee sponsored pageant set for Saturday September 25 at the Hire Consolidated High School Cormons Area. Special guest Miss Campa is announced along with several entrants from Yoakum, Segui, DeWitt County, Garwood and nearby towns. Tickets are $1.50 with under twelve admitted free. a complete schedule will be released next week.
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