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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1977
Page
2
A weekly update reports on a murder case near Eagle Lake. The document lists peers and court actions with dates and local officials noted. Information is fragmentary but centers on ongoing legal proceedings and weekly developments.
A Colorado County record list notes multiple real estate actions including leases and deeds. Entries show parties such as Mrs. Or Lee Easield and Robert L. Twe. Keren Lasdecke to Sheeasdoah Ol Corpor. Helen Mercado and Watkins. Ruby T. Hicks to Herbert Baines. Mary Balear to Robert E. Lee Fox Jr and Janie Fox. Reginald Taylor to John Leary. Rubs Walker to Ewald J. Friedrich. V L Marekr and William W. Janecek to RW Maerz Jr. and Kenneth Baker to Thomas with various parcels in Bowie and Oakland areas. Dates largely around 77 and 77 indicate 1977 filings.
July 27, 1889 note reports Horton and Horton Gravel Pit shipping first cars of washed gravel. Rev J C Wilson fills editorial duties for two weeks while Bruce W McCarty and family vacation in the Devils Mountains. Papie Lake area rice crop described as best in years with forecast August market release. Dromgecte meters to Sem Astonis and Igaccom.
Santa Anas citizens voted 4 to 1 to retain Rock Islas as president of the Eagle Lake Quarterback Club 24 years ago. The club held a family picnic at G C Edds, Little League All Stars won district, and Dowdy led skeet shooters with 45 of 50 hits. Mrs Goes Dizon planned to open Gingham Gift Cafe with Garwood Methodist Church hosting an open house and noting a new annex remodel.
The Colorado County Historical Commission invites residents to share personal accounts of life in Colorado County. Interested participants or those knowing someone who could contribute should contact Paul or Causey at Walnut Eagle Lake with the provided phone number 234-2389.
The Xi Pi Psi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met August 28 in Martha Locklier’s home to start a new year. Mary Lou Szymanski welcomed members and passed out the 1977 78 yearbooks. Yearbook chair Phyllis Thomas and committee members outlined plans, with officers listed and subscriptions set for September. The group planned a community birthday calendar and enjoyed an afternoon social with swimming and refreshments.
Riley Henderson a junior at Altair and son of Norman and Mrs. Henderson has been chosen for the Relston Purina Scholarship for the 1977 fall semester. The award provides $650 and honors an outstanding junior or senior in state universities and colleges nationwide, chosen by campus committees for scholastic achievement and commitment to agriculture.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention unpaid street taxes and an attempted service at a home. The text references Mrs Sallie Westmorsiang, a fall from a streetcar or shock incident, and rural area cautions with early falls around a lake. The exact events, dates, and locations are not readable. If clarified, a precise record can be drafted.
DAR John Everett Chapter opened Constitution Week with a Weimar meeting attended by thirty members and guests at Mrs. David Guar's home. Miss Kathryn McRee chaired. Mrs. Wills G. Youens welcomed new member Roswell Burke and Delbur Swanton spoke on National Defense and values from forefathers, likening Valley Forge to a current home front. Refreshments by Youens and several hostesses followed, with a light social and Nome Sweet Home finale.
Seaman Recruit Thomas W. York, son of Mr and Mrs York of East Seal, is undergoing naval training in a United States naval program. His assignment reflects ongoing personnel development within the seafaring branch and demonstrates the draw of local names into military service.
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