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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1953
Page
6
The notice describes tax payment deadlines and public sale procedures. It lists officials, dates, and locations related to the tax collection and sale process. It notes payable charges and notes the authority of the governing body overseeing the proceedings.
E A Gibson of Lake Charles Georgia died suddenly leaving a widow and two children. Funeral rites were held Thursday with many relatives and friends attending from the community. Mr Gibson, about 40 years old, had been a respected resident and member of the local church. His survivors include his widow Mrs Janet Gibson and his mother Mrs Serlie Gibson.
A local gathering titled Little Lea Baseball Meet drew about four dozen attendees. The event featured youths and Lane area players forming a league to promote youth baseball participation and skill development.
Fragmented notice discusses changes to city garbage pickup in 53 gallon drums. Mentions officials, ordinances, and a public thank you card noting pallbearers and a memorial period for a husband and father. Names Dr Kopecky Mooney Stiles Perry Laughlin and Dr JTC Laughlin among others. Port Sam Ham referenced with relatives and visitors announced.
A garbled list of church names and memorial notices includes Colley Memorial Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church and Baptist Church entries with service times and groups. It mentions Sunday School times morning worship and various group meetings, along with episcopal parish details and contact lines.
Easter and Communion observances at Segle Lake Sunray and local parishes. listing of Mass times, study meetings, and worship schedules for Our Lady of Perpetual Help, First and Second Sundays Mass at 10:00, Third and Fourth 3:00, and services including prayer meetings. Eagle sect church notes Sunday School 9:45, morning 11:00, evening 7:30, midweek prayers. Rev G Wott and Rev A W Didner named.
Zathee J. P. Shannon, pastor, leads Sunday Masses on the first, third, and KEth Sundays at 10:00 am and on the second and fourth Sundays at 10:39 am. Devotions on Tuesday at 7:30 pm and Catechism on Tuesday at 2:13 pm.
Local social gathering hosted by Lissie and Colly Yi featured the Yolin Pellowships and the Mellindise group. Clerical figures and guests, including Rev and Wes Palit, attended a roast for the event amid evident community sponsorship and plans for future socials.
Morning worship at Sunray School at 10:00 am followed by a fellowship meeting at 7:30 pm. Mrs V R Corman and Mrs Jos Anderson lead, with Jeyne sponsor. Youth group and adults organized by Mrs B T D Anderson. Friday and Saturday activities listed.
The Woman’s Christian Society held a study meeting Tuesday afternoon at Chrel Street. Fourteen members attended as they read hymns and listened to Mrs J Bo Waeos and Yer the Gevolianal. After the study a social event featured a tea and a devotional address. The group planned a revival meeting and future events, with the Rev. Ligray assisting.
The Hughe Lake Mission Church announces Rev Floyd Durham of Houston Full Gospel Church will be guest minister this week at Mission Church. He will deliver an inspiring sermon Sunday evening.
Members of Circle I of the Presbyterian Women meet at the church Tuesday afternoon for a regular session. After the devotional a short business meeting was held. The next meeting will be at the church on Tuesday April 7 with Ros. Robert Marlin giving the Bible study.
The Chesterville home of Mr and Mrs Anderson hosted a birthday dinner for Clara Anderson. A turkey barbecue lunch was served and many guests attended including the Segelgast family and the Holland family. Local families from Eagle Lake Questerville area and others joined in the afternoon visiting and cake.
Texas Lutheran College choir plans a tour starting April 3, featuring Lula G. Snelling as a selected member. Director Philip Kray announced the group will travel nearly 4000 miles through midwestern towns including Mc Gregor Texas Pont City Olla Oklahoma Herrington Kansas Beat 700 Omaha Sioux Falls Aberdesa Jamestown Fargo Cusseton Saint Paul Saint Peter Welderly Dubuque Strantany Tl Pocahontas Ma Stargart Longview Texas.
A fragmented local page shows patient names and statuses including Tom Levetlin Cley Mrs Pele Certson Lissie Ms tf Brandy and daughter Ithy 3 T Wimberly Lissie Clyde Edwards Mrs Mary Lichnovsky Nara Colored Patients Lucille Chase Dismissasta Diss Dl Botard Sheridan Mra Trudedia WiDs Lissle Ee Sehrait Ramse Sie Elmer Staas W G Koolesfel Fred Young Mire Daniel Pens and other entries with dismissals and city affiliations.
Dodge dealer announces new lower prices across 1958 passenger cars amid increased factory availability. Prices reduced on Coronet models and eight passenger lines, with reductions and added features as incentives. Local taxes and discounts will apply. several optional lines and standard equipment included.
The April schedule lists youth nights at the Community Center including Girl Scout and Explorer Scout activities, a 7:30 pm Bret conference, and Rotary and Lions Club meetings. Also noted are club dinners, a hot cake supper, and various community gatherings with dates and times scattered throughout the month.
Mrs G0 Duncan president of the Eaple Lake Garden Club invites Bay City and Wharton residents to an autumn flower school at Wesleyan Hall. The program lists Floral arrangement and garden topics with instruction by local experts. Participants may contact Duncan by telephone for details and registration.
Sheridan nine dropped two games to Fayetteville in a pair of close contests. Weldon Brig Coe led the Sheridan squad with two hits and three trips, while Mack Briscoe belted a homer and a triple. In the second game Sheridan collected seven hits to Fayetteville’s eight. Gene Judd suffered the loss as the Fayetteville pitcher fanned several batters.
Mr and Mrs 3 Abercrombies visited Houston at the Shamrock Hotel for a Western Auto gathering. Abercrambie’s name was drawn for the prize, a Werting device valued at over $3000 among many valuable prizes.
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