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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1953
Page
6
Rev Joe Anderson will preach at Colly Church Sunday. The message will be delivered by the local pastor with a strong emphasis on faith and community service. Parishioners are invited to attend the service at the Colly Church house on Lad Street.
E L Mission members enjoyed an Easter dinner with West ministers delivering messages of joy. The gathering featured festive meals and community fellowship as plans for spring outreach were discussed.
Twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Alley were buried in Ramsey County at the family cemetery after funeral services at Pine Lake Church. The twins, Daid and Den yin, were transported from Davis Hospital and laid to rest with Seven sisters and a brother in attendance.
Walter Sommers Jr. claimed the top prize in the school age group Easter egg hunt held at Pracecatich Park during Sunday services. The Altar Society of Our Lady of Persephone Hills completed the event with prizes awarded to Walter Meltizer and 19 children in the spinal age group.
The Catholic Altar Society of Our Lady set to hold a meeting on April 15. Members urged to attend at the parish hall and discuss upcoming preparations and charity activities.
A damaged OCR town church directory shows multiple congregations with pastors and service times. Entries include First Baptist Church with Rev Andrew J. Pate, Christ Episcopal Church with Rev Lawton Rileys, and Eagle Lake Mission pastored by Rev. Sonu and Selma Burger, among others.
A garbled OCR summary lists multiple Texas congregations and times. It shows MEXICAN BAPTIST CHURCH Fav Zieplas Anurade worship Sundays and Wednesdays, ROCK ISLAND BAPTIST Church Rev Taylor with 10:00 am and 3:00 pm services, ASSEMBLY OF GOD Eagle Lake led by Rey Snow with 11:00 am, and related Sunday schools and prayer meetings.
BASIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH announces Sunday Mass on the first, third, and fifth Sundays at 3:00. Catechism classes and church study meetings occur each Tuesday and Thursday evening. The Evangelical Lintle Frethren Church of Lissie holds a Tuesday assembly and devotional led by Mrs. Gen. Thomas and Mrs. Rudolph Herman. A missionary convention is planned for August at Arie Thomas's home with Mrs. Geo. Thomas and Mrs. Rudolph Herman assisting. Burk and exchange seed are stored at the Hive office until the new store opens. Hargrove Smith.
The Evangelical Union Church of Lassig hosts missionary speakers on Africa work by Rev. Mrs. J. and Mrs. Arrel. An evening service at 8 15 features slides on Nigeria and West Africa missions. The congregation invites the public to attend.
The Rev George Meyer of Cillage Tl in Wigerman preached at the Begie Lake Mission Church last Wednesday. He told of his conversion and said many Jewish people are accepting Christ as Savior. A donation of $50 was given to support his missionary work spreading the Gospel among Jewish people.
Due to the absence of Hey Lawton Riley Hector the Holy Communion service is canceled. Prayer services will be held at 1:00 PM with the Day Reader in charge, and Church School at 9:45 AM.
The Evangelical United Brethren Church lists Rev Paul E Roger as pastor with Sunday School at 4:00 p.m and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Fellowship includes Mrs Joe Anderson and Jay Anderson for Spanish Young People, with adults led by B D Anderson. Evening Worship at 5:00 p.m and Wednesday prayer meetings planned.
The report notes survey results in the area showing that a trench and surface exposure could avert heavy animal damage near the target. Henry Pats of Lumino Lumber is named as a new Rotary Club member. Visiting Rotarians Bill Rutta and Bill Barrison attended, with guests W. G. Johnson and Rev. Andrew J. Pate at the meeting in Columbus Alabama.
One bright chest shield shows a blue sold medal pinned to Cleitus Hollas’s uniform. The award honors Good Conduct at the Texas A and M ROTC program. Hollas, son of Mr and Mrs Adolf Hites, studies at the Teves College of Arts and Industry, where he has attended for a year.
A line of social notes lists numerous guests and family members from La Grange Missouri, Frisco, Houston, and Kingstville who celebrated Easter with the Hollas family. Names include Rudolf Hallas, Adolph Scaindler, Gus Munke, Athol Fistvam, Bata Piotsan, Harold Fistsaigi, Arthur Munke, Jered Ulridh, Soli Lanbure, and more, with remarks on hospitality and community spirit.
District supervisors report ongoing soil and grazing conservation efforts. Local cooperators Garwood Eagle Lake and nearby farms have leveled land and prepared pasture with Shalan Rye and King Ranch hay. Conservation Service technician visits confirm work completed and eligible for payment under the cooperative agreement with the Soil Conservation District.
A fishing gathering at Stewns Lake Saturday morning honored Steve Taylor on his tenth birthday. Participants included Joely Rhoaces, Seal fowl, Pavlov, and Mrs. FB. A. Hoehheliaus among others. the group praised the outing and celebrated with morning pours as they angling for a big catch.
Pleasant surprise showers were held at the high school Economic Department for Neal Cynobell and Homer Dancer families. Co-hostesses Miss Tate and Mrs Deane organized pink and blue gifts, coffee, and cake as teachers and friends gathered to celebrate the couples.
Fragmentary list references Hibiscus, azaleas and chrysanthemum varieties in a Flower Garden. Mentions lawn mowers, motors and parts, with garbled credits and unclear brands or dates.
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