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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1953
Page
8
The Rev Joe Anderson will preach at the Methodist church Sunday with service led by the pastor and invited guests. Church plans include youth activities and a weekend workshop at Austin, with other community members expected to attend from nearby towns.
U L Mission members shared Easter dinner and heard guest ministers. The event featured a Bay area congregation with pastors and new offerings, as attendees reflected on the day’s religious observance and community fellowship.
Twin sons of Mr and Mrs Wylie Alley were buried in Ramsey Alley family cemetery after funeral services at Apel Brothers Funeral Home Eagle Lake. Infant David and Daniel Alley, formerly of Eagle Lake, died after birth at Jefferson Davis Hospital Houston. Surviving are sisters and brothers.
Walter Sovmerser led the Beloved Basver group at Perpetual Help Catholic Church as the Alfal Societies praised the event. Prizes went to Walter Meltzen and Chris Bradford in the pre school age group for finding the most egg.
Members of the Altar Society of Dueeave and Perpetual Help will hold their regular meeting at the home of 3200 Weanes. The gathering is announced by the society’s officers and aims to discuss upcoming church activities and charitable work.
A fragmentary church notices page lists multiple local congregations and pastors in Eagle Lake Texas with service times and programs. It mentions Collins Memorial Methodist, First Baptist, Eagle Lake Gospel Mission, Christ Episcopal, American Lutheran, and Lutheran Church in America though some lines are garbled.
ROOK ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH under Rev A L Tayloe lists Sunday services at 10 03 am morning worship at 7 00 pm and evening worship at 7 30 pm with prayer meetings and youth activities. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church specifies masses on specific Sundays and weekdays, Rosary and religious instruction sessions. Assembly of God Eagle Lake Texas led by Rev LE Snow offers services Sundays at 9 45 am 11 00 am and 7 30 pm with Tuesday prayer and catechism sessions. Public invites to attend all services.
Rev George Meyer of Crivaga Tl spoke at Eagle Lake Mission Church about his conversion and calling to preach to Jewish people. He noted many Jews accepting Christ and thanked the church for a $50 contribution to support his missionary work.
Church notices list Sunday School at 10:50 AM Morning Worship at 11:00 AM Fellowship dinner at 12:35 PM Juniors and Adults supervised by Mrs B D Anderson. Evening Worship at 6:45 PM Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 PM Choir rehearsals for adults Friday at 8:00 PM.
Missionary speakers from furloughed Africa work will present at Evangelield United Church of Lissie nex t day Sunday April 12. An illustrated talk on Nigeria West Africa will follow the 2 15 pm service. The Arnold family celebrates twenty years at the church and expresses gratitude for community support.
No Holy Communion will be celebrated at Ourigt Episcopal Church this Sunday due to the absence of Rev. Lawson Riley. Services include morning prayer at 11 o clock with the Lay Reader in charge, and church school meets at 9:15.
The Lissie WSWS group met at Evangel Church of Lissie for a 2:30 Tuesday study session led by Mire, Goo, Thomas, and Mrs. Rudolph Herman. With no president present, no business was led, but plans for the missionary convention were discussed and the Lord's Prayer was recited in unison. The next meeting is set for April 2 at Mrs. Thome’s home with Mrs. Geo Thoman and Mrs. Redelph assisting.
Fragmentary text referencing Easter and reflections. The readable phrases suggest a poetic or thought collection theme with emphasis on Easter. Limited legible content prevents detailing persons, places, or events.
The report summarizes observations of a 2000 feet high blast design, noting that concealment trenches fail to protect animals and that surface exposure poses radiation risk. Lon Henry Pratt of the Alama Limber Company is newly affiliated with the Battery Club. Visiting Rotarians included Bill Harrison, L. Johnson, and Rev. Andrew J. Pate attended the meeting in Huntsville.
Cledue Hollas, son of Mr and Mrs Adolf Holins, received the ROTC Good Conduct Medal at the Texas A and I. The medal was proudly pinned during a ceremony at Begsy Lake as part of the Faster Season.
The report lists numerous visitors and extended family guests in town for Easter including Mr and Mrs Rudalf Hollae Mr and Mrs Adolph Schindler of Weintugar Mrs Gus Munke and others from La Grangu Houston Kingsville and Austin. A quoted remark about women and men closes the piece.
District supervisors including Heohn and Engstrom oversee soil conservation efforts. Aimed at improving pastures on Garwood-Lae Lake area lands, technicians certify work for a conservation payment. Lands north-west of Garwood recently leveled. local farmers urged to visit the site for potential pasture gains.
Lake area children and families gathered at a lakeside site for a tenth birthday celebration for Steve Taylor. Guests included Jack Roowans and Star foM Tazine, with games, fishing, and a supper prepared by P. A. Houninghaigy and Mrs Rhoudes.
A surprise double bridal shower honored Honora Neal Campbell and Honer Danvers at the Fromonac High School department. Twenty three upper elementary teachers attended as cake and coffee were served. guests included Mrs Deane Fletcher and Miss Rances Fate, with notices of Mrs Dany cen and Mrs Richard Putney Taylor visiting from Hallas.
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