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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1948
Page
7
Help wanted advertisement seeks a lady to assist in a school lunch and supply store during the upcoming term. Contact Mrs. Nisswender at the End-O-Main Service Station, Eagle, Texas.
Mrs A J Kramling reports on the 68th annual Knights of Columbus Supreme Council convention in Fleus from Aug 17 to 19 with delegates visiting Garwood. The piece lists attendees from Cleveland and Omaha, a St Luke's Lutheran reception, local families visiting, a birthday celebration for Betsy Ross Phillips, a Garwood Lions win over El Campo Lions, and a lighthearted joke about St Peter.
A Texas education outlook warns of a sharp enrollment surge in the next decade with an estimated 81,368 pupils by 1953 and 152,009 more students by 1961. Officials urge planning for 5,066 teachers and new classrooms, citing crowded Texas schools and rising birth rates nationwide.
Courtold Members attend the national convention as Columbus headquarters members join delegates in Houston. Mayor Holcombe and Governor Jester welcome the Knights to Texas while Supreme Knight John B Swift and Senator Joseph O Mahoney speak at the Tuesday dinner. Western barbecue and dance follow with Columbus council members listed.
A birthday gathering for JLRS GEG and Salladay was held Wednesday afternoon as friends surprised them at Salladay home. Attendees included Mrs. Salladay's mother Mrs. IL, along with numerous named guests and a refreshment table featuring cold drinks.
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