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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1953
Page
4
Rosalie Andreas was honored on her twelfth birthday with a party attended by friends who helped celebrate at home. The event featured games, a movie viewing, and gifts, marking a special first birthday celebration in a cozy setting.
Fragmentary note lists Mrs. A Coleman E Simpson Melone Family among names in a local card item.
Attention Mrs Alfred Marx, see the Technicolor film “Take Me to Town” at Rice Tire. Friday and Saturday August 20 21. Clip this ad and bring it to Konvicka Jewelry Store for a Suter Automatic Watch offer. Get vaccines and veterinary supplies fresh at Joe Dy Luna’s.
George F. Schindler and others file a district court suit against Texas Eastern Transmission Company seeking $2,806 for property damages plus $400 for livestock losses and related costs after a pipeline project crossed Schindler land. Miller and Rutta of Columbus represent the plaintiffs.
Firemen announce practice on Monday night August 24 and urge all members to attend. The Tri-Rivers Firemen Association meets in Rosenberg on Sunday. Firemen thank Har grove Smith for a donation and express readiness to work with the new city Fire Marshal J. T. Pilkington to keep Eagle Lake safer.
Members of Scout Troop 334 sponsored by Colly Memorial Methodist Church received advancement badges. Second Class went to Harvey Cooper Walter Jones and David Konesheck First Class to Bill Rhoades Special Bronze Palm to David Cook Merit badges awarded to Riley Wiese John Matthews Dick Terrell Bobby Meitzen Bennie Miller Kent Beyette with Pioneering First Aid Farm Home It Planting Basketry Book Binding Home Repairs.
Mr and Mrs Hargrove Smith Don Smith and Mrs John Brasher attended the Gift Show in Houston on Sunday and saw thousands of new gift ideas. Mr and Mrs T J Roberts and daughter Sandra from El Campo spent the weekend visiting his parents and sisters. Huey Williams and Daughtery Roberts and Kenny were also mentioned in the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Ervin Estlinbaum and their son Butch spent the V J holiday weekend visiting Carlsbad Caverns. They described much of the drive as dry country and noted the scenery along the trip.
Laughlin Hospital records list patients this week including W C Alnutt and several Mrs names from City and Weimar Columbus Garwood and colored patients Martha Williams Charles Upson Gloria Hurd. Dismissals include Mrs T O Kohleffel Mrs W Means and daughter and Judy Black with others noted.
David's Lawn Mower Shop in Eagle Lake Texas offers sharpened and repaired mowers with motor overhauls. Also promotes Bulova watches from Konvicka Jewelry Store.
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Morris and daughter Susan of Houston spent a week vacation here. Miss Dorothy Austin and Miss Joy with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Albrecht and Mrs. Ray Estlinbaum, Mr. and Mrs. V. D. Morris, and Frank Mazac Sr. were among many attending the Girl Show at the Ben Milam Hotel in Houston Sunday.
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