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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1954
Page
3
George Allen aged 84 of Baytown was honored in Friday services held at Lakeside widow chapel. Survivors include Elmer Reagan Chesterville and Maude Bryant, with Elmer noted as a son and daughter-in-law among others.
A rural veterinary clinic issues guidance on proper vaccination schedules and mistreatment risks. It warns pet owners about unsafe practices and urges adherence to licensed protocols to protect animal health.
Funeral services for Tommy an old son of Mr. and Mrs. J T Godsey of Houston and Temple were held Friday at the Baptist Church in Temple with interment there. Tommy Godsey died August 18 at Anderson hospital Houston after a lengthy illness. Relatives from Eagle Lake attended including Mr. and Mrs. Griff Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thomas.
Funeral services for John Samuel Butler who died Friday at Lawghlin Hospital were held Monday in Durant Oklahoma. He was born August 12 186? and worked 35 years with the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad. He married Laura Shirley in 1900 and retired in 1940 living in Durant then Eagle Lake. He survived by relatives in Kentucky Tennessee Texas and Oklahoma. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and kept abreast of current events.
Latin American members of St Basil's Catholic Church announce a bazaar on Saturday at 6 PM on the church grounds at the Guadalupe Terrace addition south of Lily finite. Mexican foods will be served for dine in or takeout, with games and entertainment. Proceeds go to the church building fund.
Grace McElmurry reports a new arrival for the Mead family in Hays Kansas. Janice Lenn Mead weighs eight pounds eleven ounces at birth and is welcomed by proud parents Loren Mead Sr and Mrs. Mead. Grandparents are Mrs. McKimury of Eagle Lake and Mr and Mrs Loren Mead Sr of Po la Kansas.
Mrs Frances Konvicka and granddaughter Frances Nell of Richmond were Monday evening visitors at the Rawlins home. Konvicka said her husband is recovering well from his recent operation.
Mr and Mrs CLE Rawlies and Mrs Brena Cloat visited Sunday at Burr with Mr and Mrs Alk Thay. Harvie reported a nice, courteous gathering during a recent outing.
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