Free anti TB X rays offered over two days
More than 600 residents took free anti TB X rays during the two day event held in December at the clinic. Local health officials urged eligible residents to participate and emphasized early detection.
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1951
Page
1
More than 600 residents took free anti TB X rays during the two day event held in December at the clinic. Local health officials urged eligible residents to participate and emphasized early detection.
December events listed include Rotary party, Baptists gathering, Catholic Christmas celebration, Montene dances with Anita and Reindeers, and Club Montezuma New Year’s Dance. Attendees include Mrs. John Alsup of Fort Worth and Mrs. Charles Gerstenberg of Weimar, with family relations noted among the Gerstenbergs and Alsups.
The report lists eight men inducted on December 4 and 14 with references to required physicals. It mentions names such as Lewis, Weimer, Lewallen, and many unclear fragments from a long local notice. Strong entities include Columyy and From yeraue County as readable sources.
Clear public notice urges 18 year olds to register with local authorities. The fragmented text mentions census context, public sales, and officials like Breiner and Schulentlug, but details are unclear.
John T. Reed, 68, died Saturday morning in East Bernard’s Schmidt Hospital. Funeral services were held December 2 at 2 PM at the Methodist Church in Hustberian, with Rev. S P Wright officiating. Burial followed in the Methodist Cemetery. Reed, a longtime resident and farmer in the Sullawi area, was a leader in progressive farming and member of the Waist Berra Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, two sons Cabby Reed of EL Campo and John A. Reed of Wharton, four grandchildren, one great grandchild, three sisters, and other relatives.
In district court a 9.9 acre land parcel was sold for $2008.90 to settle the estate of Reginald Taylor. Costs amounted to about $153.04 with other distribution charges. A section of mineral rights went to Abe Wael, near oil production sites.
Nel Youms is seeking clothing donations to help children and families in need. The appeal asks for usable garments and offers small repairs if possible. Citizens are urged to contact Sls Young to arrange pickup or drop off.
Multi colored lights decorate Main Street and City Park in Eagle Lake as merchants, service clubs, and the Civics Committee sponsor a Christmas scene. The effort includes new wiring donated by merchants, with prizes and an outdoor decorating contest planned. Central Power and Light assists with installation and takedown.
Two crashes near Eagle Lake Hospital area left one man dead and two injured. Investigating officers cited rain fog and driver error as factors. Houston residents involved included Wille Blenny Hinks, 16, and others later charged for traffic violations.
Lee Mi Gearnal Cole died at his home in Houston on Wednesday. Funeral services are set for 2:00 PM today at Volhis- Atogger Funeral Home in Houston, with interment at Lakeside Cemetery in Eagle Lake. Survivors include wife Martivo and sons Lew Cearnal Jr and David, plus a brother and sister.
The article notes Dipple’s re-election as fire chief and the naming of New Hinscot as part of a regular city hall session. It mentions community events such as the annual Christmas party and Ladies Night, plus plans for an open night to invite the public. Jacob Zoeller spent Thanksgiving in Houston visiting relatives.
The Bagie Chamber of Commerce announces ballots for ten directors and four officers to be elected. Voters must mark five of six candidates and indicate party sectors. ballots approved by the Nomination Waittie. Officers to be installed in January. list includes Edgar Barn, Fredik Punk, C Johnson, R Powell, J Reed, James Mose, Wile Cox Jr. vacancies and current directors are named.
Disjointed notes show Rotarians meeting fully three times a week as a contest continues. References to December events, a school cafeteria venue, and funds for Christmas lights indicate a local club effort with several names and places jumbled in the OCR text.
Obituary notes Mrs. Ora Stoevimer to be laid to rest Nov 25 with services at a local church. It mentions family ties including daughter Mrs Adaline and relatives from Brownvchanl and Hoyatan, and references a move from Yoaloim, Texas to Eagle Lake.
George Hodde and Mrs. Josephine Hodde of Cidden along with Mrs. Al Beyer of Houston were guests of Mrs. Lee Geode for a day last week in a gestures of hospitality.
The CC Committee seeks formal approval to fund and advance a widening project. Officials and local stakeholders from the chamber and roads commission discuss proposed improvements, timelines, and potential impacts on traffic and property.
Despite garbled text a notice describes a Baptist association meeting to be held here on a Tuesday in Des 1. It references attendance likely from churches within a regional denomination with details obscured by OCR errors.
Obituary notice reports Br Earl Maze dying from a heart attack. A funeral service time and location are listed with minimal biographical details and no further context available in the damaged text.
Mrs Meitzen and Mrs Clement Richter announce a Christmas toy drive by den mothers. Local boys and girls will collect gifts this week and visit homes Saturday morning to offer breakfast and door to door toy pickups. Contact details are given for families not contacted or with toys to donate.
Officials propose a new parking plan for Park area, citing traffic flow improvements and safety. Engineers assess street use and discuss potential impacts on nearby businesses and pedestrians. Local officials say public input will guide final design before construction.
The old depot near Lake Street is being removed as a new Depot facility replaces it. A freight platform will be built on the old site, changing the park view and scenery for residents. The band stand and railroad building will disappear, altering the landscape beyond the park.
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