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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
12
A large turnout accompanied a school gathering at Lake High where decorations and lighting created a festive atmosphere. Profits from the event exceeded S600, earmarked to purchase goods and equipment for student activities and to foster better understanding among attendees.
Members of the W Cherry 3D Perry Post 108 Ames Legion are urged to attend the monthly meeting Tuesday evening at the Boy Scout Legion commander at the meeting location.
Emily Birdwell stars in a radio tonight of Charles Dickens The Christmas Carol presented by the Wharton County Junior College drama department at KULP Campo station. Ruth Symming directs with student cast including Zeyle Lake. The program airs Saturday evening with actors spending time and effort to portray the spirit of Christmas.
Garwood FFA members manage 82 calves and 28 hogs on feed for a fair. Report by George Williams notes a March 21 show date and 28 boys or girls involved. Animals are fed dry feed. calves and hogs prepared for Stark Show with aims of fattening and exhibition.
Lake city citizens donated repairable clothing and shoes for a Goodwill drive organized by Boy Scouts and Explorers. About 300 bags were collected for Goodwill Industries of Houston, with thanks to volunteers and local residents for their support.
A brief city note describes a meeting of members and attendance at a Christmas lights display at the fire station. Chief AH Dippled presided over the event with regular attendees noted. The gathering included a stringing of lights and a brief community celebration.
Scout Troop 334 hosts a series of field day events with emphasis on outdoor skills, teamwork, and leadership. Local families attend as youth showcase knot tying, first aid drills, and endurance challenges at the council ground.
A Sunday gathering at Bernardo included Troop 434 members Curtis Lai ghlin Tort Dayenn din Wi Larry Tate Alen Smith Jim Whit ley Stanley Whitley Don Wyatt Yans Raabe Ted Wiese and others. Guests included Mrs Hoy Schmnidt Mr and Mrs David Zahrednick and family Mrs August Schmidt and family M L Rinwell George Emily Erna Cloat Huse Richiton Weimar Eugene Embrock Rosenherz and families. Cakes sandwiches and cold drinks were served in the evening. Additional attendees were Fred Rabet Ars of Weimar and Mr and Mrs Ruben Drymalla of Pegle Lake.
Schmidt family members enjoyed a reunion at the home of relatives. The gathering featured a meal with barbecue chicken roast turkey and assorted trimmings.
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