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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1938
Page
5
The tale centers on Sontata a headless figure said to be aboard the Pacific Exposition Wonder train arriving in Columbus for a one day only event Monday December 12 with performances from noon to midnight. Debates surround whether Prof De Burke is sane and if Sontata should be allowed to live under current conditions.
Richmond woman speaks at a Garden Club session with holiday display ideas including window arrangements and a buffet. The club plans a Jan 4 gathering with host Mrs W E Lenhart and speaker Mrs I V Duncan on flowering trees and shrubs.
Mrs. T. P. Doole hosted a Mexican supper at her home Tuesday evening honoring Miss Mattle Johnson and Miss Mattie Johnson whose birthdays fall on the same date. Guests included Mrs. P. T. Gordon, Mrs. H. Lee Johnson, Mrs. J. C. Rogers, Miss Ophelia Johnson, and Miss Lucy Kate Rogers.
The Little Theatre produced Jonesy in the high school auditorium last Friday night to a half full house. Anne Jones by Louise Seaholm and Mildred Ellis by Lucy Kate Rogers carried strong performances with humor and poise. Gardner Duncan led as the leading man with solid stage presence, while Clark Gable comparisons were drawn for his effort.
The young ladies of the Presbyterian Church met at Miss Louie Waddell’s home and began rug weaving for orders. A sample is on display at J B Smith Store. Refreshments included peach salad olives tea and wafers. They plan to meet at the church next Monday to finish orders before Christmas holidays.
The W M U of the Baptist Church held a mission study Tuesday afternoon with Miss Mollie Davidson as program leader. A large crowd attended and plans were made for next week’s regular meeting at 3 o'clock at the church.
Card of thanks expresses appreciation for kindness during funeral hours for a relative. Mentions flowers and favors from Nannie Barrow and family of Houston visiting relatives, and travel details of Arch Cear nal Monte Cearnal Henry Esser and A B Cear nal families returning home to Houston and San Antonio. Also notes S J Davidson and daughter Ernestine Jo visiting from Houston.
The play drew a small crowd despite overall success with stage performances. Royalty earnings totaled 25 dollars, highlighting a disappointing turnout against favorable production reception.
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