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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1952
Page
8
Fragmentary archaic local newspaper item from Eagle Lake Headlight shows publisher details, notices and ad rates for a 1845 era publication. Text is incomplete with garbled OCR but indicates subscription terms and public notices placeholders.
A garbled report details a bridge club gathering with mentions of Mrs Rovert Scsurmite and several guests. Names like Newington Sevan Sawl Test and Langston Tarsus appear among unclear roles. The fragment hints at a social or competitive session with attendees and observers.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Laughlin Hospital and Faunts with terse schedule hints for the week. No clear events or dates are preserved, but the fragment suggests upcoming items or notices from Laughlin Hospital and related names.
A BL City bulletin urges residents to check lights and connections and use candles with care during the Christmas season. It notes a Fire Department training course ending Monday evening December 15 with about 11 attendees on average, praising the program and firemen’s gains in new techniques.
The Sunshine Class of the Dolly Memorial Methodist Church expresses gratitude to Mr. Simon White for use of the Rice Grower’s office Mr Albert Pustejovsky for assistance and the Headlight for publicity and to all others who helped make their recent big success.
John F Franka a longtime well known merchant of Zen O Uns County died after residing in Columbus for years Rites conducted at Columbus Catholic Church by Rev Krause with Deacon and sub deacon assistance Burial followed at St Nada in Houston Survivors include widow Frima two daughters Mrs Leon Holub and Mrs Vera Mae Liewad and several grandchildren The family resided in Columbus for most of his life
The Catholic Altar Society hosted a festive Christmas party on Tuesday featuring a spiritual program. The event included a Nativity scene with angels, solos by Mrs. Dayne and the choir, and a candle lit procession. A varied menu with turkey, potatoes, asparagus, salads, bread, coffee and dessert followed in a U shaped hall set with cedar and Christmas decorations. The evening closed with singing of Christmas carols.
Circle 1 of Presbyterian Women met Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church for a regular session. Mrs George Stallman presided and Mrs 3 C Boothe delivered a devotional. The lesson came from Galatians with Mrs Robert Martin handling the day’s question. Next meet is the General Meeting of Circles L and U on Wednesday December 17 at 9 30 am in the church.
Members of the Women’s Society of Christian Service are reminded of their annual Christmas party to be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 30 p m December 16 at the home of Mrs Griff Thomas Co hostesses will be Mrs Charles Causey and both Mrs Thomas and Mrs Causey urge full attendance Joe D Luna has two computer equipped cameras and photo supplies.
A posted notice states grounds are restricted at All Matthew Brothers lands with trespass prohibited. An item advertises a 36 foot Maine plywood boat nearly new with live bait box for sale at $75 through Western Auto Associate Store in Eagle Lake, signed C. Abercrombie.
Students of Gene Austin School of Dancing presented an entertaining program at the Eagle Lake Rotary Club noon luncheon. H C Johnson chaired, introducing Mr. Austin and accompanist Thornton Melton. Performances included Marilyn Meitzen singing Pretty Baby, a Mexican number, a duet by Loretta Miller and Richard Clipson, a hula by Virginia Clipson, a tap by Loretta Miller and Dolls Stiles, a Charleston by Gene Epps and Judith Johnson, and a military tap with baton twirl by Marilyn Meitzen. Rotarians voted for new directors. results to be announced at the Christmas Ladies night banquet. The club approved a short luncheon on January 31 with no program. Visitors included W A Barnett and Mr. Garrett.
Canasta party at the Community Center opened holiday entertaining activities hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Thomas Sr. A large group of friends attended Monday evening with fourteen tables for prizes. Simon White won high score for men, Mrs. W. E. Lenhart won high score for ladies, and low scores earned two large Christmas stockings for Gus Seahoim and Mrs. W. C. Reed. Guests enjoyed salted nuts and refreshments including apple pie and coffee.
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