This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1955
Page
12
In a reflective piece on teaching teens teachers confront a stubborn problem. They drill grammar yet face apathetic students who resist motivation. The piece urges empathy and practical methods to engage youths who seem beyond traditional instruction.
Acknowledges sincere thanks to friends and community for visits flowers cards gifts and get well messages during illness at Laughlin Hospital. Special thanks extend to doctors nurses and staff for their kind capable attention during the stay.
A talk at the Community Hall by Mr Evan Lichtine of Fi about illumination and personal choices. The speaker argues better lighting can come from fewer overhead lamps and urges respect for others views when voting or choosing drinks, urging guiding light as a metaphor.
Sam K. Seymour of Columbus announced Max Starcke will serve as Director and Management Consultant of the Lower Colorado River Authority, taking the post January 1 after 17 years as operating aid general manager. The board will name the new general manager after a December 16 meeting. Starcke helped grow the LCRA from a small agency to a major river development and electric utility serving parts of Central Texas, with six dams, flood control, irrigation, and electricity reaching over 41 counties and more than 1.5 million people.
Mrs J L Young hosted the Mary Martha Class for its annual Christmas meeting and get together. The program featured a devotional and a Christmas reading by Mrs H J Cosgrove followed by gift exchanging and refreshments. The Youngs home was decorated in a Yuletide theme and three visitors joined the group Mrs Louis Hunt Mrs D Wallace and Mrs Florence Fausler.
Obituary notes Seguin's long serving mayor famed for modern water and sewer plants hydro electricity parks and streets. He led statewide efforts in roads arts Girl Scouts water conservation and chambers of commerce and helped found the Texas League of Municipalities where he served as past president. Also mentions local ads for Diana's vaccines and a Hargrove’s close-out sale offering 25 percent savings on wrought iron stems.
The true meaning of Christmas is remembering Christ is born. Christ's birth is celebrated on December twenty fifth. The three wise Men brought gifts for Baby Jesus and followed the Star. The shepherds were the first to know, urged by an angel. Many see Christmas as a time only for feasts and gifts.
Many people attend church on Christmas and sing carols while enjoying gifts and festive times.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.