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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
2
A fragmented home recipe guide detailing almond based crusts and crumbly graham options, plus a lemon gelatin cream filling. It outlines oven temperatures around 450 to 460 degrees, prep steps for pre-baked shells, and a two layer assembly with applesauce and chocolate topping.
Representatives from all clubs gathered at the Main Street schoolhouse in Wharton County on Saturday December 7 for a day of recreation, carols, and prizes. The Caney Club distributed small dolls and a doughnut contest crowned Mrs. K J Pryor and Mrs. Henry Milley as top entrants. The event included a holiday lunch, crafts, and a visit from Santa.
A readable fragment discusses sending The Headlight as a Christmas gift. It mentions gift appeal, potential buyers, and a suggestion that a newspaper issue could be sold or gifted, with reference to a recipient and a hospital context.
A bequest to Texas State University provides annual scholarships for a student from Hulbergen High School. The donor, Alfred Woi of Scholentnag, funds the program to support students from the area. Mrs Dante and others plan to spend Christmas holidays with relatives.
Town bulletin notes a Christmas dance event at Austin's Tall Here featuring live music by Gus Bee's Ovetstee. Dance night to include meals, beverages, and decorations though details are partly garbled. Expected date December in the evening with a moderate entry price and good music for attendees.
A wire from Weehawken New Jersey reports the death of Mrs. W. L. E. Keuffel at age 7 after a brief illness on November 26. She was born in Bremen Germany and widowed, with four children Carl W. Keuffel Adolf W. Keuffel Adele Keuffel Lamblet Elsa Keuffel Ankles and five grandchildren all living in Weehawken. Two cousins Alfred Schneider of California and Paul Schneider of Houston also survive. Her maiden name was Embds. Her husband is W. L. Keuffel. The family hopes for sympathy from friends.
Local notes list residents and visitors including Mr and Mrs Selman Wills and family visiting relatives Mrs J Walls and June Briscoe. Clinton Tubbs from Honstein visits with his parents. Mrs Selph and family hosted at Mo F Srlyn Clinton Tubbs' visit. Mrs Fred Gertows and daughter mentioned among neighbors.
Nada Hall announces a special Christmas dance on December 26 with Lee Kehlenberg and his 12 piece band providing music. Admission is $1.10 with a large crowd expected at Nada Kot Ty and notes Mr Pomery is away in San Antonio.
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