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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1956
Page
5
Citizens protest traffic disruption as Cullen area road closure plan faces court refusal. Officials cite safety concerns and alternate routes near Highway 72. Opposition highlights impact on North Columbus and local intersections while engineers assess options and timelines.
A Wednesday meeting of the Women of the First Presbyterian Church was held at the home of Jam Weeden at 2303.10 h. The officers elected included the chairman and education advisers. The event reflected the church group’s routine governance and spiritual leadership duties.
Colorado County Commissioners Court on Monday agreed to a net contract with Texas Southeasters Gas Company allowing half the commercial gas rate for courthouse consumption while the remainder is paid by the company for the pipeline crossing. President Roy Blackbird appeared to discuss a new contract reducing the county gas bill and the deal includes a yearly rental of 100 dollars for the pipeline crossing. A related meeting featured a Christmas program with Mrs Simon Sinclair and Ted Brunner, singing, piano accompaniment, and refreshments served by local volunteers.
Police investigate multiple burglaries in Columbus including one attempted entry at a Methodist church. A schoolteacher named Gladys Barnett reported missing cash from a home on Meal W, Wo Gunn, and the purse later found with a white bag nearby. Chief Deputy Sheriff H M Bullere notes a total alleged cash amount of 26 dollars. The investigation contends a single car theft of minor value and a recovered hijacked item near a tennis court. Further details point to Edward Carlysey and Causcya Sr as persons of interest.
Last rites were held Saturday for the mother of Mrs V D Mortis Finersl services were conducted at Le Gravee Frown the Keetile Pun jure Home last Saturday December 15th at the Sayetke Memorial Hospital in La Grange at 1 p m Rev LF Parker of Muldoon officiated and burial was in the Cistern cemetery. Four daughters arrived to comfort the bereaved family including Mrs Dorris and others attended.
Fragmented OCR item notes Camedull family attendance at a National Convention in La Grange and Callag, with references to Mrs G C Jackson of Houston and Mrs Vi De Morris of Eagle Sage. Mentions grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a Lane's Drug Store gift. includes local names Mr R Z Campbell and HJ Campbell with relatives Ramana Chawe and Lisa Kay Mir Clowe visiting for holidays.
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