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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1948
Page
4
Mrs H E Burger entertained Bewdyg Olds with a Christmas gathering at her Twest Gay home on a sunny afternoon. Guests enjoyed festive refreshments and a novel Christmas tree arrangement while Santa Claus figures were represented by several attendees.
The Girl Scout Troop Wa met Friday afternoon at Mrs. IL L Parker’s home with co leader Mrs. Maurine Goodson present. The gathering marked the five year anniversary of the troop as members shared Swedish weaving projects for Christmas gifts and leaders distributed gifts to the girls.
A plea for safer driving as New Year approaches urging drivers to avoid reckless behavior and drunk driving. The message hopes for zero preventable deaths and calls on readers to help promote road safety and prevent fires and tragedy.
The Houston Area Council Sam Houston Area Council meeting in 1948 will feature Frank Leahy noted Notre Dame football coach. A panel of speakers and committee meetings begin at 1:30 PM with P. Py Autler presiding.
Contractor announces sealed proposals for a Texas highway project from Jet WS point to Wharton County site on PS 202 with City bids governed by House Bills from the Texas Legislature. Wage rates for Group 3 labor will apply. Residents and relatives join for Christmas in Columbus and White Castle events.
The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church delivered baskets and gifts to residents after their afternoon meeting. About amhers and guests attended the event in the church library, with Mrs. Vineyard and Mrs. Hayes among those present.
Mrs. Roby Gote, manager of the Qore's Theatre Nay, announces the addition of Bob Weldon Shofirr from Wharin as assistant manager. He brings theatre experience and will aid Mrs. Lee in Cyce, strengthening the theatre’s operations this season.
Local notes report Pred Glueck of the Marines returning home for Christmas with family at Cab spring. The item notes his service, schooling in Engr Lake, and plans to pursue a Marine career. Also lists Christmas guest plans across Columbus Austin Houston Beaumont San Antonio Dallas and Cleveland while a stray black spaniel is sought.
The passage lists multiple families by surname planning Christmas visits and meals with relatives in various towns. It notes decorations a Kreteschmar home, dinners with Englehard Blair in Houston, and several group gatherings with Meoney Stewe Tubbs Sutdhar Crutchfield Reeves and Thompsons among others. Two individuals were seriously injured in a recent car collision.
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