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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Cecil Gerstenberg entertained at dinner Saturday evening joined by Mr and Mrs Waldo Bernard of Hotteton and sister Mrs G M Rowe of Dalles. The modest gathering featured Christmas bells and decorations as part of a cordial visit, with mentions of local residents and attendees.
A tense scene follows George and his mother Bud as they dodge work worries and debt while rushing home in bitter wind. Bud fears missing Christmas as Dad’s illness and bills press down. George vows to avoid danger and stay with family, hoping for a warmer, safer New Year.
On December 20 an evening program directed by Mrs Meyers featured a junior and senior grade sequence. The show included The Obligine Christmas Tree and The Advent of the King pantomime with nativity scenes, carols, and a high school chorus. Students from grades two through six performed dances, songs, and tableaux under Mrs CF Free. The event closed with the high school hand and carols, as families visited homes to celebrate.
Aboard the USS ship Pari, crew members enjoyed a ten day pause in Cherbourg and Paris including walks along the Champs Elysees and visits to Versailles. Sailors toured the city and relaxed after earlier naval operations.
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