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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1953
Page
5
A fire in Sune Barn and nearby structures caused rapid alarm as flames spread through a canal and garages. Chief Shaw reported minimal damage and urged safe driving after a New Year bash at Kopecky home, with extended family guests and local residents gathering that night.
Mrs Laura Towell 97 longtime resident of Kensten and former Long-Line employee, died at her Houston home after moving from Columbus. Services were held at First Baptist Church Columbus with burial at Odd Fellows Rest. Survivors include two daughters, two sons, seven grandchildren, and other relatives.
Nr and Mrs W Lenhart and Mrs C F Bartinell of Howlston spent Christmas in Beaumont with their son and daughter Hanlawy and their children Meg and Mrs Ernest Lenart.
A list of Christmas Day guests at the Wat Wandell home includes Mr and Mrs Raymond Jochetz and family, Mr and Mrs George Nichards, Dr and Mrs Raymond R. Thom as and family, Mr and Mrs Miles Thorpes, and other relatives from Baton Rouge Houston and Eagle Lake. Provisions and refreshments were discussed as part of the gathering.
The text notes Mr and Mrs W G Darby hosting Christmas Day dinner guests Mrs Wishien and Mrs Avis Gesinl at the home of Mo CL Alario in Rocke Tktund. The fragment mentions other travelers and family but is largely garbled.
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