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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1949
Page
6
Morris C Hodges of Columbus elected as director of the Columbus Cancer Society. Also named as officers and new committee members including A Pen and Mrs. Hodges. Board discusses upcoming campaigns and community outreach across Texas Division and Eastern Torna areas.
Fragmentary OCR shows names and roles including attornfing Spike Jones itnsycat De precizhion Raine at the City Andi lanium it Houston Ratungey mial Wafe Mp ang Mrs J FE need) Iieme Berd and Miss Dihel Maz Reeea att and Mrs. Tohn Gay son Mr and Bre F D Guse and Giew Uw Mr and Sa Williams Billy Jo Willi My and Mrs J R Troms Meid Mrs BB Power and Mrs Alan Wiese.
The page lists a mixed reading of meals and entertainment with mentions of a potato sale and chicken dishes served with sides. It highlights a film program featuring The Musketeers and a lineup starring Lane, June Allyson, Van Heflin, and Keenan Wynn showing Thursday and Friday, February 10-11.
A church notice lists services at First? church with morning worship at 10:30, Sunday school and preaching at 12:00, and evening worship at 7:00. It mentions a poster encouraging attendance and a guest speaker. Central events include a sermon at morning service and a special Sunday talk on faith. Rev Albert Brown leads the First Baptist Claror with Sunday, midweek, and prayer meetings noted.
A fragmented OCR shows multiple church listings including Assembly of God Apostolic Path Mission Baptist and other faith groups. It notes Sunday worship times, Sunday School, midweek services, and special preaching, with scattered dates and times across various churches.
Worship bulletins and pastoral notes list Fu G Wolf as pastor at Pawl Astraican Soreran Church in Calunbus Texas. A church calendar shows Sunday and evening service times with a 7 30 pm evening prayer and a cerning? sequence. Episcopal Chitin Colummuy Tenny Rev Jol G bersen Rector.
The midwinter Presbyterian Hour in Roanoke Va opens with Dr Robert A Lapsley Jr, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, delivering Time for Decision. He is a noted Southern Presbyterian figure, educated at Washington and Lee, Union Seminary, and holds the THD. He has served churches in North Carolina and Columbia DC and leads in religious education and radio outreach. The program airs on KPRC Houston with a Feb 5 start, featuring prayers and community groups including Eagle Lake women and church circles.
The WS.OS. of the Cally Memorial Methodist Church met Tuesday afternoon in the church parlor with Mrs. Nanlin presenting on Hawaii. Next Tuesday at 3:50 pm members will gather for a continuation of the study Newness of Life led by Mrs. O E Linstrum.
William McConnaughy of Rest Bernard died after a long illness. Survived by son Roy McConnaughy of East Bernard and multiple daughters, five grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife and several years of declining health. Services conducted by Rev. J B Jonte at the Urbish Funeral Home with burial in the Methodist Cemetery of East Bernard.
March Of Dimes dance completed with positive remarks from J R. Thomar Dance Committee Chairman. Weather was cold and hindering attendance as drive continues with boxes around town for funds. Local effort reports short of Colorado County quota, with about 80 raised so far and plans for ongoing drive around the area.
The Columbus Concert Association announces membership renewal for the next season before the Worcester event in Columbus High School gymnasium. Applications are available at artist committee tables and must be completed Monday evening. fees are 1.60 for adults and 2.00 for children, with tax included.
The Baptins Fomemmier's Claw Tre Baptist Homemaker's Chass will hold a business and appeal meeting at the home of Mrs. O B Carter on Monday evening February 7 at 7 23 0 AM members are urged to attend.
Country fair at Club Montezuma features a square dance exhibition by local clubs and families tonight at 7 00. Dances led by Mr and Mrs C Le and others include a five square display with Weldon Leyendenker on piano and Harold Thomas listed among organizers. A cake prize will be given.
The Girt Scout Council met at Mrs I W Pape's home with planning for a Friday meeting. Attendees included Mrs Dage, Miss Weootks, Mrs Melvin Elay, Mrs Black, Mrs Beane, Mrs Davison, Mrs Johnson, Mrs Park er, and Mrs Slovkin. The group discussed Texas Scout area training and coordination with local units.
The House adopted a memorial resolution for Mrs Bessie Newsy Mims wife of Lewis Mims of Houston, noting her talents as a fashion designer. The lauded Mrs Mims died January 25 in Houston, with her husband a retired vice president of the Precourl Rulphir Company.
January and February births reported for local families. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Pri Rodriguez born January 31 weighs 9 pounds. A baby girl to Mr and Mrs Vietor Witte Jr born in February named Vickie.
Garden Club to meet at the home of Airs. Lenhart on Thursday February 16 at Eagle Lake Gunten Clube venue. Program titled My Friend He Rae will be presented, with a Valentine table arrangement by Mrs. W. T. Matte and garden reminders for attendees.
Fourth Grade Brownies plan a food sale on Saturday February 5 at Spalinger’s. The event promotes community activity with a bake sale and refreshments to raise funds for group projects. Local families are invited to support and enjoy a selection of homemade items.
Monday night was off night for the Firisnen. Next Monday night February ith will be regular practice. Lines warn of a potential fire risk at 9. A Holston Chronicle caption mentions Billy Ray Kurdsen of Shreveport Louisiana, nephew of Mrs. Lew Aus, as a possible subject. Billy, who attended Estes Lake, enlisted in the Army last August. The Chronicle notes infantry GI maneuvers near Darmstadt Serbia.
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