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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1947
Page
4
An advertising notice appears with text about paid advertising for a forthcoming issue. It mentions date Friday February 21 1987 and references to organizational roles and publication sections. The readable portion hints at content planning and promotional material.
President Truman plans a nationwide radio address on Friday February 28 to be carried by WOAI San Antonio at 8 00 pm SST. The broadcast will cover farm and home topics including an outbreak of mouth and lip disease in Mexican cattle and farm market summaries. Everett Mitchell will interview Leon ard South and discuss rural Boy Scouts. Music by local groups and farm headlines will accompany the program on WOAI.
Mrs F Davidson hosted the WAD Club on February 13 with fourteen members and guest Mrs Cieo Reese attending the meeting. Mrs Frenk Norman Davidson led as hostess. discussion centered on making mul and a box crafted by Brownie Troop girls. Members praised the girls for their toy box effort and the group planned future club activities while announcing refreshments.
Captain Frank Jortson prepares to depart for duty in Japan, leaving the West Coast aboard a voyage soon. Mr and Mrs Harry S Johnson hosted a farewell dinner for their son along with several relatives and friends. They plan to join him later in Japan as his assignment begins, with Mir vid Zar Hurry among the attendees.
Visiting Rotarians from Columbus Houston Victoria and Bay City attended the Wednesday luncheon. Guests included Dadey Baker Ernest Lawrence Phil Gemmer Ray Hei Sim Wertz and Ralph Schnitzer Jr of Magnolia Paper Company who spoke on industry conditions. The club named a nominating committee led by Wallace Lindsay with W H Albrecht L Duncan and Dr J A Foster. The board met Friday and authorized a $100000 donation to the Girl Scouts for completing their hut on Highway No 200.
Rice farming in Calarara County faces land fertility and fertilizer proofing challenges. County Agent 3.W. Bradley outlines demonstrations by Matthews Bros and J.B. Clipson showing soil-building schemes and higher rice yields. A Clover cover crop on 200 acres and a record 20 barrels per acre from second-year land highlight potential gains. Social notes mention visitors and Shrine Dance attendance.
Readable fragments list church services from several congregations. Assemblies of God and Colly Memorial Methodist note service times and pastors. First Baptist lists morning and evening worship with youth and prayer meetings. Other lines mention Sunday School times and midweek activities.
Eagle Lake and Columbus churches publish February services. Holy Communion at 3 am, Church School at 10 am, Evening Prayer and Sermon at 7 30 pm, Morning Service at 11 am, Church School at 1 am in Columbus.
Marion F Reynolds presides at Eagle Lake Texas church with services Sunday morning and evening. Morning worship features sermon Avoiding Spiritus! Bank ruptey while Sunday School meets at 9:45 a.m. The session convenes after worship. Evening sermon titled A Spiritual Reveille. The Woman's Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. Deacon Janetinet and Choir Rehearsal are Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
The Virgin Evangelical United Brethren Church in Lissie Texas lists events for Sunday February 24 2016 Sunday School at 9 30 am morning worship sermon The Sin in Providence second in a series on troubling religious problems fellowship services 7 00 pm junior youth and adult groups evening worship sermon How Life Receives Power 745 pm Wednesday February 26 mid week prayer service 745 pm
The weekly Mind topic for Christ ian Science Churches centers on Gods wisdom and knowledge with Romans 11 33 as the Golden Text The Bible quotes Psalm 147 5 and the Science and Health passage on Infinite Mind as the creator and creation as its infinite image or idea from page 256.
The notice announces a Sunday worship at 7 30 pm aboard a warship and a special Lenten story period for children plus an evangelistic service for all beginning at 7 30 pm each Friday night. The fragment lists time and weekly schedule details for religious events.
Sunday church services include Church School at 10 am and Morning Service at 11 am at St John s Church Columbus. Holy Communion follows, with Evening Prayer and Sermon at 7 30 pm. Lenten services at various churches run Fridays except Good Friday, with Holy Communion at 10 am and an evening service at 7 30 pm. Wesleyan, Lutheran, Baptist, and Catholic groups report weekly meetings and study topics, plus prison work continuation and district gatherings.
Mrs Fulton Dromgoole led devotional on the Gospel of St John Rey with John Larsen addressing plans for St Lisé Hospital Houston as a million dollar fund is raised. A later racial meeting followed with refreshments served. Mrs Louis Hintz to host next Tuesday at Mrs Fulton Dromyvale's home.
Dairy farming in Colorado County is rising as more farmers produce and sell milk commercially. County Agent J W Bradley notes the program will grow with grazing land, new pastures, and soil-building practices, outlining a 1947 plan prioritizing beef cattle, cropping, poultry, dairy management, and farm records.
Presbyterian Evening Circle met at the church with Mrs Tedsrunner presiding. The program Magic in Religion was by Mrs Mattie Hitler Street. Records saved after Street spoke on the works of composers. Meeting dates changed to first Tuesday of each month. Auxiliary met at the Educational Building with Mrs Taylor Queen presiding. Devotional on Men's Work in the Church. Next meeting in the Haycativill Building. Afternoon the ladies join the Lissie ladies for World Pow program at the Lissie church. All patients in hospital are recovering quickly.
Eagle Lake Garden Club members list Houston Flower Show tickets for March 23 to 30. Proceeds go to beautification of a garden spot beside the Southern Pacific Lines Bus y Senger depot. Contact a club member to buy tickets.
About 70 people attended the Catholic Altar Society event a dad bridge party in Rotary Hall Monday evening. Co chairs Albert Pusterovsky and Mrs Lewis Kopecky led the evening with society members. mokies and coffee were served. Door prize went to Mrs Jerry Carlile and consolation to Mrs Harry Kilgore Sr. The group thanked the Rotary Club for hall use and all who attended.
Card of thanks expresses deep appreciation for loyalty, cards, and kindness from humorous friends and Dr Laughlin and hospital care during illness. Mrs Adelina McRee and Mrs Tl Graves returned Thursday from Stamford near bedside of sister. Mrs Graves reports sister improving and visited daughter Miss Wyatt Groves at Hardin Simmons University. Also mentions a real bargain sale of shirts at SMITH CO with half price and shades.
Franklin C. Herndan superintendent will be the speaker at morning services on Sunday February 23 at Colly Memorial Methodist Church The Laymen of the church will preside and conduct the services An invitation is extended to all in the community to attend and hear this interesting speaker
Garwood News reports a weekend of family visits and hospitality across Wharton and Columbus. Attendees include L C Cornelius and Ruth Ann Jaighter, Mrs. Co Schmeeckle, and many relatives visiting from Houston, Conroe, Ganado, Navare Italy, and more. A wedding and bridal shower are noted as Willrodt Reedy ceremony attendees gather at Columbus and El Campo Hospital scenes.
Misa Inabell Bittner of Nada and Clarence Rheinhart of San Antonio were married February 17 at St Anne's Catholic Church in San Antonio. Rev A A Leopold officiated. After the ceremony the couple hosted a reception at the bride's parents home.
Misses Jadge Birdwell and Cassie Mse Nankavitz of Houston have returned from a trip to Old Mexico and Orange Grove Texas. They are now visiting Miss Birdwell’s parents Mr and Mrs Hugby Birdwell and other relatives in Hagel Lake.
New boats feature neoprene coating from the Rubber Co designed for heat, salt water and petroleum resistance. They measure about 15 feet long and 7 feet wide, carry 30 persons, inflate with air and ride on water. Equipped with paddles, outboard motor, hand pump, knife, sewing needle, repair kit, and other handy items. Priced at 490 with standout value.
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