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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1947
Page
4
The document outlines payment terms for orders at a fixed rate and describes a payable advance event tied to a public collection. It references a corporation and broad “Corresponding” publication, with a public sale condition contingent on discovery of a certain event. The date FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1547 is noted.
Church calendars list Eagle Lake Episcopal Church St James Catholic Church assembly of God Colly Memorial Methodist First Baptist Church American Lutheran St Pauls Lutheran in Columbus and nearby areas. Services and schedules include morning worship at 8:30 to 11:00 am, Bible classes, vesper and choir times, plus weekend masses and Lent services.
Sunday services list at First Presbyterian Marion with minister, Sunday school, and sermons on March 2, plus a congregational meeting to adopt the church budget. Also notes on Methodist and Baptist activities, and Auxiliary plans including a surprise party for recently moved pastors.
East Bernard News reports the Wharton County Veterans School class planned farming programs during Tuesday and Thursday meetings. Members asked questions and shared opinions while visiting Henry J. Hlavinka farm to vaccinate cattle, then inspected land prep and fertilizer use at August Michulka's farm. Local notices cover residents' travel, health, and Legion activities with upcoming March events and basketball games.
Field expert notes cattle were fed little or no protein concentrate last fall because of mild weather and belief range feeding was sufficient. Cattle on poor condition now show results, with calving cows needing protein to milk calves in spring. Authorities urge 2.5 to 3 pounds daily of cottonseed cake or pellets, citing strong beef markets and available supplies. Local note: Houston visitors stayed with Beckean and Baring families.
Life Texas Row lists Pastor N J Peterson guiding Sunday services on March 2 with Sunday School at 10 am and Morning Worship at 11 am featuring a lesson on the Life of Jesus and a sermon titled Is My Life All Fore Or gained followed by 7 pm Fellowship and 7 45 pm Evening Worship with a sermon Freedom in Christ. Wednesday March 5 details show midweek prayer service at 7 45 pm.
Sunday services across all Christ Church Christian Science locations will present the Lusson Sermon on Christ Jesus with the Golden Text from Isaiah and citations from John. The Lesson includes passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy and emphasizes the Christ as divine image dispelling sickness and death.
Mrs Louis Hintz hosted Christ Episcopal Auxiliary Guild at Mrs F M Dromgoole home Tuesday afternoon. Members spent the day making Easter baskets for sale this year in bright colors and various types. In Lent they forego refreshments. Mrs Joe Lee McCreary will entertain next Tuesday at her home.
Mrs. Louis Miller and guests spent Sunday with Smith- Hopkins entertained the bridge club at the Hopkins home with new members joining. Prizes went to Mrs. Harold Beaird Mrs. R. A. Shoop and Mrs. H. W. Hovar. Attendees included Mrs. J. Hopkins Mrs. W. K Lehrer and Mrs. Otto Danklels. Several trips to Austin Glen Flora LaGrange and Columbus noted along with hospital stays and jury duty in Houston.
Magnolia Petroleum and Stano Jind Oil and Gas report Adams No 1 well in Chesterville pool, Colorado County completed and ready. crews move to Chickasaw area near Lissie in Wharton County two miles east of Adams well. Nearby tests include A-1 Linderholm on Briggs Bros farm two miles north of Lissie. Enzichart and J E H Dennis No 1 developments continue around Eagle Lake. broader field activity promises. Girl Scout news covers leadership change, hut decorating plans, and a Mexican supper fundraiser with posters around town.
Weekend guests hailed from Victoria Bay City and Fort Wayne as the Garwood area welcomed relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Leo Krenek plan a new cafe in the Frank Arnold building. Garwood Independent school district voters approved a tax rate increase from 1 to 1.50 per 100 valuation by 85 to 13, affecting maintenance funds.
The many friends of Bill Foster, injured in an automobile accident in Texas, learn he is recuperating in Houston. Mr and Mrs Foster reside with Audrey Sodergreen at 1304 Walton, Houston, as relatives kindly request visitors and best wishes. Mr and Mrs Marcus Schindler and Sylviavisited the Fosters and Miss Sodergreen. Mrs Schindler is a Houston sister to the two ladies. James Wilson, chief petty officer, visited in Investon for the weekend. Ben Stapleton Jr entertained aunt Mrs J A Castellan as guest last week.
On February 28 President Harry S Truman will speak to the nation, with the Red Cross Radio program carried locally on WOAT San Antonio at 9 00 pm CST. Bell Mr and Mrs Sam Tinden of Chancellor S D are visiting the family of his brother. Tinden works in general merchandising and banking. They are joined by Dr Tinden's sister Mrs Ida from Mountain Lake Minnesota. Miss Sue Colly was at A and I College last weekend with Maynard Krieter and Frazer Wallace, students at the school, visiting Sue's parents Mr and Mrs J R Colly.
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