Two Men Fined on BVI Charges
Two men faced charges in the British Virgin Islands and were fined following a local court hearing. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a county judge issued penalties after a brief legal proceeding.
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1957
Page
7
Two men faced charges in the British Virgin Islands and were fined following a local court hearing. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a county judge issued penalties after a brief legal proceeding.
A local gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Tan Wamote drew numerous guests including Mrs Core Reeves of Hewthomne Cait and Ail Willies. The group included Mr and Mrs 2 Lee Berens and others visiting with family, sharing a festive afternoon with attention to Mrs Wright and childred of ute Diane.
Fragmentary court notice references 35 600 plus interest and costs of court. Mentions Mrs Louise and a judge or party with unclear names. Contains garbled phrases about jars and jewelry and a possible claim or action. Unclear specifics due to damaged OCR.
Next Wednesday the Houston area Boy Scout annual dinner will be held at the fairgrounds. Kenneth Bechigl, longtime national president of the Boy Scouts of America, will speak at the event. District committees and scouters should contact their Scout Executives for ticket information as advance purchase is required due to limited seating.
Willie 5, Christal, Ecgle, a Black man, was fined $50 after a Christmas Day incident involving his former wife Louise Christe. The county released him after the fine was paid by his employer. the county attorney warned him to stay away from the woman. He had a prior conviction from November 25, 1054, and another related charge remained pending in April.
Recent holiday guests included Mr and Mrs £G Tetseh with Mr and Tra FY, WW Busey and grandson Weldon Flucet of Pininchew Maine, Mas JL Thigle of Houston, Mr and Mrs Leroy Lehreskamp and son in San Antonio, and Mr and Mrs LeStourgeoin of Gedsen Alu pharma in attendance.
Texas State Health Department data indicate home births more than doubled over 15 weeks from 42.4 percent to 90.1 percent and the live births to deaths ratio in Texas was well over three to one while infant survival has improved. Fifteen years ago child birth death risk was nine times higher than today.
Reported birth notices indicate Mr and Mrs R P Wilcoxes welcomed a daughter, born January 3 at New Hermandy Hospital in Moustac. The family page lists details of the newborn and mentions the parents and hospital, with local references to neighbors and holiday times.
Miss Wanda Scott, bride elect of Charl Matehesk, received a miscellaneous shower at the First Baptist Church Recreation Department. Guests enjoyed games and humor including Mrs. Joe R. Townsend dressed as a boy. The event praised Miss Scott and noted tax preparation themes tied to 1956 progress and Form 1040 duties.
Mrs W Boecer of Tyve and Oliver Boozer of Nar York stayed with the Barnes for a week. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Igri Fhoailes and their son, Billto, who returned Sunday with news of a pastoral visit and veterinary fees.
The report notes a festive table with a punch bowl and decorative cake cabinets, candies arranged in white and joyous tones. Visitors listed include Mr. and Mrs. B A W, Merlin, Ladise Xarstis, Mr. and Mrs. F A Blockinghills, Mrs. Kenneth McNiel, and Joe Ty Store in Harte Lee.
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