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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1939
Page
4
The Eagle Lake Headlight, official organ of Eagle Lake City Texas, notes its 1903 establishment and a March 9 1908 merger with Eagle Lake Advertiser which had been established in 1893. Published in Eagle Lake Colorado County Texas, every Friday.
A WMS gathering featured an inspiring service led by Mesdames C. Wo and H. Causey. Officers were installed, current events from the mission fields discussed, a missionary skit performed, and a review of The Ministry of Healing in India from Mov ing Millions. Mrs V. Ro Corman presided. Mrs A Darby attended with her minister Grace McVeray for fellowship and plans.
The Morsy Pa of Naga held a regular nest meeting on Wednesday with about five members present. Three new members joined, and Burl reenvod showcased tights while Tena Webbe claimed first place at the farm meet.
A garbled page recounts hunting season chatter and courtly curiosities. Mentions Detective Cal Crertson and a plan for a hunting season jaunt, plus scattered references to Cul gous nom and a Houston visit by Mr and Mrs OSGi Miller and their daughter.
A Washington National Geographic bulletin surveys the 1938 and 1998 disaster year impacts. It notes hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, ice storms, fires, air crashes, earthquakes, and warlike damage across the United States and beyond.
A scrambled clipping mentions Lat per ag Dake deve whe hive Bare fee tere, and a promoted man linked to a New Orleans business build. It references homes and family ties, with names such as Mira Balas, Jolie Ressier, and Mrs Trey Jer, plus visits to Teetrend and Teets events. The piece links local figures, nurses, and a Dallas line.
Proved pantries and a preservation budget guided 49 canning recommendations and 89 women made gardens. Total value on garden and canning for L9R by club women and girly is $5417.60. With this as a basis in planning for 189 work, the group looks forward to improving homes, food supply, and personal appearance in the year ahead.
The Garwood community reflects on staying positive and kind in daily talk. Local notes recap volleyball games with Langis and Louise Hornets, plus a long list of student and staff updates, dances, grades, and aspirations.
Fragmentary text shows Garawood community events at Garawood Methodist Church. Mentions worship services, monthly gatherings, and Sunday activities with names unclear due to damaged OCR. References to Rock Timeline and local church leaders suggest routine parish activities and a weekly meeting.
Report describes a meeting with demonstrations on berry planting and garden produce. Members pinned 20 young berry plants, learned pruning and grafting, and showcased fruit garden items. Highlights include 4-H Club songs, new club records, and selling vegetables to raise funds. Adults and children attended, sharing a day of rural education and community involvement.
In Reading we study The Pied Pipers of Hamelin and define unknown words. In English we jot notes on early topics. In Drawing we explore The Galaxy Garden. Monday morning Dr Moeller from Columbus spoke to us about teeth and art, and we enjoyed his talk.
Mrs A H Frnka entertained at her home with a shower for Mrs Frank Dettrich Jr The event featured sandwiches and cake and guests included G Brasher W Brasher A C Willingham H J Micu wska A N Hays S J Caney Mose Henry Rabel Griff Thomas Jr Fred G Dettrich Sr and Miss Hilda Westroth Edna Westroth Anna Miculka Irene Wisher and other attendees all in a pleasant social gathering marking the occasion.
Superintendent W Reed leading the senior civic class of the High School on a day trip to Austin to tour the State Capitol and state government buildings. Students will meet officials and learn about government operations during this annual visit planned with much enthusiasm.
The Band Mothers Club will hold an important business meeting in the band room at the High School Building on Monday evening at 7:30. President Mrs. Roy Reese urges all members to attend.
The Baptist W A Girls met Tuesday afternoon with Miss Grace Reed as hostess. They planned a food sale for Saturday January 23 to raise funds to buy W A pins for all members. Refreshments of hot tea and cookies were served, and due to exams the next meeting was postponed to the following Tuesday with Miss Margaret Miles as hostess.
The Eagle Lake Study Club held a Wednesday session with 27 members, hosted by Mrs H W Ablers. After business led by Mrs Fulton Dromgoole, papers on Japan Today’s Problem and its powers were presented. On January 25, Rev Mr Frank E Walker will be guest speaker discussing the Oxford Movement.
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