Scola at Cheer Rally Set for Friday
A local school cheer event draws attention as students prepare a celebration led by Scola and supported by three area organizations. The date appears as the fifteenth, with community members urged to attend.
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1955
Page
4
A local school cheer event draws attention as students prepare a celebration led by Scola and supported by three area organizations. The date appears as the fifteenth, with community members urged to attend.
Shirley Fenka a junior at ELNS earned a top honor for making the All Tournament team at Sid Beltville Basketball tournaments held last Friday and Saturday. ELHS cheered as Nations Honor Society members met at 7:40. The article notes pride in Shirley and optimism for Rice Tournament success while praising sportsmanship and community support.
Colorado Fayette Medical Society appoints officers including L Fy MD as secretary treasurer. Members La Grange and Eagle participate in the meeting. A note mentions Mahalite Jr on overseas leave with family visiting before a report due in New Jersey Monday.
The Texas Society of Professional Engineers presented Governor Allan Shivers with a 67 page booklet outlining a 6 point legislative program for Texas water policy. The plan calls for stronger water engineering oversight, clarified water rights, enforcement of pollution laws, state funding for intermunicipal projects, a statewide master plan, and continued financing for the Texas Water Resources Committee.
The Eagle Lake community center board of directors and Mrs Frank Pidgeon hosted a holiday decoration effort. Volunteers and organizers including Mrs Ralph Thormss and Myre Gardner Seaholm aided in creating festive surroundings. Several local residents assisted, with names listed among the helpers.
Reverend G. Woll leads evening worship at 7 30 PM on Sunday January 16 with installation of church officials. Church school and pat 8 00 AM patry details shown in parish notices.
A line of Sunshine quotes the Bible with Isaiah 41 13 reminding believers not to fear for God will hold their right hand and guide them through trials. The brief devotional text emphasizes trust in divine help and encouragement during uncertain times.
The Parker family expresses deep gratitude to Rev D Hidea Alfeon and others for support after William Parker’s death. Thanks extended for flowers, services, and kindness from Dr J C Leuphiin hospital staff and Rev Andersin choir and friends. Also thanks for memorial hymns and expressions from the Birdwell family.
Mrs T E Hinton reports recommendations for 1955 by the planning committees. The group met January 3 in the district courtroom to discuss demonstrations and activities for the new year with Garwood presiding and Bén Hichier st leading liaison efforts.
The Sam Houston Area Council will hold a dinner meeting on Tuesday evening January 18. The program includes installation of officers, recognition of service, and Silver Beaver awards for outstanding service to youth in the fifteen county area. Council president Ray Hertorn will preside. Dinner tickets priced at $2.75 are on sale via the Boy Scout office in the 205 Milam Building.
A heartfelt obituary notice pays tribute to a longtime friend of many years, praising his steadfast faith and ready smile. The piece recalls 45 years of church service, support for others, and a life marked by kindness and dedication to ideals, ending with a communal farewell.
Fire Flashes by Cluer A H Dipnies notes a January practice night for Exele Lake firemen with fair attendance. A note of appreciation from the Thomas family expresses thanks for love and sympathy shown on the passing of their father and grandfather.
A national referendum will decide if rice marketing quotas for the 1955 58 marketing year should be in effect. Producers within allotments receive price support. excess production incurs penalties of 50 percent of parity. Compliance with quotas ties to eligibility for conservation program payments and supports.
A tribute service at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Lisie honored Griffith Edward Thomas known as Grandpa Thomas. Born April 15, 1857 in Wales, he died at 97 while playing cards with his son. Surviving include nine children, twenty-four grandchildren, thirty-eight great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. Interment followed at Masonic Cemetery with ten grandsons as pallbearers.
Berean Class of Colly Memorial Methodist Church held its first meeting of the year Tuesday at the Educational Building. New president Mrs. R P Wilcox presided and delivered devotions on Family of Prayer. Mrs Barney Garrison offered to send monthly reminder cards. The class plans a February 6 gathering at 7 am then caravan to Clifford Weise Ranch at Ramsey for a roast.
The Catholic Altar Society met with nine members and elected new officers: Mrs. Osger Miller president, Mrs. Adolph Hellas vice president, Mrs. Ralph Gertson secretary, Mrs. Henry Destal treasurer, and Mrs. John Beseda reporter. A prayer opened the meeting and refreshments followed. The next gathering will be at Mrs. C. C. Bradford's home.
The Eagle Lake Study Club plans an evening meeting next Wednesday January 19 in the Community Center conference room. Mrs. B D Anderson will review Dell Maier by Harriette Arnow for club members and guests.
Alvin visitors Singo Herverg and his daughter and son in law were in town Sunday with Bir and Mrs E Rawlins, Mr and a Jessip Cloat and Miss Erna. The readable fragments suggest a local social visit to the Alvin area with familiar names in attendance.
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