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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1949
Page
4
The notice warns farmers and business people in the Gulf trade area of a key filing deadline on Monday January 17 for 1938 home tax estimates and estimated burdens. It notes the fast day for completing tax estimates and possible penalties if not filed on time, urging timely action to meet federal requirements.
Fragments describe Eniscopals presenting a play tonight with a Friday performance. Mentions of Abe Fabian and Toren We tehay indicate people involved. Attendances include Mr and Mrs RL H Thompson and Mr and Mrs W Brishols with family at events in Houston and a surprise birthday for E J Meier in Seary.
Various church schedules and events listed including First Baptist Detrce worship and Sunday services led by Rev. Albert Brown, Eagle Lake Catholic Mass times, Assembly of God services, Apostolic Faith Mission, Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society, Catholic Altar Society, and notices of meetings, social hours, and member hosting events across multiple churches with dates and host names.
Local church notices list services in Columbus and nearby towns. Saint Town Episcopal and Paul’s American Lutheran Chorus schedule Sunday worships, Bible classes, and Sunday school. Evangelical churches provide sermon topics and midweek prayer meetings with varying times.
East Bernard Brahmas beat Columbus Cardinals 58 to 19 in the District 63-8 opener. R J Schroeder led East Bernard with 16 points, Wilbert Pless added 10, and Ben Urbish, G Mark, Janix 5 each. Columbus was led by Grem with 5 and Campbell 4. East Bernard also beat Garwood 60 to 31 and remains the top team in the conference.
A meeting at the First National Bank re elected all officers and directors. Directors include Dr. John H Foster W Lenhart S B Sinclair C B Stephens Hayes Stephens Mose Thomas and Dr Wintermath. Officers are Mayes Stephens chairman W Lenhart president J 17 Broyles cashier Miss Ophelia Johnson assistant cashier Mrs Jess Adams and James Thornton treasurer. Deposits rise to 19 349 44 on Jan 1 1949 from Jan 1 1948 in Dagle Late.
Mr and Mrs Isenhower of Illinois announce the engagement of their daughter Lilian Ruth to Rev Stephen Ruby son of Dr and Mrs Wert suho of Ephrata Pennsylvania The couple exchange education backgrounds with Lilian a 1943 graduate of Tagle Lake High School and North Central College Naperville Illinois and Rev Ruby a graduate of Lebanon Valley College Annville PA and Biblical Seminary Dayton Ohio He serves as pastor of Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church in Dayton Ohio The wedding is planned for the fall in Gary
A bank issue announces observance of Robert E. Lee's birthday on January 19 and requests customers to prepare ahead. Multiple garbled lines reflect greetings to ladies and thanks to helpers, urging well wishes and a peaceful observance.
Ilibay pondered the days and the dawn broke on a plan. Flo hesitated then called home to relay a bold idea as his wife answered with concern. He cried out urging not to pay the rate, signaling a trouble or gamble in their finances.
A contract for the Eagle Lake project was awarded to M J Construction Company Inc of Egeville for the amount of 52525 dollars. The niche department in Colorado is handling the contract at Eagle Lake and the Wherti line is mentioned in connection with the work.
The 1948 Texas health report by Dr. W. Cox shows declines in diphtheria and smallpox with immunization, and malaria and typhus cuts. Dysentery remains high, typhus and malaria dropped, while immunization is urged to prevent diseases and protect public health statewide.
The scene features a gallery of characters including a wealthy Chinese figure and Senator Watson engaged in a witty, sharp exchange about politics and truth. Coolidge-era quips surface as neighbors debate speeches, epitaphs, and the meaning of “factual” rhetoric amid lighthearted sarcasm.
A leader and one member of a Troop from each city were invited to cruise from Houston Harbor at 8:30 am, returning by 5:80 pm. The event was coordinated with Lester German for the Houston Sunday outing. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for help in finding a loved one. Stella Womack signs as superintendent.
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