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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1947
Page
2
Probate court records show Henry Choice as guardian seeking an oil and mineral lease for the minor O C Choice. The filing, dated January 4 1917, requests authority to lease real estate in Colorado County including several tracts described under the B B B and C and T and N O railways surveys and Ruth Yett partitions to James Earl and related parcels near Eagle Lake Texas.
Henry Choice and wife Creasy Choice deed dated March 25 1944 recorded in Colorado County Texas. Fourth tract describes 4.54 acre parcel from a 33.11 acre area tied to Ruth W Yett partition of J R Westmoreland estate with metes and bounds through cemetery and lane, ending at a point for Henry Choice. Guardian Henry Choice Sr states petition to authorize oil gas mineral lease for Ward’s interest to be heard January 20 1947 at 10:00 AM in Colorado County courthouse Columbus Texas.
Card of thanks expresses appreciation for kindness and flowers after the loss of a husband and father. It acknowledges pastors pallbearers and specific individuals. David M. Stahl, a Navy veteran from Schulenburg, has returned on terminal leave after 20 months and plans to resume studies at the University of Texas. The event includes a lecturer remark on divorce and an audience reply.
Ted Kesting reports a hunting column by Jim Kielgard noting a wounded buck can rise and flee within minutes, despite the old belief that deer die in place. The piece emphasizes decisive tracking and acknowledges that many deer escape after being hit, making swift pursuit essential. Darryl Vandiver of Goliad visited Eagle Lake friends during the weekend.
Montezuma Club convened a Wednesday meeting at Montezuma Club to elect officers for 1947 and set new rules. Elected president Tom Haley and vice president Harold Thomas led a slate with secretary Mrs Tom Haley and treasurer Mrs S I White. Committees include Membership chaired by M L Anderson, Decorating led by Mrs F B Duve, Entertainment headed by Chas D Stephens, Publicity led by C C Epps, and more. Members may lend dance cards to guests if endorsed by the member hosting. Also noted are recoveries of Simon McCloud from pneumonia and R L Cole’s discharge from Laughlin Hospital. Emily Birdwell remains ill.
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