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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1938
Page
6
A reader notes headlines stir the war spirit and urges caution in propaganda. The piece compares current calls for a 22 ship naval expansion to earlier peer pressure before the last war, questioning motives, job claims, and PWA funding efficiency amid global tensions.
The report lists committee members and attendees for a wall paper contest demonstration. Names include Walker Bayiow, Mr Wester, Alfred, RL Liynth Wes, Suir, C Wika, Mee By RR, Moogey, and others. The event details mention arranging a wall pas and refer to a meeting with several named participants.
Mrs Alfred WL Are leads secret meeting of Eagle Lake Wovens tome Renonstria Yon Mil wine at Mr Tish Lange store. Mrs May McCrers County Home Demonstration President will be present at the Thursday evening gathering at one oclock.
H W Abler is in Caney Valley Hospital at Wharton after an operation last Sunday. He is doing nicely and expected to return home soon. Maurine Heffley Margaret Arnold and Pearl Adams, who are taking courses at Sloston, spent the weekend there with relatives. Sam Carter and baby boy Sauna fee spending the week with his parents.
The Hon. District Court of Colorado County Texas will hear a partition suit No. 10 075 filed by FA Knoche and Minnie B Knoche widow of FP A Knoche Sr joined by H C Carpenter against J A Watts. The suit seeks division of two undivided one third interests and a 225 acre tract from land described in surveys by Paulding and McClure, with values around 1500 dollars. Publication to summon non resident Watts four weeks before the return day of the term.
Publication summons to Essie Gant and all claimants for delinquent taxes in Colorado County Texas. Foreclosure targets parcels in Eagle Lake with detailed tax amounts from Eagle Lake Independent School District and state entities, plus penalties and costs. Post sets court date in February 1938 at Columbus courthouse. Community notes mention Alden Abbott funeral in Beaumont and local service at Tuna Drug Store.
The Baptist Missionary Society women held their monthly Benevolence gathering at the church on Monday afternoon. After a brief business session, Mesdames Reed Brower and Rodgers hosted a devotional in the auditorium led by Mrs Graves on love from Corinthians. The group sewed for a needy family, had a spring flower centerpiece on a banquet table, and served refreshments. Mrs Reed received a corsage, and Mr Lee, a guest, was given a boutonniere.
The Indies of the Methodist Missionary Society met Thursday at the Educational Building for their World Outlook program postponed from Tuesday. Mrs. H. W. Ahlers led, with Mrs. R. P. Wilcox and Mrs. C. Wozencraft in discussion. Speakers included Mrs. J. M. Lewis and Mesdames W. M. Thomas Griff Thomas Jr. and J. M. Chumney.
A group of the younger set enjoyed a delightful dancing party last Wednesday at the home of Robert and A. G. Watson. The guest list included Misses Ethel Wilson, Hazel Wilson, Lydia Reuther, Ruby Walker, Bear Walker, Dorothy Peters, Erline Ausin, Barbara Cosprove, Lol Goode, Karl Braden, Buck Adkins, Ben Hodde, Herty Costa, Boyd Stapleton, William Glasser, Floyd McLain, Carl Willis Austin and Mrs Mil Walker.
The Eagle Lake Garden Club plans a 3:30 p.m. gathering Wednesday at Mrs. W. F. Lenhart’s home with Mrs. S. C. McCarty leading a program on Current Events and Governmental Issues of the Day. Meanwhile Maurice Goodson visits Houston sisters Mrs. C. E. White and Mrs. W. T. Eggeets as he attends a Chevrart school training. Lela Mae Waddell of Johnson City also visits Mrs. White and Mrs. Fleers.
Rev A F Foerster and his wife hosted a dinner for the Garwood ad sue and Methodist church Board of Stewards at their Garwood home. The meal featured roast chicken turkey and pork. After dining the board planned the coming year with full attendance and a productive meeting.
Rev Mr Frank E Walker and Mrs Walker head to Austin for the eighty-ninth Council of the Diocese of Texas to be held at St David s and All Saints Episcopal parishes. The event opens with communion at 11 00 a m at St Davie s led by Rt Rev Clinton S Quin of Houston, with sessions Sunday afternoon through Tuesday and a banquet Tuesday evening. Local delegates include Mr and Mrs W E Lenhart Mr and Mrs Tom Waddell Dr and Mrs W W Gunn and Mr and Mrs Z R Spencer of Columbus and others.
CG. A. Johnson of Houston designs plans for a 50 bed hospital in El Campo for Wharton County. Associate architect is FE & Shult of Rosenberg. Bids expected around February 10. Building described as X shaped, one story, about $75,000, 12 000 square feet with three operating rooms and staff offices. Also notes visits by Mrs. EM. Joel of Vicksburg and others in Eagle Lake and Houston.
Mr J and Mrs P Hoyo Mehted and other board members with their wives held a Friday night dinner party at their home. The event followed a game, with guests including Mr and Mrs R H Reese and several other couples.
Rev and Mrs Lee will host an open house at the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon from 3:00 to 5:30 inviting church members and community friends. Red Harbert plans to buy him a bicycle as a playful gesture to celebrate.
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