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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1957
Page
10
Garwood area notes recount social visits and events. Residents hosted guests from nearby towns, attended church and women’s guild meetings, Lions Club fundraising game, garden club activities, and public service drives raising funds for the March of Dimes. Nearby clubs and churches held joint sessions and shared refreshments after programs.
Colorado Countians raised 3202 dollars for the March of Dimes telethon held over a weekend. The event used multiple telephone lines across stations in Texas and Louisiana with local clubs aiding sponsorship and fundraising efforts, attracting about 100 participants or supporters.
Lions Club sponsored a community telethon at the Eagle Lake Community Center to raise funds for the MOD. Local leaders and volunteers credited participants and Lions members for the successful drive, listing multiple individuals and groups involved in planning and promoting the event.
A community report notes broad support and actions from 15 individuals, two schools, and several groups totaling an area for a major project. The effort drew praise for organizing a hunt that highlighted safety and civic involvement. Local officials thank contributors for aiding this year’s telethon.
The Chamber of Commerce announced officers including president H. S. Fencress, vice president Chas. F. Reesesar, treasurer Clyde W. Nisnel, secretary Martha A. Pidgeon, and directors Harold Ware, Harold Tho sons, Chioe D. Stephens, R. P. Wiles, 0. H. Crane, Albert Post, Ty FE Dye, J. C. Langtin, and L Clipacn. The gathering featured remarks urging community cooperation on future projects and entertainment by the Quarter Notes quartet.
The Knights of Columbus council will observe its fifth anniversary with a Jadier fight banquet at 7:00. Cranel, sigastasios, and other attendees are expected to participate as part of the state executive gathering.
A Garwood FFA event features a calf and swine show with young animals raised for sale. Calves and swine will be inspected and auctioned if market trades occur, part of Garwood FFA activities supported by the Garwood Rodel Club.
The Thetis Addition, part of Griffin Heights, submitted for council review. J and Griffin-Thomas prepared the plat for approval and will appear before the council. A February 4 meeting is planned to consider the fee and cooperative utility rate changes with city officials.
John Byronurt Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honors good citizenship. Biss Aa Wing nominated by high school faculty and senior class. active in Engiet and Appatel staff. PFA Sweetheart. ELAS member. Kirk basketball manager. held multiple class offices. participates in Natural Honor Society, Quillaye Scroll, Speed Club. received homemaking class award with Miss Arikins and peers.
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