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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1951
Page
6
In a brisk 1903 edition, notes describe local competitors achieving swift times and a strong showing by Lake Yeadight at the pitces meet. Officials record several standout performances and growing enthusiasm from nearby supporters.
ELHS Band opens the Tay Parade of Stock Show on January 31 with a showy performance. The event was highlighted by Governor Lip’s appearance and other officials.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a Suds Club meeting linked to Jonis with uncertain details. The readable items include names and a date placeholder but lack clear actions or outcomes. The text is garbled and provides minimal verifiable information.
A disjointed OCR fragment reports a fire flash at a location described as a rising place. It mentions someone named Jim studying and asks if equipment is ready for use. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates, organizations, or outcomes.
Sunday and weekday services listed for Menican Baptist Church in Columbus Texas with morning and evening worship, Sunday school, and trainings. A Braille Evangelism presentation by Rev. John Erickson is announced for Monday night, January 29, inviting attendance and witness. Post shows references to Christian Science lessons and Mary Baker Eddy texts with weekly sermons.
Parish notice lists Mass times for Sundays and weekdays at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Eagles Lake Texas. It specifies First and Second Sundays and Fifth Sundays, with masses throughout the month and a reference to a church schedule.
A garbled OCR page lists church services from Jemortal Methodist, Christ Episcopal, Evangelical, Assembly of God, and other local churches. It includes Sunday School times, morning and evening worship, prayer meetings, choir practice, and notable announcements from various pastors in Columbia, Garwood, Rock Island, and nearby locales. The entry also contains prayer quotes, church events, and community notes with sporadic dates and names.
In Rosenberg an upcoming district seven gathering of the Girl Saints executive board and chairpersons will be held Friday. The session at First Baptist will cover commute work and related duties.
A local church report notes four visitors in separate circles and a Tuesday church meeting. Women’s groups from Stover Circle and Christ Episcopal Guild held sessions with prayers and refreshments, while the Men’s Bible Class at First Baptist elected officers and set attendance goals for the season.
Fussell’s quarter horse Jesse James won grand champion cutting horse at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. Rider Matlock Rose guided the horse as rivals from across the country numbered 28 entrants. The Fussells plan multiple entries in Houston and San Antonio shows, with six horses entered in Houston.
Visitors Bil Rutla of Id Les and Croucher of Cottehi Stan Halls arrive at 7 00 p m for a gathering. The notice lists times and names for the event in the hall.
Police blotter details multiple fines for offenses from $9 to $50, including Eddie Wate Willie Prenney Curly Austin and Milligan. Entries list first and second offense fines, vagrancy charges, and a January 32 1951 date with Katherine Leyse cited for disturbing the peace. Police arrest records note exposures and other disturbances.
Laughlin Hospital notes record newbornsMe and Mrs V Au Corus Garwood welcomed a baby daughter Carol June Jan 20 weight 7 lbs 19% and Mr and Mrs dae Moline City welcomed Minerva born Jan 20 weight 7 lbs 2 oz another baby daughter Sherry Lanelle born Jan 23 to Mr and Mrs Santere City weight 7 pounds 3 ounces. Also listed are patients discharges and names in COLORED UNITY and a local ad for automatic dishwashers and washing machines from Universal Supply Co. The report mentions Robert Starke and Mrs Gus Krienke, with community names in Sheridan and Garwood.
Dirt fill dirt river island fill dirt delivery available. For more info call 119-1. Emim Bros, Eagle Lake, Texas. Space for two old fives to rent apply at Lana's. Certified Blue Bonnet fertilizer cleaned Arasan treated for planting five dollars barrel deposit add until planting lime. L D Roberts, Eagle Lake, Texas. Postposted notice no hunting fishing or trespassing on Wharton Colorade and Austin counties land, violators prosecuted. Hunt rights leased on Vineyard Estate north of Engle Lake at La Fitte, Dr H Foster. Get your new Hyate sewing machine at Wharton Electric Plumbing Wharton Texas. 20 year guarantee, prices from 383, free instructions and service, trade-in offers. Wharton Electric & Plumbing.
Ragged note describes Square Danvers planning a practice session with local organizers Ruth Durbin Jon Causey and Ai David Wine ermais. It mentions a Tuesday 7 30 PM gathering at Efe City Hall for registration and a plan to attend a later meeting. The text also references home garden ads and a fertilizer sale.
Senior Gulf Scouts sponsor the Troop 5 event on March 12 at 8 00 PM in the school auditorium. Committees form for ticket printing and day-of activities with Mrs Phyllis Johnson and Mrs Lula Joan Snelling among organizers. Troop 1 met January 22 with 12 present planning skits and cookies while Brownies opened with the Promise and prepared favors for the Mexican Supper.
The 1851 Montezuma Club directors convene for their annual two meetings. Names listed include Joan Carol Sirs, David Winter-Wana, Wis. Chutes Causey, Hare aml Bell, Albert Pistejovsky, and Mrs. Jin libsen among others. Carvel requests officers and schedule for 1954 at the January 28 meeting in Ta0.
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