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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1950
Page
3
The Brahmas began strong, pulling ahead early as Colinas and Hastedt contributed. Cards scored 14 in the first, adding 4 in the second, while Keil reached 23 and Columbus added two as the team extended its slim lead into the third, holding firm at 19 more points.
The notice discusses correct reporting of Social Security numbers on wages to ensure full benefits. It warns that misreported or missing numbers can lead to lost credits and potential loss of benefits for the worker and family. Also mentions a Texas Hardware convention trip by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Spalinger to Houston.
Wharton County Junior College coach Johnnie Prankie named Coach of the Year by Texas sportswriters association. He will be honored with seven other coaches at a January 21 dinner, receiving two plaques for outstanding coaching.
Readable fragments show Sunday school activity and hymns alongside pharmacy and local names. Mentions Beckman’s Drug Store and prescript ion service, with scattered personal notices and community names from Texas and Arkansas.
The Fagle Lake Eagles host the Garwood Gars at Taglhe Lake High School tonight in a crucial W50c district basketball clash. Previous games saw close margins with a 22 to 20 tie. replay set for 6 pm to settle the outcome.
Coach W B Hinton announced that East Bernard Brahmas will host Lamar High School Tuesday night in the East Bernard gym. The game aims to boost eligibility for 1953 and is expected to draw a large crowd with basketball fans urged to attend.
The Sheridan High tournament concluded with the Eagles claiming their third title. Two Eagles were named best players as the team defeated a strong roster and edged past key rivals in the final day performance.
The Engin Loge Chapter No. TWH of the Order of Eastern Star held a meeting with Mrs Belle Tomlinson and Mrs Agnes Isaacson among distinguished guests. A special program included music by Mrs Fey Crave and Miss Avia Zam, readings by Mrs Time Dowdy, and various entertainments. The chapter announced a move of Mr and Mrs Mitchell to Rosenboro on February first as they leave Eagle Lake after two years. Local families, including Mr Jack Matthews and daughter, and Dick Johnson from Houston, visited with their grandfather ALS Jotin.
Coach Arnold Payne and the Fatkt Lale Eagles Host a district basketball tournament at a local gym on Saturday February 18 inviting teams from Rock Island Garwood Opetrard Needs Villy Bast Bornaud Columbus. The winner may skip due to regional play. All-day event awards trophies for first second and consolation. gold basketballs to mythical all four man picks.
A fragmented community note lists names such as Mr Lear, Louis Apgod, Robert Billie Hermansen and Biwi of El Campo, and many others across towns like Wharton, Houston, Caney Valley, and Weimar. It mentions patient Mrs. Jack Obenhaus returning home after an appendectomy and several social visits during the past week involving neighbors and relatives across multiple localities.
The den painted window boxes and colored items, then enjoyed drinks and snacks at 5:00. Reporter Toney Lockwood notes Melvin Campbell brought medicine from the Veterans Hospital in Houston helping his severe headaches, with relief for over a month and no headaches triggering ideas.
A fragment lists patients and dismissals at Faughlin Hostal including Deetey Ghishar Mys CM Toya Oily Mr Annie Matin Cit Nive TRA ALA Geneveen and others. It notes weights and dates around January 23 and mentions staff or visitors such as Vera BL Lowe Alan Sayih Farrow and Marley Puller Sr along with city references.
Rubbing Walker Sr celebrated his third birthday last Friday evening with a cake baked and decorated by Mrs Franklin Reese. Guests included Mr and Mrs BD A Thornton and daughter Tommie Lymn, Mr and Mrs Lennard Walker, MM and Mrs W. MM Thom: dv, Mr and Mrs Carter Walker, WG and Mrs C P Reese, Mins Tethe, Mee Reese, and Mr and Mrs Franklin Reese. Also mentioned are Beckman’s Drug Store prescriptions and Mrs Otto Bichreng and daughter visiting from Columbus.
LeCrone guides a youth group briefing leaders on duties as Warle holds a cultural program at the Methn Gist Proventional Building. The event signals the start of a Boy Scout project in Warle state with local officials and religious figures in attendance.
Mrs. Robert Cole announces weekly matinee Tuesdays at the Cole Theatre beginning January 31. A special 4 15 pm matinee Tuesday afternoon offers a preview of the film lineup with the first feature starring Robert Stack Brad Crawford Jake Coupee and Anne Gwynne.
Mrs M D Thompson and her husband recently relocated from Lin Houston after purchasing a home in Wast Liniversing Blade near Eagle Lake. They visited Athens last weekend with Mr and Mrs Teonith Seatolm and daughter.
Local notes list visitors and travels across Texas towns revealing social ties. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Harland Bell, Alice Bail, Esther Sunderman, Rose Williams, Bertha McMillan, Vict or Richter, Henry Hartman, Clyde McNeil, J. A. Barnet, Chey Causey Jr, and many residents visiting kin in San Antonio, Houston, Rosenberg, and College Station plus mid term holidays. One obituary notes the passing of Mrs. Clyde McNeil of Advin after a Fort Bend hospital collision left Mr. McNeil seriously injured.
John Mahalite Jr and George Cason JT depart Monday January 30 to exhibit calves at the Houston Fat Stock Show. John receives an Argus calf from the Rayner Packing Company after a tough calf scramble, while George will show a Hereford calf from his father’s herd. Entry sorting noted with dates February 1 and February 2, as about 600 other boys participate.
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