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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1947
Page
6
Brownie Scouts held an investiture program at the home of Mrs Ovetton Campbell with Group One and Vis. R. Erownie group enjoying hospitality. The event featured pins, entertainment for the children, and convenienc es for play and equipment.
Mrs R B Davis reported Miss Ella Scate Powell met on Wednesday January 23 to discuss business. Powell announced Eagle Lake group is now a chartered troop. The girls planned badges and agreed all would attend next Saturday morning meeting.
E. H. Booth of a suburb visiting their met friends here this week. Booth will be remembered as the former Biss Guldred Bowles. The family is moving to San Antonio where Mr. Booth is opening an envelope factory. Family friends are glad to learn they will locate so near Eagle Lake and wish them luck at the new home and business. Bert Rodgers Jr. was home from the University of Texas for a weekend visit with his parents in St Louis.
The Our Must Help parish trustees were re elected for four year terms. Fred G Finka Albert Puste jovsky and Stanley L Suche retained posts joining C Martin R chacider and 3 nie mare on the board A W Didner also named to the committee.
Twenty one members met at Mrs. J. K. Davidson's home on January 23. Vice-president Mrs. R. B. Linke led as president due to the absence of Mrs. F. M. Gromgoole. The group voted to sponsor a Brownie Troop and will send officers to a leaders training school in Calum bus on February 1. The next meeting is February 13 at Mrs. Reese's home with Mrs. Frank Norman Davidson handling business. Raymond Thomas plans to reenter the University of Texas after time in the Navy. Mrs. H. W. Graves's daughter Miss Wyatt Graves of Hardin-Simmons University visited with the mayor and Mrs. Graves.
A proposed measure would add about 10.1 million in new taxes per year, with 8 million borne by Texans and 2.6 million from out of state to fund a state aid plan. The bill would earmark funds for rural roads and social welfare, plus establish a permanent fund for state supported colleges. It aims to guarantee $2000 minimum salaries for teachers and raise the per capita apportionment to 55, spurring a legislative clash as debates unfold.
The Matthews School reports student activities from Second to Eighth grade including spelling, calendar study, and a history test. The article also notes 4-H Club planning, tomato seed planting, and thanks to Rev A J Weber and Trigka Funeral Home for support after a bereavement. Family visits include Rutherford in Brooke General Hospital and birthday wishes for Seymour Sr. plus a Washington’s Birthday party hosted by the John Everett chapter D A R.
Mrs. Alva Shotwell and daughter Hertha Marie visit East Bernard while husband travels. Sealy and Wharton residents attend Lions Club luncheon in East Bernard. Ray Kirklandshows a Main Line photo after lunch. upcoming program by Lion L J Lucas. Kingsville College student J. Lucas Jr. reports. Local Scouts re-register. Jim Armstrong named scoutmaster. committee named. Veterans Admin rep F M Hovey stationed at Justice of Peace office biweekly. Saint Bernard Council Knights to meet next Tuesday. Anton Macha visits. Local families attend funerals. Sophie Morris buys Otta Koym rental.
Mr and Mrs Joe Toman and children of Houston spent last Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Toman.
A family notice for Fisher McCreary mentions his sister and Mr and Mrs P Co Middlebrook along with other relatives and friends in mourning or commemorative remarks.
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