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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1955
Page
6
A fragmented church notice references Reverend Warren W. Besle as pastor and mentions a line of sunshine and bars again with emphasis on seeing a John. The readable items point to a religious community update with a caller announcing services and leadership.
The Presbyterian Women of the Church Circle No 1 met Tuesday afternoon in July at 3 pm. Mrs Beothe led the meeting focusing on love themes. The next Bible study will be held July 12 with Mrs MLM Jones leading the discussion on the Book of Romans.
Grace American Lutheran women plan a missionary business meeting led by A. F. Behrens on Wednesday night July 13 at 7 30. All members urged to attend.
A flatbed pickup driver, Gareiz, 45, of San Antonio, is hospitalized in Columbus with a chest injury after a Thursday afternoon crash nine miles east of Columbus near the Rete Bridge railing. He told Trooper L. Wilson he fell asleep. a passenger in the car with Elgin was treated and released.
The notice announces Hare Ave ts closing out merchandise and store equipment sale on Main Street. It mentions Sundar BH Tawell and a visit by Girard in relation to the business closure and legal matter.
Fourth of July guests of Mr and Mrs Roger Killough included their children Mrs Joe Key and daughter Jean from Boswell Mr and Mrs JM Brown and baby and Miss Lillian Killough. Eagle Lake Furniture Co lists 1955 model deep freeze new regular price 48975 sale price 38975 save 10000 contact phone 172 on 6 30 11
Two nicely furnished apartments for rent near town. Contact Mrs. Charlie Davis at 179-1. $300 per month. Also a spare-time opportunity to distribute and keep nut machines filled with high grade merchandise. No selling. Earn on percentage. Requires own car and $600 cash. Apply box 458, Eagle Lake Head light.
Furnished apartment available near both schools. Contact Phorie 240-3 Mrs. Louis Hintz TT.
Sealed proposals to be received by the Colorado County Commissioners Court in Columbus Texas until 10 00 A M on Friday July 22 1955 for asphalt oil and gravel work with concrete specifications. Bids to be opened publicly at the County Courthouse Columbus Texas in the regular meeting place for Precinct No 2 Weimar and Precinct No 3 Frelsburg. Items include No 1 approximately 9600 gallons of asphalt oil and No 2 approximately 22800 gallons of asphalt oil and No 3 specified gravel aggregates with screening and retention details.
Notices detail bids for county work with prerequisites including certified checks and bonds, and reserve rights by the Commissioners Court. Separate items express gratitude for sympathy after a family death, and announce visits and travel plans of local residents to San Antonio and Camp Arrowhead in Hunt.
Spalingers Hardware will hold a 10:30 morning drawing Saturday for a Hotpoint Automatic Dishwasher as part of Hotpoint’s 50th anniversary celebration. No purchase is required to register and the public is invited to attend, though attendance is not necessary to win. An Elgin Watch is offered as the prize from Joe D. Lunas Drug Store.
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