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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1953
Page
4
Local notes list dozens of gatherings across Wharton and nearby towns. Families and friends in Lissie attend picnics, reunions, and coastal trips, with extended visits from Houston, Dallas, and Bay City. Several relatives and guests shared Fourth of July activities at homes, parks, and a ranch along the river.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ireland of Houston and Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Adkins of New Gulf joined Mr. and Mrs. Harold Neimeyer of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Richter and family on a trip to Austin Tuesday to bring back Jewel Beth, who had been visiting cousin Cathy Cash.
T. E. Freidl 36 of Houston fell about 15 feet from a Columbus railroad trestle near the golf course last Friday evening. He was walking back to Columbus from Glidden with companion Coffman when the accident occurred. City Marshal Ed Ginn investigated after Coffman notified authorities. The article also notes visiting families from Corpus Christi Alvin and other local mentions.
C E Johnson sues Texas Eastern Transmission Corp in district court alleging a pipeline easement employee allowed a Brahman to enter Johnson property and attack a young Santa Gert rudis bull, destroying its usefulness. The petition asserts the easement contract covers injuries to animals on the land.
The Colorado County Federal Savings and Loan Association reveals over 4.5 million in investment capital as of June 30, with share capital largely held by local citizens. The fund is insured to 10,000 per account and yields 3 percent annually, with distributions to shareholders on June 30 and December 31. Trial for George Hunter Echols, Houston oilman, on a DWI charge set for July 15 in County Court, following his April 10 arrest and subsequent surgeries in San Antonio.
The 19th annual Firemen's Frolic at Firemen's Park in Sealy is slated for next Thursday night July 16. Events include a free show by Curly Fox and Texas Ruby and cast, a 5:00 p.m. barbecue chicken dinner, a 7:30 p.m. turtle derby, and a 9:19 p.m. dance.
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