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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1954
Page
12
Garwood area social column lists residents visiting relatives, upcoming weddings, and local events. Mentions families from Houston, El Campo, Bellville, and Wharton, with reunions in Austin and Camp. Includes job changes, patients, and multiple short travel and visit notices across several households.
The report lists candidates for Precinct No. 2 including Glen W. Retan and Albert Hahn. It mentions A. J. face for joint justice and two races with Melvin and Max Conner as contenders, while H. S. Johnson faces Harrison Walker. Incumbent remains in office.
Wheat Delanced in Sinton features local figures Mel Saryice and Sinton in a community event. Details are sparse but indicate a regional interest in agriculture and local names. Further information about dates and agenda was not available in the readable text.
A weather item notes extreme heat with thermometers registering around 100 degrees on Monday. The report mentions shade and wind conditions, and references multiple thermometers. Local observations highlight the intense heat affecting daily activity.
Circle Presbyterian Women gather Tuesday afternoon for a combined meeting and Bible study from the Books of Acts led by Mrs. Robert Martin with Mrs. Haley presiding. Refreshments of strawberries, mint, and cookies were served. The next circle meeting will be Tuesday the 20th.
Reginald Graham arrived home from overseas service in Korea. He, his wife and children visited with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. Graham. He will be reassigned for duty with the U S Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton.
The C P 5 10c store will relocate from its current east side site near Epps' Department to a former Bradford Grow and Market location on Iain Street. Co owner WW 4 Panker confirms the move into the new building in the open fall period with August as target for work, while Bradford Grocery remains closed for several weeks.
Alice Lou Kveton was honored at a Friday afternoon reception from 5 to 7 at the Eldin Kveton home. Fourteen friends attended as games and outdoor activities filled the event with food and drinks served by Mrs. Kyelen in the yard.
The Eagle Lake Independent School District offers for sale the former Altair School building. Bids will be accepted by secretary S. Sindgix. The Board reserves the right to reject all bids. The building must be moved from its site within 30 days.
Colorado County sheriff’s department picked up 21 year old Jessie Jamesons Pickupardet from Taylor Texas on burglary charges. Police say he was arrested Saturday and held in Taylor pending further proceedings.
School board announces a budget hearing on August 16 to review the 1954 85 budget. Supt Desne Pletcher notes the regular meeting date conflicts. the board will open hearings to the public and discuss budget matters. Mrs Selina Falen remains at home caring for her daughter Mrs EBIF Munford. well wishes are extended.
The Explorers of Post 127 at Eagle Lake led by advisor PUSNG claimed top honors at a Columbus swim meet with entries from Eagle Lake Weimar Bellville Columbus New Ulm. Lewis Epps Dick Laughlin and Dick Terrell led in freestyle and breaststroke events while a relay quartet of Henneke Laughlin Epps Terrell featured in the winning four lengths.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday July 14 in Lake Charles for T S Plunkett vice president of the Rice Grower Association. A Louisiana native he served as general manager of the Kilton division for many years and was a prominent organizer in the cooperative.
Pastor Rev. Paul E. Reece invites locals to attend the Lissie Church revival starting Sunday July 18 with nightly services. Refer to another page for the complete schedule of events. A humorous note mentions a creature who buys football tickets months ahead and shops on Christmas Eve.
The region saw a light shower yesterday easing the dry spell. Moisture reduced high temperatures briefly though overall conditions remain hot and arid. Local roads reported slick patches as the brief showers passed.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Baring and Mr and Mrs Vi Deborah of Yorktown conclude a Florida trip last weekend traveling home via points of interest along the route.
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