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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1956
Page
5
Drought relief discussed as Texas leaders convene august sessions. The digest notes a primary vote tally and general lament over conditions. Authorities seek swift action and coordination among agencies to address water shortages and relief measures.
The jet crash during a thunderstorm killed the cousin of Mrs. R. T. Westmoreland near Fourway Texas. Burial was at Wood Cemetery. Survivors include his mother Mrs. Ola Morey and aunt Mrs. Fannie Morey, with a cousin, Mrs. Carl Mason, listed among mourners. He was a navy air corps graduate and jet pilot.
Mr and Mrs W R Farris announce the arrival of their daughter Melody Leigh weighing seven pounds twelve ounces born at an unspecified time and place. The birth completes the Farris family’s family additions with a new sister for the existing children.
The Council of Eagle Lake announces a regular meeting date change to August 6, replacing August 7. Thomas notes the adjustment in the public notice. The decision affects local governance and scheduling for council programs.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Wayne Lee Billy Carolyn of this city returning from vacation last Thursday night to Bay City. Mentions of San hom Caves at Falls at Lake and Buchenan Marble Falls, then bringing home to Sommerlatte. Mrs and Mes Binto 2 today with Mrs Hat.
John Pilkington celebrated his sixth birthday with a party at the Eagle Lake Recreation Center on Monday afternoon July 23. About 28 first graders and friends attended for games and prizes. Carol Dostal and Davis Waddell won first and second in Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Carol received a Howdy Doody Bubble Set and Davis a telescope. Refreshments and cake followed, with pink birthday cake featuring Texas Ranger. Favors of bubble sets given to each child. Adults helping included Mrs. Miles Theumann and Mrs. F A Hoeninghaus.
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