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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1953
Page
9
The unreadable text mentions relatives friends and a possible gathering or trip. Names such as Dick and Joe D. Luna appear alongside an organization reference to ASB and a company TCT. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
R L Wheelock of Corsicana issued the final appeal for donations to the annual Mental Health campaign and asked contributions be sent via the Postmaster. He thanked supporters and Texas newspapers for their generous help. Ralph Nicholson of Houston visited, returning with his wife and daughter Nancy after a week with Mrs Lillian Dunford.
A Schulenburg gin plant suffered an estimated 25 000 to 30 000 loss after a late night blaze damaged the Balzer gin building. The 100 000 value plant saw two thirds rebuilt with 15 000 gin stands saved. Insurance covered part of the loss as owner Gas Balzar faces a tough season recovery. The incident follows prior storm damage earlier in the year. A note of thanks from the Wegenholt family closes the text.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Burger and son Steve joined Mr. and Mrs. George Cox and children Buster and Bonnie on a Saturday Gulf fishing trip. They returned home with a fine string, five caught by Steve. Also visiting are Priscilla Becker with grandparents Ada Finney and Henry Becker. she is Daniel Becker of Louisiana's daughter.
Joe D. Luna launches a 24 hour prescription service as the city sees new medical delivery options. The program promises rapid pharmacist access and round the clock dispensing for neighborhood residents.
Miss Carol Marie DeShazo returned home with her parents Sunday after an eight day visit with sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Walter Fraka of College Station. Betty Lois DeShazo remained as a guest of the Frokas.
Mr and Mrs Ray A Van Nort and other guests, including Mr and Mrs Hoy DeShazo and Mr and Mrs E E Hansen with Betty Lois, traveled Sunday to Brenham College Station and Somerville as guests of local residents Waller Woodruff Franke and W Buerger. Mrs Will Walker and Mr and Mrs Chester McGehee with son Don visited Texas City Tuesday, staying with Paul Hattermann and son Paul Lee.
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