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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1956
Page
10
Garwood social news reports family visits in Auson Bay City and Fort Worth with cousin and niece celebrations. Local officers and women’s society hosts install new leaders, plan a Garden Club luncheon, and share community projects. Nearby residents attend reunions, church meetings, and weekend visits with relatives and friends.
Garwood High School bandmaster Jack Sailors leaves for active duty with the U S Navy after being granted a three year leave. An on campus farewell staged at Altair featured gifts including a Bulova wristwatch while students, faculty and parents offered thanks and good wishes for his service ahead. Sailors will begin two weeks of training in New Orleans before reporting to his ship in August.
An official explains when Social Security benefits begin based on age and earnings, including 65, 72, or upon death, and notes that disabled workers should contact the local office. The Houston Social Security office at 2500 Crawford Street serves Bastown and nearby towns, with field representatives visiting multiple communities.
The article notes new construction for several religious buildings including First Hagtst Chincha church and Golly Mo MOOT Churn, plus additions for Presbyterian and Catholic congregations. It mentions a new church, parsonage, and related educational facilities, highlighting broader church expansion and renovations.
Sunday morning featured guest speaker Jambes while C F Wiese led the evening service at Engle Lake. J J Huvar, with an OU Company in Venezuela, returns home for a garation visit with his parents. Albert Ray Hubanek heads to Fort Hood for a bye week training. Roy Shogo receives a tele phone call about family plans. Mrs Hubba Jackson and relatives from New York depart Friday by military plane to Frankfurt and then train to Bremerhaven for stationing.
County commissioners discussed leasing a 455 by 166.5 foot county block behind the jail for a future office building. Leonard Stech and Lester Johnson, presidents of the boreal group, appeared to seek use rights with a back lot reserve. Court to review again July 3 with a bonding plan and construction expected soon.
The Columbus Lions Club presents the Jsyezes Minstrel group of El Campo for an entertaining show. Marvin's of Altair will provide a banquet meal featuring ham steaks green beans potatoes hot rolls apple pie and coffee or tea. The event includes a formal table setup for about 100 guests in Lions colors of blue and gold. Ron CoA Wallan will lead prayers and Miss Karen Sue Cnoi is pianist for the closing program.
The City of Magle Lake will conduct its first fogging operation of the season Tuesday night to combat the surge in mosquitoes and pests after the recent weekend rein. Residents should keep homes open during fogging and fogging will continue periodically through the summer. City officials report the fog is not harmful to humans or pets.
A partial note mentions Buena Park in California and Knott's Berry Farm. The fragment suggests local interest or coverage but the text is incomplete and lacks clear events or outcomes to specify. Authorities or dates are not identifiable from the readable words.
A brief church notice from First Baptist mentions Charlene presenting gilts at 7 20 p.m with objects displayed during the service.
Readable fragments indicate a church here plans to offer a pulpit this coming summer, with unspecified dates and details. Local officials have not released names or exact schedule.
The city's churches held Vacation Bible School programs this week with hundreds of children enrolled. Colly Memorial Methodist had 94 on opening day, First Baptist reported 106 attendees, and Catholic and Episcopal groups continued through June 24. Programs included daily classes, picnics, and end‑of‑session exercises, with schedules varying by church.
The candidate list for Texas Ninth District Congressional Rep Clark W Thompson seeks re election. State Senate candidate Colp HRtebger Sacrifice runs in district. Homer L Mlba seeks 46th District State Rep with Otto P Moore as county attorney candidate. Henry J Halcovery seeks tax assessor collector re election. Harrison Wali and John Etton listed for Constable Precinct B.
Police report Thomas Cardova of Bugle Lake released on 400 bond after a Friday arrest. Halbert filed the driving while intoxicated charge Monday for Cardova, who was driving on Highway 94 as recorded in the complaint. A local ad notes a gift promotion at Joe D. Lana's Drug Store in Eagle Lake.
The First Presbyterian Church will end Friday evening with a ceremony starting at 7 30 pm Parente and friends are invited to attend. The schooles had an average daily attendance of some children.
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