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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1939
Page
8
A brief note reports a basketball game involving PASC at Ded KP Hall with key play by Cowhige and Heetun. The summary highlights a two-point shot by Cowhige and a strong performance by Heetun, with focus on the home venue and team effort.
A cemetery tour last week focused on crepe myrtle trees under the direction of Mr Thomas. The grounds showcase rows of red crepe myrtles and flowering landscapes, with Mr Thomas noting the age and provenance of each tree and his two year effort to enhance the site.
The Headlight notes appreciation for the Turning Back Through the Pages of Time series with letters from Eagle Lake, McAden, and Rio Grande Valley readers. H W Caruthers, Houston, Clark, Jo. Rober, and others express enjoyment of reminiscence stories in the magazine.
A group of young children gathered at the Eagle Lake Study Club Library to hear several illustrated stories read by librarian Mrs. Mabel Van Dorn. The library invites more children for next week and the remaining weeks of summer vacation, especially grammar school age, to attend with their parents reminded to bring children.
Presbyter ian Auxiliary led by Mrs J O Rogers and Mrs Annie Paber hosted church ladies at Rogers home on Tuesday with ten attending. After prayer and a letter from College Station parish the group urged a $1 per member donation to a worthy cause during refreshments of strawberry ice, lemonade and cake.
Business Men and Rice Farmers met in a late start doubleheader at the Eagle Lake athletic field with Rice Farmers losing 15 to 4. Wallis and Universal teams provided lively play as fans cheered fast-paced defense and strong hitting. In the second half, Texaco edged Southern Select 3 to 2 amid sharp pitching and clutch hits, while Universal toppled IGA in a high energy showdown.
James Patrick Ryan a resident of Houston died Tuesday at 8:45 pm in a Houston hospital. Survived by four daughters in law and five sons, eighteen grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren. Rosary recited Wednesday at Boulevard funeral home. Services held Thursday at Sacred Church with Father J C Coll officiating. Burial in Holy Cross cemetery.
Joe Prazar Jr local agent for Austin Mutual Life Insurance Company is praised for his regional role while J B Roberts of Eagle Lake shares high standing in mutual insurance. Sam Houston Teachers College notes Lorraine Kallina as top honor roll member and Alpha Phi sorority ties. Local families visit Beaumont and San Antonio amid school and sports mentions including Texaco and Texas team performances.
Fort Bend county hosted Rally Day with judges and Miss Winifred Jones awarding ribbons and prizes. 4-H delegates named Isabella Buxkemper Clara Malek Lillie Mae Freeman Ora Nell Steck Henrietta Sebesta Elbirth Meyers for the A and M College Short Course and Irma Lee Stewart Nelle Kalhanek Leontitia Hrachovy Albertha Wallgura Louise Ripper Bel D Arc Rose T Arc Irene Metemer Nada Lou Eva Brooks Olga Reateres Cholete Dorothy Willams Erline Becker Viola Buxkemper for Fort Bend encampment in July. The Acampo party toured Galveston. local visits by Mrs Henry Froytag Stella Preytig and others noted.
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