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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1947
Page
9
Revival efforts at the First Baptist Church led by Rev. Albert M. Brown II drew 204 attendees at Sunday School, surpassing a 200 goal, with plans to reach 250 the following week. The church invites all ages, focusing on youths in McAllen during the revival week starting June 6.
The article outlines a wedding with detailed attire and attendants. The bride wore a white satin gown with an accordion bustle and cathedral train, a cameo necklace from the groom, a fingertip veil, and a colonial bouquet. Attendants included Mrs. D. B. Womack, Miss Lois Marie Otte, and others in white gowns. The reception was at Dr. J. Dan Schuhmann’s home with pink and white floral decor and a three-tier wedding cake.
Mrs. Mars tin Schultz of Austin and Mrs G Unruh hosted a wedding party for Frank Potter of Wallis and the bride, a Texas State College for Women graduate and former Humble school band director. The couple, honeymooning briefly, will reside in Wharton where the groom will practice dentistry.
The notice promotes an exceptionally good bargain with prices cut to half. It mentions Ben Brasher moving to a position with J B Smith Company and taking a role at the A B Store amid broader staffing changes.
Miss Mary Jane Scott daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas G Scott and Dr Henry Novosad Jr son of Mr and Mrs Henry Novosad of East Bernard were united in marriage at East Bernard Methodist Church on Thursday evening June 22 at 3 oclock. Rev W B Morton conducted the double ring ceremony before about 200 guests with magnolia and holly decor and candles. Music included violin selections by Miss Virginia Cadwell of Flatonia and vocals by Mrs L N Bridges of Littlefield, with Mrs V B Russeka accompanying at the piano.
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