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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1938
Page
6
A sprawling comic page offers quips and exchanges involving Rita and others about toothpaste jokes, misheard lines, and rapid-fire puns. The dialogue parodies everyday chatter, showing a string of quick wits, misunderstandings, and social bits from a lively, dated humor column.
Two new clubs, the Lakeview Club and the Columbus Club, joined the Colorado County Council of Women’s Home Demonstration Clubs. Fifteen members attended, with all county clubs represented. Mira Willig presided as plans and budget for the year were adopted. Reports from committees and delegates highlighted club work and enthusiasm. A Garwood Partners report stressed farmer self-help. The Weekly Bridge Club was hosted by Mrs Albert Puste Jozsky. eleven members and a guest enjoyed refreshments after games.
The Eagle Lake Study Club meets next Wednesday afternoon at 30 o clock at Mrs. B Stephens home. Leader Mrs Binion Sinclair will present Texas Benches as the study topic with participants selecting H A L Ranch King Ranch end and Pierce Estate as the notable sites.
A local reminiscence column recalls Master Tanner and Miss Helen Walker hosting a party in Altair Priday night with refreshments. It mentions Mrs. M Mt Reals ill in Chesterville, Davidson returning from Georgetown University for illness, and various residents visiting. The piece notes a Drummers Home Hotel dance, bank official J E Roberts attending a prohibition convention in Fort Worth, and cold snaps with 22 degrees. Park work begins with fencing removal and a cable hitching rack planned.
The Eagle Lake colored school's new band, formed over three months with thirteen pieces, made its second public appearance in the school auditorium. The group trained under Ruth Chaniley and BH. Henry High seniors, progressing quickly and now well equipped with instruments after first performing in Rosenberg.
On Wednesday B B Haysen of Ligkie marked his eighty ninth birthday with a surprise party at the Westroth home. Relatives and friends attended a birthday song, refreshments, and hymns, ending with a prayer. Guests included Leo McCormick, Winn Poole, Pansy, Herring, Westhroth family, Hayden family, and others from Eagle Lake and Houston areas.
The Huethd Forum met on Tuesday evening with Miss Biesner Reese presenting The Declining Belief in the Existence of Satan. Frank E. Walker spoke on the subject. Next meeting is Tuesday afternoon at the home of Dir. and Mrs. Albert Pustejovsky on Obtlet and Wer. Mrs. J A Castellan and Miss Maude McDow of Houston visited at Mrs. Jessie Hoover’s home along with family members.
The Sunday service at the Catholic Church will start at 8 30 AM instead of 8 AM. Sunday school begins at 7 20 AM and classes at 8 30 AM. All parish children are urged to attend. Mrs Earl Carter remains a patient at John Sealy Hospital Galveston after an operation. condition favorable and hoped to return home soon.
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