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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1954
Page
5
Rock Island notice reports the birth of a daughter to the Garcia family and mentions Marine Sgt Yong on duty. It notes the parent Garcia and family awaiting the homecoming in the northern region and references a veteran’s arrival.
Spade and Trowel members tested line arrangement skills at a March 10 workshop led by Mrs. Martal Sorrel of Wharton at the Community Center. Earlier, Sorrel demonstrated three arrangements and explained principles. members then crafted their own designs. Hostesses were Dale Cagsady and Mrs. Earl Rodgers Jr. a business meeting followed. The club plans to exhibit at the International Fisher Show in Shamrock, and the next meeting is set for April 4 at 3:30 pm with hostess Mrs. Ervin Estlinbaum.
A St Patrick Day themed party honored Donna Behrens with fourteen guests including classmates and friends. The afternoon featured party games, themed decorations, a cake, tuna sandwiches, potato chips, cake and cold drinks.
Garwood High School hosts a box supper tonight at 8 pm staged by the Garwood Student Council. Boxes prepared by guests will be auctioned with prizes for the most attractive box as part of the event.
A February 26 report notes cooperators from the Colorado Soil Conservation District toured Clinton Harbour Bed. Farmers describe crop rotation with Vetch and Hubam, soil loosening via root growth, and synchronized fertilization. The process includes Graham Hoe implements and timing tied to cotton planting and harvesting.
The Eagle records the bi monthly meeting of the Lake Women’s Home Demonstration Club held Thursday afternoon March 11 at the Episcopal Parish House with Mrs W C Elkins as hostess. Thirteen members and one visitor Mrs Annie Hintz attended. A brief business session preceded a bandage making project producing sixteen bandages for cancer patients in various hospitals. The next meeting is planned for March 25 at the home of Mrs Fred G Frrica.
The Shamrock Hotel in Houston hosted the open Friday March 12 with seven members of the Spade and Trowel Garden Club attending the pilgrimage project show. Club president Ralph Gertson led attendees including Vernon Gertson Dale Cassady Li Span ihel and H E Burger in gathering ideas for their forthrum program.
A clipped advert notes 24 hour prescription services and “Joe” Duna’s help with wheel care at the Shell Service Station. The fragment mentions guidance to get to the station and assistance with wheels.
The Loyalty Class of the First Baptist Church met March 22 at Mrs. C L Richter's home with twelve members and one visitor. Mrs. Wilburn Black led, Miss Anna Lee Sweeringen played piano, and Mrs. Herman Boothe gave the devotional Religious Needs Of Our Country. Reports from group leaders and a visitation plan were discussed. Refreshments were served and the meeting ended with a prayer.
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