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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1946
Page
4
Fragmentary text notes a former Chesterville operator retiring from duty. It mentions a person hurt last Wednesday and spending time with grandparents, with unclear references to names and relations. The readable lines reference a father figure and a public event, but specifics are missing.
Nada Bays forms a 4-H club under the county agent with guidance from program staff. Members, likely youths and parents, participate in early meetings to organize activities and future projects.
The auxiliary notes signatures and names from a meeting with attendees Belarge Snaniiel Jett Wels and Faraday alice the devetiinal. It mentions next Tuesday afternoon and a March event with Porter of Houston staying with his sister Mrs GR Cuery and MeCurry.
Rotary News notes Rotary Club activity with 73 Rotarians and upcoming District Conference in Galveston April 14-16. It highlights school bond indebtedness concerns at Eagle Lake Independent School District and possible further borrowing in August, underscoring fiscal strain faced by local districts.
District Clerk Papenberg will be a candidate, despite rumors of withdrawal from the race in Colorado County. Reports from Columbus indicate hesitations, with local officials weighing the situation as political maneuvering unfolds.
Sunday March 24 1546 services listed for CHURCH SOMEWHERE PRESBYTERIAN and EAGLE LARE CATHOLIC CHURCH. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Mass times vary by Sunday with 10:30 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. Mass on certain Sundays. Lenten services include Stations of the Cross and Benediction at Rotary.
Rev Claude Pruitt leads Eagle Dare Mission in March 24 1940 services with Sunday School at 10 a m morning preaching an evangelistic service and Thursday Bible study and prayer meeting at 7 45 p m The church describes itself as interdenominational and practical with old fashioned gospel preaching and welcomes all to its services.
Readable church schedule for Colly Memorial Methodist and First Evangelical in Texas. March 24 1946 services listed with Sunday School times, Morning Worship, Evening Worship, and midweek prayer. Lenten study notes and sermon topics referenced.
ORRIST EPISCOPAL SUNDAY MARCH BH 146 Church School at 2 p m W EL Lenhart Superintendent ST. PAULS AMERICAN LUTERAN CHURCH CYPWINS TEXAS Rev Wolk Pastor Pancake Sunday March 28 1946 Sunday school and Bible class from 10 am to 11 50 am service at 7 30 pm Lenten service Wednesday at 7 30 pm
In Lake Texas on March 24 1946 Pastor G Wolf will lead a Sunday service with a later service for the Sunday school fundraiser. A Thursday MLK service is noted followed by a Sunday March 3 event. The church presents a Testa Tarthe college chatr Weetatriph the Celim.
A historical notice from First Baptist Church lists worship and event details. It mentions pastors and locations, with service times and prayer events on a Wednesday in March, inviting the community to join in study and worship activities. The text references specific names and venues, reflecting church schedules and observances.
Fragmented text outlines the Christian Science Lesson Sermo n for Sunday March 24 with emphasis on matter mind and the divine Mind. Mentions Mark Baker Eddy, The Bible, and authoritative scriptures. Gifted to readers as a study guide for spiritual understanding and wealth through knowledge.
The weekly column records a whirl of activities across churches and civic groups. Members of the Christ Episcopal Auxiliary, Wesley Service Guild, Lutheran Woman’s Missionary Society, and Colly Memorial Methodist Church share meetings, Bible studies, and social events. Upcoming host duties include a party at Mrs RL HL Keene Sr, a meal at the Recreation Building, and an April 11 gathering at Mrs IO Payne’s home. A note announces a sale of birthing cards and related items to fund church works, with proceeds supporting local charitable activities.
fragmented OCR text shows TOM HALEY and RAMSEY building details with rental mentions and a hospital operation for a local resident. It references a sale or purchase near Hall and mentions Mrs Hesuy and Alfred Marx in a period newspaper tone.
The Texas Lutheran College Choir from Seguin, led by Director Herman, with 50 student singers, will perform a sacred music program in Columbus and a two day stay in New Orleans for a public concert. The event, open to all, requests a free will offering, with no admission charge.
The Gulf Coast Fireman's Association met in Roseburg with no report available. Eagle Lake Fire Department members attended Sealy's Firemen's Dance. The department made two runs last week including a grass fire at K Killough home on Monday. Several firemen face issues with "fire starters" on the roads hindering response. City officials urged strict observance of ordinances as the next monthly meeting on Monday March 23 is set. all five men urged to attend.
The Sunshine of the Methodise Sunday school plans a food sale in the business district on Saturday March 30. Cakes pies baked chickens and other tempting foods will be offered along with a variety of beverages and baked goods. Bring family and friends and mark the date on your calendar.
A fragmentary report notes the Bonus Girls held a regular meeting at the school on Monday afternoon. Names and roles are unclear due to the damaged text, but mentions a few individuals and the event context.
Fragmentary note lists names including Robert Zaird as President and Louis Mezhalite as Vice President with Ervin Barta as Secretary Treasurer Ellison White as Reporter. Mentions Whitton Cranitie $76 boys and Mayday. Provides unclear attendance and roles at Bonus School event.
The report details midweek drilling near Columbus pool in Texas Gulf producing shows gas and water with varied perforations and depths. New well sites in Colorado County show dry completions, with several operators planning completions and testing flows. Local names include Sneeze, Chiswell, Pryor, and Sherdian area mentions, with crews from J. Barthea and Gulf Petroleum noted amid ongoing testing and anticipated completions.
Several thousand Master Masons from southeast Texas gather in Houston at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Polk and Carolina Streets for an address by Pat Bf Neff Grand Master of Masons in Texas. The event includes a Master Mason degree presented on stage by a Degrees Team from Gilmer directed by Leo Hart. The annual gathering draws masons from across the region and is among the state’s oldest masons meetings outside the Grand Lodge gathering.
Oran Buckner of the Houston Social Security Board visited this week to discuss name changes stemming from marriages. He urged those with new names or altered records to notify the Social Security Office in Federal City Houston to update account numbers and avoid future confusion, stressing timely coordination with the proper agency.
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