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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1953
Page
6
The Eagle Lake Headlight reports weekly publication from Eagle Lane Freas with notices of rates and plans. A second plane carrier is noted, and a subscription rate of $0 persistent. The notice lists public sales and a 52505116209 reference.
Columbus public schools plan intensive improvements including new wings and brick exterior additions under a general contract awarded to Erwitt Broecker of Brenham. Board rejected other bids, choosing Broecker at 4175,000, $17,000 below the next lowest bidder. Total contracts amount to 241,000 with 5833.13 earmarked for architectural equipment. Construction will enlarge the white and colored schools, add a hand mom? and other enhancements. The project includes site work and exterior changes as part of the district’s modernization program.
Pastor Rev. G Wolf leads Palm Sunday worship at 8 15 am with services continuing in the day. Saturday prayers at 9 am and 2 pm fellowship events planned for March 29 with community members urged to attend. Loretta Miller recovering after a tonsillotomy at Laughlin Hospital.
Shriners gather 5341 for the Crippled Children's Hospital benefit. Colorado Valley Shrine Club contributions include 1344.60 from Easile Lake Shriners and 257.17 from ticket sales and donations. Local branches from La Grause Bellville Columbus Schulenkire Weimar Flatonia Hallettsville add smaller sums. Community events and table sales aided the drive, with expenses deducted before distribution to the charity.
A young woman identified as Mary Racca, held in Indiana prison, left hospital in Columbus after a three week respite. The warden confirms arrangements for her return to prison to complete her sentence. She had been removed from hospital for a disturbance and was treated before the transfer.
Members of Circle Il Presbyterian Women gathered for their monthly morning coffee at the homes of Mrs Reed and Mrs Jo Reed. Eleven members attended the sociable business meeting to discuss club matters and plan upcoming activities.
Fragmentary notice indicates a Bible study session scheduled for Wednesday at 0 pm. Details are unclear due to damaged text but likely involves a local church or community group meeting in a city office setting.
The Three Hours Devotion will be conducted at Christ Episcopal Church on Good Friday. Rector Rev Lawton Riley will lead, beginning at soon after noon and ending near 3:60 o clock. Public invitation extended. attendees include church members and visiting relatives such as Mr J Cosgrave and family from Pasadena.
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