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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1947
Page
4
A fragmentary notice from Eagiolaa Texas outlines a lake congregation or club event. It mentions teams entering the post office and references Sagi Lake, with scattered names and dates. The readable portion suggests a civic or sporting gathering linked to Merch ifUK and 680 ptecsEeg.
Local church groups publish a Sunday schedule across Eagle Lake and nearby towns. Listings include Morning Services at Mare Chwer School at 10, Holy Communion and Church School at St John Columbus, Catholic Mass times varying by Sunday, and Episcopal services with morning and evening prayers. Methodist and Baptist schedules show worship, Sunday School, and evening services. Lutheran and parish notices encourage attendance and Sunday School.
The piece discusses hope as a sustaining force anchored in divine love. It cites Christian Science sources and biblical passages to argue that hopeful thinking conquers despair, unites mankind, and supports regaining good amid fear. It references notable figures like Baker Eddy and Paul, and notes ongoing community notices and social events in Houston and Kingsville.
Ruth Ann Schmeeckle welcomed Miss Doro thy Schneider El Campo and Earl D Taylor Houston as weekend guests. Also visiting were Miss Sue Harding and George Schmeeckle Houston Mr and Mrs H A Schneider John and James El Campo and Mrs G P Stallman Law Fenge Rex Mrs W K Schultz son Billy Russell and Mrs Harry Bobbes.
Local notes report funeral services for Booker Miller in Savier attended by Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mayes. visits from Bay City, Houston, Wharton, Victoria, and Port City. Shrine convention in Houston. and a sale of ladies play shoes by J B Smith Company with spring values reduced from 2.95 to 5.50 to 1.94 to 3.50.
Mrs. and Mrs. Curtis will assist the senior troop leader Mrs. John Ebiethaupt in guiding high school girls in Scout work. A conversational exchange reveals a couple admiring a property and deciding to buy it, highlighting a pleasant residence with a breathtaking porch view.
The religious section lists schedules for Episcopal Auxiliary Guild First Presbyterian Matthews Outpost and Mexican Baptist Church with service times and cancellations. It notes morning and evening worship canceled at First Presbyterian due to Mr Reynali's absence and records choir rehearsals and meetings for the week.
SY. PAULS AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH in Columboes Texas lists Sunday school and Bible classes at 3 20 am, divine services at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm. EVANGELICAL BRETHREN CHURCH in Lissie Texas, Rev N H Peterson pastor, schedules Sunday school at 10 am lessons on The Revolt of the Northern Tribes, worship at 1 am, and guest speakers Dr C C Talbott and visiting son of Austin with music and message. Wednesday midweek prayer 6 15 pm led by the pastor with gospel study from St Matthew.
Sunday School and morning worship at First Presbyterian with sermons on The Message of the Church and Recipe for Joy and Strength. Weekly church auxiliary meetings and choir, May activities at CHRIST EPISCOPAL, Esgle Lake, and Columbus Church School. Winding through Baptist WMA, Methodist W S C S, and Sunshine Class events with quilting, study books Race Relations and Of Such Is the Kingdom. Bookending sale ads from J B Smyth Co.
Book er H Sublime died at Shiner Hospital on Sunday April 27 at 16 13 am at age 46 years eight months Funeral services were held at the scene of his uncle J M Canon in Shiner on Tuesday Rev Early officiating Interment was in Hallettsville Cemetery Survivors include his wife Miss Lu married June 10 1930 Sublime one son Roger Miller and his daughter Mrs Adz Miller Mike Mayes of Nottawa attended the funeral service Deepest sympathy is extended to the family.
The Colorado County Commissioners Court approved a permit for Superior Oil Company to lay an eight inch pipeline from the Altair gas field to the cycling plant at Lake Creek in Montgomery County. The company did not specify a start date for the costly project. It is believed that with the compression unit at Altair connected to the cycling plant, the Railroad Commission may act to erase the field order.
Holly Miles reports in Capper s Farmer about teen wishes for parents to stop nagging and for mutual respect. Teens say don t judge us by appearances and plans, while older readers are urged to reflect, admit imperfections, and avoid overbearing guidance.
The Cayper'n Farmer magazine article criticizes the sugar heavy dessert trend while praising grapefruit servings. It describes grapefruit halves topped with jam and preserves as a tasty alternative for farm families.
Rural Home editor highlights a low cost hassock that doubles as a storage box and chair slip cover. The design uses a padded lid and removable fabric cover to create an inexpensive decorative piece. D J Wills of Carlabed and W V Wills of Coolidge, with Mrs J H Wills, visit Chester after 55 years.
Five Eagle Lake National Federation of Telephone Workers members spent about five hours in Columbus aiding picketing at the local telephone exchange after Columbus operators resigned from the union. Names Alyne Krinkle Sophie Zoeller Eunice Frake Olive Bradford Ruby Braden. Columbus staff friendly as Eagle Lake volunteers carried placards demanding a ten cent wage gain.
The Gaines Dog Research Center in New York City explains that a simple leash rule could prevent rabies hysteria. It notes true rabies is rare nationwide, with about seven dogs affected, and says vaccines exist though effectiveness varies. outdoor socializing in summer heightens perceptions of risk.
Report notes that Girei Gold echoes prior auto rides with repeated patterns. The fragmentary account mentions a pill then a walk as a described sequence. No clear dates or organizations are provided.
Boy Scouts to hold a council field meet at Camp Hudson on Friday and Saturday May 9 and 10. District teams compete to advance, with trials in nature study camping first aid and pioneering plus field events such as signaling water boiling and fire by friction. About 2 000 men and boys expected.
Curtis Laughlin son of Dr and Mrs J R Laughlin was years old on Thursday and invited a group of his little friends to enjoy the occasion with him. Mrs S S Sinclair Mrs R Cole Mrs D S Taylor Mrs Chas Mrs Barney Davis Mrs F M Dromgoole Mrs Ralph Thomas Mrs L Kopecky and Curtis mother provided cars to Boothe Park where they enjoyed swinging and many games. Bubble gum and balloons thrilled each guest, ice cream cake and cold drinks served before the little folks and their mothers returned home. The guest list included Lewis Kopecky Davy Davis Gene Eons Ann Terrell Doy Lindsay Mary Drompoole Barbara Baggess Peter Abley Taylor Haddie Lackword Lee Sinclair Gail Alebright Dick Ickter George Hak Judy Shuart Bobby Lee Cole Patricia Lee Johnson Linda and Sue Powers Denny Parker Tom Laughlin Dick Laughlin and Curtis. ae Little Miss Paula Jane Marx spent the Past week with her.
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