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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1962
Page
2
Browns Troop No 6 and Taawale Troop No 6 gathered at First Presbyterian Church for their annual meeting led by Mrs W. Wi Lane and Mrs. W. Rivmier. The event included songs, readings, and a pledge ceremony, with members sharing congratulations and future plans.
Howard Ronald Turnbow, a first year student at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, will serve as interim pastor at First Presbyterian Church this Sunday. A Chandler, Arizona native, Turnbow is a recent graduate of Arizona State University and will begin serving on May 6 in late Sunday services.
Shell O31 announced a first quarter 1962 consolidated net income of 38,226,921 dollars or 63 cents per share, the second highest ever for Q1 and 10 percent above 1961. A regular dividend of 2 3/4 dollars per share was paid March 23, 1982, with gains from oil product sales and stronger chemical markets driving the rise alongside cost reductions.
Mrs Lee Goode celebrated a birthday with several ladies at her home on a Friday afternoon. Refreshments included rolls, dewberry and apricot pigs, potatoes, pickles, coffee, and cold drinks. Attendees brought gifts and callers dropped in to share the occasion.
Dr Charles J Allen pastor of the First Methodist Church in Houston will deliver the main address to the Wharton County Junior College graduating class at commencement exercises May 31st. He is nationally known as a minister lecturer and orator. Mr W C Reed is recuperating in Laughlin Hospital following a serious condition. We wish her friends a speedy recovery.
Proctor, newly elected District Attorney, was welcomed at an appreciation barbecue in San Antonio. He drew attention for roles in the Veterans' Land program case, insurance-promoter probes, and Cage-Miss dealings scandals influencing his bid for Texas Attorney General.
Turman voices opposition to a bill strengthening enforcement of obscene movies. The measure passed the House but died in the Senate during the last special session. Opponents include Senators cited by Turman and notes on the legislative encounter. The item also mentions family travel details and local names related to Easter holidays.
Governor proclaims May as Senior Citizens Month urging Texans to honor elderly citizens. The record notes improved pensions and medical aid during Daniel's administration for about 220,000 seniors, with a plan to continue support. Weekend guests include the Gumm and Antic families, Broadus relatives, and the Guay family in Eagle Lake. Fresh supplies from Eagle Lake Pharmacy are mentioned.
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