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Newspaper

Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1954

Page

8

Garwood Social Notes and Club Reports

Garwood items detail club activities and social news including Mow Club high scores for Mrs Clarence and Mrs Bill Huvar, and refreshments after events. Reports cover Wesleyan Service Guild meetings with installation and memorial gifts, Lions Convention attendees in Galveston, and Music Club Luncheon plans in Columbus with a long list of attendees. Additional notices mention illnesses, family visits, and students home for weekends.

Carl Schiutess Clarence Bill Huvar John Williams Wesleyan Service Guild Wesleyan Servier Harry Engstrom A. R. Lundquist Herbert Engstrom Ervin Stienke Ed Lee Shai James T. Danklers Elfin Wied Aeines G. Hopkins Louis Mil Offi J. M Harry Moble Horn Lions Club Galveston F. B. Priesmeyer Robert Schiurring Ed Lobpries F. R. Foster Harold Beaird Music Club Columbus Mesdames W. R. Frka Ed R. Frnka R.A. Shoop Robert Schfurring Geneva Bunce Wlor Frnka John Kliar C. Schmeeckle Rosenberg F.H. Schultz Huvar Daughand Jean Gonzales

Dairy Treat Distributes Free Cones at New East Main Shop

At the formal opening Saturday Dairy Mart on East Main Street handed out hundreds of free ice cream cones and milk shakes with Broila burgers. Local owners promoted the grand opening amid steady crowds and positive notices from diners.

Dairy Mart East Main Street

Sunday Sightseers Dorothy Austin and Alfred Scheme

Sunday sightseers Dorothy Austin and Alfred scheme to visit Derwent were sighted Sunday near Kingsville and Corpus Christi, prompting local residents to recall similar trips and discuss travel plans along the coast.

Dorothy Austin Alfred Kingsville Corpus Christi

Electric appliances showcased at Community Center show

Citizens witnessed a two day appliance show highlighting Frigidaire Electric Range Westinghouse heaters Hotpoint dryers GE refrigerators Norge freezers and IH freezers. Demonstrations by CPL staff and distributors covered meals freezing and appliance features with prizes awarded to attendees and a grand prize of an electric master with cabinet and timer clock.

Electriccity Central Power and Light Company Focal Jean Keele CPL Clyde Nispel Mr. Nispel Westinghouse J. W. Perry Bay City Hotpoint General Electric Norge International Harvester O. W. Westmoreland Spalinger Hardware Raymond Joch‘etz Schenider-Ware Company D. Rhea Allison Eagle Lake Furniture Company Frigidaire Appliances F. C. Pidgeon W. G. Darby Crosley F. T. Kollman Spaljinker Hardware J. R. Colly Alamo Lumber Company Westinghouse Products K. Sczymanski A. J. Struss

Laughlin Hospital Notes Summary

Laughlin Hospital notes list patients and dismissals by name and city including Ervin Alley Eddie Hahn Mrs Ed Stallman Ether Hutchins Cap Matula Archie Reedus Hermania Serna Maud Hough V Sheppard Dick Obenhaus Mary Lou Alford Buddy Higgins Meyer Nathan Clarence Lehman Guadalupe Alvarado J Anderson Neal Stallman Jessie Tise Jack Dodd and others. The Junior Methodist Youth Fellowship met with seven present and sang songs with piano accompaniment by Mrs Allison.

Ervin Alley Columbus Eddie Hahn City Ed Stallman Garwood Ether Hutchins Rock Island Cap Matula Archie Reedus Hermania Serna Maud Hough Lissie E. V. Sheppard Dick Obenhaus Cit Mary Lou Alford Chevy! Goodness

Nada Sodality May Fete to Crown King Queen Sunday

The St Marys Sodality of Nads stages its third annual May Fete Sunday May Sth at the Nada K J T Hall. Event begins 8:00 pm with Dukes and Duchesses from local groups, then the May Fete King and Queen are crowned. Grand youth march precedes a semi formal dance with Blume Orchestra La Grange. Bernita and Walter Gold named queen and king. Edward Korenek and Lilian Swoboda as prince and princess. attendants Jeanette Schneider and Frank Popp, Mary Ann Korenek and Clarence Weselski. Raymond Korenek serves as master of ceremonies.

St. Mary's Sodality of Nads Nada K. J. T. Hall Blume Orchestra la Grange Bernita Walter Gold Rudolph Gold Joe Dorothy Korenek Edward Korenek Lillian Swoboda Jeanette Schneider Frank Popp Mary Ann Korenek Clarence Wesselski Raymond Korenek

Christened Sunday for Hoeninghaus II in Houston

Friedrich Alexander Hoeninghaus II son of Mr and Mrs F A Hoeninghaus II of Houston was christened Sunday at Colly Memorial Methodist Church with Rev D Rhea Allison officiating Out of town relatives attended from Austin Columbus Rosenberg Garwood and San Antonio After the ceremony luncheon was hosted at the grandparents home Special Price 1826 Rice Field Tractor Tires offered by Farmer Equipment Co Inc Eagle Lake for seconds with Power grip thread presented as a sales note

N Chapman Dowdle Davia Henry Stallser Ed Stalland Eagle Lake Walker Martin Ham Darboque Tow Secums Houston Mea Draper Stephens Som Esgin Leke Clarence Martin Wilradt Fowler Columbus Elias Seol Bmrs Herman Carl Walling Austin R. BE. Martin Ellen Battelle Daughters la Grange Ora Belle Friedrich Alexander Hoeninghaus II F. A. Hoeninghaus II Sundy Colly Memorial Methodist D. Rhea Allison Joseph V. Frnka Frnka E. J. Frnka Ronnie Joé A. O. Pridgen C. L. George Ted Schulz Peggy Rosenberg John Gideon Sallie Garwood Cecil Jones San Antonio Lizzie Westmoreland Mith F. A. Hoeninghaus Nsy Farmer Equipment Co., Inc

Democratic primary slate for Colorado County 1854

The Headlight lists candidates for the Democratic Primary on July 24 1854. For Congress Ninth District Clyde B Kennelly Clark W Thompson is listed for reelection. Other races include Homer L Koliba for State Representative 46th District J D Boyche Walker Buck Wheeler Jess Wegenhoff for Sheriff Glen W Kveton for County Commissioner Precinct 4 Otto P Moore for County Attorney.

Clyde B. Kennelly Clark W. Thompson Glen W. Kveton Otto P. Moore

Scout Drive Builds Support for Local Boy Scout Fund

The text advocates for a Scout Building Fund Campaign stressing boys as future leaders and the need for adequate facilities and trained volunteer leaders. It notes the national council will support basic needs and that contributions are deductible over three tax years, with similar drives planned across the Sam Hotston Aten Council’s 15 counties.

Boy Scout Sam -Hotston Aten Council

C of C Proceeds Support of Members and Public

California guest W H McMillan visited Sacramento and locals. Mrs Henry hosted brother-in-law. trip to San Bernito and Port Isabel noted. Mrs Reginald Graham and children and Mrs Ray Estinbaum with son Mike returned from a two week visit with relatives in Leesville Louisiana.

California W. H. McMillan Sacramento L. B. Henry Reginald Graham Ray Estinbaim Mike

Student Council Landscaping Eagle Lake High Grounds

The Eagle Lake High School lawn on the west front is getting a first class landscape by the Student Council. The center square will feature Dwarf Japanese Boxwood hedges and Bermuda grass with two flag poles for the U S and Texas flags. The project aims to complete by week end, with thanks given to Central Power and Light Company and individuals for poles and pipe donations.

Eagle Lake High School Gayle Thomas Tommy Starke Carey Hanly Alfred Marx United States Texas Central Power and Hight Company Herbert ‘Loestin Ed Tate

Farewell Picnic For Jack Russell At Vanderbilt

Mr and Mrs L EB Henry attended a farewell picnic at Vanderbilt honoring Jack Russell Field Superintendent Magnolia Oil Company on transfer to the Dallas office. Russell’s colleagues and local guests gathered to wish him success in his new assignment.

Marx family attends Texas Service Stations Convention

Mr and Mrs Alfred Marx and Mr and Mrs Paul Marx visited Galveston on Tuesday and Wednesday to attend the Texas Service Stations Association Convention held jointly at Pleasure Pier and the Bucanneer Hotel.

Alfred Marx Paul Marx Galveston Texas Service Stations Association

Club Montezuma Dance May 15 Promises Top Music

Members of Club Montezuma anticipate a festive May 15 dance with the Melodaires seven piece orchestra supplying music. Led by J R Jorgensen of Wharton County Junior College, the Gulf Coast band directors provide a varied program for dancing. The event is labeled special guest night with invites extended to guests and prospective members. Advance tickets are on sale through Gardner Seaholm, Gene Payne, and Fred Prnka.

Club Montezuma Melodaires J. R. Jorgensen Wharton County Junior College Gulf Coast Area Gardner Seaholm Gene Payne Fred R. Prnka

Visiting relatives visit Mrs Tolliver Jones in town

Visiting Aunt Finley Durbin of New Iberia Louisiana and Mr and Mrs Gene Durbin of Bowie Texas arrived Tuesday for a short visit with their aunt Mrs Mattie Tolliver Jones.

Finley Durbin New Iberia Gene Durbin Bowie Texas Mattie Tolliver Jones

Mrs Myrtle Obenhaus Visits Freeport and Victoria

Mrs Myrtle Obenhaus spends time with the families of her sons Richard and Leon Obenhaus in Freeport and Victoria during a family visit across the communities.

Myrtle Obenhaus Freeport Victoria Richard and Leon Obenhaus

The Kid From Left Field Comedy Show Schedule

A vintage listings tumble shows Dan Dailey and Anne Harcroft in The Kid From Left Field. Three hour fifteen minute program with three matinees on Sunday May 9 at 1 30 and 8 00 pm and a single Monday May show at 7 30 pm with no advance prices.

THURS FRL Dan Dailey Anne Mah Rcroft

Clipped Wings billed by Leo Gorcey Bowery Boys duo

Leo Gorcey and the Bowery Boys perform in Clipped Wings across Tuesday and Wednesday May 11 and 12. The feature headlines the local theater program with a comedy romance twist and familiar gang antics.

Leo Gorcey The Bowery Boys

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dairy Treat E. L Laughlin Hospital Tuntior My.f Junior Methodist Youth Fellowship Allison Nada Sodality Homer L. Koliba Colorado County J. D Boyche) Walker Buck Wheeler Jess Wegenhoft Henry J. Hajovsky Richard O. Schmidt John Kunetra John A. Han Edgar L. Litzmann Layo Wegenhoft Justice of Peace Melvin F. Campbell Max Conner Harry 8. Johnson Harrison Walker Page One Lake Chamber of Commerce Ford Eller Ying Ford Udi Universal Motor CO B. H. McElhinney Mer Club Montezuma Shell Barbara Stanwyck Moonlighter SUN MON M-G-M Technicolor Robert Taylor Deborah Kerr Strickland Insurance Agency Ewland Marine Es Farm Prudential Insurance CO. of America Froyles Mar Rice Theatre Otties
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