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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1954
Page
6
The Altar Society held a barbecue Tuesday evening to honor local seniors. Organizers described the event as a community tribute with generous servings and fellowship.
A church group held a social gathering organized by Mrs. S. C. Boothe. The program featured a talk titled "We Glory of the Social Hour" and refreshments including salad sandwiches cake and shrimp. The next meeting is planned for the church vestry.
The Colly Memorial Church will host a World Mission study session. Delegates from local groups discuss global outreach programs and plans for upcoming volunteer trips.
A cluttered local notice mentions the death of Oscar Dozier’s father and surviving relatives. It lists names like Mrs Willaras and three grandchildren, and notes visits by Mrs Eston Wood and Mrs AL Kidus. Several residents attend events and travel, with references to Galveston, Hallettsville, and San Antonio for family matters.
A former Headlight employee, now retired and living near Falcon Dam, spoke by phone about his current life. He spends time writing and anchors several current projects.
Employees of the Eagle Lake District Shell Production Department met with wives and guests at the Shell Recreation Hall in Sheridan for a bi monthly safety meeting. After a safety program titled Vacation Safety guests enjoyed dinner and dancing to the Merka Orchestra.
Thirteen members of the Altar Society of Qur Ledy of Perpetual Help Catholic Church met Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Oscar Millar’s home for the regular monthly session. Following the business, refreshments of cookies and coffee were served. Four generations were represented.
Mrs Ed Ayown hosts 23 visitors including 1 Mrs and 22 veterans for a Mother's Day visit at Liberty at the home of Mrs Kveton's mother Mrs Burl Lee.
The CW Elects unit and members from several churches gathered Tuesday at Christ Church for the annual May Fellowship. Mrs Gardner Dunc led opening worship, with Mrs Seahelm and other church members sharing prayers and readings as the Community Court Christian Women organized the event.
The Boy Scout Building Fund Campaign reports 8750.00 raised locally with need for more. Twenty captains are busy contacting new and existing donors for support to provide camping training and service facilities for the Houston area council. A general report will be held May 14.
Mrs. Z O Selvers president of District Eleven Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers will be guest speaker and installing officer at Eagle Lake PTA meeting May 20. Elementary Rhythm Band directed by Miss Marion Wozencraft will perform selections. PT A members urged to attend as Mic Salyers adds address The Common T enominator of All Neighborhoods is promised to be a timely aftercare program.
Curtis Laughlin held a birthday slumber party May 1 at his parents home. Cub Scout Den 5 members enjoyed picnics, a film, and pillow fights as they celebrated. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Franty and Charlie and Steve of Houston and the Paley family visiting from Rosenberg.
Real estate brief lists a home for sale at corner Like and Stockbridge in El Lake. Contact M Drom goole at telephone 23 for details. Dated February 26, 2000.
The ordinance from Eagle Lake Texas establishes dog registration with a one dollar annual fee, requires vaccination certificates, and funds a Pound Master to enforce the rules. It details registration issuance, tag placement, and tax collector recordkeeping for each licensed dog.
A humorous ad notes deodoring pills and toilet tablets for odor control, touting ease of use. It markets new items at Hargrove's including a brass patio bell, a decorative horse show bracket, cup hangers for extra shelf space, a home glass batter cracker, and a coffee maker promising bitter-free coffee. urges customers to check Stargrove's for fresh arrivals.
A 1953 Eagle Lake Texas city ordinance outlines Pound Master duties, dog impounding rules, fees, private sale after 72 hours, and owner redemption. It sets bite case handling, leash requirements, and penalties up to 100 dollars for violations.
Auction note lists a Weinger type Waitt dog machine with a 220-W axle and location Lake S. 13-1 Bt. Includes basic specs and contact line for inquiries.
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