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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1946
Page
10
The notice proclaims candidacies for county and state offices including District Clerk Richard C. Schmidt and County Clerk Ruan L. Litzmann, with many others listed. It notes a community gathering at Garwood Methodist Church on June 21st, urging ticket purchases and attendance from club members and ladies alike.
Dr Geo W Cox, state health officer, urges gamma globulin use to protect very young and frail children during measles outbreaks. Free gamma globulin available through city, county, and state departments for eligible exposures. Recommendation emphasizes timely administration within three days and prioritizes under five, with focus on preventing deaths and severe illness.
The Lake’s Study Club closed its season with a Wednesday gathering featuring about thirty-five members and guests. Mrs. 3 Metarly led the event with thanks to charter member Mrs. McCarty and reflections on the club as a standout cultural group, while Dolore Darby highlighted a vivid recitation and neighbors shared angel food cake and brick ice cream. Families of members attended the Mothers Day ceremony as part of the farewell event.
Charles Greehare Marmion, 67, longtime Episcopalian lay leader and pastor, died Thursday afternoon May 1 at his Houston residence. He was the son of Henry Marmion and Elizabeth Barray, formerly of New Orleans, and served as missionary at Eastwood Church of the Redeemer. Funeral services were held at Eastwood Church. burial at Forest Park Cemetery with Bishop Clinton Harris officiating. Survivors include his wife Davs, daughters Mrs Edward Le Correll of Dickens and Mrs Lucille Vokes of Wire Frank, a son Rev William Marmion of Birmingham and Rev CG Marmion Jr of Dallas, a brother W H Marmion of Beaumont, and another sister Mrs Lucille Vokes. An older Marmion, J B Marmion, former Houston mayor, had died previously.
Miss Walton Holman daughter of Ms H H Aojmgh has entered George Washington University as a freshman and earned Alpha Lambda Delta honors for academic excellence. Only nine of 7500 students qualified for the freshman honor in equity and she also earned election to Phi Beta Kappa as an advanced student. Congratulations go out to Miss Holman on this achievement.
Rock Island School held a Mother's Day program on Friday with students decorating the hall with flowers and artwork. Miss Alice Wright, longtime teacher at Rock Island School, was honored as the Mother of the School and presented a corsage and framed photos of the children, with many mothers in attendance.
A large crowd at Garwood School saw the Gay’s Review performed by Garwood students under Miss Marie Isetens. The program opened with Allen concert by Carewood Baril, highlighted by six players. Skits, songs, and pantomimes followed, with attendees including Linton White and many local residents.
Reports from Colo County show Subwjiie pool test drilling at shallow depths and Altair oil test drift underway near Clade County with weather delaying High Wase project. Bernard No. 1 continues drift at seven feet while Jerrel Now 1 well progresses. Mrs. Sam Davidson recovering from a light stroke at Lengalin Hospital with hopes for a full recovery amid rising nervous and mental illness concerns.
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