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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1954
Page
8
A garbled OCR fragment discusses reputations of firms and individuals, implying public opinion shaping and editorial reflection. The text hints at columns designed to test or provoke reader responses and mentions bring- to- attention actions by editors, though specifics are unclear.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Halvor Ben and Steve of Houston spent the weekend here with her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Causey Mrs Carl Griffis Jr and child ren spent the weekend here with her mother Mrs Helen Smith
First Baptist Church loyalty class hosted a social and business session in the basement on Thursday evening. Members wore tacky costumes, used orange and pink decorations, and enjoyed refreshments amid a cheerful, goodwill atmosphere with light laughter and community camaraderie.
A car rollover near Altair injured two Rock Island youths with cuts reported at a hospital. The vehicle, owned by Miss Jean Wad dell, was driven by a Columbus bank employee. Highway Patrolman Dan Aultmen investigated and did not disclose the driver’s name.
An advertisement notes low prices on car batteries at Western Auto Associate Store in Eagle Lake. It provides a phone contact and emphasizes savings compared to rivals, urging customers to switch for cheaper power.
Randy West of A and M helped his mother Mrs. R J West move to Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. C A Canter of Lake Charles visited their daughter and family in Sheridan and brought Cheryl Golasinski home. The Canters and Golasinskis visited relatives in Sweeny. Ray Chappell and family moved from Provident City plant to Camp No 1 and he marked 25 years with Shell on May 17. Homemaking show and tea at Sheridan High School featured student garments and a tea with snacks for about fifty. Local WCJC students plan further training with many entering UT, Sam Houston, Southwest Texas, and airline hostess programs.
Free ticket offer to Mrs Simon Sinclair for Judy Canova’s Oklahoma Annie at Rice Theatre on Tuesday or Wednesday the 25th or 26th. Clip and present at box office for admission. Gift note mentions Elgin watch from Joe D Luna’s.
Spade and Trowel Garden Club elected Mrs. Carl Seaholm Jr as president at the regular May meeting held May 12 in the Community Center. Mrs. Donald Kolberg became vice president with other officers Mrs. Leon Spanidel secretary, Mrs. Roland Campbell treasurer, Mrs. Fred R. Frnka librarian, and Mrs. Ralph Gertson reporter. A color lecture by Mrs. C. M. Hansen of El Campo was given. plans for the annual spring luncheon were announced for the year’s final meeting, with Mrs. W. T. Matthews as installing officer.
Mrs Nannie Barrow celebrated her 88th birthday on Sunday May 16 with a steady stream of visitors and well wishers at her home. Friends from Weimar Houston Rosenberg shared birthday greetings and gifts including cards flowers and cakes during the weekend gathering at the Barrow residence.
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Mrs Dewey Gerstenberg entertained the Eagle Lake Wesleyan Service Guild at her new home near Weimar on Sunday afternoon. Miss Sallie Jones opened with prayer, and Mrs T P Doole led the study The Might of Man outlining mission work. Mrs Cleve Obenhaus gave the devotional from Matthew 5 13 We Are the Salt of the Earth. After business, members enjoyed refreshments including potato chips olives salted pecans and strawberry parfait pie and iced tea.
The family expresses sincere thanks to all who kindly assisted during their time of sorrow and kindness following the death of Daisie Morgan Crutchfield.
The Eagle Lake Well Child Conference urged mothers of preschool children who were immunized last year to obtain the yearly booster for diphtheria whooping cough and tetanus. The next open date is Wednesday June 9, with boosters available. The May 12 examination was well attended with Dolly Memorial Methodist Church ladies assisting County Health Nurse Mrs Grace To-Well.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Glueck visited Cat Spring Sunday to see the family of her brother Mr and Mrs Ernest Dittmar and to attend Decoration Day services at the Cat Spring Cemetery.
Fred C. Rogers of the Houston social security office urges high school students preparing for summer work to carry a social security account card. Employers will copy the name and number exactly as shown. If you lack a card, obtain a free duplicate before starting work.
A local newspaper note announces a 24 hour prescription service operated by Joe D Vune. The listing highlights around the clock access and basic pharmaceutical delivery. It emphasizes convenient neighborhood availability and professional staff.
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