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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1947
Page
5
May schedule across churches includes Eagle Lake Baptist and Catholic congregations with morning services in Eagle Lake and Columbus, Sunday Schools, and special events. Catholic Altar Society to receive Holy Communion. Lutheran and Methodist groups hold meetings, potlucks, and social hours.
We express sincere gratitude for the kindnesses shown during the recent telephone strike. Your patience enabled us to continue service and your cash gift and individual presents are gratefully received. Mrs. Ella Ziegler and Mrs. Lena Gus Albly thank you.
Nancy Holmes of Best Fooda Kitchens crafts a white icing wedding cake for 1947 brides, garnished with pale yellow roses. The article shares a vivid memory of a bride, tips for making a two layer cake, frosting details, and a humorous exchange about a tender steak. The piece features a light tone with practical steps and a nod to culinary nostalgia.
A collection of small classified notices lists items for sale and services in Eagle Lake and nearby areas. Entries include a bale of sifalfa, repossessed IMS Studebaker truck with trailer, a rat poison sale with a large bond, concrete sidewalks and landscaping work, sand and gravel supplies, a Massey Harris combine, and an Underwood typewriter for sale with contact details.
A collage of jokes, quips, and notices from a mid 20th century paper. Snippets include military humor, a posted property notice, local ads for services and sales, classifieds, and porchside one liners reflecting daily life during wartime. The fragmentary text cites names and places such as J. C. Westmoreland and Eagle Lake.
The Eagle Lake High School auditorium stage was decorated with pink rosebuds and Easter lilies as the Eighth Grade delivered their commencement program on Wednesday evening. Dances, songs, and readings featured Rev. N H Peterson and Mrs. Laughlin at piano, with valedictory by Eleanor Jones and salutatory by Jo Ann Meitzen. Supt. W C Reed announced Frank Lee Graves’s American creed plaque won by the DAR.
A large Eagle Lake High School audience heard Rev Troy Hickman pastor of the First Methodist Church of San Marcos deliver an inspiring baccalaureate sermon. He commended the seniors for completing high school and urged parental community support and fellowship as keys to a fulfilled life.
The Lions club meeting Monday evening included Weimar Commissioners Frank Duty and Alfred Rainer, County Auditor James L. Houlihan of Soaul enburg, and George Glueck, Draper Stephens, and club pianist. Lion M. 27. Jones presented a graduation gift. Houlihan spoke on Colorado County finances and outlined a proposed $500,000 road bond issue split across four precincts. The program closed with standard Lion procedure.
Funeral services for John Norris former county judge of Wharton County were held in Wharton on Wednesday. Norris lived in Wharton County for 47 years, serving at one time as County treasurer. He is survived by three daughters and other relatives.
An audience stood as the Seniors exited the Pecessional ceremony marking a milestone in character and faith. The moment highlighted the impact of these qualities on success and happiness.
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