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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1953
Page
6
Local notice details an aging era publication with unclear references to pricing rates and subscription figures. The piece mentions Lake Tiga and Lake Houe but lacks coherent events or dates. Core names appear garbled and no clear action or outcome is stated.
Forty men including members of the Episcopal Church formed a new men's club at Christ Church parish house after a religious dinner. J. B. Cashel of Longview delivered an address as director of the Episcopal Diocese. Officers named: David Wintermann president, Robert R. Weiss Jr vice president, John Low secretary, Gainer C. Duncan treasurer. Supper meetings set for the third Friday each month at 7 o’clock.
The Episcopal Church holds weekly Wednesday morning services at 11 o'clock starting next Wednesday, led by Rev. Lawton Rides. Public invited to attend, with brief 18 minute discourse. Queen Elizabeth II is mentioned in connection with a public event.
Vacation Church School at Christ Church Episcopal will run Saturdays from 9 to 11 30 with sessions each morning. House of Lawton Riley stated the school welcomes children who wish to attend. W L Peterson of Denison noted as visiting banker who started local banking career here 32 years ago as assistant bookkeeper.
South Texas Chamber of Commerce official Lark Kennedy spoke at the Eagle Lake Rotary luncheon outlining the chamber’s mission to unite 52 counties and improve community life and livelihoods. Rotarians welcomed Vance Duncan back after illness. W L Peterson of Denison attended. Will Meikow and Chas Klein from Columbus were visiting. The club voted to buy a $50 advertising space on a fence around a proposed lighted baseball diamond for Little and Junior Leagues.
A large crowd attended the final Cub Scout Pack Meeting of the year. Cubmaster L. 3. Tate announced success and presented two Silver Arrows to James Raabe and Steve Taylor Bear Badge to Larry Tate, Lion Badge to Jerry Birdwell, Bear Badges to John Allen Rolf Gerry Clipson and Robert Moland, with last tour badges to be distributed when received. The group planned summer activities including a swim party and details to come.
Four hostesses entertained Mrs. J R Reel Tuesday with a pink and blue shower at Mrs A A Gertson’s home. Twenty six guests enjoyed a “Name Suggestion” game, fish pond display, pink sweetheart roses, and refreshments including chicken salad sandwiches and pink blue cake. A novelty gift watch from Joe D Luna’s was noted.
Mrs R T Westmoreland, retiring after 35 years on the Eagle Lake School faculty, extends heartfelt thanks to former pupils for the recognition and says she has enjoyed her 35 years and expects another 35 years of busy work.
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly Board of Directors meeting Monday evening, June 1, at the Chamber office. President Harold Ware urged all directors and Committee Chairmen to attend for discussions on city and community programs.
Laughlin Hospital reports a list of admitted and discharged patients for the week. Names include Charlie von Lengerice and Chas Kallina among City and Garwood residents, with several Mrs. and Mr. entries, plus a number of colored patients and dismissals such as Sophia Powell and Herman Powell.
Mr and Mrs Ben Stapleton received a late night call from their son Billy Stapleton who is stationed in Japan since March He said the call reached them at 3 00 am but told his base time was 6 00 pm He had recently been released from hospital after an eye infection and sent greetings from wartime service in Japan.
St Marys Altar Guild of Christ Episcopal Church will meet Saturday morning at 9 30 in the church. Rector Rev Lawton Riley will address members on the importance of the Blessed Sacrament.
The May birthday meeting of Circles I and II of the Presbyterian Women was held at Mrs. William Waddell’s home with Mrs. M M Jones presiding. Sixteen members attended a lesson by Mrs. E M Smith on My Church is World Mind. The next Circle I meeting is set for Tuesday June 2 at the Presbyterian Church.
Betty Meitzen will graduate a year early after only one credit short, making her junior year actual completion. She earned a scholarship to Incarnate Word College, San Antonio, based on stellar scholastic rating while attending Blessed Sacrament and Incarnate Word Academy. Mr and Mrs H H Rowe of Wardwell SC visited relatives here. Martha Pidgeon returns home for summer vacation from Low Morris College. Mr and Mrs S C Boothe visit in Waco with Mrs Boothe’s sister.
Walzel Office Equipment advertises a stock of used and rebuilt adding machines and typewriters at 112 West Second Street El Campo. Also note a help wanted ad for girls to train as waitresses with salary and tips at Oaks Cafe Columbus Texas. (5-14-41)
Sealed proposals for a 35 HP fuel motor grader and trade in of a used Warco grader will be received at the Colorado County Judge in Columbus, Texas until 10:00 A.M. June 18, 1953. Bids must include a 5 percent bid bond. The court may waive defects and select bids most advantageous to the county. Also contains local ads for hay baling, parakeets, septic tank service, and home appliances.
In obedience to the order of the Board of Equalization the board will meet at its regular place in the Court House Columbus Colorado County Texas at 9 o clock A M on Tuesday June 15 1953 for the purpose of determining fixing and assessing amounts as provided by law.
Many visitors gathered for services honoring T. E. Crap Jones who died Wednesday May 20 at noon. Attendees included brief lists of relatives from Houston Sealy Osage San Antonio Wharton New Iberia Corpus Christi Conroe and others.
Members of the W. Cherry M. Perry Post 108 of the American Legion will meet Tuesday night at 6:60 p.m. at the pool for their regular semi monthly session. All veterans of World War I and II and returning Korea veterans are urged to attend.
Recent library acquisitions include Good Morning Young Lady by Andyth Kennelly and Ashenden by W Somerset Maugham. Also arriving are Two Came By Sea by William S Stone and Strikeout Story by Bob Feller, Baseball for Everyone by Joe Dimaggio. Teen age mystery stories, historical tales, and biographies for young readers are highlighted amid local graduation notes and a dairy ad.
Equalizing the value of taxable property in Colorado County Texas for 1963, with all interested parties urged to attend. County Clerk E L Litzmann issued the notice from Columbus, Texas, dated May 21 1953. Also listed are ads for 220 volt switch boxes at half price and a notice of voluntary association to form Farmers Equipment Company of Eagle Lake Texas with partners J H Clipson John Clipson and Charles P Boggess Jr and Lan S Reed Jr.
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