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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1951
Page
7
The Junior High team prepares for a tough game this Tuesday against a difficult opponent. Analysts note the team has yet to lose to this level and will rely on key players to push for an upset.
The W and C S met October 17 at a choir home of Mrs Paul with 16 members present. President Mrs Chapman presided as Bible reading and discussions continued, followed by Monday Nite Bridge Club with three tables of play and a reunion program attended by Mr and Mrs Tajkus and others.
Sheridan loses final game in a lopsided 32 to 2 defeat with unclear details and fragmented names. The report contains multiple unreadable segments and possible misspellings.
Commissioner A. 5. Kelner travels from Weimar to Corpus Christi to preside over the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association meeting. Sir John I Baldridge fined $22 for gungerness. fine set at $10.
Fragments from a local column show visitors and travels including mentions of Kurt and Mrs B C, a Moyney convention, and a visit by Mrs Mayes Crus and Juffery. Entries note medical updates on Pete Botard and Guthiman, a Caney Vale appendicitis case, and Fannie Tubbs’ death in Houston.
Jimmy Thomas repeated his championship form to win the Lakeview golf tournament at Eagle Lake Raceregion Center. Carroll claimed second place with a 3k score, while Dr. J Kopecky won the Bangbogey event scoring 85 with a handicap of 4.
About 55 members and guests gathered at Eagle Lake Recreation Center for a stag barbecue to raise money for renting the adjacent golf course and picnic facilities. Donations from members and non-members funded the annual rental on the club acreage.
Local hunters Gertson Staton Taylowy and Dwck Ilarsalia returned from a two week elk and deer hunt along the Witte River area. They reported bagging three elk and two deer despite challenging weather on Twin Spring Ranch near Corrado, noting a successful outing overall.
A Halloween supper at the Hi Way Inn honored Mr Kellman on his birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs HL E Tate Mr and Mrs Ben Stephian Mr and Mrs Joe Hardy and Mr and Mrs Arnold Konvicka and family. Visiting relatives from Corpus Christi joined the family of Mr and Mrs J R Thomas this week.
Commerce directors will meet at the Chamber office Monday November 5 at 7 30 PM. The Street and Highway Committee will report on the proposed widening of Highway 904 in Eagle Cake.
A Halloween party was hosted at the R. Ko Aleman home last Thursday evening from seven to night. Guests arrived in costumes including witches, black cats, and witches hats. The double garage was decorated with a haunted house setup, bobbing for apples, and a potato dance. Attendees included Sandra Glenda Sue Altman S AMeizen vid Konesheel Harvey Cooper Harold vid Melly Jackie Pidgeon Stewart Bobbie Critfied Charles Ray Rivnan.
Miss Ivy Warida Ivy Wardied in a linen shower honoring her engagement to Vernon Gertson. Hosted at the home of Mrs Wy Ateiban with Mrs Bert Larmer and Mrs Ralph Gertson as hostesses. Guests included Miss Ivy and her mother Mrs Ir DM dsy. Refreshments served. centerpiece featured a miniature bride and groom. Card of thanks from the honoree thanks friends for hospital visits.
Rep. Thompson, visiting the Fleshlight office, says England's socialist reversal may aid the 1952 U S election. He opposes socialism here and praises Headlight efforts against it. He urges citizen involvement and cautions against relying on one official.
Chief Dippley announces a public open night by the local fire department. Monday night was a quiet off night, with events planned for next Monday in November, inviting the general public to visit and tour the fire station facilities.
The Bag Lake volunteer fire department placed second in pumper races at the Needville event Sunday with a 4.44 second time. The Rosenberg firemen won with 12.1 seconds. Sealy, Needville, Coturahys and Richmond fielded teams with various times. second prize awarded to Bag Lake for 15 dollars.
A school supper event before the Friday game offers a menu of leeda spaghetti soup with salmon troqucties as an alternative, salad, pie, coffee, and rolls. Adult plates cost 5 cents with a children's plate offered free. Tickets are sold in a room with contact Dayne Gan at 58-3 and Mrs. Pete Eaton.
Miss Wanda Ivy daughter of Mr and Mrs FM Ivy of El Campo married Vernon Gertson son of Mr and Mrs Del Gertson of Eagle Lake in a 7 pm Saturday ceremony at the First Baptist Church El Campo. Guests included family, friends, and area residents. The couple will reside in Eagle Lake after a Florida wedding trip.
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