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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1956
Page
8
A garbled report notes that Co. Azent Moore attended a national association meeting. The fragment references county officials, state directors, and Governor assignments, with unclear details on outcomes or roles.
Don Frnka was honored by his parents Mrs. Fred R. sin at a weiner roast for his eighth birthday last Saturday. Second grade and school friends gathered at the Hacknyant home for outdoor games including football and hot ball. Weiners, potato chips, drinks, and a chocolate birthday cake formed the menu, with favors of bat balls and balloons for guests. Attending were cousin Darrell Glueck of Corpus Christi, Mr. and Mrs. Alton Glueck of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Ls Goode, and Don’s brother and sister Jeff and Janet Proke.
Western Auto Associate Store in Eagle Lake closed its opening sale last Saturday evening with a drawing for a vacuum cleaner won by Columb won Pp of a FM.Dromenale the second prize in trade and Mrs. r the third. The event drew strong attendance and substantial orders, with sales totaling around $10,000 this week.
Miss Edna Prentice, Colorado county home demonstration agent, will speak at the Eagle Lake Garden Club meeting next Wednesday at 3 15 p.m. at the Eagle Lake Community Center. Her topic, "Sell a Little Word with a Big Meaning," may interest all members. Mrs G M Cason, president, presides. roll call answers with favorite shrub. Mrs W G Darby and others will give the hort cultural report on chrysanthemum.
The Well-Child Clinic, sponsored monthly by the Community Council of Christian Women, offers examinations for needy preschool children of all races. Grace Tower, County Health Nurse, will lead with helpers from the First Presbyterian Church.
Mr and Mrs Jim Clipson and Mr and Mrs W J Bronder spent last week vacationing in the Ozarks.
A poem attributed to Tommie Godfrey captures Eagle Lake life and its people after a revival at First Baptist Church. The piece reflects on Happy Town and the town’s main street, social spots, and friendly gatherings around coffee, limes, Cokes, and chats at Luna's Drug Store.
Louis J Balas commander of W Cherry M Perry Post 108 announces dues rise effective November 25 from 3.65 to 4.10 dollars. Legionnaires may mail old rate before the date to Harry D Larson adjutant. after the 25th dues become 4.10. Cooperation urged for early 1957 payment.
The Board of Directors of the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will convene on Monday night for their monthly session. Agenda items include updates on local commerce initiatives and upcoming community events.
Mr and Mrs Charles P Boggess Brent and Barbara spent the weekend in Austin as guests of Mr and Mrs A L Boothe Mrs Boggess visited her father L A Hibert Mr and Mrs Friedrich Hoening Nas Je and family were day guests here recently with his parents Mr and Mrs F A Hoehinghaus
Mrs E Roos receives a free Rice Theatre ticket for Eve Arden in Our Miss Brooks on November 6 or 7. Clip and present at the box office. F I Metzger from West Columbia spent the night here with his family.
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