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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1938
Page
6
The wedding of Stephen McKenney and Miss Grubbs took place in Houston on a Saturday night with a ceremony featuring George Bevder Aleit as master of ceremonies. The decor was distinctive and guests included matrons of honor and several maids.
Weimar forfeited the District 34-5 football contest with Schulenburg, preserving Schulenburg’s unbeaten record. The Schulenburg Wildcats, minus some players, were scheduled to face Weimar in a non district game, with related community events noted. A separate social item describes a church wedding reception and future plans for the bride and groom.
Mr and Mrs W H Albrecht and daughter Miss Caramel Joy hosted a dinner Sunday for Hons relatives and friends. Guests included Mr and Mrs Hillendahl and Mrs R J Thompson in Gaughrey Miss Carrie Mrs Florence Bauer and Mr and Mrs Sus Burghard. A family note of aging father reflects on faith, health, and heritage. Mrs W E Welford returned from ten days with daughters in San Antonio. Mrs Belle Singley visited sons in Houston. Davis joined his mother returning home. A party of friends visited Eagle Lake en route to San Antonio after a west and visit to Houston.
Wharton County Ala M Club plans its Fifth Annual Dance at Riverside Park East Bernard on November 25. Admission will be 150 cents for gentlemen. The Aggieland Orchestra from Texas A and M College will provide the music. The event remains a premier social function and organizers aim to surpass prior years.
James Elkins continues on duty with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and works with a crew of young men installing wiring for the companys new building in Galveston. Sunday visitors to Bay City included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fustelovsky and Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Albers.
Watkins Company honors Ham as district sales champion for fly spray. He received a gold watch with his name and title engraved on the back, reflecting total sales of 1012 gallons. Ham expressed pride in the achievement and the valuable recognition.
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