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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1947

Page

9

Creosoted Bridge Timbers Bought By County

Colorado County commissioners court bought about 59 000 feet of creosoted timbers from Koppera Company of Houston for Precincts 1 and 3 in a special session. Precinct 3 received 21 000 feet at 2872 50 dollars with delivery to Rock Island dam. Also 34 568 feet and 64 pilings for 5824 49 dollars were bought for Precinct 14 The court authorized building a two car garage at the county jail by A D Baker with materials supplied by the county.

Colorado County Commissioners Court Koppera Company of Houston Rock Island A. D. Baker

Halloween Party at Laughlin Home Draws Forty Guests

About forty youths gathered at Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Laughlin's home last Friday for Dick Laughlin's Hallowe'en party. TheReception hall featured orange and black decorations and a horror house spook. Popcorn doughnuts and punch were served and games included apple bobbing. Mrs. Ralph Thomas helped host. Simon White Jr. of A and M College visited with his parents.

Frances Cabiness Parker Houston G. M. Long Naire J. H. Malone Silsbee J. C. Malone Malone C A. Malone Quitman KF. Liljegren Meallen C. R. Foulkhorke Donald Howea Colorado, Springs Calo Sadie Northington G. E. Northington, Jr Tom Neard Louise G. 3d. Longmire Bonus F. J. Matthews Airs Longmire C. EF. Cartex Airs T. J. Matthews Glen Flora Hallowe'en C. A. Roeckler Sideril G. H. Northington Jr al Mortensen Will Thuriwether John Reese Torbett Hospital Marlin Reese Ruth Thormes Eagle Lake Donnz Lou Thomas Gayle Lissie L. H. Nt. v. Fortenberry J. R Laughlin Laughlin Hallowe’ En Ralph Thomas Tarts Laughlin

Stolen Houston Car Recovered in Columbus

A stolen Houston car was recovered in Columbus on Saturday. Three youths aged 13 to 15 were arrested and turned over to Houston police. The owner, Mrs. Vernon T. Wearneck, had the vehicle returned Sunday morning. Deputy Barry Tanner Jr and Siexiff Warvey Lee led the recovery. Sheriff’s office also reported two wrecks near Glidden involving a trailer and five youths from Texas City.

Aegustan Guy Eniles Columbus Siexiff Glidden Tarmer Texas City Walter Lucke Bonien

Garden Club Set Meeting at Colly Memorial Church

The Eagle Lake Garden Club will meet Thursday November 13 at 2 30 PM in the Educational Building of Colly Memorial Methodist Church. Mrs C B Stephenson hosts. Mrs R W Schlumpf of Houston will speak on flower arrangements. The club marks its birthday on November 8 with notes at the November 15 gathering.

Eagle Lake

County Officials Attend Meeting At Laredo This Week

County Judge Henry Buescher and three Colorado visitors joined the Texas State Association of County Judges and Commissioners gathering in Laredo this week. Commissioners A J Rainer A J Aschenbeck and Frank D Bury accompanied him as the trip was authorized by the county commissioners court after Auditor James Houlihan approved county funds for travel and lodging.

Henry Buescher Colorado County Commissioners Court Jeariy Laredo Texas State Association of County Judges Ludge Buescher A. J. Rainer A. J. Aschenbeck Frank D. Bury Commissioners Court James Houlihan Houlinen Houlihan

Alamo Bowl Set For New Year’s Day In San Antonio

The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an Alamo Bowl on New Year’s Day in San Antonio. Tickets go on sale by mail order with money orders or checks. prices range from 3 to 7 dollars with box seats at 7.20 and South section and end zone bleachers at 3 to 4.80. Net receipts support the Elks Crippled Children Hospital in Ottawa, Texas.

San Anronio Chamber of Commerce San Antonio San Antonio Chamber of Commerce TOU Insurance Aldg Elks Crippled Children Hospital Ottiwe Texas Louis Sien

Farmer’s Wife Put In Straight Jacket

A farmer’s wife is carried from the house in a straight jacket as locals remark she has been confined to the kitchen for twenty five years and is now mentally deranged.

Modern Living Urges Diet, Laxative Use to Ease Constipation

An article claims refined foods and lack of exercise cause constipation and promotes a laxative Tone-Up as quickly absorbed relief. It touts improved digestion and energy, urging readers to order doses and follow directions.

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