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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1953
Page
1
Fragmentary report notes an accidental death on opening day of deer season near Lake area with several names and uncertain details. Observers mention Robert Simmons and Herbert Foster of Orange and a Den Slaughter, with references to a deer incident, storage, and payments as part of the rough account.
The Police Department requests the return of a loaned 380 caliber pistol linked to the recent murder case. Affected individuals and witnesses are urged to come forward, with authorities noting the weapon's importance for ongoing investigation.
The holiday shifts the usual press day causing earlier deadlines next week. The note asks departments to submit materials promptly to ensure timely publication.
Public invited to attend annual union services on November 26 at Christ Episcopal Church in Liszie. The Rev. Paul E. Regen of the Evangelical United Brethren Church will lead prayers as all faiths join in Sprayers at this time or the morning service.
Central Power and Light Company workers install strings of Christmas lights across Main Street with expansion planned to Philips 66 Station if wiring is available. Lights likely to be activated after Thanksgiving, giving the city a holiday atmosphere. Miss Faith Brien of Houston visited with Mr and Mrs Alvin Glueck on Tuesday.
A community blood typing drive scheduled for November 30 and December 1 2 3 will be hosted at the new blood typing site. Leaders from Masonic Lodge American Legion Evangelical Church and several congregations meet with Lions Club to organize the effort. Volunteers will collect blood types and cookies or snacks will be provided by local churches. The drive aims to build a complete local blood type list and serve hospital and community needs.
Funeral services were held for Sam Harbert a long time Columbus automobile dealer and former chief of the Columbus Fire Department. He had been ill for years and spent weeks in the hospital before his death. Burial followed at Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery after services at First Methodist Church. Survivors include widow Mrs O J Todd of Houston a daughter Mrs Sam Harbert Columbus and a son Sam Harbert Jr of Houston. Harbert owned the Dodge agency in Columbus and ran a garage for about forty years before retirement due to ill health. His son has since operated the business and he previously held the fire chief post for 32 years. Continued on Last Pages.
The Engie Lake squad hosts Wood Gars for an eight game season opener tonight at 7 PM. Coach Wi Bo Hi leads the school tournament member and Brahma and Tugitl to the court as the team aims for a strong start.
The First Presbyterian Church launches a Sunday drive to raise funds for expansion including classrooms and educational space. Architect Wilon Morris Crane of Houston designed a plan for at least 49000 in construction. Expansion Committee led by Mrs Haley, Mrs Waddell, Mrs Taylor, and Rob Cock, with Rev J R Durham directing.
West Texas hunters reported meager results as deer season began. A party of eleven found near misses while a group of six recorded no kills. several named individuals listed as success or failure. A five pointer and seven pointer were noted among Maine? guests, while others failed to bag any deer. In Houston, Mr and Mrs Henry Reuther visited Louis Reuther at the Vets Hospital with tense mood reported.
A fragmented notice describes conflict at a beauty center during the primary event. The readable fragments reference a main attraction and rising tensions among attendees, with no clear resolution shown in the text.
Lake SWagle Parent-Teacher Association schedules a gigantic bazaar at the high school auditorium and elementary school cafeteria on December 4 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event features movies for children, a free house, Christmas booth, pot diet sale, elephant sale, country store, handmade crafts, chili supper, band concert, and bake sale to support school projects.
A westbound Southern Pacific passenger train struck a transient man near East Bernard around 10:00 pm Sunday. The victim, identified as John B. Downes of Fitchburg Massachusetts, was believed to be about 33 years old. Sheriff’s deputies said Downes walked onto the tracks as the train approached, and he was fatally struck.
Humble Oil and Refining Company announced a new test in the Shimek area about eight miles northwest of Garwood. Dry holes were previously drilled in nearby John Walker and John Tooke surveys while tests on Magnollia and Lissie Wells continue nearby near Poole and Ligsié. The A L Miller lease test is planned to reach 10,000 feet, per survey A-577.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Tyler and their eight year old son Clifton reported a very successful fishing trip at Rockport Tuesday landing 280 trout. The largest catch went to Mr Tyler whose fish weighed ten and one half pounds.
Hefner chaired the Christian Rural Oversees Program drive in Garwood. The campaign raised $1515 plus numerous supplies, with the drive ending Tuesday after beginning Thursday. Helpers included James Bunge James Dankless W K Lebron Robert Setiiuizing W Chepman George Williams Melvin Rees Boyd Rees Herbert Engstion Leo Lanier Rev M I Washington and local committees in Lissie Eagle Lake.
The Girl Scout Council requests all unused girl and brownie uniforms to be sent to Mrs W Meiton. Locations and exact details are unclear due to damaged text. The notice asks for cooperation and notes a meeting planned by the committee and leaders.
The Eagle Lake school system received its largest vehicle, a 72 passenger GMC bus, over the past weekend. Superintendent Deane Fleither assigned it to a busy route as students faced lengthy travel times. Delivered last week, the bus entered service immediately to improve transportation for local pupils.
Thanksgiving Day will be observed with closing of banks and businesses and schools dismissing Thursday and Friday November 26 and 27. Union services at Christ Episcopal Church at 8 00 am. Texas University game draws large crowd.
A 24 year old Nada groom and his bride died in an Austin motel from suspected asphyxiation after a heating fault left a room furnace burning. The couple, married in Nada, were found unconscious as temperatures dropped. funeral services were held in El Campo with military honors for the groom, a U.S. Marine veteran of Korea. Surviving family includes the widow’s parents, three sisters, and several nieces and nephews. The investigation considers the thermostat and furnace as potential causes.
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