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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1945
Page
6
Local church listings include Coral Churches inviting all men to a barbecue and worship at Lissie and nearby communities. Various congregations such as Episcopal, Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran, and Methodist announce sermons, services, and events with pastors named, including Rev. N H Peterson and Rev. J W Griffin. The notes reference December services, catechism, Bible classes, and district superintendent visits.
A column summarizes Christian Science services with lesson readings including Mesmerism and Hypnotism, and notices from the Women’s Society for Christian Service and Episcopal and Baptist auxiliary meetings. Names of attendees and future meeting plans are listed, noting ship membership gifts and program details.
The snippet lists local families visiting or returning home from trips and funerals. Names include Ann Suydee of Houston, L. F. Baker with three children from Brazoria, H. I. Baker with two children from Brerham, Oscar Baker at home, Will Hudson and Ernest Hudson party returning from Oklahoma for a relative’s funeral, and L Cummings of Hor guest this week. Also mentions Jake All wander families en route to Amarillo.
Local families hosted a barbecue Sunday to honor overseas brothers including Johnnie Vasu and Augi. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Schmitt of Cat Spring, Dink Birdwell, Sam Chesterville, and others from Bagk Lake, Sealy, Houston, and Rams. The event featured a large family gather and extended greetings.
Grace American Lutheran Church invites worshippers to special 8:00 a.m. services on Sunday December 2 with a 7:00 p.m. fellowship program for all interested in church growth and development.
Rev and Mrs Buford Burgner and son Jimmie of Galena Park join Thanksgiving dinner with Rev and Mrs Clifford Wiese. Corrections note Master Sergeant rank for Clem Denton. Local birthday dinner hosted by Mrs J H Wills for B D Jordan with guests from Houston. Commissioner Dill of Wharton County finishes grading and graveling Chesterville and Wallis road. community appreciation noted.
Mrs. W L Mayes Jr and Mrs A H Millican of El Campo complemented Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams of Rock Island at a Sunday afternoon party from three to five. The event featured a lace cloth table with pink and white blossoms, crystal candlebras, a three tier cake and punch. Guests registered, and gifts were given to the couple.
A compilation of public notices and small ads: land postings by Wm K Lehrer and Wm N Lehrer in Texas, a chili supper event at Rotary Hall on December 5, sale ads for a girl’s bicycle, a 1940 Deluxe Chevrolet Coupe, and Brahma cattle. Includes a notice of the State Chiropractor Convention in Houston December 5 to 7 at the Rice Hotel and a wind mill and cistern for sale by D Wallace.
The Flame club held a Monday night meeting on November 26 with good attendance and several members reinstated. Some members are inactive and invited to rejoin next Monday December 3 for drill practice. Empty grassy lots pose fire hazards and owners are urged to clear them to prevent fires.
Fire Department answered a Monday evening call to extinguish a prairie blaze near the Rice Mill area. The blazing grass consumed much territory, and the vivid reflections from the fire drew a large crowd despite the remote location.
The article notes a new association for a former U.S. Army member with the Central Power & Light Co. It mentions the individual named Stranek recently discharged from military service and slated for placement within the utility company.
Chiropractors of Texas members of the Texas State Chiropractic Association plan a December 5-7 convention in Houston to organize a campaign in 1946 for a chiropractic licensing law at the 1947 legislature. Leaders announce a four-bill program to address objections that halted a 1945 measure. National speakers include Dr. Lea Spauer from Denver, Dr. Vinton Logan from St Louis, and Dean H. E. Weiser from Texas Chiropractic College, with local leaders and a five point PR plan outlined.
E H Rahul announces Fred Woodward of Columbus named Home Service Chairman for Colorado County Red Cross at the Executive Committee meeting. The change was not in the earlier officers list released last week.
The Arnold family expresses sincere thanks for floral offerings kindness and support after the death of Joseph D Arnold. Special thanks to Rev A J Weber Rev George E Baxter the choir pallbearers El Campo K T and Nada Ed T Lodges Triski's Funeral Home and all friends who helped during the sorrow. May God bless you all. Ripples and children.
Bay City hunter J F Ward killed a large buck on the Russek Ranch Sandies Creek in Nolan County seen near Armitt Thomas’s 158 pound dressed deer. Ward’s buck matched in size and had eleven points as reported by Game Warden T T Waddell.
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