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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1948
Page
7
Fragmented OCR text shows a mixed ad and legal notices. It includes a for sale and divorce related claim with a court seal dated September, 1948, from Richsted C Schaut District Clerk, Colorado County Texas. It lists a bidders notice from Caldwell County with details on location and road work bids, inspection at County Engineer’s Office and required bid security.
Incomplete notice announces a FOE SALE and authorizes viewing for a child seeker. It mentions Mrs A at 3 Dipale Eggle Laxe and references engagement with a broker or agent for the sale, with limited legible details.
Sealed proposals by Colorado County Commissioners Court will be received in Columbus Texas until 10 am on the lath day of October 1948 for a passenger automobile and for gravel base work to the Freisburg to Aus Sonary Line route. Specifications and forms are available from the County Engineer. Bids must be accompanied by certified funds and must conform to the published specifications. The court reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award to the bidder deemed most advantageous to the county.
An old gun repair ad offers quick services for season prep. It promises to mount scopes, fix stocks, and repair old firearms while advertising contact details and a local location. The text includes scattered phrases about shells, pecans, and miscellaneous notices, indicating a damaged OCR page with multiple unrelated items.
A fallen-words report from California era notes about 125 county citizens meeting in Columbus on Sept. 28 to discuss civil rights programs, state leadership, and local governance. Several named figures and attendees from County State Righters and Columbus groups are listed, with plans spanning memorials and civic actions.
Troop 6 Girl Scouts planned a Halloween party at a Monday meeting hosted by Mrs Geo Chim leader. The troop pursues Homemaking projects this year and will learn entertaining, table arrangements, and guest greeting.
A local birthday supper honors Joan Daves with family and friends in attendance. Attendees include Mrs. Guy Wagner and Mrs. Elmer Wallace, with visits from Mrs. Blanche Rollinson of Houston and others.
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