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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1956
Page
2
Aus Notia of the Girl Scouts notes a Brownie troop meeting at a school cafetorium on October 1. Bertha Sosa was elected president and Ernestine Contreras treasurer. Dues are five cents per meeting as mothers provided peppers and refreshments.
Mrs Dudley Beach is celebrated as the honoree at a bridal shower held this Sunday. The event featured friends and family from the area with well wishes for the upcoming wedding scheduled for early summer.
The Rev Charles Welton, pastor of a Methodist church, attends the quadrennial meeting of Methodism's commission in Telrvosing, Radio. The report notes his role in church education and broad outreach through filmstrips and sermons.
Specialist third class John De Shezo arrived home August 27 after discharge from duty with the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany when his enlistment expired and plans to enroll at Texas A and M College in January. Mrs John Dullahan of Oakland California arrived here last weekend for a several weeks visit with her parents Mr and Mrs RF Spanidel after visiting in Houston and Orange with relatives.
Eagle Lake notices list dates October 14 to 15 for Mare 4a and dramatic event details. Garwood resident Hopkins appears as a key figure with a ticket to the Rice game.
Diane Burgess celebrated her birthday Tuesday October 2 at 4 pm with a party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Lee Burgess at their home. Seven friends attended for games and gifts followed by cookies and ice cream. Guests included Leroy Owers Janet DeFoor Donald and Doris Loesch Susan Rendy and Russel Gipson. Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs J L Minter were their parents Mr and Mrs Gilbert Baker of Brenham.
In a Monday Columbus City Hall meeting of the Republican County Executive Committee of Colorado County, precinct chairmen reported activity levels across precincts. County chairman Guy Leslar of Sheridan led discussions on boosting campaign work for Republican candidates with headquarters in Columbus ready to receive material. David Wintermann of Eagle Lake served as finance chair, inviting cash donations for campaign expenses.
A 14 year old boy from Fort Campbell Kentucky who dreamed of life on a Texas ranch rodeo life and wide open spaces wandered to Columbus last week. He was found by a motorist and handed to Deputy Sheriff Raymond Canik. His parents retrieved him Sunday and he was returned to school though reluctant. He saved about 25 dollars from his trip and bought cowboy apparel.
Highway Patrolmen report a cow as the weekend traffic toll in Colorado County Col Columbus. A car owned by Howard Evans struck the animal on Farm Road 105 about 4.4 miles north of Columbus at 6 30 pm Sunday, driven by Edward Robert Anderson. No charges were filed. Mr and Mrs Sam Roberts of Smithville visited here with their daughter's family Friday through Sunday. Mr and Mrs J H McCreary left Saturday for a week in Gulfport and Biloxi Mississippi.
Mrs Y T Matthews longtime Eagle Lake PTA leader will headline the high school auditorium meeting on October 18. She will review State and Local PTA efforts under the theme We the People Support Our Teachers. Committee members anticipate strong turnout and discussion of the organization’s activities.
The Altar Society of Our Lady of Pentec Catholic Church schedules a meeting at 3 PM Tuesday. Members are urged to attend as plans for church activities and charitable work are discussed.
Mr. and Mrs. Gertson of Eagle Lake announce the birth of their daughter Bever ly Jean at Laughlin hospital Sunday at 1 30 pm. The baby weighed eight pounds three ounces and has a two year old brother named Jim. Grandparents are Rudolph Lichey of Columbus and A A Gertson of Eagle Lake.
The Rice Theatre presents a twin bill on October 16 and 17 offering Price of Players and The Virgin Queen in Cinemascope and Color. Also scheduled is The Searchers starring John Wayne in Technicolor and Vista Vision on Sunday and Monday October 14.
Mr and Mrs David J Zahradnick of this city visited Houston for their daughter Dorothy Zahradnick who was admitted to a hospital and underwent surgery Saturday morning The family reports she is progressing well and hopes to return to classes soon Also references friends and a barbecue at Mentz with Georges Birdwell and Eugène Engbrock from Rasènberg
A gritty county interview features Old Man Jones defending Eisenhower era drought relief and peace prospects. He contrasts Stevenson Kefauver and Johnson with Adlai while acknowledging rainfall scarcity, noting $81 million spent on relief and urging unity for postwar peace.
Mrs Bill Emmet was treated to a surprise birthday party at her home at 2 pm Monday October 8. Thirteen guests attended for social time and refreshments. The text also notes Mr and Mrs K Szymanski and two children visiting in Austin on Saturday with various relatives and Fayette County Fair attendance in La Grange.
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