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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1949
Page
10
Chesterville News notes Mr and Mrs Harvey Birdwell and their family visiting Bir ard Mes N L Birs well while mother remains in hospital. The week sees the clan gathering with Sii and young children as they cope with the illness of a younger brother and other family health concerns.
A garbled report notes a Girl Scout senior troop meeting with discussions of pledges, refreshments, and activities. Mentions of Troop No and various names appear inconsistently, with references to ice cream cones, fundraising, and a possible prize or award context.
Rotary News states the Rotary Club will host an Inter-City event Wednesday featuring a movie at Ford Rouge Mant Gyletop. Secretary reports ticket details and reservations, with Ben Shepard and Vented States Che hie of Conmmerne named in the notice.
Fragmentary OCR lists many personal names and places in a perplexing sequence. It mentions Laughlin Hosnitel, Rupients, Tayrite TS Ths, Kanesheck GCiky, a daughter, Beles Raedvee Wemel, Crimwell Chhimbis, Richardson, Columbus, Wigums Cry, Frank Ruby, Guy Me Devi Zanracmex City, Mrs Het Geran Chrys Mandinar, Ray FL, and Johnny Matthews. No coherent event or clear news item is identifiable.
Rain and high water did not dampen the Rica Festival last Friday and Saturday. Miss Jeanette Williams of Gallegeport was crowned queen by judges Glenn McCarthy Tre Fo Rita and John Carroll. The event drew 22 contestants and 29 prize winners shared 276 in cash awards at the corportadiva Bail. The Blue Show showcased grain and polished rice gear, with Haring Hardware giving window prizes. rainfall pushed the local drainage index to 13.2, near the county’s average annual value.
Eighty young Cub Scouts met with Cubmaster L Resacim at the Up building last week. Totals include Mrs WoT ghes 73 Cubs and Ws. Larskwoot 11 Cubs. Mothers are invited to join as dens meet after school on Wednesdays and to help with activities and visits to dens run by Matthews and Ligletwood.
Worthy Matron Mrs Base Lange leads Eagle Lake Chapter as OES members stage a mock Masonic meeting on Masons Night with sixty guests. Notable participants include Mrs D Westmoreland Mrs Toneeri dy Mr Grace Sawell and others. dining room refreshments and seasonal table decor heightened the event.
Members of the Eagle Lake Rash School Band guests of the Jocel Lions Club at the US Maine Hand concert in Columnus Monday afternoon. About four hundred students heard the concert, described as very impressive and too short. Miss Eleanor Jones in charge of publicity said the band, though small, sounded larger with mothers and several patrons present. The school band had missed two performances earlier due to bad weather.
Mrs JR Cry hosted a large group of Mrs Maynard Kriedler's friends for coffee on Wednesday at 9 20 in the Colbysie Hot eetasts. Jam and fresh parle mlusese accompanied the coffee while Mrs Kriedler, living near McAgen, planned an upcoming visit with her grandchildren Mr and Mrs Cally.
A rustic rice dish with onion, celery, and spices layers into a casserole. Alternate rice and batter layers, bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. Serves 6.
Weather and storm damage cut yields in the southern Delta affecting Louisiana and Texas harvests. Prices for No 1 Zenith ranged around 56 per barrel with quality concerns, while futures and milling markets showed mixed demand from domestic buyers and Cuba. Principal centers in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas cited varying Zenith and milled rice prices as markets adjusted to reduced supply.
Junior class sponsors a hot dog stand at the football game between the Eagles and Sedlesburg. There will be hot dogs, cold drinks and candy on sale at the concession stand operated by the junior class members.
County officers announce new Department of Agriculture rules affecting farmer committeemen in Colorado County. Eligibility broadened to include farmers participating in conservation programs, with districts electing community committeemen in eight agricultural communities. Dates to be announced.
J A Hut and Mrs Jones attend the Presbyterian meeting in San Antonio on Tuesday. Leaders include Richard Farnsworth of Houston and ministers from Kerrville Austin and Houston. The gathering reviewed a plan to raise about 3730 N09 for payment and improvement of the Ma Ranch Hunt with a motion picture shown at lunch.
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