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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1949
Page
6
Editorial notes a new city project tied to a water system and building measures. It discusses gestures from officials in response to a fire hazard, urging a cautious approach to urban improvements and public safety.
The Club Montezuma announces its first fall dance on October 22 with Rhine Winkler's Orchestra providing the music. Invitations are being mailed to members. a pre-event shower for Mrs. Beachey’s friend group highlighted by chicken salad sandwiches and refreshments was held Tuesday afternoon.
Multiple area churches list Sunday School times worship services and special events. Forthcoming programs include Evangel topic sermons at First Presbyterian Church and Catholic Mass schedules at nearby parishes along with Episcopal Guild discussions and Lutheran WMS planning sessions.
A compilation of Methodist and Baptist women group activities from Independence and surrounding areas includes W S C S meetings at Cally Memorial Methodist Church with Mrs Linstrum hosting a tea and talks on Japan, a Homemakers Class social at First Baptist with officer installations, and Baptist circles meeting for missions study with guests and ivy plant gifts. The entries note openings, prayers, lessons from Japan's New Day, and upcoming royal service programs at Trinity.
The Wednesday Evening Guild of Christ Episcopal Church held a business meeting at the Parish House with committee reports on investigations into the Guilds projects. The group plans to meet again next Wednesday evening at the Parish House.
Presbyterian men from 3500 churches in the United States gather in Atlanta at the Municipal Auditorium for the General Assembly event. The theme Presbyterian Men United for Christ aims to inform and empower laymen to broaden gospel outreach. Texas minister Dr William M Eliott Jr of Highland Park Presbyterian Dallas will speak. attendance goal targets at least one man from each local church with a cap near 3090.
The Eagle Lake Study Club will meet in the classroom of the Sunshine Class at Cally Memorial Methodist Church on Wednesday October 19. Mrs HE HL Holmian will present the program Earth Land and Sea with roll call on beauty spots of far away places.
The 40th annual report cites 59 859 Texans receiving X-ray screening through the Texas Tuberculosis Association, with 2.1 percent of Eagle Lake tested showing definite or suspected TB and 400 films revealing other issues. The mobile unit, donated by Beta Sigma Phi and the business women’s sorority, aims to reach 80 000 in 1949, as funds come from the Christmas Soul Sale.
Frank Tibbetts of Southwestern Greyhound Lines announces fall travel as prime season. He notes cooler weather, scenic beauty, and broader hotel options, urging trips from football games to family visits and city outings. Greyhound plans increased service and group options to encourage autumn travel nationwide.
Martin Dies former House Un American Activities Committee chairman will be principal speaker at the Ninth District American Legion fall convention in Texas City on October 15 and 16. Activities include a street carnival concerts sightseeing tours of Texas City’s post explosion recovery, a Saturday night show, a Sunday morning meeting, and a barbecue seafood dinner.
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