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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1942
Page
2
Fragmentary notes from the West End of the county list names and brief mentions of local places and people. The legible bits reference Gus Rope and Weimar, hinting at local transactions or notices but lack complete context or dates.
The clipping records residents’ wake for Mr Radford and family moving from their cottage, community members ill or recovering, and various local happenings. It mentions a pharmacist job change, neighborhood visitors, and several bereavements, with names, places, and kin linked to the town.
The article lists community figures and events across Nordheim and Weimar including Rev A Bohls taking charge at Columbus and New Weimar Lutheran churches, WAAC enlistments of Frances Carey and Pache, and notes on Camp Wallace assignments. It recalls Alfred Purschek's family visit, Oba Lox Fort in Cah wed, and tributes to Charles Priaver with reflections on his long public service.
Mrs Willie Mae Reading and Miss Verna Hippiey of Houston visited Mrs Reading’s parents, Mr and Mrs W C Elkins. Akurice Gendson plans to depart soon for Panama for a defense job posting. Mrs Mary Davis and Mrs Harbert with Mrs F Mr Dro and daughter Mary spent Sunday with Houston friends. Mr and Mrs W Roesler Jr hosted weekend visitors at their home, Mr and Mrs J W Casgro.
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