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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1954
Page
3
The family of Elo J. Schilling extends heartfelt gratitude to all who assisted during the death of a husband and grandfather. Thanks to the stewards, Father Valenta, Triska Funeral Home, pallbearers, those who sent flowers mass offerings and books, those who brought food and helped in any way, and all who attended the funeral. God bless you all.
Scout Troop No 127 in Eagle Lake will be reactivated tonight under new sponsors Christ Episcopal Church The 7 30 p m meeting is at the Parish house All interested boys may attend John Lotz is Scoutmaster Rev F Parke Smith is organizational chairman G C Duncan chairs the troop committee with F M Dromgoole and P V Werner as committeemen Data on Troop 127 history to be written Contact Headlight office Toys for Christmas on lay away now at Hargrove s weed killers sold
Mrs Beulah Parson Martin 47 suffered a broken right leg and bruises after a collision with a cattle truck Friday just east of Columbus on Highway 90. Her husband Olen Crawford Martin 46 was charged with driving too close for safety. he and Beulah operate a photography business in San Antonio. The truck driven by Walter Johnson 46 of Weimar carried 44 head of cattle and was owned by Walten Beken of Weimar. Beulah was treated at Columbus Hospital then moved to a Houston hospital. Officer Dan Aultman led the investigation.
Congressman Clark W. Thompson announces a Nov 3 meeting in Bay City at 1 30 p m with Acting Director Truman Cunningham and State officials to explain the Commodity Stabilization Service surplus and storage program for rice under loan, plus disposal plans. Open to rice producers warehousemen and millers with Q A session.
A jury in District Court at Columbus last week denied damages to James L White for injuries from being struck by Louis Zinck’s car while crossing Highway 90 in Glidden. The verdict found Zinck not negligent and that White failed to exercise due caution. The accident occurred September 21 1952 and White remained in Columbus Hospital for months.
Garwood Texas store advertises furniture including Chrome Dinette Sets and unfinished items, plus hardware, appliances, and camp gear. It hawks second hand furniture, Dutch ovens, lanterns, and lawn items, with store hours seven days a week until 9 p.m. Louis Witte signs the sale message amid local notes about visitors and a plumbing supply update.
Ruby Lee Perry of Lissie is among 64 students nominated for Gaillardians and Gaillardian escorts at Southwest Texas State Teachers College. Six Gaillardians and six escorts will be chosen by the student body with results kept secret until the Homecoming dance on November 6 following the Lamar Tech football game.
A truck carrying telephone poles caught fire Monday on Highway 90 near Borden. Fire departments from Columbus and Weimar battled the blaze. driver James Payne moved to Weimar for help. Creosoted poles burned after overheated rear wheel and possible brake trouble. Five to six poles damaged. overhang ticket issued earlier.
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