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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1953
Page
4
Tickets are on sale for the annual Girl Scout Mexican Supper to be held November 7. Eagle Leake and scouts are busy selling tickets to support the event and its community activities.
Don Smith and Dick Laughlin each contributed to a 33-6 victory for St Stephen's. The Eagle and Mrs Har son report the win and note Cur as a referenced figure in the event.
Mrs Gluck has recovered and returned home after an eye operation. The article notes her post operative condition and outlines expectations for continued care at home.
Betty Joyce Linke and Bill Wegenhoft wed Thursday evening at the First Baptist Church in Eecle Lek. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Elo Linke, wore Chantilly lace over white taffeta with a pearl veiled headpiece and a bouquet centered by a white orchid nest. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Wegenhoft of Eldridge. Rev A J Pate officiated. Mrs Joe S Vestal sang solos. A reception followed at the bride’s aunt’s home with white mums and asters. The couple, after a San Antonio and Austin honeymoon, will reside on the groom’s farm near Eldridge. The bride is a Bagie Lake High School and Baylor University graduate and a Sheridan Public Schools teacher. The groom is a San Marcos Baptist Academy and University of Houston graduate, now farming and ranching in Eldridge, Texas. Out-of-town guests attended from Columbus, Gliddon, Liberty, Houston.
October 1 meeting of Brownie Troop 5 at the Methodist Church under Mrs Gause and Mrs Hurley with Mary Ann Reese as president and officers Frances Sunderman Penelope Porter Susan Powers Cecile Bayette elected. Tickets for Mexican supper distributed and Halloween carnival prizes awarded. Refreshments by Mrs Dowdy. Troop meets Mondays at Cully Methodist Church.
My home in Eagle Lake is offered at a reduced price and a new custom built house is also available. Contact Justin Smith in Eagle Lake for details and viewing appointments.
Sealed proposals marked to County Judge at Columbus Texas are due by 10 00 am Friday November 9 1953 and publicly opened by the Commissioners Court. Drainage work includes dragline for Brandt Bottom project in Precinct No 2. Bid guarantee 5 percent with bid. District reserves right to waive technicalities accept any bid or reject all bids. By order County Flood Control District John A Haheher County Judge Colorado County Texas.
Joe and George Filipp announced this week that effective November 1 they will operate the former B and J Cafe in conjunction with their Meat Market. Joe Filipp formerly ran the cafe but it has been leased by Bill and Jimmie Hudson. Hudson plans to join a Wharton meat market. The cafe will not change service at the adjoining meat market.
Victor Witte leaves today for Emporia Pennsylvania to join Tennessee Production Co. in charge of gas distribution in a new field. Mrs Witte and their children plan to follow him soon. he previously worked at the Chesterville TPC plant.
Garwood Lions Club reports record turnout at the Garwood Fair with 24 towns represented. Otto Leopold from Nada won the attendance prize. Hargrove's showcased new educational toys and parakeet cages, while customers complained of missing items and new arrivals, including Flirt Gan and a novel automatic ash tray.
The Willing Workers Training Union of the First Baptist Church met at Rev and Mrs A J Pate home on Monday evening October 27. After the business portion committees were appointed and games played including Name is the Same from I V show. Refreshments of coffee and cake were served to eighteen members.
The Sunshine Class of Dolly Memorial Methodist Church met at Mrs. Westmoreland s home for a regular monthly session. Eleven members and one guest answered roll call with a Bible verse. A devotional on Prayer followed by silent prayer and the Lord s Prayer. A bazaar is planned for Saturday November 28 with a contentional program on liquor evils and distribution of literature. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Ray Crutchfield invited the class to meet at her home in November.
A prayerful excerpt cites Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures and Lam entations highlighting the search for repentance toward the Lord. The text promises a bright outlook as adversity is described as constructive chastisement guiding believers toward righteousness, peace, and purity.
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