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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1947
Page
6
Fragmented OCR shows an official notice about a public sale in Eagle Lake framed by a corporate or personal stake. It references monetary figures and a public interest in accuracy and the reputation of the party involved. The notice cites Friday October 31 as the key date.
Local church listings show multiple congregations in Eagle Lake Texas with varied service times. First Presbyterian and Methodist groups announce Sunday School, morning and evening worship, plus midweek activities. other churches detail choir practice and prayer meetings. Several notices invite parishioners to upcoming events and auxiliary gatherings.
Den One of the Cub Scouts Pack art at the Scout hul on Wertes di efhernoon and named Don Smith as Denner Jerry Carlile as Assistant Denner and David Cook as Keeper of Buckskin x Hargrove Smith is assist ing Sirs Jerry Carlile as leader of the Sea and was in attendance at the mosting. On west Wednesday the Deny will have 2 wood varying program. Little William Paul Lehrer son of Mr and Mrs Win Lehrer of Campo and grandson of Mr and Mrs W K Lehrer of Garwood fous baptized at the Trinity Lath eran Church in El Campo om last Sunday afternoon. Following the services friends and relatives gath ered at the Lehrer home for coffee and cake Miss Kathryn Rauh University of Texas student was honored with a birthday dinner on Mon sy at the home of her parents in El Campo. Miss Rauh is the grand daughter of Mr and Mrs B H Dally
Tom Heard longtime South Texas peace officer and veteran of World War I died at his Louise home Sunday night. Born March 8 1887 in Jackson County he lived on the Heard Ranch after moving from San Antonio in 1906. He served with the Texas State Rangers and as City Marshal of Eagle Lake and other towns, burial in El Campo followed funeral services there attended by Max Conner and A H Seahols. He is survived by brothers sisters and other relatives.
United Gas announces six promotions across its Corporation and Pipe Line Company in Shreveport. A. Abernathy elected to the board, succeeding attorney George T. Nall. New posts include vice president duties for Parkes and general pipeline supervision for Poindexter, with other leaders advancing to chief engineer and related roles.
The Austin District Conference met in Yoakum this week with about 200 delegates. Rev Wood EH Patrick of Austin served as District Superintendent, Rev A W Griffin Jr of Bastrop as District Director of Evangelism, Rev D Rhea Allison of Garwood as District Commissioner of the Methodist Home, and Rev Oscar Tinstrum and Mrs Tinstrum and Miss Sallie Jones represented Eagle Lake as delegates.
Rev Albert M Brown and the First Baptist congregation plan a revival at the church from November 16 to 30 with twice daily services at 7 00 am and 7 90 pm. Dallas evangelist Wm S Dixon will lead, with Jimmy Ray of Port Neches directing music, while the Spunhfel family and Sallie Jones are noted among residents.
In Scott County Iowa the Klevers modernize a gloomy old farm house four years after purchasing a farm. Betty Lindsay reports in Copper's Farmer on the plan to add a dormer hallway new kitchen sink bathroom water system electric furnace and updated interior to erase the house's age.
Theres Petersen reports in Capper's Farmer on how walls can transform a room with wood paneling and wall boards. The article notes options like plywood for modern interiors, coated wall panels in various colors, and tile patterns for a clean bathroom or kitchen look, plus flexible wall coverings for curved surfaces and insulation benefits.
Rural Home Editor of Cupper's Farmer notes a remodeling project featuring gas bricks and glass brick wall in a bathroom and adjoining powder room. White chrome accents and green wallpaper color scheme highlight a modernized country bath.
A Capper's Farmer cooking note extols a cheese ring garlanded with watercress, praised for pleasing eyes and palate. The item doubles as a hearty main dish with optional shrimp or tuna in the original recipe, and details include gelatine, yogurt, lemon, vinegar, herbs, and vegetables folded into a chilled cheese blend.
A traditional farm house is transformed into a up to date residence featuring current conveniences and design upgrades. The project preserves the old structure while adding modern systems and finishes for a comfortable living space.
Hu rai Home editor of a nationally circulated farm magazine advises steampressing to fix uneven hems. Wool on the wrong side and thick wool on the right cause skirts to sag. readers of the publication reaching 1,200,000 households are urged to try the method.
A humorous recipe note from Capper's Farmer editor details a tangy fruit punch drink. It guides mint juice, lemon and grapefruit, Bell syrup and ginger with fresh mint. It yields six servings and stresses chilling and serving over ice in tall glasses.
A Copper’s Farmer article highlights pressure saucepans as time and fuel savers for farm cooks. Laura Dailey notes they preserve food value color and flavor and suit long cooking foods with careful operation rules.
A rural magazine excerpt presents a deviled eggs and noodles dish with method steps. It includes ingredient notes, preparation of yolk filling, a white sauce, and baking instructions for a six serving casserole. The piece quotes Marjorie Griff praising the recipe's appeal to farm families.
Eagle Lake school held a fire prevention essay contest with over fifty participants. Prizes of 7.50, 5.00, and 2.50 were awarded to Ernest Larmer, Jo Ann Middlebrook, and Buck Flourney for practical fire safety ideas. Fire Chief Dipple praised the students and the Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department received thanks.
Mayor Emanuel Roos calls on parents and children to enjoy a sane Halloween on Friday October 31. He asks for responsible behavior to avoid property damage and notes police will not need to intervene if celebrations remain harmless.
Eagle Lake residents welcomed rain on Wednesday noon ending months of drought. Although a light shower occurred in September it failed to ease dryness. Last heavy rain here was in July, leaving trees wilted under the heat. The rain spread across the area promising relief to parched pastures and winter feed.
The Eagle Lake businessmen's basketball team will practice Wednesday night and every subsequent Wednesday at 7:30 at the High School Gym. Garwood and Weimar have expressed willingness to form a league with neighboring towns to include the Eagle Lake team. Interested locals should attend to join the roster.
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