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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1960
Page
3
Garwood Happenings reports visits by Ainche, Mire Frank Fin, and others in Rosenberg and Lane City. notes on a funeral, church events, and a birthday party for Kathy Rees with seventeen young guests, along with guest visits from Falfurrias and West Columbia communities.
Evudere Recognition Sunday was observed at Garwood Methodist Church with a morning service featuring students and guests including Moaed Zamil from Onaira Saudi Arabia and Maramed Gwaie from Riyad Sandal Arabia, both electrical engineering majors at the University of Texas. Organist Tanya Rees led the music, Becky Harry gave the Call to Worship, Rose Anne Miller gave the invocation, Jo Ann Weishahn directed the junior choir, Billy Rees led the responsive fading, Billy Hefner read the scripture, and Rose Ann Miller delivered the Prayer of Intercession.
Relatives and friends attended the last rites for Raymond Hunt last week, including Mrs. J. R. Herring of Knippa, Mrs. Estelle Griffin of Sabinal, the Santlebens, Willard Davenport family, Lena Wileson, Jim Bricker, Clifford Wilson of San Antonio, J. R. Herring and Houston visitors, Temple and Garland residents, and many others from San Antonio to Abilene towns.
L. D. Van Dorn died in Houston and relatives mourned his loss. Burial was in Columbus Saturday at 2 pm with a graveside service led by Rev. Hathway, pastor of Columbus Methodist Church. He was born at Gonges November 3, 1904. He had been a longtime resident and community member.
Troop 334 held a Court of Honor on Wednesday August 24 with two Boards of Review to promote members including Life, First Class and Tenderfoot ranks. Advancements were recorded for Beard, Metreary, Lavehli, Tate, Walker, Waddell and others. A Court of Honor and covered dish supper were planned for August 31 at the Episcopal Parish Hall where badges would be awarded.
Kathy Scott daughter of Mr and Mrs Vic Scott was honored on her tenth birthday with a backward party held Monday August 28 from 6 30 to 7 30 p m at 3760. Diane Morgan won a prize for backward pressing while Sandra Goats won a spelling contest with words spelled backwards. Her mother served sandwiches potato chips cake candy and Dr Pepper to eighteen girls. notepads were given as mementos of the occasion.
Calendar items list Lions Club meetings Youth groups Girl Scout troop Rotary Garden Club and Library events across September. Socials include Catholic Feast private visits by Mr and Mrs Bill Rhoedes and family, with several closed dates for games and town gatherings.
An elderly Garwood native, long in Austin, died leaving surviving relatives including War Von Dern of Austin, a sister Mrs Lo G Sehihax of Garwood, niece Geo Lara Ben of Roseburg Oregon, and nephews Denver and L D Schilling of Columbus. Relatives attended the funeral in Columbus.
Mrs Leyendecker will enroll plan and organ students Friday at 9 30 at the home of Mrs Draper. Interested parents may contact her there as the Sept 9 date approaches.
Announced tickets for Rice Theatre showings on Tuesday and Wednesday September 6 feature Dana Andrews and Jane Powell in Enchanted Island. Patrons advised to clip and present at the tax office on the indicated dates.
Mr and Mrs ELIL Parma of Houston visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Lois Muzny and son and others. On Sunday they spent time in Matagorda with Mr and Mrs Joe Koudelka. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Robert Wright and children of Lufkin and Mr and Mrs VJ Kana and family.
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