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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1949
Page
6
Readers are urged to study the City Council report on the bond election and review plans figures and notices. The piece questions the financing impact and invites careful consideration by the community this week at the city hall and in upcoming notices.
Local notices describe a Lake's Park gathering with a five minute pep rally and planting of fruit trees and vegetables. Residents plan activities at the park and nearby Medn park, aiming to involve families and children.
Multiple congregations list weekly worship times and programs including ETRYE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Matthews Sunday School at 9 00 am with superintendent Ted Brunner First Baptist Church services at 9 45 am Sunday School 9 30 am and evening worship. Eagle Lake Catholic Masses at 8 00 am and 10 07 am on specific Sundays. Apostolic Faith Mission notes Sunday School 10 am morning worship 11 00 am and evening service 8 00 pm with midweek prayer. Mexican Baptist Church under Rev George Moland holds Sunday School and worship, Bible discussion nights, and Friday choir practice. Rock Island Baptist schedules Sunday school and two morning services first and third Sundays at 11 00 am and 7 30 pm. Lirsie Evan Brethren Church lists Sunday school 10 00 am and worship services 11 00 am with youth and fellowship activities. Interwoven details show broad weekly church activities across denominations.
Fragmentary notice lists Carl Low an Israel pastor and a Munday night event priced at 90 dollars with unclear organization names.
Mrs. J C Loginvond hosted a surprise shower for Mrs. W L Bauer. Guests arrived to admire a baby book gift and corsage, with a coffee table centerpiece of blue asters and pink carnations. The event featured pink and blue décor and a bright, old fashioned luncheon atmosphere.
Pastor Rev Bruce L Medford leads Sunday School and worship at Rock Sland and Sherman Methodist Church. The schedule lists worship times and youth activities with morning services at 10 00 a m and evening services at 7 30 p m plus Sunday school and Bible classes. An Eagle Lake Texas listing shows another church, Dollys memorial, with youth fellowship and evening service at 7 30 p m. At Columbus Texas Fatus American Lutheran Church Rev G Walt conducts Sunday school Bible classes at 9 20 a m morning worship with Holy Communion at 10 30 a m and an evening service at 7 30 p m.
Community announcements list worship services at Amberivan Lutheran and Chest Episcopal Church along with lesson sermons and religious meetings. Also noted are charity socials, church circle gatherings, and a Saturday evening dance at Hi-Way Tax in Altair with music by Lad Janda's Orchestra. Updates on local injuries and accidents are included.
Funeral services were held for Lt Trani B Avelin 27 who died of a heart attack in Augarta California. Burial with military honors conducted by the American Legion occurred at Missionary Cemetery Beaumont. Survived by wife Betty and daughter Sta of Beaumont and siblings Mrs L G Bender Houston and Mrs C M Worley Jr of Shreveport.
Laughlin Hospital notes list patients including Jennie Sue Jochelz Garwood Mrs W R Schultring City and Mrs Lonnie Grawunder City plus several others. A baby girl Barbara Dawn born August 24 to Mrs W and Smith Garwood is noted. Dismissals include Wilbert Miller and Althea Marie Lewis among others.
John W. Edwards Sr aged 51 who lived in Houston 52 years died there Monday. Funeral was held Wednesday at Cross Cemeter. Survived by wife Lucy Smith of Lissie, two daughters Nancy Peckham and Ann Edwards, a son John W. Edwards Jr, a brother Joseph A. Edwards, all of Houston. He was chief mechanic for the City Water Department for 74 years, retiring in 42. Justin A. Smith of this city is a brother-in-law.
The first sale of locally grown rices for the 1925 season occurred at the Texas Rice Growers Association Tuesday with Interstate Rice Mills buying all three lots. Prices ranged from 5.01 to 5.38 per hundredweight amid buyers from Dallas. Other sellers named Artur Caylor and Poole Bros. in the report.
Senator Gus Strauss of Hallettsville spoke at a Monday night dinner for 75 Knights of Columbus members from Eagle Lake Columbus Weimar Garwood and nearby towns held at the Hi Way Inn Altair Texas The event featured a barbecue chicken dinner with gold red and blue decorations and formal ceremonies led by John Meismer of Columbus The crowd included students and local families with light entertainment and reception notes.
For Sale items include 1-38 Model J Case combine 1-46 Murphy Massey Harvester Propelled. two shoots 200 lbs. one good work mule Louis Tyler Altair. hospital bed inner spring mattress Maytag washer and rent option. Also notice of Board of Equalization meeting for Eagle Lake Independent School District in Texas on September 15 1849 to fix property values. secretary H. Spaniel.
More than 200 Texas newspaper and radio men will attend State Fair of Texas opening day events October 8. Editors and broadcasters will tour exhibits, view statewide press photo winners, and enjoy Spike Jones and Joie Chitwood planned entertainment at the auditorium and Grandstand.
Rice markets remained quiet as traders waited for further developments and new crop supplies. Prices showed limited activity with new crop and export sales sparse, though some shipments sold at modest premiums.
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