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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1951
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR yields a jumble of names and events. The text references Yor U. Lana's-John William Brasher and Eloise Smith visiting, plus a church page with pastor names, worship services, and dates. The overall note resembles a church bulletin fragment with scattered personal mentions.
Local church notices list services, Sunday schools, and worship times across multiple congregations in Eagle Lake, Columbus, and Oxford. Highlights include Baptist and Lutheran services, evening worship, and weekly meetings, with nudges to attend and join youth classes.
Women’s Society of World in Sayiee and United Brethren Church plan a combined meeting on Tuesday September 18 at Mrs. Robert Tugper Causey as hostess. The gathering includes social business and a film Stewardship shown in line with the month’s theme.
A fragmentary line from a Marist context hints at a new adaptation titled A Line of Sunshine. The text mentions a singer and a dedication to a figure named Whom, with garbled wording suggesting a religious or ceremonial setting awaiting clarification.
The Women's Society of the Methodist Church plans a rummage sale Saturday morning September 26 at Eagle Implement Company. Members from Presbyterian and Methodist groups are noted in attendance and program details referenced, including Circle 2 meetings and planned discussions on moral topics.
The writer grateful for messages and visits during a day in the hospital. Special thanks to Dr. J R Laughlin and to blood donors who assisted. Public appreciation extended to all who offered support.
The Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation announces a September 16 to 30 statewide fund drive led by Governor Allan Shivers as general chairman. The effort supports expansion of the 115 bed hospital, aiming to treat about 100 more Texas children annually, with a public subscription during September to fund this building program and facilities.
Curley Fox and Texas Ruby head the Greater Fifteenth Fort Bend County Fair October 4 5 6 7 with a four night show and a day parade. Lester Woytek Melody Cowhands and local high school bands provide daytime and Square Dance music amid a 50 cent gate with pre sale half price offers.
Anne Marie Schneide named community administrator of Herbert Findlet estate with Teale and Guenther and Sine Schneide appointed appraisers. Bond set at 14199.63 with three sureties. Mrs Walumina’s probate filing for guardianship. F E Huebner named executor of Emilie Huebner Brandes estate with no bond. Appraisers include Joh A Hejorsky Angers and Edward H Rable. Guardian Erma Dear Johnson granted $10 monthly allowance for care and claims payment.
Hospital notes list several births including a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Kalgora with parents from City Weicht. Dismissals include Mrs Anita Contreras and baby daughter, Mrs Albert Botard, and others. Entries mention Annie Nathan and Helen Axel among hospital names and patients from various cities.
The Junior Class of Eagle Lake High School will hold a bake sale at Spaiingers Hardware on Saturday September 29. Proceeds will fund their trip in the senior year.
Local ad and anecdotal column highlight Universal Supply Company's Christmas promotions. Featured are refrigerator bags, reusable plastic bags, Gay Glazes for dish decoration, Flul-B-Hote faux tar decorations, Flexcraft jewelry kits, and All detergent. Lively notes praise for garden seeds and holiday shopping plans.
Shetford Taylor was pre chairman of Wednesday’s Rotary luncheon. Representative Frank Zeke of Bellville was expected as speaker but failed to arrive. Sherriton Burr hosted in his stead with a talk on theater history. Other guests included Floyd Reed and Shults, with Elmer Steuss reporting on Ladies Night plans. High school faculty guests and a program followed. A Columbus Rotary attendance contest was issued a challenge by the Eagle Lake club. Hi Janson, new Rotarian, attended his membership having been approved last week.
A historic notice announces Sanitary Mattress Company in Houston Texas offering mattress renovating and comfort improvements from reclaimed feather beds with weekly pick up available. Details mention service area and contact within the city.
Apurle and Trowel Chui Hae preside at a Wednesday feast meeting. Attendees include Mrs Molin Hayden who receives non profit policy items, and Charles Spalinger. Amendments to by laws and the constitution are debated with routine business and cake and mints served.
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