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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1956
Page
8
A Garwood gathering titled Garwood Happenings was held at the Lions Club hall with Mrs Lee presiding as acting president. The event featured Mrs Cornel and other members in attendance to discuss local club activities.
Members of the Catholic Daughters gathered at the Garwood Lions Club for a meeting led by Mrs Doris Popp who announced her resignation. New officers were elected with Mrs Popp stepping down as regent and Mrs Ros Lhe Societe and Miss Haiy Commu among those present.
A social gathering honored three Krenek siblings with family members from Bay City and nearby communities present. Guests enjoyed chicken salad sandwiches and cake as part of the afternoon party.
The county program aims to secure broad representation from county areas and groups. Subcommittees study problems in their fields and draft long range recommendations. Reports go to the county program building committee for discussion and compilation into an overall plan guiding the 1957 extension agents work.
Dispatch reports indicate entry methods match recent Meitzen Service Station burglary. Chief Deputy Buller traced a 1949 Chevrolet abandoned at Jack Hill drive inn near Columbus. Tar stolen in Houston Monday.
Mrs Briscoe left for Seattle Washington to attend the American Association of Women Accountants annual meeting where she serves as vice president. Mr Briscoe plans a California to Honolulu trip as she joins him later for a week in the islands.
The Lions Club held a meeting at the Sen t Doring Home Appliances Center with 22 members present. Plans for the Lions Fair were set and a nominating committee was named. A September to October sale at Bigan tic Storewise featured rugs and gifts, while Prentice discussed records systems and Christmas wrapping.
Mrs C. W. Powers hints at a forthcoming piece on drought religion, Earl Rodgers Jr. recalls a four pound four ounce trout caught on the coast last Sunday, and a near bigger catch. Mrs A J Struss visits downtown after a heart attack while recovering at home. Mr and Mrs A L Marx Sr celebrate a Silver Wedding Anniversary that fell on Sunday September 27.
The Eagle Lake Rotary Club hosts the 3rd annual Chuck Wagon Supper on October 10 at the Eagle Lake Recreation Center grounds with western week festivities October 8–10. Tickets are 1.00, with a 4:30 parade and 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. entertainment.
Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department members met Monday night for practice with good attendance. The drill exposed hoses needing replacement and plans emphasize a full turnout for next Monday’s monthly business meeting. Begin winter safety checks on heating equipment and chimneys. The Melvin Penningtons of Tus City visited with Seth Pennington. Home Appliances hosts a week long anniversary sale with deep discounts on living room chairs and platform rockers. Subscribe to the Hasdlieht.
The Colorado County Republican Executive Committee met September 11 at the Eagle Lake Community Center to map strategy for electing Republicans in November. Chairman Leslar cited an $1800 budget to support Eisenhower Nixon re-election efforts with funds expected from Republicans and conservative Democrats. The group discussed distributing administration messaging to voters and closed confident in a four year Republican tenure if turnout favors them.
The Sheridan Broncos lost 12 to 7 to Edna despite leading inside the Edna 20 yard line five times. John Larry Waits scored Sheridan’s touchdown from the two yard line as penalties hindered the offence. Sheridan hosts Shiner Friday at home.
The Sheridan Parent-Teacher Association opened the 1956 57 year Tuesday September 18 in the music room with Mrs Ed Pillow presiding appointing committees for Program Yearbook Publications and more. New teachers include Miss Betty Kyle and others. attendance award noted for first grade. social hour followed with cookies coffee and fruit punch. Several local residents and students are mentioned with postings about attendance at colleges and teaching assignments including Roy Botard now in Livingston and B C Birdwell honored on his 88th birthday with a radio tribute.
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