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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1955
Page
12
Rev and Mrs A M Roos hosted a Sunday afternoon MYF gathering at the Garwood Methodist Church. Guests arrived in Vic toria Mes and Pier here with Mr and Mrs Hould. A Davy Crockett themed cake was the centerpiece of the event.
The new Ford model features a vinyl bolster and woven plastic seat to improve longevity and airflow. The design aims to keep upholstery cooler in hot weather and offers an estimated 17.3 percent increase in power or efficiency.
Pleas from peace officers ministers and friends supported merciful outcomes for three men jailed in a Tampa arrest and a Houston July arrest. Judge Holt cut sentences to five years with probation for Murrell, while two others were denied probation amid courtroom identifications by a cafe waitress. A separate murder trial and various charges are scheduled or postponed as the case unfolds.
Local reports describe widespread pink bollworm damage with boll destruction across the county. Farmers are using shredders and rotary devices to destroy infected stalks, with equipment and shredders available through the Colorado Soil Conservation District and LCRA cooperatives for custom use.
The display shows $100 denominations missing while higher values of $500 $1000 $5000 and $10000 remain issued. Gold certificates once popular were withdrawn under the Gold Reserve Act and are not legal tender today though redeemable at face value. The exhibit runs October 3 through October 8 drawing interest from students of monetary history and bank officials.
Attorneys for Pinner Truck Lines asked District Court in Columbus to transfer three damage suits filed after a December 4, 1952 wreck on High to San Antonio. The cases were set for today in the Columbus court.
The Altairbridge contract was awarded to Missouri Bridge Company for 59800 with completion in 100 working days. The bridge will span the river totaling 1145 feet in overall length. Local items note a bicycle accident, store closures, a missing Negro woman, a citizen’s death, and oil and sulphur tests near Ligsie.
Plaintiffs Windhell Davis Delee sue for 2500 5087 and 4700 dollars respectively after a truck owned by the defendant struck a car carrying young Black students west of Glidden. The car caught fire and one youth died. Plaintiffs seek damages for injuries alleged in the wreck.
Den Mothers and assistant leaders are urged to attend a three day training course in Cub Scout methods. John Bigget, Field Scout Executive, will teach sessions each morning from 9:00 to 11:30 at the Firemen's Room, City Hall, September 26 27 and 28.
The Anita Wilcox Circle met at Mrs. Carl Seaholm Jr s home yesterday September 21 at 9 30 am. The program How I Found Freedom From Fear was presented by Mrs. Fred R Frnka.
Herder wired county representative about government overreach. Columbus plans a golf course. Study Club schedules a story hour for kids. M E LarrSen ties at home Saturday. Alfred L Marx and Louise German tied the knot in Schulenburg Wednesday. Wharton Lions delegation to visit this week.
Nine members attended a church meeting on October 19 with hostess Posey offering refreshments including pine delight and apple upside down cake. Clipson gave the devotional as cakes and coffee were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be in the Methodist parlor.
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