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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1955
Page
2
A fragment notes starting plans for mailing Christmas packages with ideas and a small list of steps. It mentions a November date and an address line, implying organizational actions for mailing items through a post office or similar service.
Ninth District Catholic barbecue at Lady of Perpetual Help Church Yoakum drew a large crowd with about a thousand attendees. State Commander Charles Dow Pleasanton and L. E. Page of Cartling spoke, praising the event’s success, finances and social impact. The program featured menu items, concessions, and thanks to Eagle Lake Recreation Center for facilities.
Mrs. W. C. Elkins spent the weekend in San Antonio with her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Paul. Also visiting were Mrs. Elkins sister Miss Johnnie Wilson and Miss Mabel McIntyre. Joe D. Luna offers fresh vaccines for veterinary needs.
Mrs I V Duncan Mrs Gardner C Duncan and Miss Sallie F Jones of Eagle Lake attended a DAR John Everett Carter Chapter meeting in Columbus last Friday September 16. Hostesses Mrs Tanner Walker and Mrs Sallie J Castles led the afternoon as plans were laid for Constitution Week observances and the upcoming United States Marine Band performance in Columbus in October under DAR auspices.
Frank Lee Graves Jr returned to the University of Texas last Friday to resume instruction of three freshman biology classes and his work toward a Master’s Degree. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lee Graves of Eagle Lake.
Free ticket invitation for Mrs. B A James to attend Joan Crawford at the Rice Theatre on Thursday or Friday September 22 23. Clip and present at the box office on either date.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Wiese and family traveled to Houston Sunday afternoon to spend time with Mr and Mrs Joe Vestal and their son.
A Sunday barbecue in New Ulm welcomed attendees from Eagie Lake including Mr and Mrs. attending guests and local firefighters. The event highlighted community fellowship and regional participation.
Social column lists Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Froka and Mr. and Mrs. Tetsch along with R. E. Virs Altman and Charles Ray and Yamily. and others in the community.
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