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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1952
Page
6
Fragmented editorial notes reference a California senator and national party figures, mentioning finances, reforms, and public funds. The text hints at investigations, proposed measures, and political contention with unclear details and potential dates.
Installation of new officers for the Baptist Loyalty Class took place Tuesday evening with names including Herbert Loves as Membership Vice President and Hugh Sheridan as Secretary among others. Florals were arranged for the table by a group, as the event featured a ceremonial phase and tributes to past officers.
Fragmentary OCR text references a commission court action and September date, with unclear names and phrases. Key elements appear to involve a court directive, a guaranty, and fees, but details are fragmented and illegible. No clear outcome or party names are discernible from the readable text.
In Columbus Texas on October 19 1982 the Commissioners Court plans to trade in and purchase heavy equipment including a 46yd Hendricks perforated bucket dragline and a 620 dragline with shovel, plus a diesel powered machines. The trades and purchases are to be applied to purchase prices under Commissioners Precepts No. 1 2 34 and will be inspected at respective Barnab Ruth No. 1 and No. 2 buildings.
The page records an assortment of sports results and social notices. Names include Clarence Martini, Mire, Robert Schhuwig, Al Geeda of Houston, Mrs. Paul Lewvts, Mrs. Hosacd Harry, Mrs. Lanier of Ausin, Mr. and Mrs. Foster of Coyubus, Clarence Dooklels of Roseebere, J. J. Kallinas, Tillie Sehusing, and others with visits and family details. A game was won by Mire. Several residents visit or are visiting Houston, Auguston, Caney Valley Hospital, and nearby towns.
The Eagle Lake High School announces four 1952 annuals remain unpaid for and ready for pickup. Anyone who paid is urged to collect their copy, and anyone else may buy a copy for 3.00 by contacting Miss Campbell or any member of the annual staff.
Weekend visitors included Mrs Lloyd and Mr Brandes from Rose Bernard, Mr Homer Amman and Mrs Cornelis, plus Mrs Syank Shaw and Mrs Bill Dillel joining in San Antonio. Also noted were Oscar Brandes, Mrs Ha Find, Minnie Fling, and others visiting Palacios for social events, with mentions of family ties and local gatherings over the weekend. The passage reads like a social column with multiple names and locations, reflecting community connections in Haviston, San Antonio, and Palacios.
Southern Minerals Corp reports active oil work near West Garwood Field with a discovery well drilled by J 4 C Drilling Company crew rigging up for Somkey. The No 1 Lehrer lease corner and 7 & GN survey lie eight miles west of Garwood. Equipment test data show 1848 gravity and 108s open hole readings with 300 barrels per day on a four hour test, under 465 pounds pressure.
A large group of Eagle Lake citizens attended the Colorado Valley Shrine Club banquet hosted by G. J. Wolters of Seaviewburg. After the dinner notable prizes of ham and bandanas were awarded during the program. Members RP Witcox and Chas Wo Causey of Tagle Lal helped announce winners and celebrate the evening.
A garbled notice extols Universal Supply Company selling a mix of colored items and seasonable goods. It promises cheap, varied merchandise including edible products, gardening seeds, and household items with claims of low prices and shipping, urging readers to buy now for future savings and delivery.
Albert W Dutcher Lit Born Tuesday Night A six pound and twelve ounce son wes born Sept 25 1946 at 9 o clock to Albert W Dutcher and wife of Lesgh Tae young The child named Albert Waltee Earl Butcher Lid is grandson of Ma and Mrs Cytil Mien of Fitzowe and A W Dutcher de Lissie BRASKERS ENTERTAIN RELATIVES LAST WEEKEND The Brashers Bon Beaster and family hosted relatives from Jackson Tenn and Masstan Mo and Beaumont for a sit down dinner and supper Tuesday evening.
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