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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1954
Page
5
Readable lines indicate a 1908 era column fragment discussing reparation of some matter. Names like Fred G and Fred Ro Fanka appear, with a lake reference and a telephone number, but the fragment is incomplete and lacks a clear action, date, or location.
Doyle Moore County Agent Colorado County EC Martin of Texas A and M Collese organized travel for David Miksch and Donald Wanjura to the National Safety Congress in Chicago. Martin, a state agricultural leader, serves as secretary of the Farm and Ranch Section of the Texas Safety Council and will speak at the Chicago program. David and Donald, state champions and 4-H members, will represent Texas at the national event.
Local store Hargrove's sells framing squares while a snack stop offers 2 tasty treats at the Dairy Mart. Patronage rises as shoppers combine hardware needs with quick meals.
The executive secretary of the Fish Commission said the accident toll for the 1954 hunting season was running ahead of the prior year. Four fatalities were reported versus nineteen firearm deaths statewide in 1953. Included were a mourning dove hunter near the north zone, a self-inflicted shotgun mishap, a 12 year old killed by a close range shot, a West Texas hunter killed while drawing a shotgun, and a nine year old fatally wounded by a brother in law's rifle. Quail season remains closed until December 1.
Will of Mary Lee Kohleffel deceased filed in Columbus probate court. Raymond Kohleffel of Eagle Lake requested as executor without bond. The Elgin Watch from Joe D Luna’s is mentioned as a prize or item of interest.
W S W S S Circle I and II members gathered for singing scripture and business, with reports by Mrs. Jay Anderson and Mrs. Melvin Hayden. The next meeting is set for October 19 to discuss charity drives and report as reporters. Attendees also planned a World Friendship Day event at the Evangel Church venue.
A quick no bake pie features pineapple and pecans with toasted pecans and rice as a hinted ingredient. The fragment suggests a refrigerator pie with simple steps and pantry components for a light dessert.
Pvt John Mahalite reports in a letter to his parents that he has been appointed Catholic Religious Leader of Company H 9404 T A at Ft Monmouth New Jersey. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Mahalite of Eagle Lake and was inducted in April. After basic at Ft Bliss he was assigned to attend Field Radio Repair School at Ft Monmouth.
Mrs Roy Van Nort and Mrs E E Hansen thank Eagle Lake friends for cards and kindness during a Temple hospital stay. The note, from Somerville Texas, expresses sincere appreciation for support and mentions Hargrove's selling towel bats and casters.
A brief description notes a film titled Highlights of the South west Conference football, described as interesting and colorful with a focus on humble, unobtrusive play. The excerpt mentions Sour Eyeable Omardu Rafa in relation to the film.
Miss Una Lee of Eagle Lake elementary School faculty and Mrs. Grady Shearer of Brookshire attended the first Alpha Iota Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma meeting in New Gulf. Roll call prompted stories of summer activities from buying a wishing machine to fishing trips. Dues registrations filled most of the session. A Rotary Club Chuck Wagon Supper at the golf course is advertised for Wednesday evening October 6.
The Baele Lake Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will meet Monday evening in the Chamber office for the regular session. President Lloyd Spalinger extends an invitation to any member to attend the meeting.
The United States Air Force urgently seeks young men from this area for aviation careers. Recruiter Master Sergeant Raymond Sutter urges those seeking information to contact him at the Air Force recruiting station in Room 109 County Court House, Wharton.
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