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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1948
Page
1
The Eagle Lake Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held Friendship Night with 40 guests from other chapters. Officers led a program, guests received corsages, and a social hour followed with refreshments hosted by Mrs. Ralph Thomas and others.
The Eagle Saxe Aces prepare for the April 2 season opener in the South Central Texas League. Walter Meitzen Jr. is appointed manager as prospects turn out well. Uniforms were measured midweek for a April 25 opening game with Benham, amid fan and player effort to build support.
Sam K. Seymour Jr. named county chairman of the American Cancer Society fund drive in Golo- Yado County. He will head the April campaign for Cancer Control Month, supporting education, patient services, and research across Texas with statewide coordination from W. P. Hobby and state leaders.
Lon C Hill was re elected president of Central Power and Light Company by the board of directors at a Corpus Christi meeting on March 23. Officers reelected include J L Bates vice president and GM Harry C Lochy purchasing agent James T Persons VP chief engineer Dwight Carlson AD manager G W Gilliam VP Tom D Pierce and Alice Huebner assistant secretaries E B Rhodes and James A Manley assistant treasurer Garnet Menger auditor Directors elected include J L Bates We re HU Dwight Carlsen James T Persons and G W Gilliam Easter and Crelsen now electors. rest reelected.
Fire drill at Eagle Lake School Thursday morning led by Supt W. Heed. Elementary classes exited through four doors while high school students used slide escapes from the second floor. Students and teachers left swiftly and orderly, each class following its entry path, illustrating effective emergency training and preparedness.
Margaret OBrien, famed child star of air and naval themes, is headlining Cole's Theatre in Eagle Lake for Sunday and Monday performances of Tenth Avenue Angel. The event follows her honor as an honorary captain in the Capital Fleet by Pennsylvania Central Airlines.
The Colorado County Home Demonstration Council met in Columbus to approve the appointment of Miss Edna Prentice as county agent succeeding Miss Dorothy Crosslin. The group thanked the County Judge and Commissioners Court for aid, selected delegates for the district meeting, and set a special council meeting for April 3 to finalize district plans and discuss the Better Farming Show.
Mr and Mrs W G Darby hosted weekend guests Mr and Mrs C E Norquest of Whittier California. Norquest, once head meteorologist for the U S Weather Bureau in Houston, later served in San Francisco before retiring. The pair traveled the south and east on an extended trip prior to visiting Linels.
AML members of the W. Cherry M. Perry Post 108 of the American Legion urged to attend a Legion Hall meeting next Tuesday evening April ? at 4 00 to finalize plans for the pool opening on May 16. Members and others are expected to offer assistance for the event.
Mrs W Hanly and directors attended the Brazos Presbytery Synod of Texas auxiliary session in Bay City at the My Pirtt Presbyterian Church. The gathering included Mrs Ly McGinn Mrs Dora Brown of Houston and Mrs Bert Howard of Beaumont. The theme was Not by might nor by power but by my spirit.
The report notes Mrs Selena Fulen suffered a heart attack on Saturday morning. Friends are relieved she stabilized and was able to leave hospital this week, with hope she continues to recover and feel better in the days ahead.
Robert L. Cole longtime Eagle Lake resident and former theater manager died last Friday morning. He was 92 and had lived in West and Fort Worth before moving to Eagle Lake 14 years ago to manage the Cole Theatre. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church West with burial at the family grounds. pallbearers included local lodge and civic members. He was a Shriner Mason and past Worshipful Master of Mosonte Lodge with surviving wife Lila Wilkinson and a daughter Robby Leo, plus his mother, siblings, and many friends.
W C Heed of Engie Public Schools reports the Eagle Lake Consolidated Independent School District census is being completed for 1948. Residents with school age children should contact Mr Reed to ensure registration. He seeks notice of any child turning six before September 1 1948 eligible for fall term entry.
Two men F R Welch and Ver igil Burton appeared before Justice of Peace A W Hehn in Columbus facing charges of killing a doe and hunting at night. They were fined a total of 600 dollars and costs, with each man assessed 100 dollars for the killing and hunting charges. The arrests were made by Game Warden Tot Waddell and the case was appealed to the county court.
Ji J Campbell directs a new building on South Main Street to house the Swhr Company and an exclusive International Harvester dealership. The facility will include housing for sales, parts, and repair services with a full IH tractor and machinery line alongside farm equipment and motor trucks. W A Schneider, long time IH associate, partners with Campbell in Eagle Lake venture and has prior Fronster Branch experience.
Jacy students at Eagle Lake High School were invited to a nurse recruitment program by the Arch Dean Nurses Association. Local graduates from Laughlin and John L. Hospital Galveston spoke on nursing life, training, and costs. talks planned for Carwood Sheridan and Reed Island schools with display at Epps Department Store.
A. S. Maden completes redecorating of the Hotel Eagle near City Hall. The exterior has been painted and papered interior walls repainted and other remodeling under way to provide delightful Kimokhere for residents and guests.
The regular City Election will be held Tuesday April 6 in Rotary Hall with Miss Kate Griffin presiding. Roos is the only announced mayoral candidate and two aldermen named will join the City Council of Eagle Lake alongside candidates Sinclair W A Boma Isitinbaum and H J Campbell. Last September 93 percent of voters participated in naming a mayor.
Harry unner Tader Perry and Harry Hinsig promote the first auction at the new Columbus Livestock Commission ring east of Columbus near Vic's Gince on Highway 90. Carl Houlek will serve as auctioneer. The event invites all, with seating for about 400 spectators.
The Soriety of the Daughters of America Revolution sponsored a contest in Columbia, Sheridan and Eagle Lake schools where students made American Creed plaques. The plaques are displayed at Wilcox Grocery and invite viewing. Winners include Ray Addleks of Eagle Lake eighth grade, Delores Sening Sheridan twelfth grade, and Alvin Rose Columbus School eighth grade. Honorable mentions were Ciedug Hollag, Ernest Laurier, and Bupie Wlourney.
The Highway Department will start about six miles of farm to market road from Weimer to New Biclat. It has awarded a sandstone contract to County Judge Henry Buescher at three cents per cubic yard.
Voters in Colorado County face three county elections with emphasis on the County School Board trustee at large and precinct representatives. кандидаты Anderson Anergon and Luster Johnson vie for the at large post while HC Matthews seeks an appointment. Mrs. W. E. McRee presides as election judge. In addition a special election for Precinct 4 commissioners and multiple local races in Adeyion complete the ballot. about 1400 voters are urged to cast ballots tomorrow.
Lakeview Golf Club official opening announced for Sunday April 4 with a tournament and prizes for low gross and low net. Lake Rotavians and Luus will compete for top honors as the event unfolds with invites extended to members and visitors.
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