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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1942
Page
6
The Eagle Lake Headlight covers a dense community page from Eagle Lake and Bernard News noting social events, visitors, and church activities. It highlights military ties with Captain Boetteher and local families hosting gatherings while listing numerous residents, engagements, and weekend visits across nearby towns.
Local notices report the passing of Mrs Martha Gorman and note condolences from friends and neighbors. Details mention family arrivals, a service at Race Institute, and community sympathy expressions in the Hebore area. The text references residents Dan Tubrbert and Sarat Lane and mentions a memorial gathering.
Fragmented notes recount a patriotism themed rally, tax petitions, and permits. Mentions Houston baseball, city elections, and local figures like Messrs Thrice McHee and TT West, plus campus visitations and a church wedding. References to Rice Institute, war gardens, and community events mark a bustling past.
Chronicle of social visits lists Bernardo News and multiple families sharing afternoons and evenings at homes in Eagle Lake and nearby areas. Attendees include Drescher, Henneke, Memmedee, Nelson, Klenneke, Braden, and others with relatives visiting from Fort Sam Houston and Camp Wallace. Weekend travel includes a San Antonio trip to see Corporal J. Dean Nelson.
Obsolete hires received approval from the Ineal tire pationing bevel for a list of individuals across Weimar Columbus Garwood Eagle Lake and other towns. The action covers tires and tubes for vehicles and equipment, with multiple quantities per person, and includes trucks and passenger cars. The document cites names such as Paul Lewis Bagh Lakes W Foster Henry Naumann Walter Bixman Joe S Dusek Oscar Leppin and Dr S H Kirkham among others.
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