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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1947
Page
1
The Senior Class of EMT at Eagle Lake High School will present its annual display titled "defy AmbiGous" a comedy, with students performing the showcase next week at the school.
Fragmentary note mentions Dr Waddell and a state game war week tied to a fawn and worms. It states all born look like they are five days old for a week and implies they will be cared for. Mentions keeping a dog out of the area.
Clem Bwertcher, Bittner, and Alex Hudgins headline the Wharton rodeo lineup. Local riders compete across events with notable entries from area teams and sponsors supporting the show.
Tom Austin hosted a miscellaneous shower last Friday to honor Miss Edna Ruths, bride of Sunday. Amusing contests entertained guests as Miss Hodde dressed as a bunny and paraded with gifts. Chicken salad, olives, angel food cake, and coffee were served in the attractive home party setting.
Miss Doris Ruth Walker became bride of William M. Thomas Jr son of Mr and Mrs Carter Walker and Mr and Mrs Thomas. Rev O Foti officiated Easter lilies and white blooms adorned the altar as guests from Houston Columbus and other areas attended. Reception at the bride's home followed with a three tier wedding cake and crystal punch service.
Mr and Mrs Z Milton Paste take over Chris Cafe from Chris Christensen. J Milton Faglie, a Navy veteran, and his wife plan to offer the best in service and menus and invite area trade. Two young daughters Pat and Kay. The Christensens and their son Kenneth plan to return to Oregon soon.
The Eagle Lake Boy Scouts Finance campaign begins April 10 with a breakfast at Rotary Hall Thanalay at 7 am. Sam Broyles, chairman, says thirty five workers will attend and citizens are backing the effort with strong support.
President Truman nominates Fletcher Warren now in Nicaragua as ambassador to Paraguay. Warren, with long service in the diplomatic corps, has represented the United States at numerous postings and is awaiting Senate confirmation with six other ambassadorial nominees. He and Mrs. Warren plan to visit the United States before reporting to the new post.
Ernest Fier Fick, 40, brother of Adolph Fick, was killed when the tractor he drove on his mother's farm near Sealy crashed on Wednesday last week. A Sealy native and World War II veteran, he leaves his mother Mrs. Nita Fick, two brothers, three sisters, his son Ernest Fick Jr. of Houston, and other relatives. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon with burial in Sealy Cemetery.
Paul L. Renneke and Donald T Pennington of Eagle Lake enlist in the United States Regular Army and head to join the Fleet Cavalry Division stationed in Japan. They send best wishes to Eagle Lake friends and hope to meet in Japan someday. Sergeant Avery and Sergeant De Woody of the Army Recruiting Service invite friends to talk at the Post Office on Wednesdays. A family visit plan ties Pampa residents Joe and Mrs Key and children to Minnie Rambo in Franklay with relatives Roger Killough and Mrs Killough and Lilian Killough, plus Mr and Mrs Marion Brown of Houston joining on Easter Sunday.
Miss Edna Ruth Austin married Norman L Clark at 2 pm Sunday at Cutty Memorial Methodist Church. Rev O E Linstrum conducted the ceremony, with Loraine Austin as best man and GM Clark as groomsman. Upon returning, the couple will reside in Houston.
Forty three voters went to the polls at the American Rice Growers office Tuesday and re elected S. H. Broyles and Clarence C. Epps for two year terms as aldermen on the City Council of Esle Lake. Lloyd Spalinger was elected to serve as alderman to succeed W. M. Thomas who did not seek re election. The three were the only candidates and each received all votes. Mayor H. W. Graves and Aldermen W. A. Barnett and S. S. Sinclair will serve on the Council. EH. Rodgers is city manager.
The American Legion Swimming Pool fund rose by more than 600 this week at the First National Bank, reaching 16045 67. Indications suggest local businessmen may reach around 335000. the contractor noted the fund keeps climbing and is accessible to Legion committee members or the Advisory Board.
Voters will cast ballots on Saturday April 5 for Eagle Lake Independent School District trustees. Incumbents W A Albrecht and Werner J T Matthews seek re election alongside two other candidates. Clyde Gold is the sole candidate for County Trustee at Large, aiming to replace Roger Killough. Mrs W E McRee presides as election judge at the American Rice Growers Association office.
Mayor BH Graves sent two checks totaling 1055.40 to the county Red Cross chair, about 17 percent above Eagle Lake’s 3900 quota. Funds were collected by church committees at the city post office. Graves, the Red Cross ch. says a nurse was recently hurt, delaying planned nursing classes. offices are expected soon for white, Mexican and negro women.
Post 108 leaders convened at Legion Hall Tuesday with most of the meeting spent on the swimming pool project. The group decides moving to the first and third Wednesday each month, replacing Tuesday sessions, to align with new meeting dates.
Five miles northeast of Sheri day Colorado County Abe Shel 01 made location for a 10,500-Foot wildcat No 1 John Fl White, drilling to begin at once. The site is 330 feet out of the northeast corner of a 24.68-acre tract 1849.04 acres in the area.
Foundations laid and ground work completed for homes of Jim Cupson and Mr. and Mrs. Grice on Highway 200 near Eagle Lake. Glass Equipment Company of Rosenberg expands plans on East Main Street. a new four story building and a large modernization push at Filtips Cafe are underway. Remodeling of Stephens cottage and new frame cottage by Doc Nicewander also reported.
A called meeting of the Girl Scout Council was held Friday at Mrs. ELL Parker's home. The charter was read and adopted, leaders planned menus, and a budget was approved. New troop additions and assistant leaders were introduced. attendance included Mrs. Overton Campbell and others. students from Southwest State Teachers College planned Easter visit.
Eagles edge Hawks 2 0 in a spring football game at Audetic Field hosted by Eagle Lake school. Coach Edwin Reach presented two balanced teams as Malvina Selph and Lloyd Williams scored, with a failed conversion leaving the final score 2 0 amid a lively crowd and supporting activities.
Roy W. Martin state manager and Lewis Hobson district representative of the Woodmen of the World visited Eagle Lake on Thursday. They noted ten active district representatives in Texas and an encampment planned at Pulating in August expected to attract 800 to 1500 men, part of five such encampments nationwide.
Shell OD Company workers laying a tie from the Sheridan field to a Houston area plant have been in Eagle Lake this week seeking apartments and rooms. About 350 workers reportedly wish to live in Eagle Lake while long 103 mile pipeline extends through the area. Construction is expected to start very soon.
The mother of Willard E. Shuart of Houston died in Houston Tuesday, drawing sympathy from many friends. She is survived by two husbands, two daughters, one son, and three grandchildren. Mrs. Shuart often visited Eagle Lake during her son's residence there.
The first of eight annual wali days selected by business men and school authorities will be San Jacinto Day, April 21. The Jones Motor Company failed to sign last week, but ML At. Jones says cooperation will continue and support the program.
Toward Darsaly executive stem mary of the Texts Gate Fish ver Commission remind Bavins duels and wild geese fyclorage rockers that they have only until April 6 to retrieve them. The federal law does not allow possession of migratory waterfowl after ninety days following the season's end.
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