W. F. Pickett Buried in Wharton Sunday
W F Pickett is buried in Wharton on Sunday. He lived with his parents at Grapevine for many years. He married on November 23, 18? and left a wife, a stepson Louis Bosterizht, and several siblings. Members of the Church of God distant relatives named include Jay Pickett and Henry Pickett.
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W. F. Pickett
Wharton
Grapevine
Louis Bosterizht
Beth
Grange
Jay Pickett
Henry Pickett
Church of God
Pickett
of Sager le
Glen Fi
Church Welcomes New Methodist Pastor And Wife On Friday
A church reception Friday welcomed the new Methodist pastor and his wife. Floral arrangements highlighted the seasonal theme while refreshments of sandwiches cookies and punch were served. Mrs Mae Heese and Miss Joy Albrecht assisted. pastor Rev Jameson and treasurer WG Darby attended with Sunday School Superintendent Roger Sillough present.
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New Methodist
Chrine Kruppe
Mise Joy Albrecht
Ermiving
Miss F
Mae Heese
Mapiaz Wozencrati
Ian
Jameson
Roger Sillough
Sumdsy
Wg, Darby
Church
School Census Being Comp... Eagle Lake District
Eagle Lake School Supt W Reed asks all parents to register children who turn six before September 1 this year. Residents are urged to verify ages and ensure proper enrollment for next fall. Also notes local social items about Miss Mattie Mersfelder and injuries at home.
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W. Reed
F. Durbin
Officials of Boy Scouts Map Drive For Funds
Officials in Houston and surrounding areas announced a community fund drive to support Scout programs. The drive starts April 23 in Columbus with breakfasts and field events, moving to activities in Weimar and other towns. chairmen for internal events were named, plans for a Geld day and overnight camp outlined, and results will fund Houston area offices with trophies and advancement efforts.
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Preddtary
Colari Bachet
I Houston
Weis
Columbus
Luke Az
Caeh Place
Vidals
JTL Woaten
Patman
Poperty
Eruypine and Betties Committee
Waddell
Coulk
Mr Weiss
J.H Langston
Bret
A. H. Tangle
Red Woodard
J. D. Seymour
Brandon Fitgerald
T. T Waddell
Clarence Fotter
W.C. Ford
Camp Hudson
Edwards
T He
Charles Hing
edsSndtemint
H. DB. Larson
Sagie Lake
D. Senilinger
Weimar
Five Candidates File For School Trustee Posts
Five candidates enter the Eagle Lake Independent School District school board race with three seats up for election at City Hall on a Saturday in April. Incumbents H McCreery, B A Shirley, and Griff Thomas Jr seek re election, while JW Luster Brisbois and Robert H Thomas join the ballot. The board current members Rob Wilcox, WH Alprecht, Z W Stiles, and B H McElhinney are nearing term completions. Notable candidates include McCreary a longtime director who recently retired from furniture business and Shirley a roadmaster for Southern Pacific. Griff Thomas Jr and Brisbois hold local business ties. Thomas is linked to tire industry, and Brisbois to tramplerment. The ticket pairs family names with public service roles, as Eagle Lake prepares for a full slate. A sacred concert byTexts Lutheran College Choir was attended by local residents Lila Ziegler and the Millers family.
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Wisry Row
Eagle Lake Independent School District
Katé McReen
H. McCreery
BE. A. Shirley
Aft Grif Thomas Jr
Luster Brisbois
Robert. H. Thomas
Savon
Seth
Rob Wilcox
WH. Alprecht
2. W. Stiles
B. H. McElhinney
Mr. McCreary
Shirley
Southern Pacific Railway
Griff Thornes, Jr
Anee Larter
Brisbois
Robert Thames
Rice Furtrer
Griff Tames
Eagle Lake
Father
Coin
School
Calhoun Family Visits Relatives In City
Mrs. Henry Schmitt and daughter visit Calhoun relatives along with Mrs. N L Birdwell and spend Wednesday evening with sisters Mrs. Julius Cleat and Mrs. Rawins.
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Henry Schmitt
Calhoun
N. L. Birdwell
Julius Cleat
Rawiins
Fete Draws Large Crowd At City Park Fundraising Event
A parish fundraiser in Eagle Lake drew a large crowd at City Park with foods like chicken vadivcheos and köstliche pastries selling out. Johnny Neuendorf of Bernardo won the grayXi prize as organizers thanked Mayor H W Graves, Central Power and Light, the Eagle Lake Headlight staff, Lions and Rotary clubs, Cole's Theatre, Eagle Lake Lumber, Betty Ruth Beane, and Abercrosbie for help. Proceeds go to the chapel Building Fund for a new church.
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Bugle
Toeadayevi
Johnny Neuendorf
Bernardo
Reva. Wo Didner
H. W. Graves
Central Power & Light Compay
D. S. Taylor
Eagle Lake
Sagle Lake Liong and
Rotary Clubs
R. L. Cale
Cole's Theatre
Foud
Tisx Conner
Egle Lake Lumber Company
Betty Ruth Beane
Abercrosbie
Callific
Eagie Lake
Eagle Lake Over Exceeds Red Cross Quota
The 1546 Red Cross Drive closed Sunday March 6, with Eagle Lake residents exceeding its quota. City of Eagle Lake assessed $2000 and local donors contributed $2360.45 by charter day. Mayor H W Graves reports the town led Colorado County in progress and funds remain for local relief efforts amid the world crisis.
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Red Cross
Eagle Lake
Stele
H. W. Graves
Colorado County
Janak Cafe Opens in Eagle Lake After Renovation
Mr and Mrs J A Janak purchased Dickson Bros Cafe and opened the Janak Cafe on Wednesday. Formerly Cleo's Cafe, it was renovated over several weeks with improvements. The Janak family, long in Eagle Lake, started in Darby's with Mrs Janak buying the cafe. he is a World War I veteran seeking local trade.
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J. A. Janalk
Dickson Bros. Cafe
Cleo
Janak
Bustnegg
Eagle~ Lake
Eagles Begin Spring Training in Town Next Monday
Local coverage details Eagles early practice schedule and returning players for the 1946 season. Notable lettermen Simon White Ty and Melvin Selph listed, plus juniors from the Eighth Grade seen as promising. Early reports praise talent flowing from the Gram mar School and expect a fast, competitive squad next fall.
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Ann 'Glassigy
Eagles
Eagle ‘Lake
Simon White Ty
Melvin Selph
Ilirold Lava
Williams
Mike Caner
James “Gerteon
Gerteon
Fendh
Mayor Graves Is In The Santa Fe Hospital At Temple
Mayor HW Graves is hospitalized in Temple after suffering a series of heart attacks over the past days. Accompanied by Mrs Graves, Chas Culpepper drove to the hospital while relatives arrange care and rest. Friends express hopes for a quick, complete recovery and note his friendly presence will be missed in Eagle Lake.
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HW. Graves
Santa Fe Hospital
Temple
Rey
Culpepper
Wiehone
Eagle Lake
W. B. Martin Family Buys Wallace Home Near Eagle Lake
Mr and Mrs D Wallace sold their home and thirty acres near Eagle Lake to W B Martin and family last week. Martin has recently bought an interest in the Townley Machine Shop and has resided in Columbus before moving to Eagle Lake. The Wallaces, who run a sawmill and furniture shop, plan to relocate with their son Seth while Elmer Wallace and another son join the Martins at their new home.
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D. Wallace
Eagle Lake
W. B. Martin
Martin
Townley
Columbus
Engle Lake
Wallace
Elmer Wallace
Small Son
Seth
Walingeee
Elmer
Ouistina
Lake View Golf Club Elects Officers Here
Newly organized Lake View Golf Club selects officers and directors at a Tuesday meeting at City Mall. Elected: Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, two-year directors, and one-year directors. A barbecue for members and families is planned, with site inspection and membership cap at eighty.
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City Mall
Lake View
Uealside
Hey Rodgers
Mem‘bers
Nomi
Appliance And Sport Goods Shop To Open Here
Workmen renovate the former Heckman’s Drug Store space to house a new appliance and sport goods shop run by Elmer Struss, son of A J Struss. Veteran staff Henry Koetsech and Ferl Yraden join in, with a General Electric line including stoves and refrigerators, and a sporting goods department planned for a future opening in April.
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Heckman's Drug
Epp
Elmer Struss
Spn
A. J. Struss
United States Navy
Henry Keotesehmay
Struss
Fates
Businss
Osal
General Electrics
General Electric
Shorts
Kretaschkine
A. J. Truss
Columbus Voters Approve Four Bond Issues
Voters in Columbus West approved four bond issues totaling 377,000 for street and utility improvements. Mayor E. B. Javinh and City Manager Lee Wasted stated there would be no increase to the current tax rate of 1.90.
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Columbus
Te Nants
E. Javinh
Lee
Enthusiasm For Swimming Pool Is Evident Here
Local Olivens and nearby residents back proposal for a municipal swimming pool. The Headlight press urges authorities to consider the plan as early, noting benefits for youth, recreation, and community welfare amid concerns over juvenile delinquency. Citizens urge swift action to turn hope into a real facility.
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al Wih
Eagle Lake
Youll
Mayor Graves Re-Elected In Quiet Eagle Lake Vote
Mayor HW Graves and Council members S. 5. Since and W A Barnett retained seats in Eagle Lake city election. Twenty six voters cast ballots with a tied result giving each candidate the same votes. Graves begins a second term as mayor. Sin clair serves as Alderman for two and a half years, Barnett for one year. Graves noted as Santa Fe agent. Stovizir acts for GWE Refining, Dr. Bornett runs his barber shop.
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HW. Graves
W. A. Barnett
Eagle Lake
Graves
Sinclair
Barnett
Stovizir
GWE Refining Company
Fitzpatrick Elected Engineer for Flood Control Project
The Coloredo County Flood Control Board elected Bexedon Fite Bs Kk as engineer for the Mood 'vortre project. Fitzpatrick is engineer Cur Qufurude County. County officials present included County Judge Henry Buescher County Clerk Edgar Loremann and Secretary with County Commissioners. Defenses around Columbus soon to begin. Project financed by state taxes ten days and federal appropriation secured.
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Coloredo County Flood Control Bistpect Act
Columbus
Bexedon Fite
Henry Buescher
Edgar Loremann
W. Griffitt
Gaboon
Colerado County
Texas
Caloris County Commissioner Rogers Calls Midday Board Session
Board member Rod Rogers of Ragsy Lake is urged to attend the midday session as a member of the Colum bus project’s Board of Directors.
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Caloris Rives
Fhs Rodgers
Ragsy Lake
Columbus
Lon C Hill Re-Elected President of Central Power and Light
Lon C Hill was re-elected president of Central Power and Light Company at the stockholders meeting in Corpus Christi on March 26. J L Bates and others were re-elected as directors and officers including vice presidents and treasurers. Gilliam, formerly naval officer, joined the executive department last November and has served in Corpus Christi and Guaymas Coast districts.
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Lon Cill
Fuwer
J. L. Bates
Corpud Chto
George VW
Giuliani
Greysey
Olher ‘S&" Feces
Harry
Cy Loui
Purschasing
Armed Forces
Guwif Coast
Corpus Christi
Gilliam
Cimetal
HriBesy D. Boone
Lon C. A, Wanger
James Setts
SM. Udden
Ciris
James C. Bowie
Ban Ben'to
William D. Boone
Tas
Treasur Er
American Legion Plans Socials For Members
At a Tuesday meeting the American Legion outlined social events at the Legion Hall. The hall will open to veterans on Saturdays and later to veterans and their families on other evenings. Facilities include a pool table, chairs, and music. The aim is recreation and fellowship. Fellow veteran FO. Schnidt of Columbus was named District Clerk. A called meeting is planned for next Tuesday at the hall on Take Side Drive.
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Legion Hall
FO. Schnidt
Columbus
Wag & Adsitov
Vvening
City
Geeansit
District Attorney Paulus to Retire From Office
District Attorney Henry Paulus announced his retirement from public life to devote time to private business. Paulus has been a prominent figure in Texas state and county affairs and indicated no current plan to seek another public post.
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Henry Paulus
Henry Pawns
Yoakum Iia
Silicon
Ahames
Emanuel Rog
Wemedday
Polites
Paulus
ma@ny ves
Cipd
Suite of
Texas
Fone Caty
Rent Sibates
Paulus Known For Private Business Ties In Texas
Fragmentary notice notes Mr Paulus as a private businessman with many friends in Texas. The unreadable text indicates a local obituary or biographical snippet referencing his affiliations and social standing.
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Eagle
Mattie Mersfelder
Eccom
Ciem
Mersfelder
Marxham
Boy Scouts
City Park
Janak Cafe
Mayor Graves
Fitzpatrick
Lon C. Hill
OFC, P. &L
American Legion
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