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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1946
Page
1
Willis Elmer Cutler died recently and will be buried here Wednesday. The Cutler family, including their only child, mourns the loss as neighbors and friends note his long life and place of birth. Funeral details are recorded in the local notice.
Two veterans of the war start a painting business after returning home. Jeras Wien and Dodds Ran-Omi enter the field, drawing on their military service and local ties. The pair, with varied trade backgrounds, plan to serve the community with residential and small commercial painting work.
Mrs. R A Walker has joined the staff at Epo’s and is serving in the alteration department. She brings ample tailoring experience and will oversee fitting and alterations for customers.
Members of the Lake View Golf Club and their families gathered Sunday at the club site for a barbecue dinner after inspecting the lead site in the morning. A meal featuring pork ribs beans potatoes and onion preceded discussions about club location and future membership.
An event noted April 6 at the Carlile home involved a Den One of Cub Scouts. The report mentions attendees Suey lothors Aine Lidvold Thars atk nm Wepre Dad Cnoe Parke Lewis et Bill ete Gay Thars bos guinness and prepared bacon at the stove.
Fragmentary wartime column notes a man named Miles serving overseas and messages to his wife and child. References to a telegram, a Camp at Welluwe Perse, and relatives including Mrs Pobeyanit Tentuy appear amid garbled lines about family concern during absence.
An Eagle Lake resident, known to locals, died Thursday morning after years of community presence. He is survived by one son and three daughters. Funeral services will be held here, but the time was not announced.
Rosemary Johnson daughter of Major General and Mrs Hare is listed among the five Beau Girls at the University of Texas Round-Up Ball in Gregory Gym. She wore a plain cotton dress with red roses and white fringe, standing five feet one and a half inches tall.
A community food sale will be held at Spalinger Implement on Saturday to raise funds. The event, organized by the Sunshine Class, aims to support church projects and charity activities with proceeds supporting food and supplies.
Voters at the poll in Lake Independent School District re elected trustees in a Saturday election. H. Thomas received 26 votes and Kate Mcfee was a leading candidate. Reports say 64 ballots were cast.
A press dispatch notes the Ninth District will vote for a national representative. Fifteen counties including Austin Brazoria Calhoun Chambers Colorado Fayette Fort Bend Galveston Goliad Jackson Lavaca Matagorda Victoria Waller and Wharton form the district with poll taxes and exemptions totaling 86 788 and an estimated sol vote totalling 108 The only current candidate named is Chavis We Phonpson of Galveston with others M Mansfield of Adaibirdhig and J Suik noted as prospective or previous contenders from local schools George Barron of Yoakum Public Schools is also mentioned as a likely candidate.
The Ama tean Legion invites members to a Tuesday evening gathering at Lakeside Drive Hall, 7330 Welvek. Attendance is requested to discuss the district convention in Columbus next May and to encourage participation from Colorado County members.
The report notes Mayor Graves remains hospitalized at the Santa Fe Hospital in Temple following a visit to the Santa Fe Depot. His condition is described as stable with light repairs expected, while officials emphasize years of service and ongoing efforts for the city.
Members of the W. H. A. D. Club met with Ty Clark on Thursday. Details of the upcoming events will be announced later. The next meeting will be at Mrs. A. W. Links home.
Extended production in the Columbus pool by Texas Gulf Producing Company No 1 Earline Landig James Cummins survey with 6-11 inch perforations 14/64 inch choke 900 pounds casing pressure and 835 gas ratio tests show 147.07 barrels of 38.2 gravity oil. Test indicates dual producer potential as perforations extend to 7891 feet and 8892 feet. Abandoned Anderson No 2 Dry Hole near Magnolia Cerrone Company noted. Rumors of Cities Service or drilling contractor staking location on GFL Keider land near Ram say within 30 to 60 days. Gravel road being extended to the area. Continued on page five.
Obituary notice for Clyde W Nispel Sr who died in California after a Denver destination trip. His body will be transported to Colorado County for burial with several services planned, and family members and relatives are noted among the mourners and guests at the observance.
Mrs. J. O. Mill will open the Lake Crest Flower Shop with an Open House Sunday afternoon. The new shop occupies the building above Mr. Funeral Home and offers cut flowers sprays wreaths and arrangements. Freshness is ensured by a modern refrigerator and on display will be carnations and other floral novelties.
The Cub Scout Hobby Show in Houston, sponsored by the Houston Central Lions Club, drew over ten thousand spectators. The event occurred around April at Sam Houston Coliseum, with Gordon A. Dodson as general chairman and notable leaders from Austin, Colorado, and nearby areas attending planning and staff meetings for the district event.
Mrs Ruby Ahlers family mourns as her sister in law dies in Fort Worth at an advanced age. No funeral details were received. Sympathy is extended to Mrs Ahlers and Mr Heil in their bereavement.
Fragmentary text mentions Cole County, paralysis, and public health themes but lacks coherent names or dates. The piece appears to discuss individuals, committees, and civic matters with many garbled words. No clear event, outcome, or actions emerge.
Lele Theatre changes show time on Monday with new starting time noted by management. Patrons and theatre staff are advised to observe the updated schedule and arrive accordingly for the performance.
Ned W Callison Sr died at his home in Van Vleet Bay City on Wednesday at ten. The body was brought to Eagle Lake where services were held at the Milk Funeral Home. Interment was in the family plot. He was born February 14 1874 near Weimar and married in 1912 to Fannie Gare Brown. He lived at Eagle Lake and Bay City, with family members and local friends named from Houston and Culmbus.
Colorado County reports the highest ever auto registrations with a total fee of 63,170.57 collected by April. The outcome includes 850,0000 in additional funds cited to the State Department, with commercial farm trucks trucks and tractors among the registered vehicles.
A Texas City man buried Friday at Lakeside Cemetery near the local hospital. He died after an illness and left a wife and daughter in Oklahoma. A sister and other relatives survive. the family resides in Texas City.
Announcement from Eagle Lake invites friends to the Colly Memorial Methodist Church for the wedding of Miss Elsie Evans to John Ward Griffin on the twentieth of April. The note extends best wishes and invites attendance from local friends.
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