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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1946
Page
2
A jumble of school notes from Eagle Lake High School recounts student profiles, visitors, and social updates. Betty Rath Wood and Christine Knippa lead sports reporting while Glenn Fawur is profiled with height and weight. The section gives a flavor of campus life with birthday wishes, dates, and casual chatter.
A fragmentary review hints at a narrative about idealism and unselfish leadership, mentioning Bess Streeter Albright and a figure described as a leader. The text is garbled but suggests a memorable tale centered on noble character and moral resolve despite confusion.
A fragmentary gossip column notes Betty Ruth Wood with a 1928 birth date and a flamboyant family tale. It describes her appearance, weight, and social quirks, mingling clipped anecdotes about personality and a teased photo diary style.
Fragmented school page lists Seventh Grade and other class sections with names like Betty Ruth Beanies, Janice Avis, Nancy Curtis, Walter Franka, and Glenn Beane. The text mentions weekly arithmetic tests, a dismissive tone toward retirement, and various students across grades with scattered, unclear details.
Mrs Dewey Gerstherg hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Elsie Evans, bride to John Ward Griffin, with a wishing well, games and a corsage. Twenty eight guests attended. Miss Katherine Holman, recently back from Red Cross duty, now works at American Red Cross headquarters in Washington.
A school dance event at Fireman's Park in Segly on Saturday night, April 27, features an all girl dance troupe from Sam Houston State Teachers College. The event raises high school funds and includes an 18 member orchestra with five vocalists delivering a lively show.
The report records a meeting with Mrs J Struska and mentions three members and a program outline. It notes door cooking and the involvement of Mrs Littleton in the event. The text references weeks and dates around April, with attendees and an expected reception after the final day of the program.
Miss Velma Hennecke of Bellville and Ellis Neuendorff of Houston visited relatives here over Easter weekend. Guests included August Neuendorff and Rocmary, Mrs Ililda Brod, Haldwin Hill family, Annie Hill, and Hermin Witte with friends from Houston. The community gathered for meals and a funeral of Prank Miller. Krinkie family and Dorothy Neuendorff welcomed relatives staying with E J Wink as Krinkie serves in the Army. Mary Edna Waller visits from Houston Teachers College with J O Walker and family.
Nine o clock requiem mass was held at Nada Catholic Church on Tuesday morning for Mrs Agnes Schroeder who died at the home of her nephew in Altair on Sunday morning. Father Webber officiated at the mass and grave, the Nada Church choir sang. Mrs Schroeder was born January 6 1877, formerly a resident of Altair, a widow of Otto Schroeder and a member of nieces and nephews survive. Condolences were sent from the Schroeder family.
The seventh grade studies budgeting in math and bookkeeping while Barbara Smith stages a circus on the sand table. Students and guests, including Perry, Miculka, Ramirez, and others, join an Easter party with cake, decorations, and songs as Mrs Springfield's family arrives to settle in Newport.
Texas A M honors former students and Eagle Lake family members at the Annual Muster. General Eisenhower presents diplomas to Black recipients. Major General Harry S Johnston of Eagle Lake receives Doctor of Law. Eisenhower, linking World Wars service, notes Johnston’s World War II leadership and postwar Italy occupation role.
Card of thanks notes sorrow and appreciation for kindness after a death. Names include Peter D. Gertson and family, Duane Skeridan, Ruth Girtson, Peter Dan Gertson, Lotus Hefftey and Joy Helftey visiting Houston, and Harvey Betts of Hempstead visiting Eagle Lake for Senatorial District context.
Allen Frnka living on the Chas Lengérke place about three miles from Eagle Lake on Highway 200 killed a velvet tail rattler in his stray berry patch last Friday. The snake had four rattlers and a ballooning tail, a sight not common to observers. The creature is noted as one of the most poisonous reptiles.
Citizens of New Braunfels and Comal County invite all residents to join the three day centennial events May 10 12 1946 marking the town founding. Governor of Texas to inaugurate the celebration with parades and public programs.
The Waddell family Miss Louise Waddell expresses deep appreciation to friends for Mora offerings and sympathy messages. Also notes visits from Hermon Dendy at Port Archiryiew and Mrs Hendy with Mr Hilton, Bay Cry attendance, and a garden fence remark about bees and honey with a mother-in-law sting incident.
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