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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1945
Page
3
The passage mocks dated slang and phrasing from 1940s fiction and public discourse. It cites huffs and misgivings, tomato imagery, and a Western informant who recalls Jim Farley’s memory for names, then contrasts Washington’s legacy with a Philadelphia editor’s harsh verdict on constitutional liberty.
A Dallas Morning News Sunday feature by Roy Miller profiles Congressman J J Mansfield of Columbus Texas. It outlines his long service on the rivers and harbors committee since 1917, his chairmanship since 1931, and his role in Texas waterways development including the Mansfield Dam on the Colorado River above Austin. The piece highlights a granite plaque at the dam site honoring Mansfield for more than fifty years of public service and devotion to his state and nation.
The Social Security Board in Houston urges timely claims for Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance and offers in home filing or office visits for eligible applicants. The Houston office serves eight counties Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Grimes, Liberty, Montgomery, Waller, and Wharton, with monthly outreach to provide forms and information.
Friends of Henry Milby reveal that Second Lieutenant Michael Milby, a Be 24 bombardier in the Army Air Corps, has been missing in action in Hungary since March 26. Milby, longtime Eagle Lake resident, served in the Italian Campaign since November 18 last year and completed 17 bombing missions. A buddy’s letter conveys concern but hopes for news. Mrs. Milby of Edna and her husband await authoritative word from the War Department.
A proposed memorial stamp for President Roosevelt is likely under consideration by Post Office Department officials. Roosevelt, famed as the nation’s top stamp collector, participated in design discussions while in the White House and reviewed proposed designs with his sketches.
News notes that seven vice presidents have assumed the presidency on the death or removal of their predecessors. It lists Tyler in 1840 after Harrison, Fillmore in 1850 after Taylor, Johnson in 1865 after Lincoln, Arthur in 1881 after Garfield, and Coolidge after Harding, among others with dates and outcomes.
An eighteen year old Wharton High athlete, Joe McPhail, dominated the San Jacinto Day track meet at Public School Stadium in Houston. The 6 foot 1 inch, 192 pound star scored 19 points, winning all four events he entered and tying for high jump at 8 feet 1 inch, propelling Wharton to a 29 total, second place overall with McPhail accounting for nearly all the team’s points.
The article notes Agagen knocking at a residence and telling the man of the Nouse they could gain many new friends. The man responded with DM to take a quart. J Hy McCreary spent Monday in Houston at a Retail Furniture Dealers meeting at the Rice Hotel. Albert's Variety Store highlights a good line of luggage for sale.
The War Shipping Administration training office in Houston announces cadet examinations for 1845 on the last Saturdays of May, September, November, and the last Wednesday in July for appointment to the US Merchant Marine Cadet Corps and Kings Point Academy. Applications and booklets available by writing to the supervisor in Washington DC. physical qualifications align with Navy Department midshipman standards for the US Naval Reserve and cadet candidates.
The Woman's Home Demonstration Club invites orders for pineapple with pickup in Eagle Lake. Orders and payment are due by May 5th, with delivery scheduled for May 15th.
Seventeen leading publishers and editors from twelve newspapers and five national magazines were chosen by the War Department to fly to German war fronts for first hand reports on Nazi camps. M. E. Walter of The Houston Chronicle, the lone Texan, will report to General George C. Marshall in Washington. Eisenhower aided the trip to convey the grim truth to Americans about concentration camp barbarities.
Wharton Dairymen from Wharton Fort Bend Matagorda Jackson Brazoria and Colorado Counties plan Dairy Day activities near May 3 at the county fair grounds Wharton Experts from A and M College will classify and judge stock G G Gibson and T D Craddock lead the program A free barbecue lunch will be served Prizes include 100 for grand and champion female with extra awards for certain classes Exhibitors expect few entries due to transportation difficulties Modern Lugs showcase at Albert's Variety Store
An old advertisement mentions Plate-Sorex and GUMS remedies with a money-back promise if LETO'S fails. It notes NECKMAN'S DRUG STORE and a visitor named Chas D. Stephens in Honiton on Tune ny.
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