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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1945
Page
6
War office urges citizens to answer local help calls from farmers and join civilian defense efforts. Reminders cover meat, fats, processed foods, and sugar stamp dates. December and August dates indicate stamp validity and rationing details for household goods and fabrics.
The Dallas Morning News reports on statements by Jim Culberson, chair of the Railroad Commission, after a Mobile center meeting. He discusses Interstate Commerce rate policy, South industry prospects, plans to build new regional industries, and the impact of freight structure on the southern economy.
Publication citation in Colorado County for Pedro Ortiz vs Juanita Ortiz. Plaintiff petitions for divorce and child custody, alleges 12 months residency, marriage in 1932, abandonment in 1936, two children Virginia Ortiz and Benito Ortiz, asks for divorce and custody, cites case No. 20.68, issued July 1945, service by publication to Juanita Ortiz.
Resolutions of respect note the death of Brother J C Westmoreland on July 22 and mourn Eagle Lake Lodge No 566 A F and A M Texas. A charter is draped for 30 days. Condolences offered to his family and two copies sent to them. Signed by WD Morris W A Albrecht L B Ahlers Committee. Admiral Ring lauds Waves on anniversary.
The Army answers questions for Army personnel and dependents on matters of insurance and benefits. Topics include arrival of husbands from Europe, family allotments, insurance changes, and overseas eligibility. Answers note ports of debarkation are restricted, allotments paid in September, VA change notices, and overseas shipping depends on age and voluntariness.
Corporal Harry E Johnson arrives home on a thirty day furlough to spend time with his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Johnnor after returning recently from 28 months duty in the European Theater of Operations. Mrs Worth Kingsbert of Hobbs New Mexico visits her parents Mr and Mrs Max Stemplemann and family. Mes FLM Wilson welcomed a baby boy weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. Sheridan area residents- Miss Susie B Johnson returns home after visiting in Wes Miss Bobby Jean and Sonny Dr Steven of Cuera.
Readers are warned about a dubious patent health product touted as a cure all with claims of bladder relief and urine control. The ad lists herbs and roots, promises proven effects, and directs purchases to a Stamford Connecticut address, with halted orders and unclear contact details.
Egypt items recount visits and travels of local families and relatives. Mrs W and Mr Blaie with Teffrey of Wharton spent a day with her parents in Goodlot. Sam Wynn and Mrs Wynn visited Dallas relatives. Mrs Hust and Clara Jane left for Scarsdale after illness. Northingtons and Swerbh family joined Westhern and Peace families in various travels. Luce family left for New York after visiting Wharton relatives. Derrands and Malone families hosted, coast Sunday marked by Melones and guests. Carol Joy Longmire and friends returned from Fort Worth trips. More local social rounds note Cant. Herald Northington and associates returning from Fort Worth.
Sheridan correspondent reports Sammy Twibell son of Mrs Hubert Twibell fell from a tree near his home breaking his arm He was rushed to Laughlin Hospital where he stayed for several days The former Eagle Lake School pupil is well remembered by friends in Sheridan and Eagle Lake wishing him a speedy recovery
Shorty items list Kerrville residents and guests including Mrs Al Mor Tens en family spending the summer in Kerrville. Other visits include Mr and Mrs L Ho Obenhaus in Garwood with Mrs W H Pinchbadle and Miss Anna Dayle Pinchhack. Lieut Raymond Wad fell from Eagle Lake and Wharton visited Mercnt Mrs C R Foulk on Sunday. Captain Harold Northington returned from Houston. Ben Howell might have come home from Caney Valley Hospital Wharton. Ed Jordan, long-time local, died at home Sunday aged 81. funeral Tuesday at Sand Ridge cemetery. survived by wife Priscilla Gordon Jordan.
Mr and Mrs George Hawkes of Nacogdoches visited with Mrs E F Hadyver and relatives this week. He is nephew of Mira Hoover. The Hawkes were married on July 28 and are on their wedding trip. He is the son of the Nacogdoches Herald.
Dorothy Nevendorff reports many relatives visiting relatives across towns. Wives and husbands from Laredo Port Sam Houston Glen Flora and Victoria spent time with family members in the area over the weekend.
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