Baptist Youth Revival to Open August 18 at First Baptist
Four Baylor University young laymen join the Baptist Youth Revival at First Baptist Church from Sunday August 18 through Friday August 23. Billy Cody of Baylor leads the ship meeting and other speakers include Jack Robinson and Bruce Metver. Cody, a senior at Baylor, is among the top student leaders with a China work background and Who's Who mention. Robinson, a Baylor sophomore majoring in Bible, plans to be a minister and has sport hon ors from high school and college. Metver, a Baylor Bible major, will also preach during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Baylor University
Billy Cody
Baylor
Dir
Cody
Fermersville
Aepior
China
BSU
Ameri Tan College
Jack Robinson
Fort Worth
Varsous Cube
BSU Counci
Waco
Ninth Street Church
Bruce Metver
Silver City
North Caroline
Blo+ Iver
Bicycle Caravan Joins Legion V J Day Parade
The parade committee invites children under fifteen to join a decorated bicycle caravan for the Legion V J Day program next Wednesday. Assemble in the Park at 10 am. Prizes include 5 dollars first, a bicycle tire and tube second, and a bicycle headlight third, donated by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Stress. Three judges will select the best decorated bicycles. Mothers are asked to help prepare the bikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Stress
R. Westmoreland
Winnifred Albright
A.L. Wahrmund
Nada Catholic Church Homecoming And Picnic Sept 1
The Catholic Church of Nada plans a homecoming and annual church picnic on Sunday September 1. Masses will be at 9 and 11 a.m. Barbecued sausage and other meats will be served for dinner and supper. Music is planned for day and evening. Parish members invite area residents and many out of town guests are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Church of
Nada
Rotarians To Enjoy Thomas Day Party At Mose Thomas Home
Eagle Lake Rotarians will meet on Wednesday evening August 21 at Mose Thomas country place for the annual Thomas Day party honoring the Thomas family. The remodeled Riceland Dairy property features a living room kitchen barbecue pit dining area and breezy screened openings with a 42 inch attic fan. The 7:30 p.m. start reflects Rotary anticipation for this reciprocal family event hosted by the Thomas family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Rotary Club
Mose Thomas
Thomas
Rotary Club
Riceland
Ed Arlt Buys Janak Cafe Interests in La Grange
Ed Arlt of La Grange purchases Janak's Cafe and plans to open next Monday August 12. His nephew Woodm Null of Fayetteville will assist in operations. Both have cafe experience and promise first rate service with well cooked menus as the city welcomes these new businessmen.
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Ed Arlt
la Grange
Janak Cafe
LaGrange
Janak
Arlt
Woodm Null
Fayetteville
Arit
Null
J. H. Janak
Sister of Mrs. S. L. Kucherka Buried On Friday
Deepest sympathy is extended to Mrs. S. L. Kucherka and her family on the death of her sister Sim, GO, Little who died at her home near Hal Jettsville last Thursday. Funeral services were held at three o clock Friday afternoon from the Methodist Church. Survivors include three sisters Mrs. Kucherka Mrs. W. H. Taylor of Weimar and Mrs. August Foyt of Weimar, two brothers John and Alphonse of near Hullettsvie, and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Kucherka
Sim
Little
Hal Jettsville
Methodist Church
Kucherka
W. H. Taylor
Weimar
August Foyt
John Sed Alphonse
Hullettsvie
Catfish Win Stuns Colorado River Fisherman
G. Y. Morgan proved a successful fisherman on Wednesday morning by landing a large catfish near Eagle Lake weighing about fifty pounds. He displayed his prize in the bluff area business district, following a previous week’s catch of 37 46 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
G. Y. Morgan
Bluff
Eagle Lake
Morgan
Lissie Church Homecoming Marks Fortieth Anniversary
Lissie Evangelical Church celebrated its fortieth anniversary and homecoming with strong attendance across services. About 150 in morning worship and 200 at a noon Community Hall meal reflected a wide reunion, memories of early members, and music from the Causey family and G B Thomas Sr. A candlelit memorial honored local service members with 23 names on the honor bell and three unlit stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lissie
Robert Campbell
CT Wiesel
Kenneth Crow
Jeter
Causey
George Causey
Old Rugged Cross
Rcser
G. B. Thomas Sr
Houston
Match Roping Contest Set as Rodeo Feature Tonight
Alex Border of Hungerford and Tracey Brooks of El Campo will wage a match roping contest at One Rodeo this evening at eight o'clock. A large Friday crowd attends the rodeo, presented by Jim Clipson and Ralph Thomas, with recent winners including Tracey Brooks and Babe Glaze in Tie Down and other events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Border
Hungerford
Tracey Brooks
el Camps
Jim, Clipson
Ralph’ Thomas
Babe Glaze
E! Campo
Bubba Watson
W. A. Bacon
Weimar
el Campo
Rodeo Crowd Draws Evening Attendees Off Highway 200
In the business district a crowd gathers for a rodeo event this evening. Spectators invited to join the crowd and enjoy the entertainment along Highway 200 area.
Legion Delegates Named For State Convention In Galveston
At the regular W. Cherry M. Perry Post 108 American Legion meeting, delegates to the State Convention in Galveston September 4 5 and 6 were selected. Commander M F Campbell led the group with D B Taylor R P Wilcox Dr A S Tjaden R J Campbell and Buddy Randon. Aftermates include Fred R Froka Earl Braden Leroy Muesse Edward Booker Sam Broyles and Harry Larson. Plans for a V J Day celebration were made with Legionnaires to serve in entertainment roles. The next meeting will be August 20 at the Legion Hall and the Auxiliary met to plan future activities in V J Day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cherry M. Perry
American Legion
Buccaneer Hotel
Galveston
Sth
M. F. Campbell
D. 8. Taylor
R. P. Wilcox
Dr. A. S. Tjaden
R. J. Campbell
Buddy Randon
Fred R. Froka
Earl Braden
Leroy Muesse
Edward Booker
Sam
Run Off Primary Set For Saturday August 24
Voters will decide two races in the White Loyalty Primary on August 24 as Frank D. Duty and H A Dromgoole contest County Commissioner Precinct 4 while W C Papenberg and Richard C Schmidt seek District Clerk. Col umbus hosts the election with Kate Griffin as presiding judge and Mrs W E McRee directing the Democratic primary. Other races include governor Beauford Jester versus Homer P Rainey, rep J J Mansfield against L J Sulak for the 9th District, and state senator candidates Gus J Strauss and Harvey Betts. Lt Gov Allan Shivers versus Boyce House, and J E McDonald against RE McDonald for Agriculture commissioner are also in contention. Voters should go to the polls on August 24 to choose their candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Duty
H. A. “Shoat Dromgoole
W. C. Papenberg
Richard. ¢. Schmidt
Columbus
Kate Griffin
W. E. Mc Ree
Beauford Jester
Homer P. Rainey
Texas
J. J. Mansfield
L. J. Sulak
LaGrange
9Th
Gus J. Strauss
Hallettsville
Harvey Betts
Hempstead
Allan Shivers
Jefferson County
Boyce House
Tarrant County
RE. McDonald
Travis County
J. E. McDonald
Elis County
Agriculure
Strauss And Betts In Run Off For State Senator
Gus Strauss of Hallettsville and Harvey Betts of Hempstead advance to a run off for the Texas 15th Senatorial District seat. Primary results show votes across five counties with Strauss carrying Lavaca and other counties while Betts trails in totals. final tallies include Austin Colorado Fayette Lavaca Waller figures and a final district-wide count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Strauss
Hallettsville
Harvey Betts
Hempstead
Texas
Strauss
Austin
Colorado
Payette
Lavaca
Waller
Total
Betts
Aoetin
Faye
Schaefer
Fayette
Wailer
Russek
Topal
Miss Myra Waddell Hosts Weekend Guests in Houston
Miss Myra Waddell welcomed weekend visitors Miss Dorothy Lawson and Miss Guynn Bibb of Houston. She traveled to Houston Monday to visit her sister Miss Evelyn Waddell during the week.
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Myra Waddell
Dorothy Lawson
Guynn Bibb
Houston
Myra
Evelyn Waddell
Shell Oilers Win Last Half Softball Championship
The Shell Oilers defeated Universal to capture the last half softball league title. Shell and Lions tied for the first half, with a playoff slated next week. Shell started slow but exploded, scoring in every inning after a 1 run first inning. Universal mounted a late rally in the seventh, but fell short as Rotary beat Legion 7 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Oilers
Universal
Shell
Lions
Bellville
Legion
Rotary
Legon
Texas Congress Run-Off Primaries Narrow Field
Fifteen Texas representatives are assured re election while two face run offs on August 24. In the 8th District Eagle Lake and Colorado County are key areas as J. J. Mansfield of Columbus contests State Senator L. J. Sulak of LaGrange after July totals of 20 401 and 17 416 respectively. The 15th District sees Representative West of Browneville and four districts 5 6 12 and 17 drawing new candidates to replace outgoing members.
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Texas
Congress
Eagle Lake
Colorado County
J. J. Mansfield
Columbus
L. J. Sulak
LaGrange
Browneville
House of Representatives
Washington
Garbage Disposal Site Cleaned Up Under City Lead
City Manager E H Rodgers supervises work at the garbage disposal site south of the rats in the negro section. Workers cut trees and haul debris to improve sanitation and reduce health hazards. Citizens are urged to cooperate to keep the premises clean and prevent epidemics. City officials aim to remove an unsightly spot and protect communal wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Rodgers
Legion Benefit at Cole's Theatre This Wednesday
E Cole manager of Cole's Theatre announced a benefit matinee on Wednesday afternoon. Proceeds from the day's program will aid the American Legion Swimming Pool fund as part of a series of coming events announced for V J Day.
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Cole’s Theatre
E. Cole
Cole's
American Legion
Firemen to Hold Park Hose Fun Night for Kids
On Monday at eight o'clock the Volunteer Fire Department plans a hose spray session in City Park. Children are invited to wear swimsuits and join the playful event under this community safety drill.
Festivities Start With Parade And Fireworks At Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake readies a citywide celebration on Wednesday August 1st the first VJ Day anniversary. A 10 am parade led by Sheriff Harvey Lee and featuring the Eagle Lake School Band will march through the business district. A large all day carnival follows with side shows fortune telling and refreshments. An 1130 am barbecue serves 4000 pounds of barbecue with potato salad and drinks. At 6 15 pm a band concert and 5 to 7 pm sausage barbecue close the events with a softball game between local and El Campo All Stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
W. Cherry-M.perry
The
American Legion
Auxiliary
J. H. McCreary
Bruce W. McCarty
Legionnaires
H. W. Graves
Bagie Lake
Harvey Lee
McCarty
Legion
Marot Hate
Boy Scout
Rolf Link
All Stars
All Stars of
el Campo
Mrs Joe Mazac Dies In Car Crash Near Livingston
Relatives in Eagle Lake learn that Mr Joe Mazac Mrs Mazac and their fourteen year old daughter Sarah were injured when their car failed running off a road into a private bridge near Livingston Texas en route to Jefferson from a vacation visit to Eagle Lake. Mrs Mazac died at the scene and Mr Mazac and Sarah were hospitalized but improving ahead of returning home. Frank and John Mazac traveled to Livingston. funeral set for Mrs Mazac in Jefferson. The community shares sorrow as the Mazac family recalls a pleasant visit ending in tragedy.
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Eagle Lake
Joe Mazac
Sarah
Joe
Livington
Texas
Jefferson
Frank
John Mazac
Mazag
Jeffersons
First Rice Harvested At El Campo In 1946 Season
The nation’s first 1946 rice crop harvest was reported at El Campo. Carl Gaedeke, prominent local grower, said he harvested 50 acres of early prolific rice last Saturday. Officials from the American Rice Growers Association and Eleo Mills confirmed it as the first harvest of the year. The rice was combined Friday and dried with a portable drier, yielding 27 percent moisture and 13 percent final. Gaedeke plans to harvest about 650 acres total according to the Houston Post report.
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el Campo
Carl Gaedeke
American Rice Growers Association
Eleo Mills
J. H. Parker
Gaedeke
Houston Post
Shell Otters Enter Bellville Softball Tournament
The Shell Otters of Eagle Lake will join Bellville Softball Tournament play meeting Nevasota in Bellville on Tuesday evening August 13. Teams from Fayetteville Brenham Somerville LaGrange Sealy Hughes Tool Houston Needville Hoosenberg Eagle Lake Nagasata Wallis and Bellville are listed as participants. The Shell, led by Wallace Lindsay, tied first half and won second half in Eagle Lake League before entering the Bellville event. Mr and Mrs Roy Taylor and son Dick of Dallas visited Mrs Maggie Putney and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Otters
Bug
E Lake
Legneue
Bellville
Nevasota
Fayetteville
Brenham
Somerville
LaGrange
Sealy
Hughes Tool
Houston
Needville
Hoosenberg
Eagle Lake
Nagasata
Wallis
Shell
Wallace Lindsay
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Baptist Youth Revival
Legion V-J Day
Nada Catholic Church
Lissie Church
Hildren
Tagle Lake
Roy Taylor
Dick of
Dallas
Maggie Putney
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