Texas Coaches Association gathering draws record crowd
Es Ble Leake High School coach Edwin Rench led a group of Eagle Lake players to Corpus Christi for the Texas High School Coaches Association event week. Attendance reached 885,300, with leaders from the university ranks guiding teaching clinics and all star games. A 20 to 13 north-south football clash drew 15,000 fans as Ray Eliot and Frank Kimbrough coached the north to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Rench
Es Ble Leake High School
Eagles
Corpus Christi
Texas High School Coaches Association
Rench
Chamber of Commerce of
Lewis Kopecky
Ervine Harlan
Chas. Liford
Mary Catherine Alley
Virginia M. B. B. Breden
Patsy Rench
Dudley Rench
Wanda Reach
Bible
Elliot
Adolph Rupp
University of Kentucky
Bully Gilstrap
Texas
Bichie
Frank Kimbrough
Baylor
Eliott
Lu Demmet
Harry Steitler
Rice
Rupp
Unity of Kentucky
Ray Eliot
D. X Bible
Infant Son Of Mr And Mrs Mayes Dies Sunday
The infant Michael Drey Mayes died Sunday afternoon at 6:30 at Albert Schuhmann Hospital in Eastnard. Born about 11 p.m. Saturday, he was the first child of Mr and Mrs Mayes. Funeral services were held Monday at 4 p.m. from Mill Funeral Home with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Rev J H Peterson of First Evangelical Church of Lissie officiated. He was grandson of Mr and Mrs Jim Mayes of Oakland and Ben F McCormick of Lissie. mother is the former Miss Pearl McCormick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Meses
Therr
Michael Drey
Albert Schuhmann T
Asternard
Mayes
Mill
Lakeside Cemetery
H. Peterson
First Evangelical Church of
Lissie
Jim Mayes
Oakland
Ben F. McCormick
Miss Pearl McCormick
Catholic Barbecue Planned at Local Athletic Field
A Catholic parish organizes a barbecue and supper carnival at Uke High School athletic field on September 24. At a recent church meeting, plans were begun and committee chairmen will be announced next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uke High School
Athle
Ittee
Former Eagle Lake Girl Dies In Indiana
Mrs. Dee O. Coe nee Carr Armstrong died in Gary Indiana last Saturday morning at 32. Funeral services were held Monday. She leaves her husband three young children a brother and two sisters all in the Eagle Lake area. The Headlight extends deepest condolences to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee O. Coe
Carr Armstrong
Gary
Indiana
Coe
J. L. Armstrong
sSimall
Clar Rosemary
Daisy
John
Eagle Lake
Daisy Davis
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Chicago
Clair
Thief Robs Bunk Car On Southern Pacific Here
A thief entered a bunk car belonging to the weed burner crew of the Southern Pacific Railroad near Contractor R. H. Reese Sr. in Eagle Lake. A diamond ring a gun and clothing valued at about $500 were reported missing by J. L. Cohorn. Sheriff Harvey Lee aided local officers in the search as daylight robbery raised citizen caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Railroad
R. H. Reese
J_ 14
Cohorn
Eagle Lake Scouts to Attend Sam Houster Meet at Camp Hudson
Eagle Lake Boy Scouts eligible to participate in the Alps Council swimming meet to be held at Camp Hudson near Houston on Saturday August 23. Participants include Reagan Laughlin Walter Lee Keasler Mike Cynaris Leon Joe William and Gena These boys will vie for the coveted figit 16 a result of the recent Weimar meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagie Lake
Sam Houster
American Legion To Elect Officers At Tuesday Meeting
The W. Cherry-III. Perry Post 108 of the American Legion will hold a fall meeting Tuesday evening to elect officers for the coming year. Legionnaires are urged to attend as officials are chosen and a social with refreshments follows the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
W. Cherry-Iii
Leonard Walker Breaks Ankle In Horse Accident
Leonard Walker suffered a broken ankle after his foal tripped in the stirrup last Sunday. He was trying to free the leg when the fall occurred and friends hope for a swift recovery and return to activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Walker
Papenberg Withdraws From Colorado County Race
W C Papenberg of Columbus withdraws from the Run Off Primary for Colorado County District Clerk on August 24 on the White Loyalty Party ticket due to health. Richard C Schmidt becomes new District Clerk candidate. Papenberg top count in July with 1380, Schmidt 1186, Wheeler 1147. Eagle Lake totals Papenberg 237, Schmidt 109, Wheeler 213. Other races include county commissioner in Precinct 4 and several Democratic contests. B H Minert reports all polling boxes ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WC. Papenberg
Columbus
Colorado County
Papenberg
Richard C. Schmidt
Mr. Papenberg
C. C
Buck) Wheeler
Glidden
Mr. Schmidt
Mr. Wheeler
Schmidt
Eagle Lake
Eagle ‘Lake
Aera
Frank D. Duty
Wick Truck Line
United States Marine Corps
H. A
Shout) Dromgoole
B. H. Minert
Democratic Committee
Early Harvest Of Rice In Process Here
Rice farmers report a normal crop early this season with an estimated 500000 bushels expected from the Eaglebake Garwood area. Local growers Telleto Bros Ernest Seaholm Fred Isenhower Margalia and Anderson Brothers cited good conditions as County Agent JW Bradley notes weather has been ideal for harvest amid drought affecting other statewide crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telleto Bros
Ernest
Seaholm
Fred Isenhower
Margalia Brothers
A. P. Powsers
Anderson Brothers
Acton
JW. Bradley
Eaglebake-Garwood
Washington
Columbus
J. d. Mansfield
Texas
Bradley
Colorado
Shell Oilers Fall In Bellville Softball Thriller
The Shell Oilers of the Eagle Lake Softball League lost a 4 3 heartbreaker to Navasota in the Bellville tournament as extra runs in the eighth gave the visitors the win. Navasota pitcher Eric Candirela starred for the Houston area, while the Oilers fought hard to the end. Also noted, Mrs. J A Warnken Sr and Mr and Mrs J A Warnken Jr of Yoakum attended V Day celebrations hosted by R H Reese Sr and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Oilers
Eagle Lake
Bellville
Navasota
Houston
Oilers
Eric Candirela
J. A. Warnken
J. A. Warnken, Jr
Yoakum
R. H. Reese
Youth Revival at First Baptist Eagle Lake Begins Sunday
Four Baylor University students are expected in Eagle Lake to lead a Youth Revival at First Baptist Church starting Sunday at 10 45 AM with 8 30 PM choir rehearsal. Visiting ministers from Hill Cody Jack Robinson Bruce Melvar and Asa Couth join Rev Chas L Culpepper Jr in a program aimed at winning youth to Christ and inviting the whole community to attend daily services through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Chas, L. Culpepper
Ministerial Alliance
Recycling Plant Rumored to Rise Near Altair Field
Officials from South Pacific and Superior Oil explore a depot at Altair north of town. Rumors say Superior Oil may contract a recycling plant with a formal announcement due soon. State railroad chief engineer Jack K Baumel notes the Altair pool as one of the state’s richest condensate reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arwood
Aug
Pacific
Altair
Here
Superior Oil Company
Superior
Jack K. Baumel
State Railroad Commission
el Campo
Deepest Man Made Hole Drills Near Egle Lake Ramsey Field
Reports from the Independent Monthly of Oklahoma say a planned drill in Ramsey Field near Egle Lake in Colonio County aims for a 7000 foot depth. The proposed well would extend near the Deepest Well In World claims, with a recent test reaching 2d 16/655 feet before abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dude
Ramsey Field
Egle Lake
Colonio County
Goeckler
Evera
Tee Eust
DL Ramsey Noather
Independent Monthly
Oklahomma
Bra- 20S County
Texas
Shell Oilers power past Columbus VFW in 9 5 win
Briscoe pitched a stellar game allowing only 2 hits while N Criswell and Blanchard doubled for Shell Oilers who built a 6 run second inning. Miller shut them down after, but Shell then lost to PJ Henry's Eagle Lake All Stars 18 9 as Stars exploded for 9 runs in the seventh. Neuendorff and Pilkington led with triples and doubles. Oilers and Lions league first half tie remains to be decided with upcoming exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Oiler
Columbus Veterans of Foreign Wars
Briscoe
Columbus
N. Criswell
Blanchard
Shell
Miller
VFW
PJ Henry
Eagle Lake
Henry
C. Criswell
Stars
All Stars
Oilers
B .B. Braden
F. Neuendorff
Pilkington
Shel Cilers
Lions
No Rodeo Program Scheduled For This Evening
Report notes no rodeo program will be held tonight though Jim Clipson and Ralph Thomas had announced one for Friday. A large crowd attended last Friday’s event and promoters promise solid performances in upcoming rides and contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Clipson
Ralph ‘Thomas Sane
Everting
Eagle Lake Girl Weds Navy Man In Hawaii
Mrs Kaisy Louise O Dowd, long stationed in Hawaii with the United States Government, married Navy officer Hub Aull. A letter to her mother Mrs A C Wagner notes the White ceremony. Best wishes are sent to the newlyweds. Mrs A L Baring and Miss Lorra visiting Las Vegas and Colorado. Miss Baring returns to Rice Institute. Ernest Lenhart stayed with parents W Lenhart over Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Hawaii
Kaisy ‘Louise O*dowd
Hawaiian
Wworling
United States
Hub Aull
United States Navy
A.4. Wagner
Aull
A. L. Baring
Lorn
Concerucang
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Colorado
Eagle Lake Legion Day Draws Thousands for Pool Fund
The American Legion V Day celebration in Eagle Lake drew thousands for an all day program to raise funds for a city pool. A timely parade, bands, horse entries, Scouts, and a barbecue followed by a concert and a big evening display featured community support, prizes, and a drive to complete a public swimming facility with donations from residents and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Ameriean Legion
Couny
Harvey Lee
Columbus
H. W. Grayspor
Jo Ann Meitzen
Patsy Reach
Nellie DeShazo
Martin Hale
Christ Episcopal Church
Lois Marie Kopecky Clat
Uncle Sam
Tors
Jackie Enwie
Joyce Cooper
Unit
A. J. Struss
Legionnaires
Lesioneaires
Austary
Wtternf
Wising
Bnod
Peans
Mildred McDenict
Houston
Venitia Comte
Hungerford
Loma Lee Fussell
Angleton
Ludwig
Anne Ludwig el Campo
Tracey Brooks
Campo
Ralg Watson
May Walke
Henry Beken
Weimar
Frank Shoelman
el Campo
Ed Henke
Glen Wingo
United States of America
Austin
Bil Cornel
Yeaf
Mike Mayes
E. Mc Smith
G. L. Kennedy
Kennedy
Shell of Company
U. S
Army
Iso
Americain Legion Post
Freadisch
Ion
American Legion
Ins
Eagle Lake County
Texas
Si the Legion
Post
Grand Entry Leads Community Rodeo Cheer at V Day Event
About seven cowboys and cowgirls rode in a colorful Grand Entry led by a pony cart. Jimmy Clip aon, Sandra Thomas, and George some backed the effort to support the community as Mr. and Mrs. Ton Haley visited from Austin for the celebration on V Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pony Cart
Jimmy Clipaon
Sandra Thomas
George
Mrs. Ton Haley
Austin
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Texas Coaches Assn
Boy Scouts
W. C. Papenberg
Edgar Litzmann
Mary
Margaret
Gisela Trojan
John Kearney
First Baptist Church of
Luke Gearer
Dejihborgi
Lavaca
Lavaca County
Schwartz
Provident
Ernest Lenhart
Mrs. W. ©. Lenhart
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