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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1945
Page
1
Mrs T B Epps sustained injuries in a Saturday car crash near Pasadena. Her son in law assisted and her husband or companion Mrs Schade helped others escape. Mrs Epps was rushed to Pasadena Hospital with multiple fractures. the extent of injuries was unclear in the fragmentary report.
Sunshine Class to sponsor a Tom Thumb wedding on September 7. School evening program invites all participants to attend rehearsal from seven to eight o clock to ensure smooth practice and success for the event.
In Eagle Lake new management led by G Compton takes over Darbys Cafe this week. The Rotary and Lions Gas of Eagle Lake will be served by the cafe staff under the new management as David Ray age 13 and Ronald age 3 join Rim here to make their home.
Miss Rachel Peters of Brenham will wed Staff Sergeant Donald Kolberg in Brenham at the bride’s parents home this Sunday with immediate family present. Sergeant Kolberg, son of Mr and Mrs O G Kolberg of Eagle Lake, has just returned from service in North Africa and the Italian Theaters of War.
Matthews and Moses Gin reports thirty five bales ginned this season. The operation said the first bale was produced last week and the gin worked late into Wednesday night despite the conditions.
Corporal Chester Glasier arrives in Eagle Lake after duty in the Italian theatre. He traveled from New York to Colorado Springs with final training at Camp Wallace and aviation duties in New York. Married to Edna Gold, he will report back to Colorado for reassignment or discharge. Local friends and family greet him warmly.
Business leaders discuss weekly newspapers' impact on communities and national life. H R Van Guster of Foote, Cone and Belding and George Christopher of Packard Motor Company praise papers for informing millions in towns and rural areas and shaping harmonious relationships in the nation.
Funeral services were held Sunday in El Campo for Mrs Bertha Heyne mother of Mrs Herbert Austin Dromgoole who died in Wharton last Saturday. Born March 27 1872 she was 73 and lived in Glen Flora. Survived by four daughters Lillie Duerr Malinda Crell Leona Guess and Eldridge neighbor Mrs Dromgoole plus six grandsons and a granddaughter.
A three weeks' visit with her sister Mrs. 5, C Stafford ended as she was accompanied home by the family of her daughter Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hurley of Galvestim who spent a week's vacation here.
Captain W. B. Hinton Sr returns from Army Air Forces service and will coach Sealy High School football for the 1945-46 season. Friends expect a winning team as Hinton resumes gridiron duties near Eagle Lake, where his Eagle Lake Hi teams once played.
The Boy Scouts of Colorado County will hold a district swim meet this Friday at 8:00 p.m. at Weimar Pool. Delegates from Eagle Lake Colum bus Sherida and Weimar will compete for spots in the Council Swim Meet on Tuesday, August 21 at Camp Hudson Houston. Ribbons will be awarded to the top three. officials include G. G. Medders city utilities manager and chamber of commerce secretary, with Welker W. Bernani field scout executive assisting. The public is invited to attend and support local Scout activities.
Oil activity in Colorado County dominates the page with drill plans near Chesterville by Magnolia Petroleum and several tests in the East Bay City field. Notable items include Hayes Stephens No 1 tests around Chesterville depths surpassing 7000 feet, and a 12 011 foot target spud. A McDonald Company Houston stake begins a 3500 feet test near El Campo. Schweke Well in New Ulm reports potential 250 barrel daily output while royalities surge in the area forming larger Austin and Colorado County prospects.
Campbell Feed & Supply Store announces a grand opening near Sagle Lake Furniture Company opposite the Post Office. They offer Uncle Johnny's Vitabili Feeds and poultry equipment, stocked for poultry and swine needs. Owner Hr. Campbell explains cooperation with community and suppliers.
Four amendments to the State Constitution face voter consideration on August 25. Citizens should study proposals, including changes to legislator pay and travel allowances, potential salary totals, and the Old Age Assistance program. Other provisions would affect the aged, the blind, and dependent children.
New Orleans dispatch reports a halt on recruiting all Coast Guard reserves and the Women’s Reserve. Regular Coast Guard enlistments from the 17 year old class will continue as before according to a district Coast Guard statement.
Dr Wm Kraushaar president of Texas Lutheran College Seguin will headline a rally for eight American Lutheran Church congregations at Hillcrest hall on Sunday August 15 sermon topics include foreign missions and Christian higher education. Local pastors R Yetse Walter Wolf Julius Bossard and Roy Grote coordinate event with youth program and noon meal.
In a proclamation dated Thursday and issued for Sunday September 19 the president calls all faiths to sit aside the day as a Day of Prayer to thank God for victory and seek guidance toward peace He adds dedication to the memory of those who died for the cause.
Eagle Lake held a Victory Day service in City Park with a parade by American Legion Post 108 and veterans from World Wars I and II. Local clergy led prayers and songs as citizens honored armed services and celebrated Japan's surrender after President Truman announced the Potsdam note.
Dr P T Gordon shows steady improvement and remains confined to his bed while Mr Gordon also improves. Reported progress suggests both may be up and about soon.
The press conference announces Japan’s unconditional surrender as the war ends. President Truman, General MacArthur, and Allied leaders plan postwar demobilization, reconversion, and easing wartime controls. V-J Day sparks nationwide celebration and a drive to restore civilian life.
Dr Foster collapsed after a horsefall on Tuesday afternoon near his mother Mrs Vineyard’s home. He had ridden in the morning and appears to have suffered heat stroke, losing consciousness upon return to his Eagle Lake residence where he was reported to have no lingering effects.
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