Airport Plan To Be Subject Of Meeting In Houston
Public notice calls for a Houston meeting at 10 00 AM August 27 1896 in Gry Hall City Council Chamber. C A A official explains the Federal Airport Act and solicits aeronautical data for Brazoria Colorado Galveston Fort Bend Montgomery counties as part of a national airport plan guiding future development and funding. Eagle Lake and the region along the South West route from New Orleans to the West Coast are noted as promising sites for a federally wide airport terminal serving this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.L. Willis, Jr
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Department of Commerce
Austin
Civil Aeronautics Administrator
United States
Congress
Houston
Gry Hall
City Aeronautic Administration
Brazoria
Colorado
Galveston
Farris
Fort Bend
Montgomery
Eagle Lake
Texas
New Orleans
San Antonio
el Paso
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Texas Run Off Primary Voters Set This Saturday
Texas voters head to polls Saturday for run off Democratic primary contests with top gubernatorial candidates Beauford Jester and Homer P. Rainey leading. Lieutenant Governor contenders Allan Shivers and Boyce House also in tight races along with several district and county posts. Cont in next page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Eagle Lake
Lions Hall
Mra
W. E. McRee
Will
Gsremest
Beauford Jester
Corsicana
Navarro County
Homer P. Rainey
Austin
Travis County
Jester
Wie
Allan Shivers
Jefferson County
Boyce House
Tarrant County
Tom L. Beauchamp
Smith County
Jesse Owens
Wilbarger County
Court of Criminal Appeals
R McDonald
J. E. McDonald
J. J. Mansfield
L. J. Sulak
Harvey Betts
Hallettsville
Houston Mill Leases New Lakeside Dryer
The River Brand Rice Mills of Houston has leased the newly completed dryer from Lakeside Elevator and Grain Company. Harold Thomas will manage. First rice delivery by Gus Seaholm marked start of operation last Saturday. The dryer can handle about 2400 barrels daily with 22 000 barrel storage capacity and expects 7500 to 10000 barrels processed in the first week. Weather favors harvest. combines scarce while cutting and shocking methods proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Brand Rice Mills, Inc
Pfeffer Rice Milling Company of
Houston
Lakeside Elevator and Grain Company
Jimmy Reel
John Foster
Chas, Causey
Wm. Thomas
Sry
Harold Thomas
Cal Gertson
Lakeside Elevator
Bonus Elevator and
Gmin Company
Seaholm
Run-Off Primary Attendees at Eagle Lake V E Day Event
The run-off candidates and local officials gathered at Eagle Lake for the V E Day celebration. Senator L J Sulph sought the representative post from the 5th District while Gus J Strauss and Harvey Betts pursued the State Senate seat from the 15th District. Frank D Duty and H A Dromgnole competed for County Commissioner District 4. Denver Perkins the new District Attorney. Edgar Litzmann re-elected County Clerk. Harvey re-elected County Sheriff amid the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
L. J. Sulph
Representativ
Sth
Gus J. Strauss
Harvey Betts
15Th
Frank D. Duty
H. A. Dromgnole
Tram
Colorado County
Denver
Perkins
Edgar Litzmann
Harv
Rev Reynolds To Return For Sunday Service
Rev Reynolds and Mrs Marion Reynolds with their young daughter are in Kerrville to attend the Presbyterian Training School where Mrs Reynolds teaches. Mr Reynolds said he would return to conduct Sunday morning and evening services at the Presbyterian Church here before resuming duties at Kerrville as their gathering runs through August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion F. Reynolds
Kerrville
Presbyterian Training School
Lakeview Golf Club Set for Opening Sunday
The Lakeview Golf Club will have its formal opening Sunday morning. Club members and their wives will attend as many have enjoyed the facilities in recent weeks. The property is ideally located and a beautiful addition to the city of Bagie Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview
American Legion Plans For Pool On Display
Citizens view proposed Eagle Lake pool and bathhouse drawn by R H Reese with diving boards and lifeguard towers. Lake location near Highway 200 offers a parksite, dressing rooms, showers and confectionary. Construction hoped to start February for completion by early summer with funds to be raised locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seil
Melvin Campbell
Frank Stephens Company
R. H. Reese
Legionnaires
Eagle Lake
Cnmerely
Highway 200
Lakeview Golf
Schools To Open Here On Monday September Sth
W C Reed of the Eagle Lake Public Schools announced September 3 Monday as the opening day for the 1946 47 school season. Birth certificates will be required for children under six on Sept 1 and tuition of 4.00 per month will be charged. The elementary and high school faculties are not yet complete with key vacancies in the Eighth Grade and English department. Temporary measures may have high school teachers teaching Eighth Grade courses within the elementary department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Reed
Eagle Lake
O. G. Kolberg
Reed
Marian Wozencraft
Edmund Munford
Joyce Nauman
W. C. Reed
Sam Boothe
Ruth Powers
Eagle Lake and El Campo All Stars Clash Monday
The Eagle Lake All-Stars meet the El Campo All-Stars at eight o'clock Monday evening August 26. Both teams boast power and the game is expected to attract many softball fans from both cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
el Campo
Telephone Co Carries Heavy Load Here
Eagle Lake's Southwestern Bell system reports record telecom demand with 420 local phones, 34 added since V J Day, and daily calls rising from 1685 in 1940 to 24161 now. Long distance usage up 125.2 percent. Peak congestion 3–12 noon and 4–6 pm. Officials urge calling during off-peak hours for speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
E. Harigel
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Harigel
Dhe
Mr. Haugel
E R Schmidt Opens Electrical Business Here
E R Schmidt former head of the electric service department of Central Power and Light Company resigns to start an independent electrical business in Eagle Lake. He has long served Victoria and Eagle Lake, earning a reputation for courtesy and reliability. Ray Crutchfield of Bay City is temporarily covering Schmidt’s duties, continuing the same service customers expect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Schmidt
Central Power & Light Company
Schmidt
Victoria
Eagle Lake
Ray Crutchfield
Bay City
Mr. Schmidt
Highway 200 Work Advances Toward New Section
The State Highway Department announced sealed bids for grading and structure along over seven miles of road from Rock Island to Altair to extend Highway 200. The project aims to create a Federally designated route from Eagle Lake to Hallettsville, with bids due August 27. The Gonzales to Hallettsville segment is finished, contracts let on Lavaca County sections, and workers hope to finish into Eagle Lake early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Rock Island
Altair
Eagle Lake
Hallettsville
Gonzales
Lavaca
Weaver Bride for Oscar Lee Philips in Smithville Texas
Miss Weaver, step-sister of Mrs. Will Walker, wed Oscar Lee Philips in Smithville Texas on August 14, 1936. The ceremony connected families including Mr and Mrs Will Walker who received the news, with Margie Weaver named as the bride’s daughter and frequent visitor to Engle Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Walker
Mire
Margie Weaver
Oscar Lee Philips
Smithville
Texas
Miss Weaver
Walker
Engle Lake
Cub Scouts Set Special Meeting in Eagle Lake
Wm. Lee Edwards, Houston Scout executive, will attend a Thursday evening gathering of Cub Pack No. 78 in Eagle Lake on August 29. The Pack of over thirty boys ages nine to eleven will receive awards, and uniforms will be shown. The Eagle Lake Lions Club sponsors the Cub Pack, with Den Mothers and leaders named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lee Edwards
Scout
Houston
Eagle Lake
Fulton M, Drothgoole
Eagle Lake Lions Club
Mike
John Canaris
Cuba
Mike Canaris
Death of Warren Griffitts, Garwood native, in Dayton
Warren Smith Griffitts eighty, longtime cattleman, justice of peace nominee, and public official, died at his Dayton home after a long career in Garwood and Kirbyville. He served as constable, county commissioner, bank president, and city marshal, leaving a large family and a legacy in East Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Smith Griffitts
Dayton
Cty
Liberty
Mr. Griffitts
John
Laura Griffitts
Columbus
Oakland
Tammy
Emma Scott
Cheatam
Ada Pinchback
Houston
Wayman Griffitts
Beaumont
Griffitts
John Francis Brownsend
Charlie R
Howard
Wiliam
Payton
W. S. (Duke
Kirbyville
Eva Trousdale
Selma Helley
Velma Griffin
Leva Bell Griffits
Ella
G. C. Weisler
Eagle Lake
Flossie Lough, Ride
Garwood State Bank
East
Texas
Memorial Plaque to Honor War Dead of Eagle Lake School
Plans are under way to erect a memorial plaque at Eagle Lake High School honoring students who died while serving the United States in World War I. The list includes William David Austin, Robert William Brown, William Raymond Cook, and other former Eagle Lake students. any omissions should be reported to the Memorial Plaque Committee at the Headlight Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake High School
United States
Eagle Lake
William David Austin
Robert William Brown
William Raymond Cook
Glenn Edward Eggers
Ricard Lloyd Eggers
Fred Eugene Estlinbaum
Jerrald Preston Everitt
Ernest Herndon
Arthur Hodde
Johnnie David Hutchins
Leon Phillip Katlina
Aurice Walter Parker
James Gerald Shirley
William Lee Stapleton
John Blusdel Westmoreland
Curr
Earle Lake School
Santa Fe Section Man Seriously Injured Tuesday
Frantisco Poncha Barela a Santa Fe Railway section laborer for years was seriously injured about 3 20 Tuesday afternoon at the Englehart crossing when the weed mower he rode hit a large truck driven by Chas Johnson of Eagle Lake. Barela suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Laughlin Hospital where he is reported progressing satisfactorily. Another Mexican laborer was slightly injured but returned to duties Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frantisco
Poncha
Barela
Santa Fe Railway
Englehart
Chase Johnson
Eagle Lake
Johnson
Laughlin Hospital
Ihis
Thomas Family Hosts Rotary Club Event at Mose Thomas Place
Rotary members gathered for the Thomas Tay program at Mose Thomas Country Place honoring G. E. Thames Sr. and family. Wallace Lindsay presided as master of ceremonies with Rotarian Bill Thomas introducing relatives and a large Thomas family contingent performing on accordions and singing. Thirty-six Rotarians and three guests enjoyed a hearty meal and a vehicle of entertainment, including Mrs Hale singing List To The Voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Mose Thomas
Rotary Club
Thomas Tay
G. E. Thames, Sr
Thomas
Dave
Mose
Griff
Armitt
Bill
M. BE. Tsenhower
Glenn Straterman
Wallace Lindsay
Bill Thomas
Dave Thomas
Anmitt Thomas
Griff Thome Jr
Martin Hale
Vera Mae Sunderman
Ruth Thomas
M. &. Isenhower
Raymond Thomas
Ernest Lenhart
Beaumont
J. R. Colly
David Winstermann
Special Program Ends Baptist Youth Revival Highlighted
Hagie Lake frames youth leadership as Bay lor University students guide meetings begun Sunday. Jack Robinson Bruce McIver and Asa Couch lead sermons and singing as over twenty youths commit to Christ rededicate, or enlist for service. Tonight closes the week with athlete recognitions and a Date night outreach. Everyone invited despite church ties. Services start 7 30 with a special program for youth and athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagie Lake
Baylor University
Wue
Jack Robinson
Bruce McIver
Asa Couch
Jesus
Legion Elects New Officers On Tuesday
William J Tet Brunner elected Commander of the W Cherry M Percy Post 108 American Legion at Legion Hall Tuesday evening succeeding Melvin Campbell. Brunner a WWII veteran and former Eagle Lake High School coach now rice farmer. other officers named include Schroeder Bauer Wesson Glazier Larson Campbell Balas etc. Installation set for Sept 10 with box supper. post plans Weimar Labor Day parade and Vel Day financial results pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J.tet Brunner
W. Cherry-M Percy
American Legion
Legion Hall
Melvin J. Campbell
Brunner
United States Army
Okinnawa
Eagle Lake
Elmer J. Schroeder
Kennie Bauer
J. B.S Wesson
Chester Glasier
Harry Larson
Roland Campbell
Laws Balas
Elmer Schindler
Jones Laughlin
Melvin Campbell
Fred R. Froka
Lois Balas
A. S. Tjaden
D. S. Taylor
Weimar
Eagle Lake Saluted on Radio Tonight Aug 28
Eagle Lake and nearby communities are to be saluted on a Houston radio program titled Serenade for Tomorrow. The hour-long broadcast on Station KXYZ from 11:00 p.m. to midnight spotlight the town’s history and progress, conceived by Bill Williams, Houston restaurant owner and supporter of local events. He invites farmers to send representatives to showcase their towns and youth contributions to the city’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Rcs
Houston Radio
Toomorrow
KXYZ
Bill Williams
Prominer Houston
Houston
Williams
Wooster
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Houston Mill
Rev. Reynolds
Meet
Lakeview Golf Club
Wedson Smithville
Cub Scouts
Garwood
Vera Reel
Bay City Arrivd
Dewey Gerstenberg
Orstenberg
Santa Fe Section
Legion
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