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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1944

Page

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Housing program awaits report from national housing agency

Senior L J Sulak of La Grange campaigns for Congress while denouncing opposition as high class gentlemen and asserting he owes no faction support. City officials plan a housing survey with Boothe Rodgers Broyles and Supt W Bort as secretary. National Housing Agency still reviews the trailer camp project. oil company secrecy and worker commuting to Eagle Lake spread across nearby towns, creating strain on gas supply.

L. J. Sulak la Grange Judge Mansfield Columbus Sulak Washington CIO Tietary Bade Lake Cilis Boothe Rodgers Broyles Bort Wad Aamed Lions Old Lewis Kopecky FH. D. Larson Wid Lo Reed National Housing Agency Ths Eagle Lake Sheridan Rock Island Fl Campo Garwood Weimar Tallettsvile Rosenberg Bay City

September Term District Court Announces Cases

District Clerk W. Papenberg provides an outline of cases for the September term of District Court. The notice thanks Papenberg and Ames officials for preparing a single record. Jury and nuisance lists include Houghton Brownlee et al versus H C Ghelgoner et al for trespass to try title and other foreclosure and divorce matters.

Papenberg Cleek Papenebert Ihe Ames Houghton Brownlee H. C. Ghelgoner Tresspass Peter Evanicky Frank Evanisky Oscar L. Botard Mabel Botard Alvira K. Stephens Mary E. Kehrer Eloud Bn Lyle Ife WLP Callineny Agnes Thaotteher Carrie Yates Theo W. Teeker Peter Oriier

Pittman Lanier Wedding Rites Announced Today

Miss Helen Janice Pittman daughter of Mr Annie Pittman Longview Texas married Staff Sergeant Foy L Lanier of Garwood Texas at First Baptist Church Longview. Rev CL Porter officiated the ring ceremony. Attendants were Roxie Pittman and Tommie Hudging. The bride wore woodland brown crepe with carnations. roses and carnations adorned the bouquet. Lanier is stationed at Fort Sam Houston Texas and is the son of Mrs Leslie Lanier.

Te B Cumellusy Helen Janice Pitter Danter Annie Pyttman East North Street Longview Ter Tommie Hudging Misa Rose Marie Pittman Marshall High School Texas Lanier Fort Sam Houston Leslie Lanier Garwood Armed Service

Local Citizen Buys Houston Home in River Oaks

A Houston Post report notes Mrs O J Witermann of Eagle Lake purchased a two story brick colonial at 1932 Larcimont River Oaks for about 38500 dollars. The property sits on a half acre lot with four bedrooms and two baths on the second floor and a brick wall masking the rear.

Houston Post Sandicapri

Sample Ballot Run-off Primary August 26 Names Listed

Sample ballot outlines candidates for attorney general assistant justice supreme court representative 8th congressional district and county commissioner. Names include Grover Sellers Jessi Martin Richard Crita Gordon Simpson L. J. Sulak Mansfield Emanuel Hennecke A. Daschientieck with party or district labels not fully clear from OCR.

Volunteers and Draftees Serve in Navy Induction

William Kilgore and Stanley Lews Kurtherkt Jr. volunteered in Columbus for Navy service on Tuesday and were accepted and sent to stations. Draftees inducted August 1 and 14 include Leon Joseph Spunihet Theodore Yonez of Eagle Lake Arthur Muehr of Weimar Arthur Stancik of Columbus Leo Mitleck and Alfred Pichoda of Garwood. The government placed these men in the Army.

William Kilgore Stanley Lews Kurtherkt Jr Columbus Navy Colorado County Leon Joseph Spunihet Tiodore Yonez Eaple Lake Arthur Muehr Weimar Arthur Stancik Leo Mitleck Alfred Pichoda Garwood

Council Orders Street Improvement Project Approval

City officials announce a street improvement order to contractors this issue. The plan covers reworking the Brown and Root paving job, patching holes, and applying asphalt seal coat on the street. The Mayor and City Council authorize the work and oversee its completion.

P. W. AL

Matilda Tait No. 1 Abandoned Near Al tair

The Matilda Tait No 1, located near Altair, was abandoned last week and relocated across the highway about a half mile closer to Columbus.

Matilda Tait No Altair Columbus

Penicillin Cures Fatal Heart Ailment In Dallas Patient

A 24 year old Dallas man with sub acute bacterial endocarditis caused by streptococcus viridans was treated at Baylor University Hospital with penicillin. Over three weeks he received more than six million units via 140 hypodermic injections. Doctors report a complete cure and he has resumed normal activities, though final status is pending and treatment cost remains prohibitive.

Pilin Bai Fagny Pattie Phowesehay Tay Jlon University Hospital National Research Council Lawrence Payne Dallas Baylor Tnenate Payne

Waste Paper Drive Underway Here City urges scrap paper collection

W T Albrecht and Mayor Grives report a truckload of paper gathered this week for a waste paper drive. Citizens are urged to clean out cellars attics and warehouses as paper accumulates daily. Eight million tons are needed for packaging and shipping essential military articles. Getting rid of old paper will help as new paper arrives. John Ward Gun Week end in Austin.

W. T. Albrecht Grives

Mansfield Outstanding Man in National Congress Leads Ninth District Appeal

Friends of Judge Mansfield urge voters in the Ninth District to back his re election praising his 28 years in Congress and his work on river and harbor development aiding farmers stockmen and industrialists. The piece notes a second Democratic primary on August 26 and mentions Mansfield’s long national prominence and public service amid campaign details and travel in Kerrville.

Friends of the Honr J. Mansfield Ninth Congressional District Congress Mary Mansfield Conn United States

Small Amount Lumber Purchase Rules for Farmers

Farmers may buy limited lumber through the County Agricultural Conservation Committee. A maximum of 300 board feet can be obtained from dealers without a certificate. more requires an application to the County AAA office. Certificates cover essential maintenance, repair, and nonresidential construction up to certain cost limits. Emergency needs may be approved by the committee, while large or Way Production Board approved projects require recommendations but no certificate. Dealers will see the ratings when orders are placed.

Mangia Essbotil Paliteianen Chinbes Mim Colomito County Agriccultural Conservation Committee Columbus Way Production Board ACAT

Sheridan oil field report shows plow depth readings and failures

The report records Plow Realty No 12 and Plow No 11 in the Sheridan oil field with noted depths and failures. It mentions measurements from T7109 to TD IGR, front details, and a depth of seven inches for a string, indicating operating issues and incomplete data.

Erie

Run Off Primary Election Details Announced

Mrs. Kate McRee announces the Democratic Run Off primary will be held Saturday in the City Math area. Two partners, ALB ACM and ANT, are noted, with McRee expected to be addressed as judge and Katheyn Melton mentioned in relation to the contest.

Kate McRee Satuday Toe Pals ALB Acm ANT Poiners McRee Aesieley Avind Katheyn Melton

Internal Revenue Bureau June 30 Tax Report Summary

The report shows total fiscal year receipts of 10,121,760,232 with major sources including income taxes, excess profits, and transportation taxes. Nearly 2.4 million motorists avoided the automobile use tax by junking cars or avoiding stickers, while rationing and shortages affected line items. Income and excess profit taxes accounted for over three quarters of revenue.

Internal Revenue Bureau Fises Associated Press Washington Owelvy

SEAHOLM- POWERS HARVEST FIRST 1944 RICE THURSDAY

Lt. R R Wells Jr receives the Purple Heart for meritorious service after injuries while with the Gi Ae mored Division. Ernest Seaiholm and A P Powers begin threshing, noting first rice harvest of 1944 on September 10. Detachment of prisoners and War Person labor assist in harvest as hurricane news unsettles the area. no fatalities or major anxiety reported.

Seaholm- Powers R.R. Wells, Jr Purple Heart Ft B. Wethsci Weole Chinik Inbsien Lise Pital Lie Wells Ernest Seaiholm A. PL Mexia Rosenberg

Christ Episcopal Church S. S. Class Wins First Place

The Christ Episcopal Church Sunday School class won first place in the diocese Lent poster contest. Judges praised the poster by Judith and David Anderson Thilly Reading THetor Wakeker and Heity Ruch Burge, highlighted by Mrs. Ro AL Park, with a design featuring American themes.

Christ Episcopal Church S. S Phe Junior Cliss Copal eHub Seheol David Anderson Thilly Reading Thetor Wakeker Heity Ruch Burge Ro AL Park

Baseball Game Sunday August 27 event listing

Sunday August 27 baseball game advertised with a front description of local teams. Event mentions admission for adults and children, location details unclear due to OCR errors, but encourages attendance and notes a wood line and strong play by a team led by players named Meppers and Hiehmont Black.

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Leroy A. Muesse Arrives Home With Medical Discharge

Leroy A. Muesse returns home after medical discharge completing two years of service. He reenlisted after war began and spent three years in Alaska, enduring illness and hospital time. He is welcomed by friends and family as he recuperates at home. Mrs G. C. Woister and Mrs. Mose Townsend are mentioned in related notes.

Glenn Walliams al Reek Baton San Diego Leroy A. Muesse Leroy A. Miesse Chaaps Leroy Alueti Rene

Uncle's Boys in Service News and Letters From Camp

Unsigned wartime letters describe hardships and hopes of servicemen abroad and at home. Messages mention recovery in hospitals, longing to return home, and support from families. Notes include birthday greetings, postings from Guam and Patterson Field, and updates on personnel including a Marine, Army Air Medical Corps, and Navy shipboard letters.

Florence Smith Palaejos F.C. Buffington Army Air Medical Corps Jim Patterson Field Oia Buffington Werrisbois

Also Mentioned on This Page

NAT. Housing Agency Houston Lam A Demberit Ani Grover Sellers Mapkine County Jessi Martin Carvint County Assiehite Dustien Supreme Court Richard Crita Williamson County Gordon Simpson Smith County L. J, Sulak Payette County d_J. MANSFIELD Emanuel Hennecke A. J) Aschentieck Council Foreign Service Seabee John Ward Austin J. J. Mansfield Nat. Congress Faluirt Aline Bist Nathanil Bink Mies Wwe Kerrville Sheridan Oil Field Report Gi. C. Woister Reel Isle Mose Townsend He M. Hampton Austin Wis Tyiy Zanieele Eophew Metta Silvnel Seth Pacific Puiddowtare J Ghena Sagan Louis Balas Merchant Marine S. G Charles Herring New Orleans Phates el Libert Colauibue Arey Welerly Fy Cieanne Bog R. Hurtin Jude Higlett Topeka Kane Apste Roberts Ty J. Roberts Gore Fay France Guan Cpl Frank Duty Guam Bs Hospital Ray Marine Corps Ss. Naval Lospitst Wari NB Oakland 1 California Fee Camp Siulcanal Caedenia Californh Gary
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