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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1943
Page
1
A wounded, disjointed wartime diary fragment describes a trainee’s harsh naval drills, vivid obsessions with learning, and the opposing view of an Asian foe. The writer fixates on discipline, danger, and the looming expectation of sinking the enemy, while reflecting on teachers, peers, and the dehumanizing mindset of combat.
War bond drive in Colorado County aims to raise 820800 as part of the national fifteen billion dollar Third War Loan. Local committee members urge residents to buy bonds now and avoid cashing in early, stressing support for the attack and war effort.
The R R Wells family from Columbus will move to Eagle Lake this week. Ay and Mrs RR Wells and Jomly will occupy the Stephens cottage recently vacated by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Spulinger. The Headlight extends a cordial welcome to the new residents as a beneficial addition to the community.
A morning coffee event was used to honor Mrs H Maples of Beaumont as a house guest of M Doyle Browning. Attendants included Mrs Joe Ler Mes and others. Mrs Maples returned home Wednesday night.
An official report from a head litht representative details a new gas distillate pool near Chesterville. The Magnesia Petroleum Company’s Anderson Bros. No. 1 well, operated by GH and Hysney, shows a daily distillate yield near 3,000 cubic feet with initial test indicating significant salt and distillate recovery. Working pressure reached 1,250 pounds, with ongoing quering tests and awaiting tubing and qubing results as local interest builds.
The No 1 Duncan Lissie wild cat in the Lissie area is being studded today. Brida one week ahead of the scheduled AmotNCeMent Salt Home No 7 Peaby is superior, with ninebd gis Supply for Aming. Neilsen et al from Vellston unite locations for this test.
Frank Warschak aged 86 a retired farmer was buried on August 17 after a service at the family homestead. The obituary notes his long farming career and family ties in the community, with friends and neighbors paying last respects.
The U S Cadet Nurse Corps seeks 65,000 new student nurses this year under the Bolan Act. Students may enroll at 1300 accredited nursing schools meeting law requirements. Courses shorten from 36 months to 24 or 20 months, with monthly stipends from 1300 to 8000 dollars depending on rank and school housing. Schools are reimbursed by the Public Health Service. Cadets become registered nurses through standard state board exams.
Funeral arrangements set for Mrs Jimmie Dam on Wednesday at 4 PM at the local church. The deceased, daughter of Mr and Mrs BC James, formerly resident here, leaves two sons Roger of Bay City and Ryan of Goose Creek, a sister Mrs Althea Franz of Huntington Park California, and other relatives. Mr Dam died August 7 1934. Continued on page eight.
Telegram from National Turkey Federation warns army turkey shortage. Urges pledges from state growers to supply millions of birds for Thanksgiving and year end. government to pay ceiling prices. States and processors asked to accelerate pledges and delivery by September 1.
Frank Needham died after a long illness in Laughlin Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday at Cheetham Cemetery in Salumbay at 3:30 p.m. He was born in Angelina County, married Susi Henderson in 1882, and lived in Colorado County. His widow Grace Dernon survives. the community offers condolences.
The Headlight reports the Fall term of the District Court begins September 6 with District Clerk W. C. Papen, noting attendance lists for the grand jury and petit jurors for the first and second weeks. Names of jurors and local officials are listed, reflecting the court’s schedule and staffing.
Report by John H Brooks details the death of Lieut Ray Hrnols Reine hard and the burial plans. The article notes the young officer’s bright promise in engineering, his ties to families including Mes Bob Beinberrd and Mes Join IT Brooks, and mentions shipment of the body to Tallahassee for funeral arrangements expected midweek.
The 1943 rice harvest begins with Early Prolific delivering to Pritchary Mill of House low. A total of 23,000 barrels sold at prices from 5.01 to 6.11 per barrel. Buyers include Go, Cummings, Danse fon, Cleveland Garenh, Metfia Mat Tlouston, Jobynie Rakestran and others. A second sale is planned September 10 by the Growers Association.
Football coach announces plans and notes players and captains Gene Selph and Edwierd Causey. Sean will be missing, others in condition to play. A special meeting for all interested boys set for Monday night August 10 in the high school building to discuss the upcoming season. Schedule glimpses include games starting September 1 and various October matchups with teams and venues listed.
Mrs George Gray returns from Minnesota visiting relatives in Houston during Gras period. She reports a month of cold weather below 40 degrees and recounts meetings with Miss Alice Weltow, Mrs Ry Jerrells, and Mrs Marion Larsen. Local figures Lottes Second Lieut Jae Lanes and Lt Pete Dethart are mentioned in greeting and travel reflections.
This item lists service members and statuses, noting promotions to Second Class Petty Officer David M Sunderman and other personnel. It mentions training, assignments at Bremerton Washington and Camp Fannin Tyler, and references letters and home front sentiments. The piece reflects wartime personnel notices and conveys personal touches from families.
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