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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1945
Page
3
Church notices list events at Eagle Lake and surrounding churches for early September 1945. Includes services at Eagle Lake Catholic, Christ Episcopal, Presbyterian, Lutheran, and United Mission. details on Sunday School, morning and evening worship, youth activities, and upcoming meetings with hostesses and dates.
Sunday School at 10:00 AM with Joseph's Place in God's Plan lesson. Morning Worship at 11:00 AM featuring The Dynamic Christian by Pastor N H Peterson. Evening Worship at 8:45 PM with Love Casteth Out Fear. Fellowship 8:00 PM. Midweek Prayer Service 7:45 PM conducted by the Pastor.
No meeting was held this week because of the storm. The ladies will hold their regular weekly meeting at the church next Tuesday afternoon. The regular monthly business meeting will be at the church next Tuesday afternoon. No meeting was scheduled for this Tuesday afternoon.
The Baptist W M U did not meet Tuesday afternoon because of bad weather. The ladies will gather at the church next Tuesday afternoon for their regular monthly business meeting and Royal Service program led by Mrs. J D Hopkins.
President Truman backs the 15th annual Religious Education Week urging fostered and extended religious instruction for children. He notes wartime and home-front faith, chaplains report rising religious interest among troops, and widespread participation through national and state councils of churches. The White House letter to Dr. Roy G. Ross frames this as vital during spiritual stress.
A large turnout from Bugle Lake attended the wedding of Miss Islandell Buchanan to Lt. Arthur Miller at All Saints Chapel, Naval Air Station. The ceremony featured organ music, a gown of white organdy, and a reception at Mrs Mamie Marvin’s home. The bride, a Texas State College for Women graduate, and the groom, a Texas A and M alumnus, will begin a honeymoon trip to Daytona Beach.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Miller announce the arrival of a daughter Loretta Anna born at Laughlin Hospital Tuesday morning weighing seven pounds thirteen ounces. The event coincided with tropical hurricane effects in Eagle Lake. Bennie Led expresses pride, and L C Burdette and family move to Bragle Lake while Warrant Officer Burdette serves. Various visiting relatives from Houston are noted. The column ends with a light remark on bathing beauties keeping their hair dry.
American Legion Columbus Post 383 announces a Special meeting and program for September 6 1945. Hon Homer Jackson District Supervisor Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission will discuss unemployment benefits. Sam K Seymour past Post Commander will explain G I Bill of Rights loans. The post reports over 100 members, the largest in its history.
In a Dallas News Editorial from August to September, rural youth savor late summer freedoms. A boy dreams at the fishing hole, explores woods, hunts trails to hidden treasure, and learns by observation before school tasks resume. Grandmother’s visits bring gingerbread and buttermilk as summer winds down.
Miss Mary Manuel left Thursday for Cleveland after visiting Miss Alice Wright and the Wrights. Mr and Mrs Ralph Pimberton of Orange were guests of their parents, the Wilkins. Mary Wilson, recently staying with the Nicewander family, departed for Colorado Springs. Joe Kerr of the U S Navy left for San Diego after visiting local kin. Sgt Mike Flournoy arrived after overseas service in Europe with Engineers. Royce Flournoy, discharged after 18 months in the Pacific, arrived Thursday. The Weems family hosted guests from Houston and Alvin while Mrs Eugene Christine and children hosted visits. Mrs Lynton Parr spent a few days in Goliad. Lester Hudson of the Merchant Marines is here this week with local friends.
Miss Madeline Cearnal visited in San Antonio last week and was accompanied home by her niece Mrs. R. K. Valentine and her baby son. Common sense is urged as the most valuable virtue.
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