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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1945
Page
5
A booklet touted by Sinclair Refining Company presents time saving practices for farms and poultry operations. It covers modern methods, equipment care, animal welfare, first aid, household tasks and farm finances to improve profitability and efficiency on farms of any size.
Mr and Mrs C H Carter held a Sunday home gathering to honor their son Marion Carter who recently returned from eighteen months overseas with the United States Army Merion Sergeant. Guests included R L and Alice Letty Winner Dell Winnett Highlands Mr and Mrs Cerroll and daughters Welva Dean Joyce Jean Mrs B Coody and children Marva Ann and Barry Elvin of Alvin.
The Texas State Historical Association announces the Louis Wiltz Kemp Essay Contest for 1946 open to undergraduates under 25 enrolled in Texas colleges. First prize is 100 dollars with total awards announced, papers may cover political economic cultural soci geographic biographical or industrial Texas history. Contest closes April 1 1946.
Wilbert Kucher and Mrs. Stanley Kuch are the week end visitors from his studies at A M College.
Thousands of veterans visit the Veterans Administration in Houston to obtain original or duplicate Social Security cards. They may also apply by mail or phone, with forms mailed the same day, and should ensure item 11 on the form is answered correctly to avoid multiple numbers and potential benefit loss. Wearing of the turban in Persia was abolished by decree.
Bi district game between El Campo winner of District 34-A and Brenham champion of 33-A moves to Wharton due to field conditions at El Campo. Wharton Stadium offers advance ticketing capacity. Mayd Summers of Brenham is a key scoring threat. Brenham coached by Owen Erickson, former Eagle Lake High coach.
Dallas announces the Eighth Service Command leads the Army in the current Regular Army recruiting campaign with 16.40 percent of enlistments. Southwest stations rallied as former soldiers reenlisted on November 20, 30,000-plus entries, with Lt General Walton H. Walker commending Colonel Robert L. Bacon and staff for the effort. Lt Col LA Castorr heads the local recruiting office at 300 Maiden Ridge Galveston Texas.
The Matthews School notes a two day Thanksgiving break. Teachers and students share holiday travels with families in Houston and Weimar. The Fifth grade studies the Republic of Texas while a Joyce White poem is featured. Absent reporter Nora Miculka and other staff are noted. A Christmas Bazaar and Chili Supper are announced by Episcopal ladies.
Hon Charles K Quin of Columbus is named by Governor Pat Neff to fill the 25th Judicial District seat, with the appointment effective January 1 as Judge M Kenneff resigns. Eagle Lake High wins the Eleventh District Championship defeating Yorktown 7 to 0 in a splended Yoakum game before a large crowd. Preacher McLaughlin scored and kicked the decisive extra point to clinch the title. Over 2,000 fans from around a 50 mile radius witnessed the contest, and Yoakum hosted a banquet for the Eagle Lake party. The report notes a well officiated game and hints Eagle Lake could have widened the margin due to errors.
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