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Newspaper

Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1947

Page

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Simonton Holders Rally For Brazos Highway Plan

In Simonton Texas on December 10 a meeting endorsed a proposed state highway west from Houston through Fulgar, Simonton, Walls to Eagle Lake. Vernon W. Frost led the gathering with 1000 word addresses and plans to have speakers at the Austin hearing, with several local officials and citizens in attendance.

Simonton Tex Severnl Funmiy Vernon W. Frost Pecan Acres Texas Mr. Fost Austin Texas Highway Commission Houston the Gathering Tc Wid Phil Gemmen Abel Hunter P. Harsis W. Wheies S. V. Pazderny Jerzy Fsliva J. H Stook Luke Seiloc George Farieey Vorrum W. Frost Yor Hut John McKeneie Gro WN. Allen D. B. Winterman D. S. Tayior Frenk Dury Frit Bo “Gelherd

Fire safety tips for holiday decorations from the Fire Marshal

Fire Marshal warns to inspect and maintain decorations, keep trees away from stoves, and avoid paper coverings. He advises spraying holiday decor with ammonium sulfate solution and using fire resistant coatings with official approval, urging caution to prevent tragic burns and property loss.

Uro Usiter Writers Insurtance Fee Betauke Bapwer Christman Exes Smith Fue Marshal

A H Anderson Dies Prominent Chesterville Area Resident

A H Anderson longtime Chesterville farmer and church leader died Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital Houston. Funeral services were held Thursday at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Lissie with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. He was born August 9, 1891 in Providence Illinois and moved to the area as a child. Surviving are two children Rev Joe Anderson and Donna Rae Andersen, a brother, sister, and three grandchildren. He served 25 years as Sunday School superintendent at Lissie church and was active in the community and in the American Farm Growers Association.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Lisaie Arubhur Anderson Chesterville Houston Fan FL Servey Sr San Antoni An Rey Davis el Campo Circh Lakeside Cemetery D. K. Wintermann Muses Thomas D. J. Clipson A. L. Adkins Layte Lake L. S. Sklar Sealy Ba Causey NM. B. Isenhower Lisuie Iiey Crow Mr. Anderson Providence Clara M. Sepelquist Lissie Rev Joe Andreson Phe Evangelical United Brethren Wichite Falls Donna Rae Andersen Eagle Lake Rey Anderson Mies Roth Anderson Eagie Lake

Funerals Of War Dead Should Find Stores Closed

An Eagle Lake community urges local businesses to close during funerals for war dead arriving by train. Veterans groups ask stores to suspend operations for 15 minutes before and during services to honor 300000 young Americans who gave their lives. Local residents and officials support national grief and solemn remembrance.

Eagle Lake Theraucie Smeteany United States of America W. Cherry Perry American Legion Wmn Lee Stapleton Veterans of Foreign Wars Heroes of P Neighboring

U S Savings Bonds Promote Farm Prosperity in Colorado County

County savings bond official E G Miller urges investment in U S Savings Bonds as farm prices peak. Circulation mails promote a plan titled Plant now for Life that promises steady profit and emergency cash, noting Colorado County sales for ten months and statewide totals reach substantial figures.

Miller Colorado County Savings Bond Committee T &. ‘Treasury U. S United States Troducer Beery Colorado County U.S Dlillée Mattis LU. S. Saveings Nobedy Crovady Texas

Two Local Men Coffee Shop Incident Report

Local account describes confusion at a small coffee shop involving two men and a theatre. Authorities mention Powell and Jack Grieves in a mishmash of fragmented notes and unclear actions. No clear outcomes or dates are evident from the readable text.

Lake View Laundry and Cleaners Announces Upgrades

Lake View Laundry and Cleaners unveils modernization plans featuring new equipment and expanded capacity. Manager Claude HIM confirms installation of a thirty thousand gallon retmite water system and enhanced garment finishing for uniforms and casual wear.

Sins Hemi St. Oe Op

Department of Education Rebonds Ear Ge Laie School Bonds

The Department of Education plans a refunding of outstanding bonds worth 94 000 at 5 percent issued in 192 The Eagle Lake bank offered 14 percent to take the bonds if released by the State Board. Annual interest will drop from 4706 to 250. The refunding proceeds under Audrey Gaynor Kenday with completion expected January 1.

Chan McLellan Sisie Department of Education State Department Fussational Bank of Eagle Lake State Board of Education Audrey Gaynor Kenday Agsthi

Eagle Lake Schools Close For Two Week Christmas Vacation

Superintendent W C Reed announced Eagle Lake Schools will close for two weeks over Christmas. The holiday period runs from December 43th to January, with students returning after the recess on a Monday.

Eagle Lake W. C. Reed

Local Home Building Project advances in city plans

Nine lots sold by Messrs Middietirmols and Johnson to start early construction of modern ranch style homes facing Eagle Lake School. Lake Construction Co to hire Jr. Middlebrook as contractor and begin work this week along Walour Street. Several brick homes with veneer exteriors to be built. some six rooms. Nearby projects include Cart Sealvolm Sr. home on Highway 200 and a new all-modern gueatory offices building near Shell Oil, with Mrs. Cumbery planning move in soon.

PC. Middietirmols Chas E. Johnson Mfr Pree Eagle Lake Firs H. Kidlough Lake Constructon Company Wiih Jr. Middlebrook de Connactors Yrhach Walourn Street Midilebrook E. H. Rodgers Edwin Resch Mckihinney Herbert Cart Sealvolm Laughlin Hospital Goldman Bighway Shell On

Accident Near Eagle Lake Involving Jack Willie

Jack Willie and Maurice Wilts were in a jeep traveling from Eagle Lake to Hoek Islam when the vehicle crossed a small bridge and the single axle burst. A crew from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company freed Jack after the wreck, and he sustained a minor foot injury with no other serious harm reported.

Jack Sod Mauolve Wilts J. C. Wills Eagle Lake Hoek Islam Maurice = Wilts Mwown Cleus Sturad Bik Greifter Geneulse Southwestern Bell Telephon Company Cautic Alumin Y Truck Jack

Commissioners Court Meetings During Week

Colorado county commissioners court met Monday and Tuesday voting to advertise bids on red gravel for Precinct 3 and approving a land lease for a shed to be used by Commissioner 4J. Aschenteck. They transferred funds and closed bond and sinking fund accounts no longer needed. Present at Monday session were Judge Buescher and Commissioners RR Hadden Ascher beck Frank Ruty. Tuesday minutes show further transfers and terminations of warrants and sinking funds.

Colorado County Commissioners Court Toad Bulding Frpisbure Aschenteck Buescher Commissioners RR Hadden Ascherbeck Frank Ruty Dunlze Huescher Haddett and Hill Bankr and Trust Company Weimer Ws Touty Depository Mx Jonzet Bertuse Courtty Apuitor J. RR. Houlihan Leomhe Wapenvemont

Headlight Publishes Christmas Edition Next Friday

The Headlight announces a special extra large Christmas edition to run Friday and Saturday December 15 and 16. It invites advertisers to submit copy promptly to reach shoppers before the holidays and promises timely delivery to readers.

Headlight West Christas Tina! Christimes Ueewear Olr Atom

Eagles Cage Team Faces Columbus Carninals Monday Night

Columbus This Week reports the Eagles play the Carninals Monday and travel to East Berah Tuesday. The squad includes players from Columbus Gurwestt Bock Orchard and others as community support urged for victory.

Eagles Columbus Carninals Zacnes Pyn Eagles Va East Bera Cameswill Columbus Crumbus Gurwestt Bock Do Orchard

Local Family Greeting at Whitin Hall Event

Mr and Mrs Geo Taylor and daughter Mrs Morris Tordiff attend a Sunday afternoon gathering with Morris Jr of HZ Cat apen, marking a family visit and social occasion in the community.

Geo. Taylor Morris ‘Tordiff Morris, Jr

Girl Scout Mexican Supper Draws Large Crowd

Over 400 people attended the Mexican Supper sponsored by the Girl Scout Council in Rotary Hall last Saturday evening. Scouts in uniform served meals, and proceeds will fund programs for Girl Scouts and Brownies for the coming year.

Rotary Hall Mathere Cowell Ant Woops Dhust J. R. Reet Ricy Brant Rive Mul, Inc

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A. H. Anderson Cole's Theatre Ri B Powell Jack Grieves Young Eagle Lake View Laendry and Cleaners Department of Education Jack Willie Commissioners Court Girl Scout
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