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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1946

Page

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Mrs. Alice Weber Buried Here On Sunday Afternoon

Funeral services were held Sunday at the Coy Semprigi Methodist Church for Alice Weber Avnn diva at aims fete 15st 3g de at am Lae pastor, Sveholm. Born March 3 288 in fohrish County, Texas in 1898, she settled in Lissie with her parents and spent many years in the community. Relatives and friends from Hasfield, War, and Chesterville attended, with numerous names listed as mourners and local attendees.

Punerel Geviues Terre Dield Alice Sirs Wei Jong Ness AEP Timking

Three New Homes Erected By P P Ramsey In Eegle Lake

In Eegle Lake the west city section welcomes three new five room cottages by P P Ramsey. The first under construction replaces Mrs James Wright’s home and the other two will face south opposite Hans German’s property. Ramsey plans to rent or sell the finished houses, addressing a housing shortage.

Eegle Lake PL P Ramsey James Wright Hans German

Eagle Lake Furniture Co Passes To New Owners

Joe Lee Grieves Jr and Elinor Reese Grieves take over Eagle Lake Furniture Co with J A Grieves staying involved. The transition follows long service by J H McCreary and family. Joe Lee, a Royston native and Eagle Lake High School and A&M alumnus, becomes president of the Lions Club and leads local business and church activities. The firm, established in 1910 by JT McCreary’s father, will continue in Eagle Lake with local support and plans to travel as needed.

J. H. McCreary East Lake McCyveary McCreary A. Grieves, Jr Royston Joe Bet Eagle Lake Elinor Reese Has & Staal Vee Army-Air Transport Command Sears, Wetsiy Shriner Institute University of Tesas J. A. Grieves Rouse Ron Eagle Lake Furnitirr Company Cay JT Mecreary I. I. Stor Kent Wadeton Wena Wii Avis Motreney Ger Vans Moetraary Je Take Eagle Lake Furniture Company Socet

Editor of Colorado County Citizen Weds In Houston

Wedding announced for Elizabeth McLeery editor of the Colorado County Citizen Columbus and Truman McMahon Houston Post reader. Ceremony held at So Ens Christan church with Rev. Ed Hensay officiating. Couple will live in Columbus and continue publishing the Citizen That Teadigh.

Colorado County Citizen Weds In Houston Elisbeth McLeery Colorado County Citizen Columbus Truman McMahon Houston Post So Ens Christan Church Hensay Ndsn Jacobs F. B. Pierce McMahan

A H Dipple To Handle State Public Welfare Work Here

A H Dipple will oversee state public welfare programs in the area. The office opens on the second and fourth Monday mornings each month from 8:00 to 12:00 for anyone interested in the public welfare programs and services for needy children.

A. H. Dipple State Department of Public Welfare

Enno J Lange Dies Suddenly In Columbus

Enno J Lange dies suddenly at his sister's home in Columbus just after dusk Monday. Born January 2 1888 near Shaw's Bend he spent life in Colorado County as a farmer and rancher. Survived by son Marvin and sisters Ollie Alles and others, funeral at Columbus Lutheran church with burial at Old Fellows Rest.

Lange Diew Ollie’ Alles Columibus Lange Mr Lange Shaw's Bend Columbus John and Cara Hundt Lange Colorado County Rev. G. Wolfe St Paul's Lutheran Church Buna Old Fellows Jack Herbert Weldon Presa Dacker Willie Struss Emyl Beane Shevivers Marvin Cotunbug Cumag Une Promesy L. Lange Regis Lake Joes Dile Alley Mes Perdinin Feneles Colmbus Sonning Mewar Lance Ani Burton

Doe Deer Season Details From Texas Game Commission

State Game Warden Waddell reports Executive Secretary Dodger outlined proposed doe deer season. Residents inquire about timing and trapping plans as overpopulated areas may relocate deer. if open, sections of Texas will host doe harvest with constraints. Open season anticipated October 1 with separate notes on white perch and bass limits. antelope applications advised to be directed to W C Glauner in Austin.

Waddell Eagle Lake H. D. Dodger State Game Commission Ain Detizen Woddel Steck Dadren Tex Sheen Gual Genyra Link My. Waddell W. C. Glawner Game Bech and Oyster Commission Austin Texas

Major Jones Army Service Ends Early for Earnest Jones

Dr. and Ernest Jones and Bobby ride beekr during part of Major Jones' army service or expects an early discharge from the United States Army where he has served over five years.

Ernest Jones Bobby Ride Beekr Major Jones United Statesarmy

Fat Stock Show Highlights and Sale Details in Houston

In Houston on Friday the Fat Stock Show sale offers Grand Champion rabbit and other stock. Simeon Whitt of Eagle Lake exhibited at the Houston show and placed 40th in the interspecies event. Bill Williams, a Houston restaurant man, bought a Grand Champion rabbit for 600 dollars but could not bid on the Grand Champion cap priced at 3200 dollars. The purchase includes shipment to General Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Houston Simeon Whitt Eagle Lake Bill Williams Houston Restaur ‘Ant Mn Jomicken Dwikht EB. Riserhower

Two WWI Veterans Take Over Local Cafe Business

Two veterans of World War I, Meads Laine Sor and the Liirbys Vale, J AW Juni and Eee Toedt, of La Grenge, assume management of a cafe. Both men served five and a half years in the Army. Tiede has four years and six months. They are married with wives joining in the business and will serve Rotary and Lions Club meetings weekly. The new managers invite a hearty welcome and best wishes for success, plan kitchen and equipment improvements, and will close five days starting Monday, February 11 while reopening Saturday, February 16.

Meads Laine Sor Liirby's Vale AW Juni Eee Toedt la Grenge Botti Ob Svorld Wer Uy Jonuk Tiede Cymontis Ners Rotary Lions Club Tnskc Jatmk Tiedt Meg Mire Menel Petervery

Auto Licenses Go On Sale in County February First

The 1946 license plates were issued last Friday February. The first plate BBN00 went to Captain James T. Daniels of Garveon Texas. When applying for plates in person or by mail, present the last license receipt and the certificate on the car. Plates are not legal until March 1, per Texas Highway Patrol guidance to delay placement of orders.

Jaimus T. Danis Garveoc Texas Texas Hiighway Patromas Line

Missionary speaks on work and tribal experiences

Ree and Mrs W Griffin ABRUTP TATE at Ch time heard Dr. Werrall, a missionary from the Republic of Liberty, Africa, describe the work of missions in the country and recount experiences with the head hunting tribes renowned for cannibal practices.

Abrutp Tate Dr. Werrall Republic of Liberty Afri- 4 Hhe

Death Notice for Wari Neal York at Houston

Funeral services for Wari Neal York of Wharton who died after an invasion in Houston were conducted by Rev George. Cremation followed at Bronk. The York family resides at Monnay Hyde Park in Houston. Survived by two daughters Audrey Barchett of San Antonio and Elizabeth Kennedy of Corpus Christi, two brothers Frank York of San Antonio and John C York of Houston, and three grandchildren. Sympathies expressed by family members.

Wari Neal Wharton Houston Monnay Marning Hyde Park Chipel George Bronk Jon Nine York

National War Fund Committee Plans Monday Meeting

National War Fund committees appointed by Eagle Lake officials and Lions Clubs will convene at Headlight Office at seven thirty Monday evening to organize a campaign for Eagle Lake’s $2000.09 quota. Members include R, PF, Spuninel, Orbe, Kopecky, and Chester Glasier with local residents urged to contribute via mail or in person.

Eagle Lake Retary Lions Twos Eagle Lake Noliene Cap du Sa

Townley Machine Shop Sold After Forty One Years Service

Townley Machine Shop changed hands last Monday. A Teern ley announced Eagle Lake firm will become Eeple Lake Iron Works continuing machine work welding and blacksmith duties. Townley began in 1802, opened on the Eagle Lake site later moved, and last November completed forty one years of service to the community. Townley plans unclear, son Waldo Townley remains for shop tasks while the new owners prepare plans for future work in Houston if industry rises.

A.teernley Ms Machine Shop Gulf Servie Universal Motor Camping WOR Martin Cerlurmbulane WOL Broombulow Dantury Eeple Lake Iron Works Sill Wark Eagle Lake Arnals Houston Townley Traveley Mary

Shell Service Station Changes Management Here

T L Starkey this week purchased the interest of Excer Smith in the Shell Service Station and is now managing the business. Mr Starkey asks for a portion of your patronage and offers the same service to customers.

Shell Service Station T. L. Starkey Excer Smith Shell

Reluctant Sale Enables Sons to Enter School

In a difficult decision Mr Smith sold the station to fund his two sons' schooling. He stated the move was reluctantly taken to secure their education despite his personal reluctance and family obligations.

Smith Boustan

Mrs Ida Horn Morgan dies after stroke in Eagle Lake

Mrs Ida Horn Morgan died at her family home in Eagle Lake on a Wednesday around eleven, following a prior stroke years earlier. She was born in Walls Texas in 1882, married G Y Morgan in 1902, and lived in this region all her life. She leaves her husband, one daughter Daisy, four sons Dan Earl Clyde and Charley, and several grandchildren and siblings. The funeral will be at the Methodist Church and interment at the Masonic Cemetery.

Marian Hs Civil Ida Horn Morgan Mocsan Naver Ben Walls Texas Ann Julia Horn Columbus G. Y. Morgans Eagle Lake Morgan Ad Methodist Church Daisy Morgan Lt Dan Morgan United States Savy i Los _ Angeles Calit Earl Morgan Clyde Charley Gene Los Angeles Horn Wall Woleer Wana Sevan Aletees Meg Wille Ruys Ton J Auputin Cullega J. G. Panysan Rey Graham Mereghr John Zangmen Caleaya Uaery Cannel Guris

American Legion Holds Tuesday Business Meeting

The American Legion meeting Tuesday examined post growth and a membership drive to bind veterans of all wars. Members urged universal participation to support veterans and a state highway project urging broader community and university involvement.

American Legion Legion Sularly Cohueesunsu Mansfield Feviersh Kuglo Lake Sesuir

Ministerial Alliance Elects Officers for Year

The Ministerial Alliance met at the Methodist Parsonege Tuesday morning. Re. Chas L Gul pepner of the First Baptist Church was whcled Proadeng and Mr Petersen of the First Church of Lissie assisted. Retiring president Rev W Griffin of the City Memorial Wetrust Crary turned the gavel over to president elect Cypapger who presided.

Re. Chas L. Gulpepner Ihe First Baptist Church Mr. Petersen Lissie Ruy. du

District Court To Convene Monday February 11

District Court will convene in Columbus on next Monday per a list furnished by Mr. Papenbens. The docket includes numerous civil and equity actions such as partition, trespass to title, dissolution and cancellations, with cases against firms like Dixié Drilling Company and The Schuweker Co. plus multiple individual suits for injunctions, annulling marriages, and debt actions.

District Court Veh Wil Colambug Wr. Papenbens Clecksbury Gouge F. Schindler August Sehinaloy Lynindeli Zapalse Deving Winn Tranita Winn Annie Lene Becker Siete Heller Glagda Hah AL Burmwel Vic. W. A. Rodiers George H. Costes Fred Thomas Harry Thomas Schuweker Ohn B .Holvombe Pred Thoms Burvet Jones Tecsomg Maggie Mnesatia Oesh Mayes Sylvester Vacelrev Abbie Schilhach Edit Thompason T. T Eula Music Thompason Randy Adams S$. Sandmeyer Well S. Aten Heed Bora Maas Wo Papelsberg Monney Faynes Henry Morsea Christine Marsala T. Is Thomas Jvs Doretiyn Tee ‘Thomas Willie D

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Alice Weber Mars Srivelt Perm Tre Majealey Sentera Berard Grey Stuart Gr. Rarngel Ernest Tilton Aly Dale Hagen Willard Hultgren Hasfield Minn Charles Hepehele Edna Breshete Oscar Brandes Delbert East Bemani Juin Lessan Cardet Austin and C. Clingman Dumce Teflaro Sytiverar P. P. Ramsey Ramsey Eagle Lake Furniture Co Mm .al. Gilene Hiv Enno J. Lange Game Commission Tiformaton Ssim Mars Heuseon Espit Ree and Mrs . W Griffin National War Fund Committee Ministerial Alliance
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