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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1944
Page
4
A fragmented local page mentions Lissie events, people visiting Texas University, and family notes. It references James Clipson Smyth, Wen te Wharton, Dexter, Kean, and Minola Guitain with sparse, unclear context about the week end and kinfolk gatherings in a small town newsy style.
Representative Joseph J. Mansfield of Texas, oldest House member, received four standing ovations in the House on his eighty third birthday. The event was announced by Representative BeKaving fison, chair of the Texas delegation, noting Mansfield’s long service and the celebratory mood in Congress.
Rock Island notes list Houston guests the L. Comings family hosted at L. Nin residence and Roy W. Llempsten visitors. Major L. A. Smith and family from Camp Wallace spent time with G. Jenkins. Mrs Tisevey Jacobsen of Cleveland attended a funeral in Laughlin Hospital. Local residents entertain and travel as family ties and defense work shape the week.
Ed Gold died February 3 and was buried February 5 in Fredericksburg. He was born May 30, 1876 in Gold Texas. Survived by wife Amanda nee Grobe and ten children and seventeen grandchildren. Funeral at Bethany Lutheran Church with ALG Poehlmann officiating. Local community extends condolences to Mrs G Wolf and family.
County polio fund receipts total 576.47 from various local events and groups. Wooten of the Presidents Ball reports net receipts with contributions from Eagle Lake, Weimar, Garwood, Willow School, Brushy, Columbus clubs, and 4-H fairs.
Chesterville News covers local families visiting relatives and traveling to and from Eagle Lake area. Camp and school mentions include Vivian Sammie Sal Carney at Eagle Lake School, Denton family visits, and service members in England. Updates note guests from Matthews, Houston, Corpus Christi, and Seattle while highlighting spring social activity at Alters Variety Store.
Sunday services announced for February 13 with morning worship at 9 45 a m Sunday School led by S H Broyles 10 35 Morning Worship by Rev Clark of Bay City Evening Worship 7 30 led by Rev Clark of Bi City Prayer meeting February 16 Holy Communion 8 a m Church school 10 a m Morning Prayer and Sermon listed. Episcopal church offers two types of services to meet needs communion prayer exhortation and praise invites attendance.
Sunday February 13 1944 events at Lissie Evangelical Church led by Rev F M Bayles with worship at 10 am featuring The Two Builders. Evening program at 7 30 pm Evangelical League of Christian Endeavor at 8 15 pm with The Lord’s Plantation. Wednesday prayer meeting in church.
Presbyterian Auxiliary met Tuesday afternoon in the Sunday School room with thirteen members quilling. Mrs. E W Hanly Sr led the Mission study. the Mission Special offering was taken. Next week’s meeting will be at the church. business session led by president Miss Molle Dayvitsen. Mrs. Ann Cordz reviewed Christianity Ota Cli wel. Fat and coffee refreshments were served. Plans for the Valentine 12 Party were announced for Monday evening in the Rotary Hall. Joe Lee McCreary hosted eight Guild members. Mrs P H Burger of Houston attended. The Sunshine group met with co-hostesses Mrs. Daisy Merah and Mrs. Nellie Lars. program by Mrs. Stolk Sewill. Bible lesson by Miss Sidhe Jones preceded a dessert refreshment of whipped Jello with cheese snacks. Fatleen members participated in the meeting.
A listing of worship times and pastors across Eagle Lake and nearby towns invites congregants to Sunday services in February 1944. Churches include American Lutheran Eagle Lake with Pastor G. Wolf, St. Paul American Lutheran Columbus, Presbyterians led by Rev. Daniel A. McNeill, Eagle Lake Catholic with Rev. A W Didner, and Eagle Lake Mission led by Rev. Amos Watkins. The notice promotes Bible study, Sunday school, and church council installation.
The Colly Memorial Methodist Church invites attendance for Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 10 and evening service at 7 30. Pastor W F Albrecht leads, with choir rehearsal Wednesday evening. Church meets Tuesday at 3 30. Readings emphasize going to church for better weeks ahead.
Fragmentary notice notes a Sunday service topic across Christ and Science churches. It cites a Golden Text from Isaiah and a Lamentations passage while referencing a Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. The schedule mentions a 3 o clock hour.
The Episcopal Guild hosts a benefit dinner at the Rat Mill on Monday night with reservations urged by Miss Larson. A Stewards meeting follows the meal, and the board plans services for the coming month as attendees praise the event.
Sheridan residents report weekend and recent travels and arrivals. C O Evans of Botto, Mrs. Harvey of Sublime, and the Kerseh family visit relatives. Violet Moseley returns from California. Bill Bullard and Rey Warren relocate locally. Emert and Lienweber conduct business trips. updates on Houston stays and giddings connections.
A fragment shows comic bits by Jimmy Durante and war anecdotes as entertainment in Southwest Pacific posts. amid air raid warnings, basketball gains popularity with outdoor courts.
J F Walker attended the Rotary luncheon as a visiting Rotarian. Alvin Kohleffel was the sole service man present. Rotarian Jimmie Jenkins led the program but Rev Richard Park was asked to speak at the last minute when he was unexpectedly called away. Rev Park shared thoughts on the benefits of Rotary participation.
A lack of the regular officiant led Stephens to preside the evening. A party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marx featured guests including Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ill and families. Refreshments of sandwiches and coffee were served as attendees conversed in a cordial setting.
Mrs Chuenér B Stephens hosted the Garden Club meeting with remarks on propagation and culture. Miss Laws Stiles demonstrated a radiating flower arrangement, guests included Mrs Edna Board from San Antonio and Mayor and Mrs Welford. several members and visitors shared social notes and plans for upcoming events including a Valentine party at Albert's Variety Store and the Episcopal Guild event on February 1.
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