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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1946
Page
1
Local boy wins prize steer at the community fair as Q P Stores sponsors the show. observers praise the young 4 H participant for careful care and strong stock selection, with the victory highlighting local school and farm program support.
Special attraction at the school gym features Bernard Liess City in a basketball contest tonight promising lively cage games for local fans and students.
Dr John Foster reports 1880 pounds donated across cit communities for the Victory Clothing Drive. Volunteers packed and sent items to the National Headquarters with thanks to committee members and donors including Mrs Ruby Adiers. Welfare workers assure donors their clothing will aid the needy and serve a useful purpose.
A scrambled OCR note outlines an upcoming city election on Tuesday April 2 at Eagle Lake. It mentions terms for mayor and council, with names like W. A. Bar and J. Sadler referenced, and notes about city officials and terms ending. The fragmentary text lacks clear, complete details.
A Memorial Sunday service honored Lt Crone J W Hinton son of W S Hinton Sr with family attendees including County Clerk Jack Hiro David Hinton of Bay City. The obituary notes his presumed death after a December 10 1944 incident during a return from duty in Trdies and mentions tributes by Coach I R Cuten Meyer of TCL.
World War II veteran Joe Bailey Amedlicn died in a Gil Aiz accident near Sheridan Friday afternoon while en route to Laughlin Hospital. He was born January 24, 1920 and lived in Gorienna Texas. survived by three siblings. Burial plans were set for Corsicana after services in Columbus.
The Fagle Liona and Rotary Clubs sponsor a meeting on February Ath at 7 30 pm featuring Draley Dattson, a soil conservation expert, presenting on soil care and showing moving pictures. Farmers in the area are invited. tickets are available through Stephens of the Eagle Lake implement Company. The program is free to attendees.
Exgie Lake Lodge No 366 AF and M and Caledonian Lodge No 65 AF and M of Colmbuy sponsor a Washington's Birthday program at the Lodge Mall in Bagley Lake Wednesday evening February 20 1948 at 7 40 o clock A special program is being organized All entered Fellows Desirabit Messe in Colorado Yeuniy invited to a
Mansfield reports Bobby Patterson Wilcox Jr is nominated for West Point in 1946. He graduates from Eagle Lake High School with top honors and attends Southwestern University Georgetown before entering the Army academy. Neighbors and family express pride and support for his candidacy.
Brynes Bus Lines operated by Mr and Mrs J B Brynes publish schedules for services between Wharton Eagle Lake West Columbia. Buses depart Wharton daily at 9:00 AM 2:20 PM and 6:40 PM with arrivals in Eagle Lake at 9:00 AM 2:20 PM and 6:40 PM. A Wharton West Columbia run is listed as well.
Civic readers urged support as the City Council pushes a plan to acquire power and light facilities now owned by Central Power and Light. The piece stresses National War Fund and USO efforts, urging citizens to donate via local committees and to send checks to the Eagle Take Headlight.
A state surplus program lists surplus farm machinery for veterans sale with price points and purchase locations. The sale closes February 20 with bids due by 3 pm and open hours listed for February 21. The notice references Putnam Illinois and local board offices, noting family bereavement in the Morgen family and a related local visit.
Rev J H Landes arrives Monday February 25 to lead special meetings in Sagle Lake area. An evangelistic effort aims to awaken faith with music prayer and preaching daily at 10 00 am and 7 30 pm except Sundays when 10 43 am and 7 30 pm. Community members invited to attend.
The United States Army Recruiting Service announced a new Recruiting Station in Columbus Colorado County in the County Court House. Lt Colonel L. Re Castors said the office will be permanent with Tech Sergeant Roy Albury and Staff Sergeant Neal Kerler as representatives under Colonel Festary. The move follows a peacetime program highlighting G I benefits and education with recruitment aimed at 17 to 45 year olds. services include medical care and housing support as part of the enlistment.
The grand jury for the 25th Judicial District Court reports eight indictments and finds officers generally comply with the law. It notes prison and poor farm conditions, citing needs for repairs like windows, screens, paint, and plumbing. It recommends improvements including proper inmate facilities and better sanitary grounds plus shrubbery and flowers.
Herman Braden of Columbus dies after illness. services held at nine this morning at St. Anthony’s Church. A longtime Columbus State Bank employee and civic leader, Braden served as city commissioner, Red Cross official for 25 years, and active member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, children, and other relatives. funeral arrangements announced.
Columbus official Chas D. Runa of the Chunte Services Offices will attend an Eagle Lake Legion meeting. Legionnaires were asked to gather in the Legion Hall at a specified time. A tense scene is described with references to distress and a tragic death.
The Eagle Lake City Council considers a February 7 election to decide a $145,000 revenue bond issue to fund a water works and electric lighting and power system. The plan includes selling a $1,153,000 bond package and involves Central Power and Light Company's non sale of its water and power facilities. The council argues the project could be funded without new taxes, while opponents warn against government control and tax implications.
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