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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1944
Page
2
Sophomore reporters describe the Eagles victors over Garwood and a win against Whartons 30 to 26 on Whartons court. They travel to East Berward where they were defeated, and anticipate hosting the Rice Birds on home floor.
Civil Air Patrol outreach highlights aviation activities as C A Carter Grady leads a class tour. Reports show boys from the Eagle district engaging in CAP programs and demonstrations.
A fragmented reading lists a local spot named The Spot and mentions a torn item labeled Biese Pez. The readable text hints at a minor incident or event with limited details and no clear dates or participants.
A list of names connected to a banquet and questions about the Sophomore girls after the event. The fragment lists attendees or participants including Johnny-Jo, Walter Lee, Virginia Ed, Hope Bobby, Beans Lois, Kenneth D, Jean Barnett, Gabby Durbin Ola Mae, Glen D Doris, Lsey Melvin Annette Sea Reiny C H Knobles Wyatt Raymond J Sue Woodrow Anette Schindler Dorothy R Loraine A Juanita W Lilton A Lillie M S Wilbert KK Leether W Kenneth Crow Bet H Harold G Nettie Carter Dorothy Austin Daniel B Irene K Bud Fitzgerald and ends by asking what the Sophomore girls are doing after the banquet.
Seventh graders decorated their room in patriotic colors honoring Lincoln and Washington. The two celebrated figures appeared in imagination and even clambered onto a border, causing curious mishaps. The class planned a reduced assembly for Monday and used time for discussions about the room, as reported by Ruth Estes.
Sixth graders stacked valentines on desks as no box was made. Fifth graders created borders with a George Washington silhouette, thirteen shields thirteen stars and thirteen stripes, plus a side border featuring the Texas flag blue bonnet and pecan tree. Fourth and second grades held parties with boxes full of valentines and candy prizes, ending with games and a treasure hunt.
Miss Lucy Kate Rogers spent Sunday visiting the home of her parents Dr and Mrs Ottol Rogers during a weekend homecoming.
Mrs James Jacobsen of Refugio hosted visitors including Mrs Oscar Baker and Miss Annie Ray Baker of Houston and Mrs Mose Townsend, while Mr and Mrs Lewis Baker and family from Brazoria spent a weekend with them. Mrs Ernest Hudson came from Clinois to visit Scott Field husband. Wright Small of Nevdasha Kansas and wife visited Refugio for a few hours. J D Lowrie Jr guests in Refugio this week. J G Jenkins toured Dallas on business.
Mr and Mrs Reuben Meartz and family spent Thursday in Houston and Friday in Fayetteville. Miss Rosemary Raabe stayed in Hockley with relatives. Mrs Mary Helfrich visited Houston with the Helfrichs. An Alleyton gathering hosted by Addie Braden included O J Class and others. The Braden party and Lee family joined relatives in Houston for Fat Stock Show. Mrs Frank Miller plans a Houston stay. Relatives gathered Sunday at Herbert Braden’s to honor Mrs Anton Neuen.
Dorff's and Heintschel families note birthdays while O. J. Class visits near Columbus. The J B Smith Company advertises a special hose sale, urging early shopping before items are gone. W M Lindsay and wife spent Wednesday in Houston for a choir banquet and musician reunion.
Miss Sue Fitzgerald from State University Justin returned home Sunday for a brief visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Fitzgerald and brother Bub who has just recovered from a week long illness.
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