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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1948
Page
4
Weekly Catholic services listed with Mass times across Saturdays and Sundays. Masses at 6 00 am on Saturdays and 10 00 am on Sundays, with additional 6 00 am services on the third and fourth Sundays. If five Sundays occur in a month, Mass at 8 00 am.
Readable fragments list multiple Columbus area churches with naming pastors and weekly schedules. Pauls American Lutheran Church under Rev G Welfe offers Sunday school at 9 30 am and worship at 10 30 am with Lenten services Wednesdays at 7 30 pm. Eagle Lake Church under Rev Willams lists Sunday school 10 am morning worship 11 am and evening 7 30 pm with Thursday prayer 7 45 pm. First Baptist Oncron led by Rev Albert Brown shows services 9 45 am Sunday school, 11 am morning worship, 6 pm training union, 7 pm evening worship and midweek activities. Evangelical United Brethren Church in Lissie with supply pastor conducts Sunday school 10 am morning worship 11 am fellowship 7 pm and evening worship 7 40 pm plus midweek prayer 7 20 pm. Rock Island Baptist Church under G A OQuinn lists Sunday service 10 am and Tuesday prayer 7 pm with regular preaching schedule and third Sundays 11 am and 7 30 pm.
The issue lists multiple church schedules for Sunday worship at 10 a m and evening services, along with weekday activities. It covers Assembly of God, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, and Lutheran congregations, noting ministers, service times, and recent social or club events at local churches in Eagle Lake Texas.
Members of the Bugle Lake Woman’s Home Demonstration Club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Herbert Loessin’s home. C. M. Tate and Mrs. J. J.ison reported on the recent council meeting and Columbus gathering. Mrs. Lovsain provided Valentine cookies and coffee. Mrs. Powers will host the club meeting on February 26.
Mrs Lewis Austin visited Houston on Monday to meet her new grandson Norman Lavander Clays Te born that day weighing nine pounds five ounces. Edna Ruth Austin, a farmer, is the mother.
Hagle Lake Waterworks chief N J Trostic was elected president of the Texas Water and Sewage Works Association at the annual short school held by Texas A&M College. Officials from El Paso, Fort Worth and Dallas regions were named vice presidents and board members. The event highlighted water system improvements, honors for outstanding work, and the opening of sessions with 427 registrants.
The Officers Reserve Corps schedules a March 3 meeting at 7 08 pm at the Lions Club site outside Columbus. Maj Gen H H Johnson, retired, will sponsor the evening, with Gerral Diptinson's army governor of Rome assignments noted. Non members may attend as a trial and decide on joining the 1295th Composite Group. Reservations for dinner via Hargrove Smith at 156 or 568.
The D A R Chapter of Colorado County sponsors an American Creed plaque contest. Eighth graders from Sheridan and Columbus high schools submitted sheets with Creed themes. Roy Addicks won first for his drawing. several students received honorable mention for their inventive designs. Delores Sonntag of Sheridan reportedly won first at her school, with Columbus winners not yet named. Mrs R Killough noted the program and plans to display the winning plaques in a downtown business house.
Colorado county commissioners authorize five dump trucks for precincts three and four and three for precinct one plus a pickup with deluxe cab. Emergency bidding limits noted. Plans for a permanent poor farm building anticipate moving the women’s wing east with a steam heating plant discussed. Bond retirement and fund transfers also approved.
East Bernard closes the 1947 48 basketball season with a 41 34 victory over Missouri City to tie for second place in District 62 B. Sweeny remained undefeated in district play as Hempstead tops the north zone in preparation for a three game series with Sweeny for regional honors. George Young led the Brahmas with 11 points followed by R J Schroeder 10 and Wilbert Pless 9. Missouri City scorers included Joches and Court with 6 each and Welsinger 3. The Brahmas finished 17 7 in 24 games, totaling 1122 points to opponents 331.
A misread Houston Press item recounts Ed Walney former Eagle Lake resident who built a candy and liquor store empire. It alleges a nine year old mob pact with a 21 year old woman, details an industrial accident, and a striking handshake of hostility with a machine. The piece blends sensational anecdote with uncertain facts about Walney and his partner Hildreth and a 1914 stand in the Scanlon Building.
The Army Air Corps and Civilian Air Patrols in Nevada California Utah and Colorado continue the search for Lt Col Charles Deat ly and Technical Sergeant R Z Beare missing since a February 4 night flight from Tonopah Field Nevada to Wendover Utah. Relatives at Peterson Field Colorado Springs report nearly fifty planes are aiding the search as snow may conceal the missing aircraft amid house to house inquiries along Wendover to Tonopah routes.
Twenty Eagle Lake Study Club members visited the 1000 acre Liendo Ranch near Hempstead The home built in 1853 by enslaved workers hosts original period furnishings now replaced with era appropriate pieces The owner escorted the group and noted Elizabeth Neys art and ties to European galleries March 27 program plans at the home of Mrs I V Duncan WL and participants from Houston and Victoria areas were mentioned
Wharton County Sheriff Luckshot Lane comments on a fatal shooting near Elm Grove Eagle Lake where one man was killed and another charged. He traces the trouble to months of neighborhood quarrels over hogs and livestock, recounting events involving Andrew Williams Preacher and Henry Epstein. Lane urges residents to protect property and avoid further violence as investigations and community tensions unfold.
Rock Island postmaster who has served for 34 years will retire February 29. He recovered from a recent illness and is recuperating at his daughter's home. Tom Kennedy of Rock Island acts as postmaster until the Civil Service Commission completes examination to formalize retirement.
Mr. Keith King of Lake Charles and his wife joined his uncle Leo and aunt Anna Crisler for a birthday gathering over the weekend marking Mr. Keith King’s 18th birthday.
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