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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1947
Page
1
Bandmaster Martin Hair of Eagle Lake Serical Band received critique from Victoria Music Festival officials after competing at the event. Judges praised tone and interpretation while noting weaknesses in intonation and technique. Debrief urged softer drum cadences and steadier marching, with cautions on foot batting. (Continued on last Page)
Edward A. O Neal, president of the American Farm Bureau, urges members to organize amid concerns over government growth. He argues collective action strengthens farmers’ influence and stresses mobilization in this region.
Local report states Jim Clipson, a resident and rice farmer, purchased 20 acres of land along Highway No. 200. He plans a modern ranch style home, described as an attractive addition to the area and a noteworthy new residence.
Henry C Thomas 90 died at Laughlin Hospital last Sunday after a long illness. He lived much of his life in Colorado County as a merchant and farmer. He served as Eagle Lake mayor from 1919 to 1920 and was active in the Christian Church. Survived by two sons G Thomas of Victoria and W S Thomas of Rochester with numerous nieces and nephews. funeral at Shatta Funeral Home in Columbus with burial in Weimar Cemetery.
The Girl Scouts of Eagle Lake sell tickets for a Mexican supper at Rotary Hall on Saturday March Sth. Each ticket FLOC includes tamale enchilada and hat pepper not clear. Proceeds fund operating needs and hut project with an automatic Dr Pepper dispenser at A B Store. A celebration will honor contributors to the hut and land donation. The concrete tile hut sits across from the Boy Scout hut on Highway 200 and will be finished by the Senior troop.
Jess Adams entertained about one hundred guests at a barbecue supper on Friday evening with help from Mrs. Adams Mrs. Walt Adams and his daughter Bers. The gathering honored oil men connected to the recently completed well on the Adams land in the Chesterville pool. Barbecued beef chicken potatoes pickles beans bread and drinks were served.
Friends report John Ward Griffin seriously injured in an automobile crash near Austin on February 19. His car overturned three times, was demolished, and he was hospitalized with broken bones and critical injuries. He later improved but faced a lengthy hospital stay.
Patrons of Cole's Theatre will see a rotating program featuring Technicolor titles and recent rereads. Sunday and Monday present Ladies Map and California with Barbara Stanwyck. Thursday and Friday offer Nay Miland and Garbara Stanwyck in California. Robert Montgomery stars in Lady of the Lake, a noted mystery. Also booked is Till the Clouds Roll By with music and beauty across two performances.
John Canaris son of Dan and Mrs Canaris Eagle Lake shows promise as a standout for Oklahoma Sooners in the indoor two mile. He won the double mile in the first agei OU indoor duel and aims for a second straight title as he competes in the indoor track season at Oklahoma University.
City officials and Red Cross leaders announce strong local interest in home nursing instruction with plans for three courses in Eagle Lake Columbus and Weimar. A Red Cross nurse will teach whites, Mexicans, and Black residents, aided by city funds for salary and expenses. Applications welcome for enrollment in the program.
State lawmaker McLellan argues for a new tax bill to fund roads, teacher salaries, and institutions. He proposes taxing natural gas pipelines to balance landowner and consumer interests. He notes gas produced in Texas is shipped out of state, shifting tax impact to Texans and suggests road-building programs will be limited in reach with current funding. The piece previews ongoing legislative debate and mentions a continuation on the next page.
A Washington dispatch reports Representative J. J. Mansfield of Columbus visited Bethesda Naval Hospital for a medical checkup. The item notes banking and legislative references, with mentions of Manefield and Texas Independence observances and an early recovery theme.
Funeral services for Chas H. Carter were held Saturday at 2:30 PM at Mill Funeral Home with Mrs Selma Burger of Houston conducting. The Scott sisters sang at the grave in Lakeside Cemetery while pallbearers included Wm Spallinger H C Cassady R P Wilcox Mose Thomas Justin Smith and Boyan Skeeter. Carter, born July 7 1876 in Coles County Illinois, lived in Lissie and Eagle Lake for 40 years and worked as a farmer and carpenter. He died after a cerebral hemorrhage six days earlier at age 90. Survived by widow Minnie June Winnett Carter, three children Victor Seedlquist of Alvin Mrs J B Johnston of Highlands and Marion A Carter of Galveston, eight grandchildren, a sister-in-law Miss Letty Winnett and a brother-in-law Q D Winnett. Out-of-town relatives included J A Segelquist Theo Segilquist E Carrell Nelva Dean Rey Weldon Brooks and family of Alvin. Mrs Beocles of Goose Creek. FP Dunham and families. Curtis Eil family. Mrs E Burger. Wm Crow family. Mrs TJ Marling. Chas Skeeters and son of Highlands. Mrs John Speck. Mrs W J McEvern. Mrs M B Harris. Mrs Ziegler and daughters of Rocks Istead. Mr and Mrs G W Edison of New Gulf and others.
Eagles coach Edwin Reach announced a nine game schedule for 1947 with six home and three road games. The slate includes Sept 12 Richmond here and Sept 28 Rosenberg here, with conference games against Flatonia Schulenburg Hallettsville and Columbus Cardinals at home. Weimar joins the lineup this season as a conference member.
Mrs. Arthur Stephan of Ovid Michigan was summoned home from Houston after her husband was severely injured in a power takeoff tractor buzz saw accident. He suffered a crushed bone, a badly cut leg, and multiple other injuries. Friends regret the incident and hope for a quick recovery.
The Red Cross fund drive starts Saturday morning with county chairmen announcing district campaigns in Columbus and Exeter Lake. Donations can be sent to chairmen or at First National Bank, with a booth in the Post Office and schoolchildren invited to contribute. Local quotas include Colorado Springs 3212 and Columbus 800, with March proclaimed Red Cross Fund Drive Month by President Truman.
An Egyptian official touring oil installations in the Houston area visited the Sheridan Shell plant on Tuesday. Company representatives guided the official through oil fields and the company’s cycling prize display. Egypt reportedly produces 8,300,000 barrels of petroleum annually from four fields across the Gulf of Suez and Sinai, signaling rapid modernization of its resources.
The American Legion sponsored swimming pool project at the First National Bank shows $14,065.67 raised toward a $25,000 goal. Construction and shrubbery planting are planned for next week, with donations still sought via the bank, the pool committee, or advisory board members including Mrs. T. Ve Duncan and Mrs. Deales.
Garwood High School hosts the play Grandpa's Twin Sister this Friday February 28 admission 35 cents 20 cents. The comedy features Grandpa Hatcher Maggie Mahoney and cast including Anthony Kalina Caralyn Shoop Hope Frnka Glenna Hunt James Cranek and others in a tale of romance and trickery.
Eagle Lake residents boosted charity at the Shrine Dance held at the Scheat gym, aiding Crippled Children in Houston. Local and visiting patrons enjoyed an evening of entertainment as H Rodgers and Clyde Gold chaired. County Chairman 7. K. Wanten Sr announced the March of Dimes drive led by FT Kollman, totaling 396.76, contributing to a countywide 1964 fund of 1d64.72 including the Hillcrevt dance proceeds.
Mr and Mrs B D Fussell moved from Angleton to Eagle Lake and bought the G F Krider home and four acre farm four miles northwest of Eagle Lake. The Kriders, who arrived from Ohio eighty years ago, plan to move to Houston in about forty days to a Garden Oaks home. The Fussells, currently in a City addition cottage, intend to reside on the Krider property, rejoining Eagle Lake as residents.
D Wallace opens Serve-U R Self Laundry in a rear building at the corner of Strickland Avenue and Prairie Street. The facility offers ibs and electric washing machines for washing clothing, with self service available but no dem service yet. Owner.
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