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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1947

Page

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Pinchback Rices Farmer Garwood Resident Dies After Crash

John Tony Pinchback a Garwood rice farmer born November 1890 near Columbus died from injuries after a December 28 car crash. He lived in Garwood since 1911 and was survived by two daughters and a sister, with funeral held at Garwood Cemetery.

John Tony Pinchback Colorado Pinett Campo Columbus John T Almsner Howland Pinchback Cointh Joe Thompson Geiating ER Alem Bwial Garwrood Cemetery Paltheanss W. H. Mickow Martin Albert Arnold R. B. Shaw Lyle T. Philips B. J. , Drepely le Frosiqrickson, Jr 4. Werk

Tribute Paid To Carter Jones By Army Private

Private Gerard J Cortese writes a wartime tribute poem honoring Carter Jones son of Task Force Reid. The message praises his courage as a parachutist and recalls a somber image of his fall, ending with a hopeful note and prayer from a fellow soldier.

Carter Jones Ieevers Reid Gerard J Hare Private Gulf Tre Echo

Mrs Sarah Lynn Funeral Held In Eagle Lake

Mrs Sarah Lynn died in Eagle Lake after a 60 day illness following surgery. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 30 PM at Lakeside Cemetery with Assembly of God pastor officiating. She was born July 2 1881 in Fayetteville Arkansas and survived by six children.

Lynn Rajor Egan RP. B. Davis T. 5. Roberts Alvin Rohleifel Emil Schindler Elmer Schindler Famund Schindler

Charcoal Freight Fire Near Eagle Lake Station

Fire units from Eagle Lake were called Sunday night to a blaze in a charcoal load aboard a Southern Pacific freight car bound west from Houston. Flames and fumes issued from the steel boxcar as crews fought the blaze near the Southern Pacific freight depot, risking serious damage to the train car and nearby siding.

Eagle Lake Southern Pacific Fwest Houston Soythern Pacific

German Mathis Wedding Date Announced

Misa Selma Florence German daughter of Mr and Mrs H N German and James A Mathis son of Samm Mathis announce their wedding for 3 00 oclock Sunday afternoon June 12 at the First Baptist Church of Eagle. Both graduates of Eagle Lake High School they are active in the local social scene and invite friends to witness the ceremony. German serves as secretary to U S Sinclair and Mathis works with the Santa Fe Railway.

Misa Selma Florence German H. N. German James A. Mathis Samm Mathis Nave Bumlay Jen Pies Baptist Church Eaghte Miss German Mr. Mathis Eagte Eake High School Youller Toon U. S. Sinclair Santa Fe Wayway

Eagles to Open Conference Schedule on Monday

The Eagles basketball squad travels to Wharton for the first conference game of the season on Tuesday January improvised text suggests the opener marks the start of league play for the team.

Eagles Fag Lake Eagles Whartad Tidday Pie Aces Ohercenien

August Tipp Dies At Eagle Lake Noted Local Resident

Death claimed one of Eagle Lake's oldest citizens August Tipp at 10 15 pm Monday after a long illness. Born December 2 1961 in Bernardo County he celebrated his birthday last month. He married August 2 1904 and survived by wife Philoment Myske Tipp three daughters fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren one brother Henry Tipp and one sister Augusta Tipp. Funeral held at Mill Funeral Home officiated by Rev Tinsteam burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

Eagle Lake August Tipp Stout Dex Aith Jong Stess Dee St. Bernardo Calcrady Tipp Philoment Myske Tipp T. M. Roberts A. F_ Rasbs Henry Tipp Augusta Tipp Bernardo Japan Mill Rev. C. &. Tinsteam Lakeside Cemetery Wipp Gaumily Pallhesters mci C. Boothe Alvin Glueck Albert Pusterovsky Alfred Marx Julius Meier Marcus Schindler

Exams Set by State Merit System Council For Feb 3

The State Merit System Council announces competitive exams for clerks typists stenographers and maintenance supervisors across agencies including Public Welfare Texas Unemployment Compensation and State Employment Service. Entrance salaries range from 1380 to 2160 dollars with meritorious service possible. Applications close midnight January 13 1947.

Coun State Department of Pul Re Welfare Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission Unemployment Compensation Division State ‘Cominent Sae Ice Division Ae Heid Chil Wellere Public Welfare Texas

Advice on Room Temperature in Cold Weather

In cold weather the State Health Officer urges indoor heat kept around 68 to 70 degrees to protect health. Overheating wastes energy and can harm pores, while low humidity and temperatures between 62 and 70 degrees improve comfort and may reduce illness risks like colds pneumonia and bronchial troubles. Check thermometers and maintain stable warmth for health and economy.

Austin Texas Geo. W. Con Cox

Winter Freeze Sweeps Area With Crystal Snow

After weeks of spring like weather a hard freeze brought a white dusting across the region. Cattlemen fear for herds while motorists cope with slick roads. Railroads and power companies rush crews to repair lines and restore service as weather disrupts schedules. Public gatherings proceed cautiously with New Year events trimmed.

Jean Montezuma Cole Theatre Central Power & Light Company Aresa Ppoe Houston Sponte Texas

Naval Reservists Needed For Recruiting Duty

The Houston Navy Recruiting announces it needs Reservists for active duty in Naval Reserve Recruiting. Yeomen, Storekeepers and Pharmacists Mates are most desired. Full pay and allowances are provided for all called to active duty. Enlisted WWII veterans discharged honorably may apply at the Navy Recruiting Station in Houston Texas.

Houston Navy Naval Reserve Cornett Houston Navy Texas

Boothe Holiday Entertain Guests At Home

Mr and Mrs Boothe hosted dinner guests over the holidays including Miss Elizabeth Allen of Luling J W Boothe and Franc Rowne of Houston and Mrs Herbert Paul and Julie of San Antonio On Sunday additional guests included Mr and Mrs H K Brown and Miss Gloria Brown of Beaumont Mr and Mrs Don Gatch of Charleston Mrs Tom Angelin and Miss Mary Lou Anselin of Houston and Joe Reed Tar and Mrs Killough with family relatives in Franklin Pod Wheelowk and Austin final.

O. Boothe Elizabeth Allen Luling J. W. Boothe Franc Rowne Houston Herbert C. Paul Degehter Julie San Antonio Ht. K. Brown Gloria Brown Beaumont Dirs Don Gatch Charlestom Tom Angelin Mise Mary Lou Anselin Joe Reed

Rice Growers Official Remarks On Farm Bureau

A Rice Growers official defends Farm Bureau membership amid doubt from Colorado and Wharton County tim-faced growers. He cites cooperation with Grange and commodity groups and argues Farm Bureau serves farmers beyond cooperative functions.

Rice Growers Farm Bureau Tim Facaders Colorado Whartot A Growers Farm Bureau of Grange National Council of Farmer Co Operatives Louisiana Tro Mom

Sheriff Lee Names Deputies For County Sheriff

Jesse Cains of Columbus is appointed chief deputy sheriff for Colorado County by Sheriff Harvey Lee. Mr. Hinds, 33, began duties on December 20, formerly with Cities Service Oil. Ten other deputies named: J. C. Burt, R. W. Byars, O. C. Strunk, Qukland, J. W. Mayes, H. M. Heawnsm of Rock Bland, E. E. Gremn of Garwood, Osar G. Brandt of Weimar, W. M. Thomes, T. T. Weddell of Englelake, and Harry L. Townsend of Rock Taland. County will pay $150 monthly for the chief deputy’s salary.

Jesse Cains Columbus Colorado Counce Sher Tiff Harvey Lee Hinds Cities Service Oil Company Sheriff's Department Lee J.C. Burt R. W. Byars 0. C. Strunk Qukland J. W. Mayes H. M. Heawnsm

County Attorney Otto P Moore Injured in Collision

The county attorney Otto P Moore of Tombos was injured in a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Highways 30 and 7 this week. He suffered a fractured shoulder and other injuries. An Arizona man involved was also described as slightly hurt. Best wishes for a speedy recovery are extended.

Otto P. Moore Tombos Moore Arizona Speedy Rae

Bridge Work to Begin on Columbus North Colorado River Span

Austin Bridge Company of Dallas will start substructure work soon on the Columbus north Colorado River bridge. Their bid for FIS7, MR08 was accepted and a contract for the upper structure will follow after substructure completion.

Columbus Austin Bridge Company Dallas

Brother of Tax Collector Dies At Weimar

The brother of a local tax collector died at Weimar. No other details are provided about the deceased or the circumstances. The report expresses condolences to the family.

Weimar

Alvin Paschale Leaves for Naval Training at San Diego

Alvin Paschal an 18 year old son of Biff Gibson leaves from the Naval Recruiting Station Houston for San Diego California to begin training in the United States Navy. He was a star on the Eagles football team at UMS in high school here and is wished good luck by friends.

Alvin Paschal Biff Dan Gibson Naval Houston Se Diego Caif United Stat Navy Alvin Eagies UMS Hin Dinees United States Navy

Mrs Lawrence Tate Dies on Friday Morning

Obituary notice for Mrs Lawrence Tate born in Abbeyville Indiana mentions husband J M Tate and children Josephine, Lawrence, Paul Sanford. Funeral at Mill Funeral Home at 2:30 Sunday with burial Lakeside Cemetery. The paper notes a full obituary to follow next week.

Tate Abbeyville Indiana Josephine Teles J. M. Si Mill Lakeside Cemetery

Southern Pacific Changes Train Schedules Promoted Here

Southern Pacific announces timetable changes for Train 5 Anéénour and Train 7 Alamo. The Argonaut departs Eagle Lake at 21 28 instead of 11 10 pm and the Alas leaves Exyte Lake at 1 30 instead of 12 75. For details contact W N. C. Ney, Southern Pacific Agent.

Tn Am Thia Southern Pacific Railroad Alamo Eager Lake Exyte Lake WN. C. Ney Southern Pacific Hie

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