12 Jan 1945
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1945
Page
1
Mrs Mose Thomas funeral rites were held Wednesday at Colly Meyft Church at 2:30 in El Campo. The bride of Mose Thomas, married October 12, 1912, left five children and a large family, with services led by Rev. N. H. Pele and a mixed choir, followed by a reception and burial.
Hugo Huabela of Niwa sent a package to a local office with souvenirs from overseas. It included Kodak pictures, a German steel helmet, knives, a leather sheath, a German engraving, a scabbard, small wooden shoes, and items from places he visited. Frank Bubela, serving in the armed forces, reportedly bears a broken arm from combat. The gifts were described as a real treat and much appreciated by the staff.
Hutchins Brittan rites in Houston honored a pairing of family members and friends. The service featured Mr. Hohl and other relatives, with details noted by correspondents as a quiet, respectful funeral in Houston.
The Headlight announces a four page edition due to ad slump and paper rationing. It outlines revised subscription rules and delinquents dropping, explains costs, and asks readers to renew while keeping rates unchanged and avoiding mailing statement charges.
A Dallas wedding notice from Tendlight Office reports the marriage of Mrs. Lynn Addai Histon Odom to G. R. Cruddy Helns. The ceremony at Pyler Street Methodist Church was conducted by Rev Vandengons. The couple will reside at 780 West THU St, with best wishes from Hippy Mature.
The list shows inductees including Hobart Hore Wiele, Cit Spriggs and Ten Len WHE Dibods among others. It notes Navy training at Mey University and mentions Jhon Willis Crliing and Fred Kali Wilson as part of the group.
The obituary notes the 53 year old Wiliinny T Watson died at a San Antonio hospital. The service was led by Hes Hise tom Wilson with survivors including Tiewir and Mes Ciaive Watren of San Antonio, his mother Mes on M4dine of Austing Hire trations, and siblings Mrs. 1 IT Ridin of Chow Galyo and Ming. The record lists additional family links and locations in New London Conn and Chicago.
Clara Mattecania presides as chair while a new slate of officers is elected for Club Montezuma. Members vote to appoint a president, secretary, treasurer, and other posts as part of the annual organizational meeting.
Fragmentary text mentions a death, a sister, and a wedding or service. It notes someone named Comblin and Darby, with a reference to a memorial or funeral service to be held, but the details are garbled and uncertain.
Mrs. Elvie Goeckler received a War Department notice stating Pvt. Raymond Goeckler has been reported missing in action since December 18 in Belgium. He had been overseas since October 12, previously a hospital orderly before becoming a litter bearer. He leaves three young children and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Herndon of near Ramsey. his family has suffered recent losses in war.
In Colorado County Pier American near Eagle Lake drillers reached total depth of 9250 feet while electric logging checked sands around 9000 feet. A Heiliston test previously tested the interval and a new test is set at 977 feet as operators pursue possible shows in a tighter formation. The read shows approximately 43 gravity oil with a tightgreen indication.
The First National Bank of Eagle held its annual stockholders meeting on January 16 1948 to receive officer reports and elect directors for the year. The president noted a strong year with deposits at an all time high and the bank marked its 40th anniversary with a 150 percent dividend. Directors elected: C P Hoye W E Lenhart Dr John Throme Willard Bi Shuart Simon S Sinclair C B Stephens Hayes Stephens and David Wintermann. Officers elected: Hayes Stephens chairman W E Lenhart president Hayes Stephens vice president S Tringles cashier Misk Ophelia Johnson Axst cashier Miss Nettie Smith bookkeeper Virginia Snelling clerk.
County commissioners were sworn in at a court session on Monday after bonds were approved. The report notes attendance by several officials and mentions the formal oath for county officers.
A lengthy World War II era update chronicles the service of numerous individuals and families. It notes sailors and soldiers stationed in GatesWashington and other locations, wife and child connections, and various local names, units, and stations. The item mixes personal notices with movement details as families await word on loved ones and reflect on wartime duties and farewells.
The Christ Episcopal Church annual parish meeting on Tuesday evening January 8 elected W. E. Lenhart and R. H. Reese Sr to three year vestry terms. Officers named for 1945 include DR Wintermann senior warden M. L. Anderson junior warden Joe Lee McCreary clerk and G. C. Duncan treasurer. Four delegates and four alternates were chosen for the diocesan council in Houston January 23-24 with Mrs G F Carlile and Mrs A F P Hlarbert as delegates and alternates. The church reported solid finances with gains in assets and bond investments for building and a reserve fund.
A report on a post chapel wedding with details of attendees and family relations. The ceremony includes the bride and groom with the next of kin and local attendees. The event occurs at a base chapel with references to the couple and witnesses.
A fragmented OCR item mentions Frank Stephens in a continued test context with scattered terms and names including Tepe Water and Stephenie Vu. The readable bits suggest a stray note or draft involving persons Stephens and Vu with unrelated fragments.
Mr and Mrs Will Wright received a newsage Tuesday stating their son Everitt Wright Chief Quarter Master Ay Be Navy was reporting action while serving his country. Navy department extended sympathy to the parents and promised further information as available. Friends hope for better news within a few days.
Richmond County police captured Roosevelt Sanford in Eagle Lake after a night-time burglary and assault spree. He is jailed in Columbus and is wanted in Colorado County for another Eagle Lake burglary. Witnesses identified him as the shooter in Durst’s ore robbery on November 15. Officers pursued him across Texas with a dragnet and later arrested him following a December 14 Eagle Lake house burglary.
Shell Oil Company begins development of two new wells with plans to expand production. The project involves key executives and offshore operations, signaling an aggressive growth push for the energy group this quarter.
Fragmentary OCR mentions names and mixed terms including Laughl in Hospital and many garbled names such as Conner Mew Tarn Detoy Forbes and Lidia Craaiel. Core meaning unclear due to text corruption but hints at hospital registration and multiple personal names. No clear event or outcome established.
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