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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1948
Page
10
Esther Williams stars in a Technicolor production alongside Laurus Melchoir and Jimmy Donante in a vibrant musical with Ravaer Cugst serving as conductor. The ensemble delivers a splashy stage spectacle praised for color, dance, and cinematic flair.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Martha NicDaniel at her farm home near Walls Texas on December 23 1885. She left a son Tuleyy V Qnrson a daughter Mee Rollie C Pennimgben and seven grandchildren with survivors and sympathy from the community.
Chaplain Ktass profiles Al Hawant receiving station at Pearl Harbor. The report notes his Navy service history including duty at Naval Air Training Bases Pensacola and assignments aboard USS North Curls. He hails from Houston and holds a high-ribbon career with the Marines.
Commissioners continued discussion on county finances including deposits, county funds, and the release of additional bonds. The Texas State Railroad Department proposal and judge salaries are noted along with per county tributes and a finalized code affecting court costs.
Garden club members share January planting tips and care guidance. Readings stress proper pruning, drainage, soil, and selecting frost resistant varieties like phlox and petunias, with cautions on overwatering and peat differences.
Scout officials from Colorado County gathered for a dinner hosted by the Suny Mouston Aces Council at First Mishurtiar Church in Domuwen. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J B Seymuir, Eninet Meeker, Mr and Mrs Jack Leypndyiker, and other local families and leaders.
A Rock Island PTA group met at the home of Alfred Gesch, president of Mantas, on January 22 to begin a Texas course on Parent Teacher Procedure. Members are registered and asked to complete the course by February 15, with a yearly membership fee of $2.50.
In Colorado County Citizens paid substantial taxes over three months ending January 31. Abel and his staff reported $409,900.59 in collected notices plus additional unrecorded auto action. Poll taxes totaled 2,277 with exemptions, and the county anticipated a record poll tax revenue for the year.
Buck Wheeler has been named chief deputy by Sheriff Jervey Law to succeed Stacey Tanner who resigned to start a cattle auction business in Columbiy. Wheeler, previously a special deputy, will receive a promotion and plans to move his family to be near the new post. The sheriff’s office will relocate from the courthouse to the jail near Mejell for the transition.
The Colorado County Federal Savings and Loan Association winds down after a 12 year period of service. Lanhi Bigle Lake is named director of the association, with Thon advertising in the WA Headlight. Other directors include Sam 1K, Soymone, EG, Micey Fil Wb, Lade Weaver, JEL Campo, Honey Brasher, and Pe D. Wright.
Miss Lois Beane and Robert David Alexander announce their engagement. Miss Beane is a graduate of Bagie Lake High School and plans a February wedding. Mr. Alexander, graduate of Brechtervidee High School, attended Goodwestess University and is employed by Western in Company at Taylie.
A badly garbled OCR note reports A A Dippie as Deputy Grand Master of Masons. It mentions Port Worth on Monday and references Grand Vingver of dee Cyan, with unclear action and scattered names including Max George Hawkes and family, and a planned San Antonio attendance for a centennial Masonic Order celebration.
Lions Club meeting at Lions Hall on Bhurila eve ning discussed future Match and dance events. Dr Ashton and Reagan attended from Columbus and Huston respectively, with Mr. Reagaty presenting two moves on U.S. World War context.
The report notes the Eagle Lake Independent basketball game with Beasley canceled. A makeup game is planned for Monday night January 15 with a 6 to 8 pm start at the gymnasium. Additional details touch on local scores, players, and band members as the school community awaits standings and next week’s schedule.
The Eagle Lake school launches a contest asking students from elementary and high schools to submit fire prevention essays with practical safety suggestions. Prizes funded by local sponsors support the effort, aiming to raise awareness among students and parents about fire dangers and prevention, with proceeds going to seven local children.
Colorado county reports population gain with 182 births versus 180 deaths in the period. United Educators Are publishers of Chicago and are staying with Mrs. Mary Glosier. Mrs. Stadete extends birthday wishes to S. K. Seymour Sr. as he approaches his 17th birthday. Maria Howard Strollan and generalist hosts attend.
Wartime year figures show per capita daily feeding costs for Mary at 64 cents while Navy supplies totaled 800 million pounds of meat 1.4 billion pounds of vegetables 490 million pounds of biscuits flour and bread and other rations. Navy Reserve needs four volunteers per officer and 23 60 men in its creation. Also noted are transport service flights from Washington to San Francisco and safety reminders for divers about hidden hazards.
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