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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1943
Page
8
Community updates list weddings anniversaries and illness in Galveston and nearby towns. Families like Hollas Johnsons Beals and Rippers share visits travels new job moves, and upcoming home country or city changes as they attend events and milestone happenings.
Lynn Merrick Re public starlet showcases a cream and white striped pique playsuit with lace bodice and flare shorts. The look balances a sad mood with warm styling, highlighting retro details and a moderated silhouette.
The ceremony unfolded with a white theme and asters as Reed and his partner marked their union in a closely observed local event. Prominent citizens attended as friends praised the couple and the couple’s families welcomed the new life together in the community.
Letters from soldiers describe furloughs from Alaska to the Mediterranean and brief home visits. Messages note weather, trains crowded, and the longing to see family. Transfers include Corporal Melvin Campe and Pfe Perry Morris. Also reports of a mother’s operation, a new WAVE sister welcome, and homesick readers from Texas.
Visitor from Camp McCoy Sergeant James Cash sprays his furbush near Mr and Mrs Maurice Gavin. Mrs PooA Walker of Garwport reports a letter received from North Africa. First Mun news in seven weeks. Yeoman Lois Goad home on furlough from the WAVE program. She arrived Monday, met by friends and Rotary. She praises service and recalls promotion milestones after one month. Lieutenant and Mrs Bell A Radack transfer noted, with letters to Mrs Madsack’s parents.
Lt Leomird Braden of Jupe Lake Texas assigned to the 7 Troop Carrier Command after training in the Army Air Forces begins ground school and flight training at Borg afront Army Air Field Austin. He is a former Eagle Lake High School athlete with track and field second places and two years of football and basketball. In civilian life he was a road worker.
Coach Erekson and his family left Wednesday for Brenham to join Brenham High School Faculty. He thanked Eagle Lake staff for cooperation and expressed regret at leaving. He praised the citizens for their help in making the Eagle Lake athletic season a success. He sent farewell via the Head to those not spoken to personally.
Signed statements from local merchants note closures on Monday July 5 to honor Independence Day. Businesses plan to reopen Wednesday morning, July 6, urging housewives to adjust plans accordingly.
The obituary notes the death of Eula Weston Deaton in Chicago on June 23 at her Chicago suburb home. Born in 18XX, she studied at the University of Mississippi and earned a master's from the University of Chicago. She belonged to several clubs and is survived by sister Miss Margaret Bl and brother George I L Deaton of Oak Park. Burial followed at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
The christening Sunday at the Catholic Church in Wharton included the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hesley as the baptized child. Sponsors were Mrs. Rett and others. the ceremony followed by a home gathering at the parents' residence with relatives.
A Lions club sponsored a dance for soldiers with refreshments and acknowledgments. The incident notes deep appreciation to the Lions Chile for sponsoring recreational features and providing drinks and cookies while thanking local attendees. The article records ongoing maneuvers and weekly duty detachment changes in the locality.
Little Patricia Ann Thomas celebrated her second birthday Tuesday afternoon at her grandparents home Mr and Mrs Ro Thomas. A small heritage and meditated toast honored the occasion with family members from Con Jimbes and nearby. Homemade cake bore two candles as friends and relatives wished continued happiness.
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