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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1946
Page
1
Eagle Lake reacts to President Truman veto of the revised OPA bill as wage and rent controls lapse and advocates on price policy engage across the community. Merchants hold steady stocks while civic groups and leaders discuss the impact in a cautious, lively national dialogue.
The Shell Oilers edged the American Legion squad 6 to 4 at High School Stadium in a rescheduled grudge game. B Criswell led Shell with a homer and a double while A Janek added a double and a single for the Veterans. Wild throws and erratic defense sparked scoring as Firemen tallied 6 to beat Lions 1 in the second game, with upcoming dates set for July 9 and a first-half title clash between Lions and Shell.
Work proceeds on an attractive new frame home for Mr and Mrs J M Cole and family in the West section of Eagle Lake across from the Oscar Miller residence. The cottage offers five rooms and a bath with glassed porch. AJL Wahrmund has bought the cottage beside Hans German’s home and plans to reside in Eagle Lake. W C Papenberg of Columbus seeks reelection as District Court Clerk for Colorado County and called at the Headlight office.
The American Legion sponsored pool project moves forward after Mrs. Bruce W. McCarty and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McCreary donated land off Highway 200 in a shaded tract behind Eagle Lake’s business district. A large August 15 V-J Day celebration is planned to raise funds, with parades, a carnival, barbecue, rodeo events, and fireworks aiming to finalize contracts by next February.
Henry Buescher candidate for Colorado County Judge visited Eagle Lake on Wednesday afternoon to discuss his re election bid. He traveled with his young son Benjamin F Hill of Dallas who is a candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Froka purchase an acre of land opposite the E J Wink residence and announce plans for the construction of a home on the site.
Extreme rainfall Monday night into Tuesday left parts of Eagle Lake and surrounding areas flooded. Streets turned to pools, homes with low foundations faced water entry, and a temporary pool formed near the Southern Pacific tracks. Roads including Highway 90A and routes to Columbus and Houston were impassable in places. A railroad trestle near Eagle Lake washed out forcing reroutes. mainline trains delayed. Estimates place rainfall at ten to eleven inches in the city, heavier in outlying districts.
Nora L Briscoe 43 of Houston formerly of Rock Island buried Sunday at Cheathin Texas with Rev Floyd M Dartram officiating. Survivors include husband J J Briscoe five daughters three sons five sisters three brothers and mother all of Houston and area. Deepest sympathy to the Briscoe family from local community.
Eagle Lake Troop 121 and Troop 313 members return from Camp Strake with the top camp honor for most merit points among 50 troops. They achieved a Warrior Badge, logged high scores across crafts, boating, archery, and nature, all without adult leadership. Vernon Gertson, injured boat sil, was carried in for medical aid.
Parents and friends of the Girl Scout Troop are invited to a program in Rotary Hall this Friday at 7 45 pm. The event aims to acquaint the fires of the Scouts with their work and activities. A short skit will be presented featuring Betty Kay Mpitzen Malorie Par ma Grace Campbell Grace Dell Sinclair Coraphine MacDonatd Rose Marie Beaumbelow Patsy Fontenot Patsy Paschall Ernes tine Davidson Arlene Gerteon Lula Jean Snelling Mary Anelle Broyles.
A large group of Baptist youth and adults will travel to the Texas Baptist Encampments at Palacios starting Tuesday July 19. The Eagle Lake First Baptist Church leased and remodeled a camp house to host about forty, with planned cooking facilities and a ten day schedule featuring speakers Drs Hill Yates and Hunt. A second youth camp is planned for August at Palacios, with growing enthusiasm expected to exceed the capacity.
The National Salvation Army drive in Colorado County exceeded the minimum quota by 224 dollars. Weimar submitted 480, Eagle Lake 400, and Columbus area 599, with local 20 percent shares kept by the Advisory Board. Boothe and Waddell of Eagle Lake were thanked for their strong efforts, and the campaign director praised Eagle Lake supporters for their financial and moral aid.
Columbus Mayor is named director of District 3 of the newly formed Texas Lego Producers and Royal Owners Association. Others listed include Glen H. McCarty of Houston as vice president and committee member for District 3 covering Houston Beaumont Port Arthur Galveston and nearby Gulf Coast areas. Albert George represents Fort Bend County with John Ferguson and Jack Hutchinsrom from Wharton County.
The Equalization Board of Eagle Inns gathers at Eagle Lake in the city at 10 o'clock on Monday July 5th with sessions continuing daily as needed. Citizens with business before the board are urged to attend and note the meeting details.
Miss Edith Seitz of Cincinnati and Commander Melvin Campbell are selling advertising space to fund a Victory Report book by General George Marshall. Proceeds support a swimming pool project, with book sales at 100 dollars and ad spaces ranging from 20 to 100 dollars.
Professional ropers from Hungerford and Weimar join El Campo duos Tracey Brooks and Andy Anderson for a high purse match roping contest at the local rodeo arena. Big Friday crowds prompt plans for a new grandstand as last week’s winners and event notes highlight strong attendance and regional talent.
John Canaris son of Mr and Mrs Dan Canaris returns home for summer from the Navy training program at the University of Oklahoma. He became a leading collegiate track star despite the program delays and aims to pursue athletics, with plans for a race field job and a possible scholarship to study Physical Education at Oklahoma. Friends wish him success in future coaching and athletics.
R Killough receives life member status from the Texas Association of Life Underwriters after ten years of membership with five consecutive years. Representing Southwestern Life Insurance Company in Eagle Lake he is noted for a strong production record and honors, including Life Club and Top Club membership.
St Pauls American Lutheran Church in Columbus will receive sixteen members by baptism confirmation and profession of faith this Sunday July 7. Pastor G C Wolf lists families such as Preston Wagener Herbert Schroeder Krenek Dungen Sweat and Oswald Schobel among those joining and invites others to meet Friday at 8 p m for a final rehearsal. Sunday services include 7 30 a m communion and an 8 p m evening service with registration for the ceremony via a special envelope at the door. Public participation is invited.
Chas Von Lengerke and Allen Fraka displayed a six foot diamond back rattlesnake on the Lengerke farm. Allen Fraka killed it with a gun after the turkeys disturbed the creature. The poisonous reptile had fourteen rattlers and one button.
Major General Harry H. Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Harry S Johnson of Eagle Lake received the Distinguished Service Medal from General Jonathan Wainwright at Fourth Army headquarters. The award cites his leadership in the Southwest Pacific and the surrender of 90,000 Japanese troops after V J Day. Johnson, who has lived in Laredo during service, retired from active duty on Tuesday after a lengthy career including a period as Governor of Rome. Sunday visitors included Donald Cochran and his wife and child at the Harris home.
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