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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1946
Page
8
Community column notes a gathering hosted by Mrs Helen South featuring guests Miss Burh Wanda Houghton Roland Ingram Wiese and Gla Viexery with remarks on local social events and upcoming activities in Lissie.
State Senator S McLellan from Alma and Ada Wood of Eagle Lake are mentioned in greetings. Ada Wood is recovering after a hospital stay, and Edward Causey has returned from naval discharge. The annual Sunday School picnic near Beath's Grove drew about one hundred attendees with a district dinner. Rev. J L Peterson and family visited Seraph Level, while revival services continued and Mrs Nervin Peterson and Martyn King joined in Galveston trip chatter. Ruth Causey of Gonzales visited relatives over the weekend.
Denver Perkins of Gonzales announces the candidate slate for Colorado County offices in the Eagle Lake Headlight. The list includes for County Judge Henry Buescher and Oliver J. Podd. for County Clerk Epgar L Litzmann. for Tax Assessor-Collector E H Rabel. for County Attorney Otto F P Moore. for Sheriff Harvey Lee Homer L Klingba. for County Treasurer Mhs John Kunetka. for County School Superintendent A H Wooten. for County Commissioner Precinct We We, R Schmidt and Buck Wieeler noted.
Mrs Elo Schillings was guest of honor at a Garwood birthday dinner hosted by relatives. The event featured Hawkers style décor, a fried chicken menu, and gift packages. Attendees included Mrs Howard, Miss Joan Davis, and Miss Janice Davis, with travel plans and family news noted for upcoming weekends.
Joe Bradley, county agent, spoke at the Wednesday luncheon delivering an agriculture report. Colorado County optimism was tempered as guests from Columbus and nearby areas attended. Wallace Lindsay was named the Clubs new President, taking over from J G Renkins as leadership for 45 active Rosarians and two honorary members. The district assembly in Lufkin was noted for activities.
A jumble of names and journeys follows as Cornelius Willard Brés Jet Joe Jigd lina Ben Hivar and others visit LaGrange Buron ball Lanier. Relatives and friends travel from Austin Houston San Antonio and Columbus to visit kin in Lebanon Reni and New Mexico. Several households plan or complete trips to Carlsbad Pike's Peak and Denver with stops at Nar a Visa and San Antonio shipments.
Georgia Governor Arnall will appear as the first speaker in a new Baptist Hour series themed Faith is the Victory. His topic is Christian Patriotism for the New Day. Other announced speakers include Dr. Caudus, W. Douglas Hudeius, Dr. Hobbs, Dr. Tribble, and Rep. Hays with Labor Day message. Music will be provided by the Baptist Four Choir. Illness of S. Nerke mentioned with wishes for recovery.
O P A crisis discussion in Columbus area notes wage influx from camps and housing needs, with legislators and Congress members cited. Reports on price controls and potential temporary extensions stir local concerns as McCormack and Bardley exchanges reflect broader uncertainty. Families from Alexandria and local relatives visit, signaling ongoing wartime life and community impact.
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary meet at Mrs. F. M. Dromgoode’s home Wednesday evening with good attendance. They discuss a drive to raise funds for a swimming pool and plan to secure a meeting place on the first Wednesday monthly. The group seeks broader membership and invites wives sisters and mothers of Legionnaires to join.
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