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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1945
Page
1
Firefighters were called at noon Thursday to a blaze at the small home of Stacey E. B. Robinson, a Black resident. The house and contents were a total loss, with efforts at preventing spread to nearby structures. Several nearby residents reported brief exposure to smoke.
A War Department message informs the family of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry of Rock Island that their son Pic. John Paul Henry was killed in action on Cubs Island in the Pacific. He was born October 6 1921 in El Campo and was 23. He entered service September 18 1942 and served in the Philippines. He leaves his parents and sisters Miss Willie Mae Henry and others. The community and Headlight express deepest sympathy.
A list of White selectees inducted into the Armed Forces on June 28th includes Liby Edo Freeman Bennie Joe Horak Peeddie Joseph Anders George Joe Ulrich Rapheel E Vana Jerome Lee Hollan Elmore William Kretzschmar Fredrick Alois Mikeienka Thur man Ellis Bruns William John Richs Chester William Hudson Herbert John Popp Jack Pendelton Hopkins Walter Fredrick Schoell jmann Norbert Wilfred Meismer Harold Eugene Grassheff Henry Selman Wills Eddie Adolph Evanicky William Albert Porter Wagley Lake Texas and others from Chesterville Nada New Ulem Rock Island Eagle Lake Colum bus Rock Island and surrounding areas. The phrasing indicates volunteer service and an indictment on June 28th.
Reports from servicemen and families. Private Sims expects early return from England after 20 months with Army Air Corps. Howard T Moebes promoted to Master Sergeant in France. aerial engineer on a C-47 with Zinn Air Transport Group. Raymond Henry returns from submarine chaser duty in the South Pacific. Pfc Richard Vernon Weaver back after 30 months overseas in India, Burma, China with Engineers Corps. Alfred Besch guest of home folks. has President's Citation and Purple Heart from European Theatre. Harold Grasshoff to Fort Sam Houston after preinduction physical at Eagle Lake High School. George Causey arrives from Fort Coast to visit Lissie family nights.
Fred Lyle CM 12 son of Mrs A J Lyle Ramsey returned home this week after twenty seven months in the South Pacific with the Seabees of the United States Navy. He served on the Marian Islands and covered the area thoroughly, his family cheering his long absence ended.
The Brune family of Weimar mourns Sergeant Edward Brune of the Holman section after learning of his death on Okinawa on May 14 while serving with the American forces. Born July 14, 1920, he joined the army in 1942 and was awarded the Bronze Star in March for conduct on Guam. He served with the 88th Infantry Division in the Philippines, leaving four sisters and six brothers.
A Texas firm announces special leaves of absence for employees returning from military service to pursue studies under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act. The company also offers interest free loans to supplement funding when the Act amount is insufficient, aiding veterans in transitioning to civilian work and ongoing association with the firm.
Lockwood Bros completed a barbecue pit behind their grocery store with sales planned every Saturday morning offering beef pork and sausage. They also added a large vegetable cooling room in the warehouse keeping produce at about 40 degrees for freshness. Curtis McClenahan of Houston visited with his wife and returned home after a few days.
Sean K. Seymour Jr assumed the presidency at the Columbus Rotary Club during the weekly meeting on Tuesday. Kindred McLeaey of Confluence Pennsylvania, architecture professor at Carnegie Institute of Technology, delivered the talk at this gathering.
The wedding of Miss Elbirth Meyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugo Meyer Mentz and Willie Rahumann son of Emil Rahumann Freiuberg was held at St Pauls American Lutheran Church in Columbus on Tuesday June 26 at 11 with Rev G Wolf officiating. The bride wore white satin and net with a fingertip veil and carried white carnations. Bridesmaids Beatrice Meyer and Georgie Lee Meith wore pink and blue chiffon gowns with pink dahlias. Groomsmen Elmer Denis Meyer and Marion Nelson attended. A barbecue dinner followed for families and friends. The groom recently left the army after serving in the European Theatre. Best wishes were extended for a long and happy life together.
Navy Hour a new Navy Department radio series debuts on NBC Tuesday July 10 1845 at 8 00 p m Central War Time Originating in Washington D C the program will feature the U S Navy Symphony Orchestra a senior Navy officer news report a Pacific Fleet ship transmission and a tribute to the Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard with a guest star and arranged music Lieut Robert Taylor USA will be linesman for the first three programs Spotlighting the Pacific War Navy Hour will run for 14 weeks.
Miss Catherine Holman arrived in New York after touring North Africa with the American Red Cross. She traveled in a C 47 from Naples via Oran Casablanca Azores Bermuda to New York, then joined her mother Mrs Natl Holman in the East en route to Washington D C. They plan to visit Bagie Lake later in the summer and Mrs Holman notes a brief sighting of General Dwight Eisenhower as the summer’s high point.
Dr CL Shit, health officer of Columbus, states no polio cases have developed in Colorado County Bowevay. An isolated case was reportedly found at Cat Spring in Austin County, per last week’s statement.
An accident near Glidden Hill in Columbus involved no Greyhound buses. An eastbound bus rear collided with another eastbound bus. Mrs. Ida Gatlin of Houston sustained a broken leg and other injuries and was taken to Bell Hospital. Several other passengers had minor injuries. Damage to both buses was about $1000.
Catholics announce a barbecue supper on August 7 at the Athletic Field. Tickets are on sale this week and will fund building a new Catholic Church in Eagle Lake. Rev. A. W. Didner asks community cooperation for a social and financial success with amusements and a deli- cious menu.
Eagle Lake closed the Seventh War Loan Drive on June 20 with over the top results. Eagle Lake’s E bond quota was 140000 dollars and sales reached 140012.50 dollars, plus overall bonds totaling 340197.50 dollars. F bonds quota not yet available. to be published next week. Community news notes visits by local residents and travels of families.
Sergeant Orville W Powers son of Mr and Mrs A P Powers of Eagle Lake arrived back in the United States in Connecticut on June 24 after duty with the Eighth Air Force in England. He was greeted in San Antonio by his wife and two daughters Linda and Sue. He enlisted January 11 1942 and served as ground crew in the Army Air Corps aboard in England since July 6 two years ago. He is home on a 30 day delay and will report to San Antonio for redistribution or discharge as required. He was a bank teller in Eagle Lake before the war and was welcomed home by many friends.
The watermelon harvest in the Eagle Lake area hauls shipments daily to Lafitte and Garwood. By Thursday afternoon the Santa Fe Railroad had shipped 35 carloads from Lafitte and 30 carloads from Garwood, with principal shippers including Jim Cupsori Cai Gertson and Joe Semora.
Record national crude oil output in 1944 with 71 billion gallons produced, 42 million gallons daily above prewar levels. United States led global demand while US, South America, Russia and the Middle East shared consumption. Wildcat tests, drilling statuses, and gas potential noted across Colorado County area including Wiese No 1 and several Shell and Sun oil prospects with multiple depths and test outcomes.
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Causey 73, who died in Houston, were held at 3 PM last Saturday at the Mill Funeral Home. She lived in Eagle Lake before moving to Houston and leaves three daughters Eva Abbe Mamie Marshall Frances Tart all of Houston and four sons. Burial was in the Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers included Miles Theuman Evariti Smothers Chumney Ne Frazar Andersen and G J Oliver. Seven grandchildren survive. The Headlight extends sympathy to the family.
Beginning July 1 the AAA pays subsidies on whole milk and butterfat sales for April May and June. Submit sales receipts for milk butter or cream sold during these months before August 31 the signing deadline. Pay rates include 17 cents per pound butterfat and 70 cents per hundredweight milk for April. 10 cents per pound butterfat and 35 cents per hundredweight milk for May and June. No applications accepted after August 31.
Sinclair Refining Company agent Kalline at Garwood begins a series of advertising in the Headly Night issue. His territory is represented by Callarwing dealers Albert Arnold Garage Jat Dri Station Frank Beesk Station Wady Nickles Station and 5. W. Stapleton Stauart. Dealers urge patronage and support.
Frank Scoffield of the internal revenue service announced a 10 day grace period for owners who have not purchased the $5 federal automobile use tax stamp for the coming year. After the extension those who refuse to buy will face court action and penalties. The notice warns a $35 fine or 60 days in jail for noncompliance.
Four Scouts from Trop gia travel to Camp Hudson near Houston for a week long stay on Wesheimer Road. Crew includes Jimmy Schetz Ware Funka Bruce Kilgore and Billy Reading. Scoutmaster PB Bavily leads the group while Sgt Marti visits with families including Mrs Gloria Cauthon and Cristine Davis.
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