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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1946
Page
1
Abbie Roy Atkinson of Houston was electrocuted in an accident at Brenham on Tuesday. Atkinson, a veteran, was reportedly saving a limb when the mishap occurred. He was the son of Refugio Atkinson and sister Tim Sene3, with several relatives left grieving in the Houston Post account.
Clark W Thampson, a candidate in the congressional district, will address local supporters and nearby residents this Saturday at 7 o'clock. The speech will outline his platform focusing on aiding workers and local businesses, with a public gathering organized by local supporters at Lake on Wednesday.
Miss Bobby Twibeil completes training at Joby Seu y Ho 4 Fi fay 6. She begins service at Loughlin Hospital alongside Josephine Prine and other experts, pursuing nursing amid hopes for a bright career. Friends in the community extend well wishes for her happiness and success.
In Arkansas the death of George Teenor, foster father of Bert Larmer of Eagle Lake, was announced Friday and he was buried Sunday. Larmer left to attend the service upon receiving the message. The notice notes the family’s grief and references Bert Larmer.
The Eagle Lake Lions Club rallied to tie the Shell Oilers 11 to 16 in a softball game, with Lions overcoming a slow start to surge ahead in the fourth. Coach Edwin Rench hurled for the Lions, while the event sparked plans for a tiebreaker playoff and a summer schedule featuring Rotary, Firemen, Universal, and Legion teams through July and August.
Paul J. Lewis of Houston visited Eagle Lake on Monday and announced plans to return every two weeks to speak with veterans about the at the job training program offered by the United States Government. The program aims to place veterans in permanent employment, with special focus on disabled veterans. All veterans may contact Lewis. names in the Readers Light City office will be forwarded to the Veterans Institute for verification.
Superintendent Marley Giddens names Me Thompson as head principal of Columbus High School. Thompson, a Sam Houston State Teachers College graduate with three years in the reserve forces, is married with a daughter.
Clark W. Thompson of Gailess ton, candidate for Representative of the Mh Congressional District, visited Eagle Lake on Wednesday and was exiled as the Head-.
Al Al Wheeler of Glidden, running for Colorado County District Clerk, visited Hegle Lake on Wednesday to promote his candidacy and was welcomed at the Headlight Office.
A party of young people from First Baptist Churches Eagle Lake traveled to Palacios for the annual encampment. The group includes Mary Annetle Brogies Billie Jean Walker David Morvis Donald Morvis Darry Vandiver Coraphine Donald Mary Elizabeth Davidson and Bary Caroline Nas. Miss Vogue Mid Mary Catherine Alley En Qlea German joined the group. Mr and Mrs J G Jenkins of Rock Island will be weekend guests at the camp.
San Mercos reports the largest summer school enrollment at Southwest Texas State College since 1940 includes 14 students from Colorado County. Names listed include Lester Cranch Garwood Edwin Raabe Alma Mire Edith Janacek Leota Raabe Gabriella Shumbéra Doris Tawnsley Seanette Brooks Jayce Naumann Rose Lange Eagle Lake Cybeline Ordner New Ulm Glinda Renz Cat Spring. The second six weeks term will open July 1.
Jim Cupson and Ralph Thomas present a Friday night rodeo at the arena near the business district off Highway 200 with Luuie Frederickson and L. B. Euserds featuring a roping contest and various stunts. The crowd already shows strong interest. A second Friday event returns July 7 with calf breakaway bronc riding and other rodeo acts listed.
Southwestern Life announces a 43 percent business gain for the first half, with overall total premium income totaling $81,220,000 in the period. Roger Killourin, company representative, cites strong insurance service demand and growth since organization. The six month period shows continued momentum as the firm expands its market presence.
Announcement of a rodeo scheduled for Sunday July 14 at Stapleton Place with start time 2 o clock. The notice promises plenty of barbecue and cold beverages for attendees at the Swift Stapleton Place event.
Public as Mr and Mrs E A Willer and daughter Miss Feity Miller of Alvin were guests of his parents Mr and Mrs W G Miller and other relatives here Thursday.
The notice lists survivors including Léon of Victoria Rich ard of Lake Jackson Tonglas of the U S Navy Alvin and Mrs A B Starke Vereme Jan South America and other relatives. Douglas Obenhaus died while on leave and services were held at Mill Funeral Home with interment at Gateside Cemetery officiated by Rev A D B Jameson. Wallace Lindsay sang hymns and pallbearers included nephews JaQuel Jervalé Obenhaus Hayzald and Alvin Kohleffel. The community mourns the loss of Mr Obenhaus.
Joseph Pau Kucherka, 49, died in Austin after an accident last Saturday. He was brought to Columbus for services. Mass and funeral were held Tuesday at St Anthonys Catholic Church with burial at Burke Waginger cemetery. He leaves five brothers and several sisters, with many relatives expressing sympathy to the family.
Tam Brenemann the master of ceremonies at Cole's Theatre will award an orchid to the oldest lady present at the Sunday afternoon matinee. Breneman, popular on local radio and daytime shows, has a long tradition of giving an orchid to the oldest attendee at each show. The theatre plans the presentation immediately after the first performance.
Miss Lavane Ledbetter of Brees and Miss Betty Tubbs of Houston visit their grandparents Mr and Mrs W G Miller and other relatives in Eagle Lake, marking a family gathering at the Floral Shop.
A new pastor announced for the congregation will lead a Sunday evening service to discuss purchasing midwise. The Brazos Presbytery Commission will conduct the installation at 7 30 o clock with Rev RB Matthew Lynn of Houston delivering the charge and Rev Rov One of Houston giving the Balion charge. Elders from Park Place Church in Houston will provide music and the ceremony concludes with elder 4 B Wellas thund assisting.
Real estate transfer records show Harry Landa acquiring a northwest corner property on the block near First National Bank. The ebony brick building houses the Harry Lands Grogory shop, Radka Repair Shop, and Western Auto. The site previously housed offices and shops of Fagie Lake Headtleht and earlier Bayery Mecarty.
Girl Scouts held a Friday night event featuring a short program, songs, and a fashion parade. Mrs. BR B Davis presented a humorous sketch while troop members served refreshments to guests.
Lula Jean Snelling and Margy Ann joined by companions attended Club Montezuma, accompanying their friends for a social outing.
The community plans a large Legion celebration on Wednesday in Eagle Lake with a dawn parade, all day carnival in the park, barbecue lunch, and a major fireworks display. Local officials note fund drives support a new swimming pool and park amenities.
Wharton County sees the death of respected rancher J. B. Hutchins, lifelong area operator, who passed away Wednesday morning at Holston Hospital after a long illness. Born February 10, 1985 near Weimar, he left a legacy of family and community service, leaving a widow Lavine Kells Hutchins and four sisters.
Friends report S L Kucherke is back at home on Tuesday afternoon following a stay in Laughlin Hospital with an attack of typhus fever.
Weather warms and work accelerates at Lakeview Golf Links as the layout nears completion. The Golf Club formed months ago by local sportsmen funded shaping and maintenance plans and anticipates offering a popular new showplace for play shortly.
Alyge Brewer visits his former Ramsey home with Mr Alley and Deby son. Clyde Brewer, age sixteen, showcases multi instrument skills as part of Shelly Lee Alley and His Alley Cats. They discuss past recordings and plans for twelve new records and a future appearance near Lake Fegie.
Bargel Pat Osler Now producer for the Hamel post at Colorado county has been completed by Skely Oil company and their No. 2 Clara Berthold by Dowdy survey. The tested potential of 291 barrels of 53.7 pravits oil driven by a 37 inch engine. Tubing pressure was 2400 pounds with canner sealed. Production was Lunt pesforelons with TE sliols fain 9039 feet to SOT feet SP hate betten mad ic Ble feet. Alle Pew Supesiun OU company Nu Ad ay Myla S. Piaer BB BY and raroa survey absu rk fin Fut teat for the Altair pov of Californiaoth Was restored in side 18 LG feet.
Local residents led by Mr and Mrs Chester Gisiser plan early construction of a home on land between neighboring properties. Other families including the Ham and Wallace households are erecting or nearing completion of new houses along the Highway area, signaling growth in Eagle Lake.
A Tennessee resident named Langsdon, long associated with the Colorado River below Matthews, reportedly ended a decades long journey of about forty three years. The tale notes a residence along the river and references a local event titled the Peedhivnt yi Lausday after noon.
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