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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1946
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR text references Oliver J. Todd as county judge with vague notes on tenure and duties. The readable lines mention probate work juvenile matters and general legal duties, but clarity and dates are missing. No further concrete events or outcomes are established in the readable passage.
A birthday party on the lawn featured a cake and three whistle tunes. Guests included Patricia Lee Johnson, Judy, Famnia Dronsville, J Pode, Mane McCreary, Susan, and other adult friends. Parrott presided as hours of three thirty and six o clock approached, with a refreshment table covered by lace and a fruit tray arrangement.
Mrs. Herbert Biden and family hosted with Mr and Mrs Augusteodorff Sunday night. Numerous guests included Mr and Mrs Ernest Hennéke and daughter, Mr and Mrs Glueck and sons, Mr and Mrs Leo Bradeh and son, Mrs Ruben Brades, Mr and Mrs Alfred Wicks and son, Mrs Chartesy Wicks, Mr Mes Braden, and many others visiting at various homes over the weekend and Sunday evening with the Neuendert family and related households.
Captain K R Bowie completed three years of service in the United States Army with assignments in the China Gurma India Theatre. He sustained slight injuries in combat and is under medical treatment. Upon medical clearance he will be discharged, and plans to return to his former post as an engineer with the Oil Company. His wife and young son remain at home in Barie.
The fragment notes Chas Briggs, son of a local family, has become a naval volunteer in San Diego California. It mentions his age seventeen and references his brief service period and unclear details about his status and duties.
A brief political notice highlights Senator L J Sulak as energetic and experienced with twelve years in legislation. It mentions his focus on farmers small businessmen and veterans and hints at his planned activity in Washington to defend or protect their interests.
Mr and Mrs O R Davis of Austin visited relatives and friends here on Sunday, sharing time with local kin and acquaintances during a brief stay.
A fragmented local notice mentions sympathy for the Hoalbecht family on the death of Celestine Thompson and lists funeral details at Adie Chapel with Rev. Bernard Hawi officiating. It also notes shop repairs at Barrett’s and visitors from Providence Rhode Island staying with the Westmorelands and Touchtone of Houston visiting friends in Eagle Lake and EB Campa.
A group of Garwood men start a flying club and plan training sessions around mid month. Founding members include Ly Ey Snow as president and W K Lehrer Emily Lehrer William Priesmeéyer and Pete Lew are also listed among the early organizers.
We thank all who remembered Potneis Ann with calls, visits, and kind messages at Cleveland Hospital. Your support during her recent passing brought comfort to Edgin Davis and family.
Local OCR fragment notes Lt and Miss W Whittieiaiak Kelly at Kelly Field Texas spending the fourth with Mr and Mrs.
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