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Newspaper

Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1945

Page

4

Garwood Area Funeral and Community Visits Highlight July

Garwood residents gathered for Gus Verlla's funeral in Eagle Lake and hosted relatives from El Campo and Houston. The community welcomed relatives to birthday celebrations at J. Orsak's home near Garwood, where Gus Gerlich recently returned from overseas and two brothers also served. Attendees included the Krenek, Drapela, Polluda, and Stallman families, plus extended kin from Rosebud and Needville.

Bozo Green Camp Hood B. Shaw Louie Krenek A. Wa. Erenek H W, Huvar L. B. Cor Inels W. H. Abell L. Frederickson, Sr L. Frederickson Dick Soaw W. AR Frnka Eagle Lake Gus Verlla Will Priesmeyer John Priesmeyer Theo Briesmeyer Gus Mehrens el Campo Cornelius John Drapela Virginia Jack Roach Houston Drapela Jiramie Polluda Pareos Miadelyn Drepele Schilling Sandie P. A. Walker M. Lee A. Rietz Aliegton Otto Dankiefs Chartey Miller Carl Miller Tnex Fedaughter Cuero Zero Pressytesar Church M. L Heinen Pest A. Johnson Eugene Field Seaman Klngsville Ome Handach Roy Stailman Howard Harry F. M. Schilling B.A. Walker Ross Phillips Betsy Ross Pasadena Garwood Edward Kaminski Larry Rosemberg Monroe Hrenek Garnwood Edward Kaminskis Husban Fort Monroe Krenek Bidee Rae J. M. Krejnek Rosenberg Needville Alex Orsak Reid Mr. Orsak Gus Gerlich Hallettsville United States Orsak An Ang Louie Gerlich Steve Latsky Baby Bio Soma John’ Waligura Ben Waligura Randolph J. W. Littleton

Bankers Advertise Texas As Ideal Site For Industry

Texas bankers push a cooperative campaign to lure manufacturing plants to the state citing Dept of Commerce data about scattered settlements and emphasizing decentralization benefits. Ads will run in national publications read by executives. Bankers Digest will route inquiries from manufacturers planning moves to Texas towns with plants of 100 and 206 workers.

U.al Department of Commerce South Texas Texas Lown Worth East Bankers Digest Texas Bank Ts Digest T Wo

Physical requirements modified for U S Maritime service

Lt Gg A F Thomson, enrolling officer, reports physical standards for apprentice season enrollments lowered to 120 pounds from 132 to speed recruitment. Applicants aged 17 to 50 should apply at the Maritime Service Enrolling Office in Houston, Dallas, Galveston or Port Arthur, Texas. Also notes visit of Mr and Mrs Edwin Moore and daughter Gloria Jean of Highland to relatives.

A. F.thomson United States Ni Lghal Thomson United States Maritime Service Houston Dallas Galveston Port Arthur Texas

Local Churches Inviting Believers To July 1945 Services

July 15 1945 church notices invite worshippers to morning and evening services at Presby terian and Church of Christ congregations. Morning worship at 11 00 a m Sunday School at 10 00 a m evening service at 8 00 p m sermon themes include The Lord reigns and divine Love with scripture from Psalms Revelation and Eddy.

Mary Baker Eddy

Eagle Lake Catholic Church Service Schedule

Mass at 8 30 a m on Saturday July 14 and Sunday July 15 at 8 30 a m. Wednesday evening service at 8 00 p m led by Rev A W Didner.

Eagle Lae Catholic Church A. W. Didner

Local Church Notices and Encampment Update

Church schedules from Christ Episcopal and First Baptist note services, Sunday School and choir, with details of July 1945 events. Readers are informed of Palacios Encampment travel, July 14 15, and participants including Rev. Culpepper, J. W. Grittin, and Mrs Culpepper, plus Sunshine Class gathering and Sunshine Club actions.

Mary Martha Class Meeting Notes at Ramsey Home

Mary Martha Class of the Methodist Church held June and July meetings at Ramsey country home hosted by Mrs. A I Lyle and Mrs G A Seuholm. Mrs Mabel Van Dorn presided with large attendance, planning an early fair rummage sale a 42 party and pulpit furnishings. refreshments included chicken salad cookies and iced tea. August meeting set for Mrs T PL Boole’s home.

A. I. Lyle Mary Martha Methodist Church Ramsey Mabel van Dorn G. A. Seuholm van Dorn

Mrs Alfred Reuthes Receives Bridal Shower Honors

A group of close friends honored recent bride Mrs. Alfred Reuthes, formerly Miss Eriene Austin, with a bridal shower at the Will Waddell home. Guests enjoyed refreshments including devil's food cake and homemade ice cream as gifts were opened and displayed.

Alfred Reuther Eriene Austin Waddell Misa Adell Hrachovy Evelyn and Zeta Mae Waddell

American Lutheran notices at Eagle Lake and Chuncocel churches

The Eagle Lake AMERICAN LUTHERAN lists Pastor G. Wol and a July 15 service at 8:30 am with Sunday School, followed by an August Lutheran Rally on the third Sunday. ST. PAUL AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH under Pastor G. West holds Sunday School at 9:30 am and service at 4:00 pm this Sunday or 10:20 am otherwise.

American Lutheran Eagle Lake Texas Bay G. Wol

Piest Evangelical Church Service Schedule at Lissie Texas

Sunday 10:00 A M Sunday School. Lesson God s Purpose for Abraham. Morning Worship 11:15 A M Sermon by Rev Clifford Wirse. Fellowship Services 3 00 P M Evening Worship 6 45 P M Sermon by the Pastor. date July 14 1845 program notes mention Rev N H Peterson pastor and Rev Clifford Wirse as speaker.

Palacios B. Hi Folliver S. H. Broyles Abraham Anna Lee Swearingen Sunbeam Band Teddy Lissie N. H. Peterson Surdlsy Cifford Ryenleg Edaveath

Local Happenings and Church News From El Campo Area

Ongoing social notes list attendees at a supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Causey and include Miss Hope Dornon Myra Waddell Josephine Prka and others. EvEangelical Church members prepare to attend Summer Assembly in El Campo. Bereavement and birth announcements appear alongside travel and visiting plans.

Ed Causey Causey Hope Dornon Myra Waddell Josephine Prnka Eagle Lake Jimmie Reed George Cau Aay Ed Cauney Jean George Catary Houston Norfolk el Campo Lillian Ruthe Isenhower Barbara Lee Briggs Exla June Sunderman Mitten Jay Dexter Angerson Meg Crow Kenneth Nevin Peterson R. Strunk George Hodson Berdick Kansas Strunk Sam Richard Cipison On Haven Conn MM. E. Taenhower Glenn Sunderman Guy Briges Helen Smith Albert Dutcher Henry Sunderman Dutcher Laughlin Hospital Bayle Lake Lawrence Evans Boulder Colorado Harland Bell John Clipson Harold Thomas Sargent Gayle Dante Lou Thaies L. Hh.obunhaus Billy and Ann Hobbe A.J! i Mission Band Otis Eymbe Z. A. Wiese C.T. Wiese Song Bertha Richter Jeanette Rosneaur Schulenburg Victor Richter Patsy Richter Moulton Fig Trine Richter Oscar Hermenn Vivian Martin Pic Gus Herman Dricoit Texas

Girl Scout News Shows Meeting and Plans for Health

A Girl Scout meeting was held Tuesday evening at the Foout oval with fourteen girls in attendance. two visitors acted as official tasters and declared the refreshments delicious. Plans for a party were finalized for next Wednesday, and an upcoming swimming swim was noted. The group thanks Mr A Dipple for a talk on Fire Prevention making them junior firemen. They dream of a swimming pool, a play ground and a tennis court to improve public health and citizen development. The State’s role in public health and welfare is emphasized and next week more on how the Scouts can help.

Charlie Jocetz Edwin Buxhamper The Catholic Altar Society J. Ben Johnson Foout Oval Avery Seaut A. Dipple

Hobby Lee Cole Birthday Family Party

Little Miss Bobby Lee Cole turned four last Sunday and hosted a family birthday gathering on May 20 starting at 4 30. Relatives enjoyed ice cream cake and punch in the dining room with flowers and a decorated table while Mrs W A Dallag of Houston presided and Bobby Lee's parents helped entertain. Guests included her aunt Mrs Virginia Cole of Dallas grandmother Mrs Irene Gale Mart and Mr and Mrs M Holt of Rosenberg Shirley Marie Wilkinson of Galveston and Dats Wilkinson of Bellville.

Bobbie Lee Cale W. A. Dallag Houston Bobby Lee R. L. Cole Virginia Cole Dallas Irene ¢ Mart Gale M. ‘Olt Rosenberg Shirley Marie Wilkinson Galveston Dats Wilkinson Bellville

Laughlin Hospital Names Patients and Dismissals

Laughlin Hospital lists patients including Miss Majorie Criswell of Sheridan Mrs Ly Hiebter and daughter city Mrs Jewel Dutcher Lissie Mrs P T Gordon Mrs Walt Adams Mrs J B Cox and son J W Hodges city Miss Grace Mi ewka Eldridge In the colored see How were John Harris and R L Selders Patients dismissed during the week Included Mrs Bob Meitzen Miss Minnie Castellanos city Elvis Moseley San Antonio Mes Clif Brooks and daughter Mrs F L Lockwood Mrs Bob Curry vity and Mrs J D Alley Ramuyey.

Laughlin Hospital Mday Majorie Criswell Sheridan Ly Hiebter City Jewel Dutcher Lissie P.T. Gordon Walt Adams J. B Cox and Son J. W. Hodges Grace Miewka Eldridge John Harris R. L. Selders Bob Meitzen Minnie Castellanos Elvis Moseley San Antonio Mes Clif Brooks F. L. Lockwood Bob Curryvity J.D. Alley Ramuyey

Presbyterians Hold Tuesday Afternoon Business Meeting

Twelve members and a guest met in the Sunday School room with Mrs. Otto Rogers leading devotionals and Mrs. E B Smith presiding. They planned Vacation Bible School at Matthews School and noted eight children to receive First Holy Communion, with prayers for Our Lady at Perpetua Help Church in Eagle Lake. The group includes Shirley Ann Fens Delores Erika Lois Marie Kopecky Betty Leis De Shaze John Besada Bobby Kil gore Leonard Petrosky Kenneth Mahale.

Presbyterian Auxiliary Otto Rogers Matthews School Our Lady Art Perpetua Help Eagle Lake Shirley Ann Fens Delores Erika Lois Marie Kopecky Betty Leis de Shaze John Besada Bobby Kilgore Leonard Petrosky Kenneth Mahale

Silver Tea to Honor W. 8.0. 8 Members at Mrs Albrecht

The members of the W. 8. 65 of Dolly Memorial Methodist Church will meet next Tuesday at 3 30 pm at Mrs W H Albrecht’s home. It will be the monthly Silver Tea and Mrs Albrecht assists.

Albrecht Dolly Memorial Methodist Church W. H. Albrecht

Baptist Women Hold Mission Study Tuesday at Church

Mrs. Chas. Culpepper Jr. led the Mission Study as the ladies of the Baptist W. M. C. met Tuesday afternoon at the church. Next week's agenda includes the regular Beneventine Days meeting with hostess to be announced by Iter.

Chas

Sandra Thomas Han Party On Fourth Birthday

A birthday party celebrated Sandra Thomas Han on her fourth birthday with playmates invited from four to six o'clock. Guests enjoyed games, cake, and Dr. Feppers refreshments, with holiday hats favors and candy. Attendees included George Hale Gayle Law Thomas Bobby Campbell and many others, hosted by Mrs. Ralph Thomas.

Sandra Ralph Thomas George Hale Gayle Donna Law Thomas Bobby Campbell Patrcia Lee Jonson Bobby Lee Cole Bobby Lindsay Rudy Doyka Harold Harry Larson Bill Judy Shwart Barbsea Jeay Tammie Low Reese Cara Crim Coris Laughlin Mary Agnes Dromgoole Dick Terrell

Lt John Vallentine Home From Months In Nazi Prison

Lt John Vallentine, ex-Aggie, freed from German captivity, returns to U S soil after seven camps and six weeks on the road to Rome. He will report to Fort Sam Houston after a brief home leave to wed fiance Martha Church of Fr Mdé, daughter of Brig General and Mrs J H Church.

Gon Rae ‘Inquirer Jal Thrinedags Joan Thatcher Vollentine Nephiw Ist Denegtine Aston Gramison Sara Thatcher Weimer He i of & CO Darin Martha Church J. HL Church Massachusetts Fort Sam Houston Vallentine Jesse Williams Henry Hmward Valentine ETO A, &Me Infantry Sicily Italy Luckenwald Valentine Rome Florence Moosburg Germany Poland Ceccea- Hon Cmp

Belville Farm Loan Assn Holds Important Meeting

The Bell ville National Farm Loan Association held its annual meeting at City Park in Bellville on July 13, 1945 at 2 PM. Secretary Treasurer J J Blick said stockholders showed strong interest in maintaining a hometown association for long term credit service. The group recently paid a 70 percent dividend on stock and reports $958,690,000 in loans outstanding, capital stock of $47,635, reserves and surplus of $49,357.60, with all assets owned by members.

Bellville National Farm Loan Association Bellville Welock Pom J. J. Blick Blick Ee Ee

Presbyterian Vacation Bible School Opens This Morning

More than thirty children register for the week long Vacation Bible School at the Oul-Poat Sunday School in Matthews School House run by Sirse Presbyterian Church of Bastle Lake. Sessions run 9 to 11 30 daily with Miss Reba Winston directing and Miss Myre Waddell supervising. A singing program with handiwork displays is set for Friday at 10 am. Church ladies assist and praise Miss Winston for her service.

Matthews School Sirse Presbyterian Church Bastle Lake Reba Winston Hanson Myre Waddell The Presbyterian Church Winston Te Brazos Presbytery

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