Lions Softball Duel at Columbus On July 18
Lions softball squad from Eagle Lake travels to Columbus to play the Columbus Lionesses in a planned contest on July 18. Coach Edwin Reach aims to boost team readiness with added practice sessions before the meeting, which ended in a 16 to 16 tie in a prior encounter. A return engagement is planned about six weeks later to show home superiority and attract a large crowd of members and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Lions Club
Columbus
Columbus ‘Lionesses
Tye
Edwin Reach
Columbus Amazons
Lions City
Slight Damage To Residence From Monday Fire
Firefighters and neighbors quickly contained a Monday afternoon blaze at the home of Mrs. Buddy Ran don and Mrs. Ludwig Bizzinell. The roof showed slight damage but no serious harm occurred. The Goodson Service Station reported the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy Randon
Ludwig Bizzinell
Aepos
Goodson
Boy Scout drive success reported in Colorado County
The Sam Houston Area Council drive in Colorado County raised funds to support Boy Scout work. Contributions totaled 1670 95 with names like Elgie Lake Columbus and Weimar contributing. drive led by W B Lindsay with C Boothe as local chairman and support from Lions Rotary and area ladies. Walker W Bernard appointed Scout executive to supervise activities in Fort Bend Austin and Colorado Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Houston Area
Council of the
Boy Scouts of America
Colorado County
W. B. Lindsay
Elgie Lake
Columbus
Weimar
Lions and Rotary Clubs
Eagle Lake
C. Boothe
L. Kopecky
Lions Club
Ig. W. Griffin
Rotary Club
R. Kiliorgh
Trainsea
Walker W. Bernard
Sam Houston
Fort Bend
Austin
Colorado
State Increases School Per Capita by 3 Million
Texas public schools will receive an additional 3 million dollars in per capita apportionment. The state Board of Education met in Austin and approved the extra allotment for the fiscal year ending August 31, based on a anticipated 3.383 million balance. The 3 million supplement means a per capita payment this year, with next year’s per capita set at 30 and earmarked for textbook purchases. The 35 cent tax rate will be set by the automatic tax board meeting in July, replacing the previous 18 cent rate. The board also endorsed state efforts to defend submerged lands against federal claims, urging Congress to establish state ownership and prevent federal water claims that would harm the permanent school fund. Last year’s per capita was projected at 45,675,612 entering the available school fund. There are about 1,500,000 children of school age in Texas. The apportionment means 30 dollars per child for next year in the district, with possible surplus leading to a supplemental payment up to the 20 dollar high mark if revenues exceed estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Public
State Board
Austin
Sosrd
Congress
Texas
Permanent School Fund
Memorial Service for Negro Sailor Harris in Pacific
The family and relatives of James Boyd Harris Jr an eighteen year old negro sailor killed aboard ship in the South Pacific will hold a memorial service at Mt Olive Baptist Church Sunday at 3 30 PM The memorial address will be given by Rev B F Langham Harris was the son of Alice Woolridge and James Boyd Harris Sr and grandson of Tom Pettus He worked in local businesses before joining the Navy at fifteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Boyd Harris, Jr
South Pacific
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
B. F. Langham Harris
Alice Woolridge
James Boyd Harris
Gramtiton
Tom Pettus
Navy
County Over The Top In Seventh War Loan Drive
Colorado County surpassed its Seventh War Loan Drive quotas with a total bond sale of 986,184 including 390,681 in Series B bonds. Columbus led with 854,642 overall and 165,444 Series E. Eagle Lake posted 346,297 overall and 140,012.50 Series E. Weimar reached 304,50 overall and 95,22 Series E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Averse
G. Miler
Vman
Miller
Columbus
Herman Braden
Cheirman
Eagle Lake
W. E. Lenhart
Weimar
Henry Seifert
Eel Neoh
July Is School Transfer Month in Eagle Lake
An announcement by Superintendent W. Reed notes July as the school transfer month in Eagle Lake. Non-resident patrons may apply for transfer at the School Tax Office in the Old State Bank Building before August 1. Our Rock Island correspondent Mia Nicewander visited Headlight Office on Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
W. ©. Reed
School Tex
Old State Bank
Mia, M
Nicewander
Rock Island Wag
Headlight Oiffice
Eagle Lake Lions Club Barbecue Entertainment
The Eagle Lake Lions Club hosted a barbecue at Altair Park last Thursday for eighty guests including the wives and children of members. Officers were installed, naming Joel Lee McCreary as President with Harry D. Larson and Melvin Campbell as first and second vice presidents, plus other officers and two new directors for two years. Retiring President T. T. Waddell handed over the presidency to McCreary at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDers
Eagle Lake
Tail Twister
Jean Clipsen
Lion Tanner
W. C. Elkins
A. L. Waltrenund
D. Wallace
T.T. Waddell
Hill
Mr. McCreary
Garwood Rice Men Set Monday Meeting At Camp
Roy W. Shoop secretary of the American Rice Growers Cooperative Association announces a Monday afternoon meeting of the Garwood Rice Men at 2 30 o clock. The annual business gathering will be held at the Prison Camp in Garwood where important matters will be discussed and members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy W. Shoop
American Rice Growers’ Cooperative Association
Garwood
Rock Island Sergeant Returns From European War Theater
Sergeant James W. Riddle, son of Mrs. Joe Van Ondekerke of Rock Island, returned from the European Theatre of Operations after serving with the 44th Infantry and Tank Battalion in Germany and Austria. He wore the ENO ribbon with three campaign stars and the Good Conduct Medal, and is en route to visit his wife and infant daughter before resuming duty at Camp Shelby for CAT training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Riddle
Joe van Ondekerke
Rock Island
Lote
United States
Sergeant Riddle
ENO
Jeff
Indiana
Burt Sem Houston
Camp Shelby
Mississippi
Marines Seek More Women Enlistments In Corps
The United States Marine Corps Women’s Reserve now accepts enlistments. Major D M Taft, San Antonio district recruiting chief, cites need for replacements in the Pacific and note women serving at bases nationwide, including Pearl Harbor. Eligibility includes ages 20 to 36 and at least two years of high school. For information visit San Antonio Bedell Building office or local recruiting office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marine Corps Women's Reserve
D. M. Taft
San Antonio
Au Minium
Rey
Pacific
South
Texas
Marine Corps
Pearl Harbor
Pear Harbor
United States
Taft
Marine Recruiting Office
Bedell Building
Marine Recruiting
Marine Recrutting
Rep J J Mansfield Tours Texas Harbors and Waterways
Representative J J Mansfield of Columbus chairs the house rivers and harbors committee and with Roy Miller of the Intracoastal Canal Association arrived in Galveston on the first leg of an inspection tour of Texas harbors and internal waterways. The group will review beach erosion and seawall extension plans under federal supervision and aid. The nine member panel then visited Galveston and Texas City, Beaufort Port Arthur Orange Houston Corpus Christi and other Gulf ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mansfield
Columbus
House
Roy Miller
Intracoastal Canal Association
Galveston
Texas
Congressional
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Beaumont
Port Arthur
Orange
Houston
Corpus Christi
Texas Gult
United War Chest Leaders and Texas Board Members
County representatives form the United War Chest of Texas board, guiding the annual drive. Judge Henry Buescher and Mayor E. E. Irvin of Columbus sit on the board, which meets in Austin to set policies. County leaders ensure the drive operates with emphasis on grain and local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
United War Chest of Texas
Henry Buescher
E. E. Irvin
Columbus
State War Chest
Svar Fund
Texas
Austin
Teich
Graim
Jockl
Lea
Public Divorce Suit In Colorado County Texas Court
Juanita Ortiz is cited to appear for divorce from Pero Ortiz in Colorado County Texas. The petition alleges separation since 1936 after a lawful marriage in Gonzales County with two children Virginia and Benito, custody sought by the plaintiff, and general relief including costs and other equity. The proceeding dates from July 11 1945 with a first Monday after 42 days set for appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Juanita Ortiz
District Court of
Colorado County
Court House
Columbus
Pero Ortiz
Gonzales
Virginia Ortiz
Benito Ortiz
Endowment
Apar
Jilly
Land Court
Offier
Library of
Lady A. D
C. Papenberg
Five children share first Holy Communion at St Rock's Church
Dorothy Meyendorff notes a July 1 ceremony at St Rock's Catholic Church where five children received their first Holy Communion. Evelyn Kuhn was mistakenly omitted from the list. The column lists visiting families and local residents, including Braden, Nenendorff, Hennecke, and Neven…erg family groups and Sunday gatherings in Falls County and nearby towns. A spider bite during fieldwork caused the writer to spend a night in Sealy Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stn Rock's Catholic Church
Evelyn Kuhn
Oscar Braden
Herman
Ray Braden
J. Cowcar Braden
Orange
A.W. Didner
Leo Braden
Reuben Braden
Anton’ Nenendorff
Baldwin Hill
Addie Brod
Joe Braden
Leo Sreder
Falls County
W. H. Nelson
Willow Women’s Home Demonstration Club Feeds Sack Display
The Willow Women’s Home Demonstration Club presents a vivid window display of items sewn from feed sacks. Exhibit Chairman Mrs Alvin Glurcke leads a collection including dresses, house coats, scarves, shorts, aprons, pot holders, slippers, rags, and table covers to show reuse ideas to friends before owners reclaim the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Women's Home
A. J. Strats
Alvin Glurcke
Family Visit Highlights Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Johnnnie Schmitt and son of Bernardo visited Tuesday evening with sister Mrs J W Cloat and friend Mr Rawlins in Eagle Lake. Julius Cloat spent last week with Johnnie Schmitt in Bernarda as local concerts noted. Reports mention the serious nose of J C Westnoreland and a late Thursday rally aimed at supporting the Mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnnie Schmitt
Bernardo
J. W. Cloat
Mr. Rawlins
Eagle Lake
Henry Schmitt
Calhoun Land
Julius Cloat
Johnnie Schmitt
Bernarda
J. C. Westnoreland
Thursby
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Torry Derry
W. J. Wright
Alleyton
Dar
Sparks
Bart
Pickett
Campbell's Feed and Supply
John Deere
Alvin
W. H Davis
Ferson
Eagie Labs
Will Walker
Fritz Emshoff
Beker & McKenzie
Ramsey Hetel
Lions
Lewis Bland Epps
Gladys Kathryn Schade
Seers
Bourne
le Fe
Mra N. 1
Birdwell
Chesterville
Mia
Julius Choet
Hawilne
U.S. Tranaury Department
Colorado.co
Famerican Heroes
David H. Barsleet
San Diego
Galié
Teatewry Department
Garwood Rice
Marines
J.J. Mansfield
United War Chest
J. B. Smith Company
EAGLE
Clyde Manse
Lissie
Bernardo News
Dorothy Meyendorff
Willow Who
Leadlight
Ada
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