Last Rites For Mrs Bodie Held On Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs Min sle Richer Bodie were held Sunday afternoon at Mill Funeral Home with Rev. Chas Culpepper officiating. The Eagle Lake Mission singers rendered Farther Alone Well Understand Why. Burial was in Lakeside cemetery. Surviving are husband L. Bodie, a son George E Bodie, two grandchildren Marshall and Vernon Bodie of Wichita. Out of town relatives included Frank Cade family, L W Gour family, Esther Web, and Arthur Hunt family of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanh
George E. Beadie
Mershall
Vernon Bodie
Wichita
Kansas
Bodie
Frank Cade
Vernonnd Marshall Bodie
Msas
L. Ww. Gour
Esther Web
Austin
RL. Snow
Arthur Hunt
Houston
Farmers Equipment Co To Change Ownership This August
Farmers Equipment Co agrees to dispose of its interests to new owners J W Brisbois T W Culpepper and George A Saker who operated Farmers Implement Co and purchased Mrs Jiss Adams. They announce the sale and will turn over the business on August. Weddell will join the firm in some capacity while Mr Brisbois plans to manage the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Brisbois
T. W. Culpepper
George A. Saker
Farmers Implement Company
Hity
Saker
Cuipeg
Brishuis Stelty
Pommtin
Rotl Aembess
Tne
Eagle Lake Baptist Group Returns From Palacios Camp
A large group of young people from First Baptist Church of Eagle Lake led by Rev. Chas. L. Cul pepper Jr. completed a two week stay at the Baptist Encampment in Palacios Texas. Over five thousand attended the annual session with many Baptist leaders providing services and talks to promote welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Eagle Lake
Chas. L. Culpepper, Jr
Palacios
Texas
Ince
Reading Rites Held For Eagle Lake Pioneer H L Reading
Harry Louis Reading Sr prominent Eagle Lake merchant and former Colorado County Commissioner died Thursday morning at Livighlin Hospital after a stroke. Born February 9, 1887 in Richmond he moved to Eagle Lake in 1909 as manager of Schumacher Wholesale Grocery. He served eight years as County Commissioner and left a legacy in the community. He married Ethel Daughtry in 1910 and is survived by wife three children parents a brother and five grandchildren. Funeral services Friday at Mill Funeral Home with Rev Aubrey Maxted. Burial Lakeside Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
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Harry Louis Reading
Eagle Lake
Trecinct
Colorado County
Livighlin Hospital
Reading
Sten
Richmond
Texas
Schumacher Wholesale Grocery Company
Ethel Daughtry
Houston
Harry L. Reading, Jr
Bay City
George Crim
Huntsville
G. D. Reading
Albert Kockan
R. S. Reading
Corsicana
Rebecca Reading
Carol Crim
Billy
Ben
David Reading
Furie
Mill
Aubrey Maxted
Episcopal
Lakeside Cemetery
L. W. Stiles
Julius Mier
E. O. Ranit
Y. H. Mickow
Dnarry Brower
E. C. Terrell
Frank Mazac, Sr
George Salladay
School Band To Play At Rodeo This Evening
Martin Hale will present his school band at the rodeo arena before one main show this evening Friday, July 26, as an added attraction to the event. A match roping contest features Alex Border of Hungerford and Tracey Brooks of El Campo as the highlight of the rodeo program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Hale
Rodeo Arena
Alex Border
Hungerford
Tracey Brooks
el Campo
Glenn Wingo
Houston
T. J. Upchurch
Scott Miller
Na- Ga
Jiungerford
South
Fexax
Tate Machine Shop Opens in Eagle Lake
Tate Machine Shop is now in operation on east Main Street in Eagle Lake. The Welcoming party includes Mr and Mrs Tate and their children Ruth and Walt, with Ruth set to enter school in Eagle Lake. Dr and Mrs Ernest Jones and son Bob joined the family for a visit this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Machine Shop
Eagle Lake
Fee Tate
On Om.ture
East Main Street
Pete Ma
Tuts
Froulston
Ruth
Wail
Ernest Jones
Bob of
Kennedy
Chas. McLellan
Jones
Highway 200 Expansion Moves Toward Eagle Like City
The project to complete Highway 200 from Hallettsville to Sublime has secured contracts and federal designation. Completion of the entire road into Eagle Like is expected shortly, signaling a major progress milestone for regional connectivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Sublime
City of
Eagle Like
Rotary Club Welcomes District Governor Humbert
The Rotary Club of Eagle Lake will host Eu gene P Humbert governor of Rotary 130th District next Wednesday He heads the A and M College of Texas Genetics department and serves Bryan Rotary Club He oversees 157 district governors guiding about 5800 Rotary clubs in 73 regions worldwide The talk covers club administration Rotary service and World goodwill objectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club of
Eagle Lake
Eugene P. Humbert
Rotary International
Texas
Humbert
A. and
M. College of Texas
College Station
Bryan
W. M. Lindsay
W. C. Reed
Australia
Belgium
Burma
China
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Land
Federated Malay States
Pun- Jab
France
Creece
The
Kong
India
Treland
Luxembourg
New Zealand
Norway
Portugal
Stecits Settlements
Sweden
Netherland
Philippines
Wales
Rotary
Baptist Youth Revival Set For August 18 23rd Eagle Lake
Rev Charles L Culpepper Jr pastor of First Baptist Eagle Lake leads a Baptist Youth Revival August 18 to 23 with Baylor University speakers Bruce Melver Jack Robinson Ash Couch and Bill Cody providing sermons and singing. Backed by the Eagle Lake Ministerial Alliance the open program targets area youth and aims to energize the Eagle Lake Youth for Christ Movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. L. Culpepper
First Baptist
Eagle Lake
Baylor University
Bruce Melver
Jack Robinson
Ash Couch
Bill ‘Cody
Culpepper
Presbyterian Pastor To Attend Palacios Camp
The Brazos Presbytery uses Baptist grounds at Palacios for summer camps for youth across its bounds. The Senior Camp ends July 29. Pioneer Camp starts afterward. Rev. Mr. Lock of Covenant Church Houston directs the Senior Camp while Rev. Mr. Owen of Southminster Church Houston directs the Pioneer Camp. The local church has no youth attending this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos
Mr. Reynolds
Memorial Plaque to Honor War Dead at Eagle Lake High
Arrangements are under way to place four memorial plaques honoring Eagle Lake High School students who died serving in World War I. Families are asked to send the names to the Headlight Office, Memorial Plaque Committee, care Headlight Office, Eagle Lake, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake High School
Care Headlight
Eagle Lake
Texa
Legion Celebration Promoted With Air Dropped Pamphlets
American Legion members plan a V J Day celebration in Eagle Lake with 10 000 pamphlets to be dropped over nearby towns from planes. Each batch includes a free air ride ticket, with events like games rodeo and a big noon barbecue. Proceeds fund a city swimming pool project.
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Legion
American Legion Pest Feta
Legion Hall
Wis
Houston
Reed
Eagle Lak
Baple Lake
Altair
Eagle Lake
Earle Laie
Legionnaires
Legion Meeting Urged to Plan Swimming Pool Event
All Legion members are urged to attend the regular meeting at the Legion Hall next Wednesday evening to discuss and advance plans under way for the swimming pool project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion
Legion Hall
Lissie Church to Celebrate 40th Anniversary
Lissie Evangelical Church marks its 40th anniversary on Sunday August 4 with morning, afternoon, and evening services. Started in 1906 after Rev W J Coer revival at Audubon Iota, the church now has 113 members. A history message, old hymn song service, witnessing session, candle lighting for 19 retired service members, special music, and a community picnic at Lissie Hall are planned to celebrate reunion and Christian fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lissie Evangelical Church
W. J. Coer
Audubon
Iota
Lissie Church
Lissie
Veterans Eye Air Training Plan In Eagle Lake
World War II veterans show interest in a government air training program proposed by G. M. Reed of Houston at the local American Legion post. Enrollment would cover private flying and instructor courses, four years of training costing $500 annually funded by the U.S. Government. Reed needs at least fifty veterans to start the school, with a modern field, hangars, and shops planned at Eagle Lake upon approval. Veterans are urged to contact Commander Melvin Canswell Adjutant Fred Frnka or Reed for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. 3
Eagie Lake
Melvin Canswello
Fred R Frnka
Ameriesin Legion
Reed
School Band Needs White Trousers And Caps
Bandmaster Martin Hale of Eagle Lake School Band appeals for white trousers and caps to uniform the group. Supply shortages and high prices hinder purchase, with many families holding usable items. Readers urged to donate or lend suitable white duck trousers or caps to improve appearances for upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Hale
Pidgeon Family Visits From Falfurias
Mr and Mrs F C Pidgeon and children Frankie Jean Martha and Jackie are here for a visit from their home in Falfurias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Pidgeon
Frankie Jean
Martha
Jackie
Falfurias
Eagle Lake Scouts Win Big at Weimar Meet
Eagle Lake Troops No 1 and No 13 led a large turnout of Scouts and Cubs from Weimar and nearby towns at the Carica Cowes District meet in Weimar on Wednesday evening. Awards went to Eagle Lake for top honors with numerous events won by Mike Canaria Reagan Laughlin Walter Kessler and others. The event featured junior and senior swimming races and a watermelon lunch provided by Cub Scouts with assistance from the Weimar Rotary Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bale Lake Ba
Carica Cowes
Weimar
Columbus
George Causesey
John
Mike Canaria
Walter Leipusser
Walter Frika
Gene Payne
Jams Gerison
Vernon Gerison
Robert Beals
Secours Gerison
Call
Stair Page Kessler
Frank Tat
Ralph, Payne
Bobby Payne
Li Purmit
Reagan Laughlin
Billie Joe Williams
Frank Stegall
Lester Pets‘chall
Frank Parma
John Walker
James Thornton
Patrick Lednicky
Bruce Kilgore
Owen Bauer
Tommy Scott
J. C. Hennecke
Eagle Lake
Weimar Rotary
S. J. Williams
Mothers and Cubs
Walter Lee Kessler
Mike Canaris
Leon Parms
Reagan Loughlin
Billy Jo Williams
Waller
Mrs. Schaefer Dies Suddenly in California
Mrs. Schaefer died suddenly in California after a heart attack while visiting relatives. She planned to return to Texas for funeral rites and was survived by her mother, four brothers in Philadelphia, Houston, New Mexico, and friends in Eagle Lake. Her life and school years in Eagle Lake were noted as beloved and influential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy
Ber Emasin
Arthir White
Rebecca Wats
Ervin Harlan
Schaefer
Eagle Lake
Shi
Fries
W. MeRee
Kythrya MeRes
Viele Tine
Grief at Serrato Tragedy Draws Family Support
Community mourns alongside Mrs. Green after a tragic Serrato incident as family friends, neighbors, and the Headlight express deep sympathy and solidarity during this sorrowful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serrato
Mrs. Green
Cast Your Vote In Primaries On Saturday
Texans eligible to vote in primaries on Saturday July 21 face a crowded ballot. In Eagle Lake county precinct 4 voters see contenders for County Commissioner and other offices on the White Loyalty Party ballot, while Democrats use the American Rice Growers Assocation hall for 21 offices. Governor and state races draw the strongest interest as campaigns intensify across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Precinct 4
He Rodgers
Eagle Lake
Vic Englehard
Frank D. Duty
H. A. Drumsvale
Rotary Hall
Kate Griffin
Richard C. Schmidt
Columbus
A. A. (Buck) Wheeler
Glidden
W.C. Papenburg
Oler J. Todd
Henry Buescher
Homer Koliba
Vrong
Harvey Lee
John Lee Smith
Homor P. Rainey
Beauford Jester
Jerry Sadler
Grover Sellers
Homer P. Rainey
J. J. Mansfield
Ben H
Fans See Varied Softball Action In Week Games
A week of high school softball produced mixed results. Firemen edged Shell Tilers 9 7 with Duddivstin delivering key hits. Lions beat Legion 2 0 in a tight contest while Universes Club opened strong and battled with Universal and Rotary in a 16 to 11 high scoring win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofihall
Shell Tilers
Duddivstin
Lins
Frether
Univers
Eren
Oval
Linns
Legion
Feams
Lions Legion
Freq Ij
Frnka
Henson
Universal
Rotary
Doctor Lichnovsky Re-Enlists into Army Veterinary Corps
Dr. Lichnovsky formerly of Nada re-enlists in the Army Veterinary Corps as a commissioned captain. Cuero’s Dr. Tubbs will assume Dr. Lichnovsky’s duties. Tubbs, a 1942 Texas A&M graduate, has practiced in Columbus for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lichnovsky
Nada
Joe F. Lichnovsky
Cuero
Veterinary Corps of
R Tubbs
Doctor Lichnovsky
Doctor Tubbs
Texas A. & M
Columbus
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Farmers Equipment Co
H. L. Reading
Rotary Club
Baptist Youth Revival
Presbyterian
Palacios Camp
Eagle Lake Boy Scouts
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