Girl Scouts To Have Overnight Camp Event
At the weekly meeting plans were finalized for an overnight camping party to be held next Monday at Booth Park. Mrs Davis Mrs Sandifer Mes Broyles and Miss Hash were chosen as chaperones for the trip. The meeting was held in Norris Building club rooms. The Scouts request chairs and any spare ones will be appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Davis
D. B.sandifer
Sam Broyles
Joan Hash
Norris Building
Family Party At Kilgore Home Gathers Kin
Mr and Mrs Harry Kilgore hosted a family gathering at their home last Sunday. Guests included Mrs Kilgore’s brother R L Idoux Sr and family, Pat McGinnis and son Mickey, Jack Idoux of Alvin, Pvt RJTdowx Jr US Marines recently from the U S S Maryland, and Alice Idoux S1c Waves Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kilgore
Thanking Friends for Kind Wishes and Gifts During Illness
A reader expresses gratitude for the thoughtful wishes cards flowers and gifts received during a recent illness highlighting appreciation for friends and community support from 4H Lee Johnson.
Card of Thanks from Garwood resident in Marlin hospital
Garwood Texas expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards letters gifts and flowers received while hospitalized at Marlin Red Poster医院.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin
Garwood
Texas
American prisoner Henneke survives harsh escape from German camp
Private Henneke endured 107 days as a prisoner at Bad Orb Germany. He and nine hundred others marched, starved, and slept on floors before transport to the camp. Rescued by Troop E of the Second Cavalry, Seventh Army, he lost fifty three pounds, witnessed scarce food, and endured German guards and confiscated Red Cross supplies before evacuation to France and then San Antonio for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batt Orbin
Geemsny
Henneke
Second Calvary
Seventh Army
Red Cross
Bad Orb
France
Henteke
San Antonio
Garwood 4-H Calf Show and Auction Set for June 15
Garwood 4 H Club hosts its first Calf Show and Auction June 15 with twelve Herefords to be shown. J L Huvar, club president, will exhibit his Houston Fat Stock calf. Calves judged at 10 a m by Joe Bradley from A and M College. prizes awarded. The sale follows judging at Lehrer Scales near the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood 4-H Club
J. L. Huvar
Houston
Garwood Club
Earl Taylor
George Cason
J. D. Kallina
Sidney Perry
George Engbrock
A. J. Arnold
Jerome Zbranek
Billy Edward Huvar
Wilfred Finks
Dale Hunt
Lehrer
Garwood
Two Seniors Receive Army Call for Tune Up
Melvin Hayden and Walter Lee Bauer received induction notices from their draft board on Wednesday. They will report to Columbus on June 7 to receive their assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Hayden
Walter Lee Bauer
Columbus
Mary Edna Walker To Enter Baylor University This Fall
Eagle Lake students headed to college include Mary Edna Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs J O Walker who graduated with highest honors from Sugar Land High School last week She will enroll at Baylor University in Waco for the fall term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Mary Edna Walker
J. O. Walker
Suger Land
Baylor University
Wace
J C Willis Jr Receives Veterinary Degree at Al and M College
J C Willis Jr son of J C Willis Sr of Ole Lake earned the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College in a Friday commencement. He was among thirty graduates presented for the degree and was one of sixty seven total degree recipients. J T L McNew urged the class to stay engaged with current events, vote, and use skills for public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al & M. College
John Cornelius Willis, Jr
J.C. Willis
Ole Lake
School of Veterinary Medicine
Alli
Rat Eradication Effort Placed over Four Thousand Baits
State Health Department field assistant Bodo Habernicht led a Eagle Lake drive placing over four thousand bait balls in forty two businesses and homes to curb rats and mice. Lions and Rotary Clubs sponsored the effort with chairmen J L McCreary and S Hi Rodgers assisting. Bait includes toxic compounds. home doses are one cent each. seventy pounds placed citywide with no harm to pets per official notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bodo Habernicht
State Health Department
Eagle Lake
Lions and Rotary Clubs
Colorado County
J. L. McCreary
Hi. Rodgers
Eagle Lake Furniture Company
Supt and Mrs Reed Honor Faculty at Garden Party
Supt W Reed and Mrs Reed hosted a lawn party and supper to honor the school faculty. Mrs R T Westmoreland presented a gift to retiring teacher Mrs H H Holman after twenty three years of service. guests included Dell Buchanan Sk 1 Jacksonville Florida and others from the faculty and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
W. ©. Reed
R. T. Westmoreland
Club Montezuma Hosts Summer Program for Eagle Lake Youth
Donna Wood announces Eagle Lake summer schedule at Club Montezuma on the Norris Building third floor. Club rooms open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 2 30 PM for youth, with bridge classes on Wednesdays. Evenings open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 PM, plus Thursday after the first Theatre show. Sunday 2 30 to 5 PM. Also notes visits by Miss LaMerle Floyd and relatives of San Antonio guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Wood
Eagle Lake
Club Montezuma
Norris
Wood
Simon White Jr Named County 4 H Gold Star Boy
Simon White Jr is named the Gold Star 4 H boy of Colorado County for his care and show of a steer winning 753 pounds at the Fat Stock Show in Houston last February. He plans to show three steers next year and Rotary clubs donated 75 dollars for a Hereford calf to aid his entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon 5. White, Jr
Houston, Pat
Houston
Severtth
Colorado County
Rotary Club of
Eagle Lake
Simon
Poyner
Columbus
Simton
G. M. Cason
M. L. Anderson
J. L. Huvar
Garwood
Oscar Heller, Jr
Weimar
Bradley
Simon Dr
Local Social Roundup At Eagle Lake Eventful Week
Mrs Merle Miller hosted a supper honoring Edith McCormick with many Eagle Lake guests including Henry Nelson Buddy Randon Bill Schultz and James Cash. Benjamin McCormick visited from Alvin with his grandfather Ben McCormick. J W Adkins cared for her ill mother Rosa Adams in Houston. Alan Causey celebrated his fifth birthday with friends. Mrs J A Barnett and Vinn Lee Barnett visited in Markham and Alvin. Several relatives traveled to Houston for visits and medical care, with updates on Temp and other local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Miller
Edith McCormick
Henry Nelson
Buddy Randon
Bill Schultz
James Cash
Eagle Lake
Mencla Guthman
Harold
Shirley Miller
Ben McCormick
Benjamin McCormick
Alvin
Ben F. McCormick
J. W
C. W. Causey
Jeanette
Houston
Alan Causey
Jo Carolyn
Victor Ray Corman
Jimmy
Jerry Clipson
Jeanette Causey
Ann Carolyn
Reed
Elizabeth Ann Strunk
Jean
J. A. Barnett
Vinn Lee Barnett
Markham
Albert Dutcher
Henry Sunderman
Winn Poole
Pansy Burger
Sophia Guthman
Sadie Mae Guthman
Wharton
Leroy Guthman § Ite
Kingsville
A. A. Gertson
Menola Guthman
P. D. Gertson
Rugely and Blessingside Hospital
J. M. Everitt
Caney Valley
Earl Poole
Harold Thomas
Mose Thomas
Memorial Hospital
Lola Lippold
Miami
Florida
John Clipson
M. E. Isenhower
G. E. Thomas, Sr
Mr. Isenhower
The Army Answers Your War Problems Q A on discharges
Readers ask about discharge points and eligibility. Answers cover service credits for discharge, overseas credits, combat decorations, parenthood crests, and age limits. A second lieutenant may be promoted after 18 months in grade if qualified. GI Bill college eligibility depends on age at induction and years served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Service Command
Dallas
Texas
Chilren
G. I
Retirement Insurance For Those Over 65 Explained
Fred C. Rogers of the Houston Social Security Board says men near 65 or past that age who entered employ before retirement may receive monthly old age benefits. Amounts depend on wages and work history. wives 65 may get half the husband’s benefit. Offices can explain claims steps and filing timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Rogers
Houston Social Security Board
Social Security Board
Deta
Rogers
Texas U Professor Urges Canning Of All Food Possible
Miss Jennie Wilmot of the University of Texas home economics urges widespread canning as a wartime and postwar need. Her humorous verses in the Texas State Nutrition Council bulletin warn that food efficiency remains vital for victory and peace. Also noted are social mentions of guests: Mr. and Mrs. Helmer Seaholm and daughter. Mrs. J. O. Brown and Lt. and Mrs. Miles Brown of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas U
Austin
Texas
Jennie Wilmot
University of Texas
Hubbard
Texas State Nutrction Council
Wilmot
Miss Milmot
Tokyo
Helmer Seaholm
J. O. Brown
Aces Brown
Houston
Tax Remission Bill Advances Toward Signature
A telegraphic report notes Senate Bill 7 would remit ten years of one half of State Ad Valorem Taxes to Colorado County for flood control soil conservation and road work. The House approved 63 to 49 and sent the bill to the Governor. Authors include Senator L J Sulak and Fred Mauritz of Canada. The measure targets Fayette Jackson and Colorado counties and awaits gubernatorial signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J.sulak
Senate
Colorado County
House
Fayette
Jackson
Colorado
Sulak
Fred Mauritz
Canada
Harold Hutson Birthday Party Surprise at Eagle Lake
Harold Hutson returns from a camping trip to a surprise swimming party for his fourteenth birthday hosted by Mrs. Hutson and Mrs. A. W. Linke. Guests include Leonard Ray Hutson and a large group of friends. following swimming, a picnic supper of sandwiches ice cream cake and drinks was served. Mayor and social circle notes also mention local families planning moves and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hutson
St Welk Mar
Hutson
A. W. Linke
Herold
Leonard Ray
Billy Griffin
Walter Finka
Dave Rell
Andiver
John Walker
Vernon Gertson
David Morris
Bobby Wright
Billy Williams
Kay Kearney
Jean Linke
Betty Joyce Linke
Betty Jo McKimurry
Betty Jane Kilgore
Joan Davis
Frankie Jean Pidgeon
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Eleo Mills
el Campo
Texas Construction Material
Schuhlmeacher
Whalesale House
Swift Stephen Place
Altair
Highway No
Spalinger Implement Co
Ramsey @Iptel
Ben Powell
Beadlight
OR Salz
Sam Lockwood
Lockwood Bros
Girl Scouts
Kilgore
Lee Johnson
ARMY
J.C. Willis, Jr
Health Dept
Mrs. Reed
CLUB
Montezuma
LaMerle Floyd
Southern Pacific
Flatonia
D. B. Sandifer
A. C. Liles
Simon White Jr
Lissie
Helen Smith
Joe Groda
Mr. Groda
Yoakum
Qld
Mother Hubbard
J. B. Smith Company
Frank Davidson
Mary Elizabeth Davidson
Clara Mae Nash
Nash
Mary Carolyn
Anson
Claire
Hearne
Bob Hall
Mary Elizabeth
Halen Knoles
Gon, Halen
Port Lavaca
W. M. Hendry
Ray Landry
Baton Rouge
Mr. Hendry
Roy Heffley
C. E. Vandiver
H. R. Callahan
Smithville
F. M. Johnson
Harry Johnson
Nat Fountains
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company
Welmar
Texaa
Eagle Lake Grain Co., Inc
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