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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1944
Page
1
Eagle Lake business sponsors a full page ad urging patriotic support for the Fifth War Loan Drive. The piece cites extensive newspaper advertising as a key tool and notes past success with Fourth War Bond campaigns. It praises local citizens and businessmen for meeting national duty and highlights looming June kickoff and ongoing drive activity.
Registration opens Saturday June 12 for First Rupret Church vacation Bible school. The program targets children from beginners to intermediates with activities through June 23 including a exhibit of works. For information contact Mrs Lange or Pastor Culpepper.
The ED Bank and Tre pany No. 1 report three new wells nearing finish in Sheridan. The best well tested at 10,200 feet gas yield appears promising with an estimated flow of 48 million cubic feet per day. Preparations underway to test at 300 feet and Plow Realty No. 10 after extensive sands testing. Laura Lewis well completed testing and preparing to finalize output.
The Rev Wilbert Leopold of Nada was ordained to the priesthood in San Fernando Cathedral San Antonio with Archbishop Lucey conferring the order. Father Leopold son of William Leopold born in Nat has relatives and St Johns seminary students assisted at the ceremony. First Mass planned at St Marys Church in Nada on Sunday, with Rev A A Leopold and Rev Bernard Popp among clergy aiding.
The VE seniors held a memorable end of year party Thursday evening at House Monteguma. Catholic seniors and guests enjoyed dancing, music by Bob Kerwin, and a grand march led by the valedictorian and salutatorian. Tables were arranged for refreshments including angel food cake and other desserts.
A home wedding at Columbus on Sunday May 28 united Miss Anna Mae Scheffing and Pfe. C Willis Jr in a single ring ceremony. The Rev Richard Park officiated. Guests included out of town relatives from Eagle Lake and Brownsville. The couple plans a Galveston honeymoon and then returns to A and M College.
About twenty Eagle Like residents attend the East Bernard Lions Club anniversary as Governor Coke Stevenson speaks on postwar plans. He notes the general fund deficit shrinking to under 1 million by 1945 and mentions highway and state-building programs, with local officers installed and the East Bernard School Band providing music.
Reports of service members visiting home during furloughs and letters from the field. Captain N B Davidson attends his son's graduation in Clovis New Mexico while on leave. Messages from Pvt A A Klockman and James Mathis describe Mother's Day greetings and Hawaii gifts. Tenor of battlefield letters recalls an earthquake experience near Apivanne Base and life in foxholes amid the continuing war.
Rites for Miss Louise Waddell and Theodore Brunner were performed at the Parsonage House in Alexandria on Sunday evening May 28 with Rev. Joseph By of Germinion officiating. The bride wore black sheer dress with black accessories and matron of honor Mrs. Br. Beaverson of Okmulgee Oklahoma served as bridesmaid. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the Bentley Hotel. Brunner’s family ties and teaching career are noted, with references to Maple Lake and San Marcos.
The article notes Simon White Jr in Houston traveling to the Fir Look Slane show where a calf named Sinen Alyy is central. Local officials urge prompt calf reports and a judge hints at bringing home another prize as the event looms.
The note describes a call for workers to prepare surgical dressings as part of wartime effort. It mentions a meeting on Monday June 7 and says management requests all available help to support the invasion.
The office of the Union Gas Company has moved to a new site at 7 io Post Office. The move updates the public on the gas service location and directs customers to the current offices for inquiries and payments.
The Pablo School of Dolly Memorial Methor dis presents a patriotic commencement. Mrs JM Churnney and Mrs dW Griffin head the staff as registration occurs June 3. Seniors pledge during a wartime program with talks by Annette Seahomny and others. The ceremony includes a Civilian War effort focus and a large church setting with community leaders.
The county asks voters to re elect Judge H Buescher highlighting his tenure and record. Supporters describe him as a capable administrator and careful with county affairs. The notice urges continued leadership and public trust in the judiciary.
Gasoline coupon information issued by the Colorado County Rationing Board warns car owners to renew or verify coupons. The notice, dated May 31, was issued by J H H Wooten, community secretary of the county rationing board, and stresses compliance with the new terms and procedures.
The Rev Renest F Ceuter leads a Bay area church service to start a new meeting Sunday June 4. Supporters and attendees gather at the church, with words of inspiration and a sense of communal renewal.
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