05 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1942
Page
1
County Home Demonstration Agent Miss Helle Mary Clea offers simple rules for preserving sugar and fruit. The guidance covers canning syrups, browning sauces, and safe water bath methods to extend shelf life and keep flavors intact for desserts and jams.
Garwood high school announces its Who's Who list featuring Mise Viola Paykie and Lawrence Stillman among the selected seniors. Paykie, chief drawing major and former yell leader, led Home Economics Club activities and edited school papers. Stillman, co captain of football, starred in basketball and track, serves as senior class secretary and hopes to attend Texas University. Both are graduating this year.
Miss Ruth Mitins and Master Sergeant Frank J. Messmer wed at St Stephens Church in Houston. The bride wore navy with harmonizing accessories, attended by her sister Mrs Walbe Mae Budberg. Reception followed at a relatives’ home. The couple will live at 207 Bantlett in Houston and are noted by friends and Eagle High School classmates.
Miss Esther Stallman and William Cart Smith wed at the Eagleake Methodist church in a simple service led by Rev G A Schulee. The bride, a Sweetwater teacher and San Marcos SWEPC student, earned honors and campus leadership roles before the marriage while Mr Smith, connected to Garwood, awaits Army service as friends and family offer best wishes.
The Home Demonstration Club sponsors a Tuesday night game party on June 11 at 8 o'clock. Proceeds go to the USC fund to aid boys in the soldier training era. Refreshments will be served. a large crowd is expected as attendees enjoy an evening of pastime and support a good cause.
Former local boy Heffley of Kansas City Missouri, son of Mrs Lottie Teffley, receives a promotion at Pillsburg Valve and Fitting Corporation. He will transfer to Chicago in mid June to assume added responsibilities, with local congratulations from home folk.
Chapter No. 43 installs new officers for the incoming year. Worthy Matron Mrs W Nispel and Worthy Patron CW Nisbel lead the ceremony with Chaplain Mrs Ruby Allens, conductress Mrs Th Be Brower, and other officers named including associate conductress Mrs Edga Baring and warder parade.
Memorial Day service at First Church Sunday morning praised as a timely and beautiful tribute to armed forces members and their families. Readings and musical numbers included contributions by Mrs. Frank Maccae and Mrs. Doyle Brownings, with hymns such as My Country ’Tis of Thee and The Battle Hymn of the Republic. The congregation joined in patriotic prayer and a Christian farewell as the service concluded.
A garbled report notes a July 1 car tax due with a first Hall fee of 5 dollars and duty 1, expected to raise around 100 million dollars. It mentions motorist sentiments and senators, with uncertain references to dates and places.
Students complete first week of Bible School activities including songs crafts Bible instruction and recreation. Attendance remains high with a recreation period planned next Friday featuring graduation exercises and a display of handmade items. Offerings collected daily will fund relief efforts in China and India.
Shuart instructed the Headlight to announce there will be no meeting of the Air Raid Wardens Monday night. Take notice by this instruction and do not report.
Wolters-Herder Family Association plans its eighth annual reunion at Wolters Park Schulenburg on Sunday June 14 The day features dedication of the reconstructed old Avoners leg nin moved from Industry Adsin Country last summer and a memorial address by Cy Ce Werhauser of Yoakam Treat The event honors founders and includes a service flag idea for the younger generation presided by Albert Wolters Austin with arrangements by Oscar Wolters Schulenburg Family members and friends are invited to attend
An unrelated fragmentary note references Eagle Lake and local interests urging action before a deadline. The text mentions advertising before a meeting and warns against delaying efforts, with scattered names and uncertain details.
Albert's Variety Store requests old rubber and scrap materials for a government allying effort. Mr Pusteieveks calls for all types of rubber items and related containers, aiming to gather and donate bulk to energize shipments. Robert McMilon returned home last weekend amid reports from Kingsville College.
The Rev Ru AL Park and family will serve as pastor for the Church of Mayle and St Job’s Church at Columbus, residing at Kil Lake. Services to begin with the first Sunday duties. They will occupy the rectory now used by Rev T B Anderson and his wife of the Presbyterian church.
Mrs Femme Abe Hart Armnd 34, supervisor in Nueces County, died Monday after a respiratory failure. She lived in Corpus Christi nine months and was a Park Avenue Church member. Survivors include parents Mr and Mrs J Abbott, a brother L Abe Hart, a daughter Doris Evelyn Abbott. Interment was in Mart Wednesday with many relatives in attendance.
The report states Sergeant Alvin York, famed World War I hero, will headline a rally at the Alamo Stadium in San Antonio on Saturday. Events include appearances by notable military figures and a program featuring music and speeches amid security and crowd arrangements.
Hoffman volunteers for armed service with mentions of duty and enlistment amid unclear local details. The fragment references names and places such as Lake totes and Sacopn Megulah, suggesting a local community note about service or draft. The text is garbled but centers on voluntary enlistment and civic duty.
Two grass fires prompted firefighter responses. A burn near a roadside and another in an allotment area were reported with limited readable details.
Mrs J B Colly received a call regarding Lush and Thuesday in Marianna Fi. The notes imply government hired construction work for Pitt with a few tasks in Me Pre. The fragmentary text mentions a move scheduled for Sunday.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Plow Realty No 6 drilling at 9 200 feet with an Ofbeal report and unclear sheriff Bienk reference. Mentions prospects and tests on other wells and a number of wells shut. Contains many garbled terms and missing context.
A long, garbled clipping reports Uncle's men in service, noting promotions and marriages, with references to Navy personnel, West Point ties, and family visits. It mentions a sailor marrying Miss Charlotte Weel, naval connections, and various postings, alongside general notes on service life and celebrations.
No coherent readable facts present to summarize into a proper newspaper card. The text is garbled and lacks identifiable names, places, dates, or events.
A tentative opening of the hospital is planned for June 4. Details remain unclear as construction hurdles and staff readiness are being reviewed by the coordinating committee.
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