Two Week Youth Revival At Eagle Lake Baptist Church
A two week Youth Revival begins Sunday June 22 at First Baptist Church in Eagle Lake. James A. Langley Baylor University student will conduct the revival. Rev Lester Morris of Cam is the guest preacher. An attendance goal of 200 in Sunday School is set, with Brown inviting riders to attend. Dr J Laughlin spoke on China last Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Eagle Lake
James A. Langley
Stuent
Baylor University
Waco
Bary
United States Army
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Lester Morris
First Baptist Charen
Cam
United States Navy
Morris
Brown
J. Laughlin
China
Palacios Camp Hosts Notables For Weekend Fish Event
The Palacios encampment grounds welcomed guests for a weekend of fishing. Attendees included Mr A L Ralf and sons John Allen Keith Wynn and Andy of Garwood alongside Mr and Mrs. Fort and other locals.
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3Ir
A. L. Ralf
John Allen
Keith Wynn
Andy
Garwood
Frnka Families Plan Ninth Annual Hillcrest Reunion
The Frnka families will hold their ninth annual reunion at Hillcrest Hall on highway 7 near Columbus this Sunday June 22. Barbecued chicken will be served at noon. Secretary-Treasurer is Mrs Olge Hess of Temple and L J Meyer leads day arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruka
Hillcrest Hall
Highway 7
Columbus
Meteor N. Frnka Nf
Austin
Frnka Families Association
Olge Hess
Temple
L. J. Meyer
Parrot Home Gift Shop Opens Friday in Rosenberg
Handsome invitations invite the formal opening of Parrott Home Gift Shop at 726 Sixth Street Rosenberg on June 20 1947 at 3 PM. Owners and managers Mrs Parrott and her brother are listed as sisters and brothers in charge.
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Parrot Home
Rosenberg
Parrott Home
Sixth Street
Teesas Eee
Pont
ME. Parrott
Wild Cow Milking Featured At Tonight's Rodeo Show
The rodeo tonight adds wild cow milking as a main feature attracting large crowds. Kim Clipson and Rusty Thomas will supply calves for the State Championship High School Calf Roper June 20–22 in Hallettsville with 121 teams from Texas expected.
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Kim Clipson
Rusty Thomas
Todeo
Havettaville
Texas
Hallettsville
Amarillo
Brownsvil
el Paso
Louisiana
Edna
Cohambis
Shell Maintains Top Spot in Local Softball Standings
At the close of the third quarter of the 1947 softball season, Shell leads the league with Sopa 7 Shell AOS Firemen 4 Universal 4 Excel 3 Rotary 0. Tuesday night results include Waivers 17, Rotary 5, Ex ited 5, Shell 11.
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Sopa
Shell
Eres Aos Firemen
Universal
Excel
Rotary
Waivers
Exited
Reed Appeals to County Board Over Eagle Lake School District
Supt Reed presents a written statement to the county school board arguing against actions affecting Eagle Lake Independent School District. He details district boundaries and cross-district attendance by Swearingen and Jiminez children, noting ongoing bus transfers and census treatment, and cites decades of service. The message emphasizes human relations and avoids solely legal aspects. Continued on Page 3.
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Eagle Lake Independent
Columbus Independent School District
Ramsey
Eagie Lake
Columbus
Tamney
Eagle Lake
Zenaida Jiminez
Mrs Fitzgerald Attends Texas Dioceses Conference
Mrs. HC Fitzgerald joined several Houston and Richmond women for a Friday to Sunday conference at Buchanan Dam near Austin. Principal speaker was Mrs. B G Lasar of St Louis. Fitzgerald reported on the Ancillary Guild meeting at Eggle Lake and will host next Tuesday afternoon.
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HC. Fitzgerald
John 3. Moore, Jr
Richmond
Julia Caddoll
Cinton S. Quin
Houston
Buchanan Daim
Austin
Texas
B. G. Lasar
St. Louis
Provinte 7
Fitzgerald
Christ Episcopal Church of
Eggle Lake
W. C. Elkins
FM. Drumgoole
Mira
Elking
Fitzmerald
Hutchins Dies at Home in Lissie after Heart Attacks
Johnnie Marion Hutchins died at about 8 00 pm Wednesday at his Lissie residence after a series of heart attacks. Born September 15 1890 in Malem County he lived in the area since 1940 and worked as a farm laborer. Survived by wife Cally Drue Cooper six children including Elizabeth Drue Elsie Harrol Myrtle Marion and one daughter Maia Linnemier preceded by two children Seaman Johnnie Day Hutchins and another daughter. Funeral at 4 00 pm Friday Mill Funeral Home with Rev N H Peterson burial Lakeside Cemetery. Deepest sympathy to Mrs Hutchins and family.
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Johnnie Marion Hutchins
Lissie
Fayette Bratton
Elizabeth Drue
Elsie
Harrol
Myrtle
Marion
Maia Linnemier
Johnnie Day Hutchins
Pacific
Congressions ‘Metal of Honor
Vivian Lois Bratton
Peggy Linnemier
Eagle Lake
Barbara Jean Linnemier
Houston
Willie
Floyd
L. Bo
Clawle
Mra Annieux
Alma Lee
Mill
N. H. Peterson
First Evangelical United Brethren ‘Church of
KTRH Farm Director Receives Lone Star Farmer Degree
George Rowsner KTRH Farm and Ranch Director received the Lone Star Farmer degree at the State Mature Farmers of America convention in Sweetwater Texas on July 5. Earl McMillian, Houston auto dealer, also received the degree for his support of farm youth projects through radio programs. Roesner is son in law of Raymond Jochetz and wife at Eagle Lake.
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George Rowsner
Ktrh Farm
Lone Star Farmer
Mature Farmers of America
Sweetwater
Texas
Roeser
KTRH
Texas Guilt Coast
Earl McMillian
Houston Automobile
Roesner
Raymond Jochetz
Eagie Lake
Garwood Nada Farmers Organize Local Farm Bureau
Garwood Neda area farmers convened in Garwood to form the Garwood community Farm Bureau group. James G. Hopkin e elected president with W C Smith secretary and Howard Harry plus M L Heiman and James Bunge as directors. W A Heiner and M M L Heiman named delegates to the Southern Farm Bureau Training School in San Antonio July 13 to 17. The gathering outlined county and state leadership joining affiliates from 12 southern states and Puerto Rico for the training to equip leaders with Farm Bureau functions and policies from local to national levels.
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Garwood- Neda
Garwood
James G. Hopkine
W. C. Smith
Howard Harry
M. L. Heiman
James Bunge
W. A. Heiner
MM. L. Heiman
Southern Farm Bureau Training School
Plaza Hotel
San Antonio
Texas Farm Bureau Fedoration
Puerto Rico
Chicago
Washington
American Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Wharton Sheriff Addresses Rotary Club Meeting
Wharton County Sheriff Buckstar Lane spoke at the Eagle Lake Rotary Club about law enforcement challenges, praising community cooperation and cautioning against communism while urging leaders to model democratic action. Also attending were visitors from Houston Columbus and Edna, with updates on upcoming Jenkins Day and a Tom Tom duchess representation.
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Buckstar" Lane
Wharton County
Esgle Lake
FBI
Washington, D. C
Rotarians
Texas Amy
United States
Lane
Mack
Washington School
Jyncheon
J. A. Grieves, Sr
Houston
Dudley Beker
J. D. Seymour
Columbus
John Kearney
Wallace Lindsay
O. L. Mill
Mrr
Mill
Rotary Club
Edna
Mary Edna Walker
Eagle Lake
Mr. Lindsay
J. G. Jenkins
Rock Island
Baseball Meet Set For Wednesday Night at Rotary Hall
A postponed meeting to form a local baseball team for a neighboring league in 1948 is rescheduled for 7 33 p m next Wednesday in Rotary Hall. The event invites any resident to join sponsor or participate in the new team project amid a citywide softball event. The Universal Eagles Lake team beat Sealy 3 1 in the Sealy Invitation tournament and will meet another winner Thursday.
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Rotary Hall
Universal
Eagles Lake
Sealy Invitation
Sealy
Universal To Play in Finals At Sealy Tonight
Universal of Eagle Lake leads Sealy invitational with wins over Sealy and Rosenberg and advances to the final against Bellville in Sealy. A $100 prize awaits first place with $50 for second and $25 for third as the Eagle Lake fans hope for a large crowd tonight.
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Universal
Sealy
Eagle Lake
Rosenberg
Bellville
Esgle Lake
Eagle Lake loses Altair oil field in board decision
Wharton Eagle Lake road plans loom as Altair district loses 3530 acres to Columbus district after a county board decision. The article notes highway project prospects, production reports in the Altair pool, and local civic events including a wedding and travel plans for county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Altair Oil Field
Citizens Ask When New Mayor Will Be Elected
The Headlight reports numerous Mag a Lake residents seek clarity on mayoral election timing after Graves resignation and Bay City move. Rumors hint at no vote until April 191, possibly extending past regular date. Citizens urge City Council to issue a statement and convene a special meeting for resolution.
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Mag'a Lake
W Graves
Movs
Bay City
Eagle Lake
van de Ien
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Lester Morris Breachor
Palacios
Frnka
Hillcrest
Reed
County School Board
J.M. Hutchins
Nada
Farmers Start Farm Bureau
Wharton County Sheriff
Wharton
Altair
Fiveman County School Board
Aml
Wharton-Eagle Lake
EL Schiller
Colu
State Highway Department
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Frank Nuty
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Campand
Highway Commission
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Spp
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McDow
Schiliar
Colorado River
Colorado
State Highway Dept
Duty
High IL
G. Co D
Haynes
Board of Equal Columbus
Schiller
Heen
Warschek
We Hunt Survey
Freisburg
Colorado County
Superior
P. O'Daucherty
Altair Pool
Kennelly Survey
Wildcar
Eaglebarr
Tide Water Associated Chl Company
Yuninag Stusingh
Dorothy Crosslin
Cornell University
Cohan
Henry Reuben
Raymond Taylor
George L. Scheel
Jane Rowshee Navasad
Mars. AL. Marx
Mir and
Biers
H. H. German
Mouston
Mfr
T. F. Kollman
iLpon Macelel
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