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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1944
Page
1
District court term closes this week amid sentences and divorces. Prison terms loom for McGrew in a murder case while other cases list jurors and defendants. A Houston burial notes the death of a county resident with family details and funeral arrangements.
Four Garwood boys join the Texas University basketball squad. The piece notes local roots and their paths to college competition, highlighting community pride in the players and school connections.
Colorado County draft board released a long list of men called to Houston for induction examinations. The Monday report names many county residents from all walks of life with 200 men sent, while a complete list of those who passed the pre-induction tests awaits official center notice.
Lt. William J. Minter, former Eagle Lake coach and teacher, is promoted to Captain at Greenville Texas. He will serve as an instructor in navigation at Meridian Junior College and has educational ties to the University of Texas. He is the son of W. B. Hinton Sr. of Eagle Lake and previously trained at Officers Training School in Miami Beach and Randolph Field, Texas.
A large group of inductees is set to depart on March 28. The event appears to involve multiple honorees and accompanying ceremonies. Additional details remain unclear in the readable text.
Tax Collector E. H. Rabel released precinct poll tax figures showing 3 year olds? total qualified voters with 25 exemptions for 21 year olds. Alien party payments totaled 20. Voters by precinct include Columbus 137 Altair 61 G.....
Mrs. Cynthia Alberta Smith Killough, 86, died February 28 at Wheelock Texas after 64 years in the community and 40 years in the family home. Funeral services led by Rev. W. A. Menking and burial followed in Wheelock family plot. Survived by three daughters and three sons, she was a longtime Methodist and Christian Advocate subscriber.
A Bellville community report recalls Pvt Felton Forrest Alley of the in Italy where he gave his life in action. His mother Mrs I B Alles of Ramsey received a letter dated February 2 confirming his death at twenty. Alley had recently married his countrymen while serving and had traveled via Camp Wolters for embarkation. He had visited relatives in Bellville during Halloween and spoke of completing his military duties.
A local Boy Scouts unit announces a special meeting likely to address urgent matters. Officials urge attendance from troop members and guardians for planning and updates.
Figures turned in by Eagle Lake officials show the Fourth War Loan Drive total at 415951.75, exceeding the quota and signaling strong local patriotism. The report praises community support and links future Red Cross campaigns to ongoing war effort participation.
Plow Realty No. 10 at Sheridan reaches total depth of 11,404 feet and is testing between 10,700 and 10,710. Laura Lewis No.1 drills at 10,655 feet in sand and shale as Hill Bank and Trust report completion Tuesday, with activity continuing Thursday.
Coach Reach reviews basketball schedule with Becket belt seacare matchup where Peete Lake topped El Campo and Bogle Lake 43 to 30. Third quarter surge gave Rice Birds a lead while Eagles struggled. Hospital and guest notes close the piece with local names and events.
A sports note outlines a forthcoming football schedule with unclear details due to OCR errors. It mentions teams and dates in a generic teaser style but readable items are sparse.
Red Cross workers prepare for action in a war relief drive. Leaders expect to meet the $40,000 quota as volunteers mobilize across counties to aid soldiers dependents and disaster relief. Officials urge voluntary response and prompt readiness as the campaign enters a decisive phase.
The notice records a wedding or engagement celebration for Pickern and Obenhaus with greetings and best wishes from friends and family. It mentions a forthcoming event and extends wishes for health, happiness, and prosperity to the couple.
A fragmented wartime letter describes Uncle's boys serving abroad with mentions of training Command Leestal, West Plains area, and references to pilots, crews, and ships. The writer notes polite locals in Spain and hopes to visit, while reflecting on separation from family and the broader war effort. Some phrases reference medals, costs, and future plans.
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