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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1942
Page
1
A 1942 notice details sale of state school land in Texas. The fragmented OCR references April 7 as the sale date, mentions Baseen Giles Tan and a large plot tied to mine revenue and rents. Names such as Giles and Austin appear amid uncertain text blocks.
Track field events are listed for tomorrow at the Athletic Field Eagle Lake School. Ten events include hurdles sprints relays jumps and throws with names such as Sunderman Causey and Gordon Chasey among entrants. The event begins March 14 at 8 30 am and continues with listed participants competing across the yardage events.
The State Association of Cafe Owners plans a three day meeting in Austin on April 1 2 and 3 with several thousand members expected. W G Darby and Frank S Ina from Eagle Lake are named to the Attendance Committee for the convention. Newspaper Advertising for Profit will be a major topic and Governor Coke Stevenson plus other authorities will speak.
Adjutant General J. Watt Page announced that former National Guard officers must confirm eligibility under War Department directives for transfer to active U.S. Army duty. Officials in Austin require updated addresses on file and a questionnaire accompanying the notice. The program aims to identify officers meeting the new criteria with emphasis on correct records and prompt response. The Rice Association will host an Orientalia exhibit featuring Dr R Henry Harrison’s collection as part of a local show with multiple hobby displays and sponsors.
The Shell Company spuds a new well near Lavica County about nine miles from Sheridan as test activity continues. Meanwhile low Realty No. 4 and Plow Realty No. 5 show current drilling states with depths around 10,800 to 72,000 feet.
Collector Frank Scofield warns South Texas taxpayers that the deadline to file income tax returns is March 16. Quarterly payments are due through the year with penalties for late filings, and failure to file could trigger penalties to retain funds. Officials urge all liable citizens to file by March 16 to avoid penalties.
S. S. Sinclair elected eight years ago to the City Council seeks re election after the resignation of Judge W.S. Sevick Hand. A progressive young businessman, he pledges impartial decisions and city advancement. He asks for votes at the upcoming April election.
Gospel Mission Hall opens Friday March 20 1992 on Me Ave in the Nathan Building Lake Texas with Evangelist Selma Burger reviving the mission. Evangelist Lloyd M. Durham leads daily services at 8 25 pm and the revival continues indefinitely. Mrs E M Hunt is confined at home with illness.
Funeral services conducted in Corpus Christi for James C Kennedy 65 former president of Central Power and Light Company who died while visiting San Benito He led the firm after its home office moved to Corpus Christi and retired as president in March 1948 He was a native of Indiana and studied engineering at Tulane He helped build early Texas power plants and urban electric facilities and served as a longtime Mason and Shrine leader in Marshall surviving are his wife and other relatives Continued on page five
Activity at Fritz Enis hoff public weigher's platform near Eagle Lake Texas prompts an investigation by Headlight. Wyatt Stubbs notes seven carloads of spinach for market from 500 acres across Egypt Bonus Matthews to Eagle Lake. Growers come from across the state to harvest Bonita Spinach packed in Qushel baskets. 200 farmers employed with fifty assisting at night loading under Central Power and Licht lighting and ice trucks.
Washington DC Selects Service headquarters announces a March 17 lottery for new registrants aged 20 to 44. Cards will be shuffled and numbered T1 to TN, with numbers drawn from capsules by blindfolded officials. No registrants should expect a call for about two months.
The First Baptist Church begins a series of revival services this Wednesday led by Rev. HL Wing Reynolds with the Rev. Vor ho Yowrby preaching. Reynolds speaks each night as the Southland’s largest Baptist gathering continues through the eleven day event.
The article notes widespread effort to gather scrap iron across the United States with local collectors listed. Farmers are urged to bring in scrap metal for cash payments, with several men and shops named as handling agents in the program.
A deal closed this week where E C Terrell and his wife Ma acquired the Cal Gertson property. The Terrells plan to move into the house as soon as a suitable location is arranged and they receive congratulations on the new purchase.
An appreciative crowd welcomed Columbus High School Band performers on Saturday afternoon at A530. Sponsored by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce the event announced a future FWA show in Columbus on March 20 and 21. The Cardinal Band delivered a gracious program that impressed attendees and the director Jarrett Wolf.
Johnson purchases the Wheeles property at Yeatum, planning offensive repairs to the residence and fences. The house has been the Johnson Gumity residence for 19 years, with Mrs. Vinér and Dr. Ben noting the difficulty of finding a new home.
Obituary notice for John W. Reed aged 68, longtime resident of Eagle Lake area. Family details note wife, four daughters, and several sons. Service arrangements and local burial plans referenced with regional locations and connections to Bay City and Reed family.
Joe D. Luna announces bid for reelection to the City Council. He stresses continuing work for the city’s advancement and betterment, aiming to fulfill community needs and public services for residents.
Report notes planned oil development in the Rock Island region with approvals sought from the governing body and local agencies. The plan outlines site operations and expected impact, with regulatory steps and anticipated timelines discussed by officials.
The event features group performances including songs, music numbers, a dramatic skit, and an essay contest with winners. Defense stamps will be given as prizes.
OCR fragment outlines sugar book valuations and tax or accounting terms with numerous garbled phrases and scattered proper nouns, mentioning banks, dates, rates, and terms like registration and eligibility. The readable portion is too fragmentary to identify a coherent event or subject.
In 1942 license plates will be issued on Friday Saturday and Monday March 20 21 and 23 at Columus for ownership proof and registration fees. The timetable notes plates and registration procedures with standard charges and penalties for late licensing. The notice lists Raber of Columbus and mentions location related to the license issuance.
Announcement for a defense stamp sales event with details about location, date, and call for community participation. Encourages bringing small change and notes cabbage sales as a supporting activity to raise funds.
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