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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1944
Page
8
Fragmentary text notes a Houston pair Glucek and son and a several days stay last week. specifics are unreadable.
Frederick A. Heeninghaus of Eagle Lake Texas is promoted from Sergeant to Staff-Sergeant as supply sergeant for a 13th AA Fighter Command squadron in the South Pacific. He earlier served with the 1st Cavalry in the South Pacific and saw action across New Guinea Australia Tonga and the Solomons while with U S forces.
Fragmented wartime letter details sleeping in a Red Cross tent near Bougainville. Describes cold weather, wind and snow, long night shifts, improvised beds, limited pay, and chores like washing pots. Mentions Frank and a wife awaiting word, weather hardships, and travel notes from military duty.
Announcement from THO Headlight and White Loyalty Party primaries July announces Harvey Lee as a candidate for sheriff of Colorado County. City announcements include HL W Graves as another official note.
Pfc Earl L Braden transferred from Camp White Oregon to Fort Ord California with reports of good living conditions and entertainment. Lieut Martin Wirth and wife traveled from San Antonio to visit. Sgt promoted. Frank Norman Davidson on 21 day furlough. Pvt Alvin W Konleffel at Camp La Planche near New Orleans in Transportation division. Mrs John Waddell suffers injury after fall. social visits noted in area.
T P Haley Sr longtime Ragley Lake resident and former fire rationing board member dies after a life of civic service. He married Jennie Vineyard in 1914 and worked with the Frank Stephens Company until his death. A devout Presbyterian elder, he served his church and community with loyalty, kindness, and support for various programs. He trained at San Antonio before WWI and his son served overseas. His passing leaves a network of friends and a lasting impact on the region.
Raymond Wolf, a member of the Texas Lutheran College choir of Seguin, toured Houston and Rosenberg with the group this week and greeted his parents on the way back. The Easter vacation schedule includes additional performances as the choir travels to New York and other locations.
A continued Garwood School listing includes Alfred K Erickson Archie B Vaughn Wade Schiurring Charlie Pavhi Ben Pavly Jimmie Williams Raymond Lundquist Alfred Hunt William D Smith Edwin M Pierson Kermit Lundquist John Hopkins Reginald tevin Joe Bux Khamper Lawrence Poleiuida Paul Enghrock Fritz Wesselski Willie Enghrock Andrew Malek Lew Thelsther Lawrence Staneck John Henry Littleton Dean Miller Bobby Patton Alphonse Spaniel Frank Waligura Lionel Bouse Willie Trista Klein Fraki1 Driik Geo Sehmerekle rd Eneetrom dnd Ralply Horn.
Henry Frnka signs a five year extension to remain head coach of Tulsa. During his three year tenure the program posted a series of wins including bowl appearances in the Sun Bowl and Lunar Bowls. Assistant coaches are Mike Milligan and Tudily Brothers.
Garwood and nearby residents are listed with relatives and visitors from Dallas Houston and Fort Sam Houston. The report notes several families at home from travel and hospital visits including Mrs John Becak and her son Bill Beak and references to the Fredrick family and Adele Drick visiting relatives.
Texas readers share weekend visits among Houston San Antonio and Rock Island with relatives. Mr and Mrs Mendel Mrs Wier Mrs Pinellback and others are listed. PT A plans March meeting. bridge party and guest visits noted. Melvin Schilling writes from Cairo Egypt about playing ball abroad. Local hospital and San Antonio trips referenced with several names and towns.
Lorrain Hough leaves for Cit California for a similar post at Brown's Shipyard in Houston. Mrs. Isenhower and Mrs. Stywlerman hosted the Women’s Club gathering with 18 members enjoying refreshments. Vera Mae Sunderman, student nurse, takes a three week vacation visiting her sister Lucina Sunderman in Kerr Mitchel. Families and locals, including Harland Bell moving to Lissie and Jim Nelson visiting Galena, are noted along with teachers, office staff, and hospital visits.
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