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Newspaper

Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1948

Page

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Legion Swimming Pool Opening Plans by Eagle Lake Legion

The Legion Swimming Pool Committee will meet at Eagle Lake Head Licht office on Wednesday March 24 at 7 45 pm to plan the opening of the new pool. Members include Campbell Taylor Tarma Larson Campbell Wilcox Frnke and others from the American Legion Post 108. Plans cover landscaping lighting and management while highlighting a low entrance fee and pool fund appeal. The project near Highway 200 beside Lake View Golf and Laughlin Hospital is hailed as a major community achievement with a goal to complete a bathhouse and confectionery soon.

Campbell Chatrmase R. H. Reese Legionnaires Eagle Lake Ue Lake View Golf Clay Laughlin Hospital Rodeo MC Fontenot Carl Seanolm Jack Grieves Joe Lee McCreary Pear Snell Oil Company American Legion Post Vic Morey

Garwood Food Market Ad Lists Week of Specials

Garwood Food Market advertises a list of specials for the costing week. Owners Frels and Waligura invite customer visits and highlight test items deemed advantageous. Mrs Theuman hosts Tuesday guests Mrs Tom Reed Bobby Herd and Miss Joy Vittitoe of Houston.

Garwood Food Market Frels M. Theuman Tom Reed Bobby Herd Joy Vittitoe Houston

Richard Schmidt Seeks Re election As District Clerk

Richard C Behnidt of Columbus, veteran of Stalingrad Cassino and Anzio, seeks reelection as Colorado County District Clerk Texas. He notes his first term’s service, high school athletic ties, Army Purple Heart, 1945 discharge, and later study at Southwestern Business University. He lists American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Lions Club memberships.

Colorado County Texas Richard C. Behniddt Columbus Stierna Cassino Anzio Columbus High School Cardinal Army 141S Infantry Ith Biel Instlar Waewinr Southwesteln Business University Houston Dastrie Ciprk Offor Mills Clark The American Legion Veterans of

Harry S. Johnson Seeks Re-Election As Constable Here

Harry S. Johnson announces candidacy for re-election as constable here after fifteen years of service. A lifelong area resident he asks for votes in the upcoming primary and pledges to continue serving the precinct and supporting his family.

Harry S. Johnson Johnson Harry 2. Johnson Houston Frank M. Johnson Tokyo Japan Jobson

1948 Automobile Licenses Due by April First

1948 license plates available from E. H. Rabel tax assessor for Coloarada Vounique's depaiiler office before April 1. All vehicles must show proof of title and the prior year's receipt. last Monday highlighted the deadline for federal income tax reports without penalty.

E. H. Rabel Rabel Columbus AL Vehicles

Sheriff Plans Short Wave Station At Columbus

Sheriff Harvey Lee announces a short wave radio station will operate in Columbus within 60 days to aid law enforcement. He bought broadcasting gear in Houston, applied to the FCC for a construction permit and 37.28 kilocycles. County cars already carry two way radios and patrols hope to lease equipment until the permit is secured. Local and neighboring sheriffs have given consent. a county vote to place the transmitter on the water tower was requested. The project cost about 1600 dollars and aims to match city police radio systems.

Harvey Lee Columbus Lee Houston Mm Federal Communications Commission Tage Sheriff's Department Sherif Lee Columbus City Ashe Sov

Road Meeting in Columbus Over County Road Plans

Columbus Colorado County to hold a special meeting at 10 am Monday in the commissioners court to discuss pond construction and the county-wide road program funded by bonds. Citizens and Chamber of Commerce members will hear plans for projects in Precinct No 1 and potential state aid, with Eagle Lake stakeholders expressing strong interest in the construction and tax expenditure.

Colorado County Cun Amiisioners Hemry Buescher Columbus Con Missioners Pammissioners Thaspee EAE Ta We Chamber of Commerce Cormails Thursdi Yvodd Colurbus Chamber Bourt Nene Plains Eagie Lake Arid Ie Sesalo

Son-In-Law of East Bernard Couple Killed

Arthur Leon Settle of Lubboels was killed near Fredericksburg when his car overturned after striking a trap. He was married to Miya Ethel Dili of East Bernard. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in East Bernard. He is survived by his wife, his parents, and grandparents.

Arthur Leon Settle Lubboels Claude Tb, Dil East Bernard Fredericksburg Mr. Bottle Wildhorse Oluabotnn A. M_ neitls Miya Ethel Dili Ase Bernard Methodist Berard Revith Jonto Ale W. HH. Settle Petroleum Indiana

Mr and Mrs Leveridge Buried in Joint Service

The Bernard community mourns the joint burial of Mr. and Mrs. J H Leveridge of San Antonio with Rev J E Jonte presiding at Neat Bernard. Mr. Leveridge, 52, and Mrs. Leveridge, 52, were WWI veterans and Eastern Star members. Survivors include two children and several siblings. Mrs Leveridge worked for the State Health Department in Easris County. Mr Leveridge ran a business in San Antonio.

San Antonis Gyal J. H. Leveridge Leveridge San Antonio E. Jonte J. Maywood Leveridge Ust Bernard Lucy B. Leverdge Norwalk Ona Order of Eastern Star Leverridge Maso. Airs Methodist Church Christian Church Market1 Denver Colorado Myre Dill Buncal Kingsville, Ie

School to Add Vocational Agriculture Program at Eagle Lake

Superintendent Reed announced a new vocational agriculture curriculum at Eagle Lake Consolidated Independent School. The open semester next September will start with one agriculture teacher and department maintenance funded by local and provincial governments. Local farming areas and nearby communities will send students, signaling rising demand for hands on agricultural education.

Wweg Reed Eagle Lake Lede Chesterville Calhoon Atisir Uriet

Raleigh E Beane buried Sunday afternoon funeral

Services were held at three o'clock Sunday from Mill Funeral Home for Technical Sergeant Raleigh E Beane with Rev Q L Dinitrm officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery with American Legion Post color guards and veterans’ groups present. Pallbearers included Henry Desla and Fred Pinky, among others. Beane, born October 5, 1921, in Bogie Lake, joined the Army Air Corps and served in the European Theatre. He married Tempar Smallwood and was reported missing after a flight at Wendover, with the wreckage later located. He is survived by his wife and daughter, his parents, siblings, and other relatives. Deepest sympathy is expressed to the family.

Mill Tudeich FE. Beane Dinitrm Lilseside W. Chery M. Perry American Legion Win Lee Stapleton Post Veterans of Worden Wars Henry Desla Fred. R. Pinky Prin Minee Beenest Proka Loraine Austin Raymond Lee Koblefler Youngs Ivere Reimund Schindler James Ray Thomas David Sunderman Mevlin Jimmy Jockets Achoit Brayer Teonne Sergeant Beane Dare Beong Wee Bogie Lake Garivoci Chunuie Field A. Mi Behoul Alto Matheriol California Tie Templar Smallwood Fairfaxi Cor Chays Beatty Sumgeuit Beane Toropah Field Nevada Wendover Pier Utah Oountain Lakeoff Fiers Peterson Field Cotomaly Slings Colorado Terrance St E. Benne Daniel and Reynolds Frances Lampfuer

Columbus American Legion To Present Pley Tonight

The Columbus American Legion Post invites Eagle Lake and nearby residents to an evening show of The Honeymoon Is Over a three act comedy. The play features Mrs Fountain and Dudley Baker in leading roles with local actors and performers. performance begins at 7 20 Friday in the Columbus High School Auditorium. Houston visitors Mrs White and Mrs Hoeninghaus aided by local organizers promote the event.

The American. Legion Post ofColumbus Eltixens Eagle Lake Columbus High Schol Anjoheny Legion Bulding Gle Lake Lucy Kate Fount

Sheridan Man Dies Suddenly On Wednesday

Funeral services were held at 10 30 o'clock Thursday for Forrest M Vanulton of Sheridan who died Wednesday. He was employed by Shell and connected with Campen in Vielays. He married Margaret Love in Corsienpa and leaves a two year old daughter. Surviving are his father George D B Murnilton of Shumdan and a brother Ton E K of Jamilion.

Forrest M. Vanulton Sheeldan Dene Ethel Texas Allerradin Agnes George LA Hartketon Sheridan Duunney Ldle Margaret Love Hib Ceorge DB Murnilton Shumdan Sheviden Ton EK Jamilion Kiwore

Rotary Club Names New Officers and Directors

The Bagley Lake Rotary Club announced new officers and directors at its Wednesday luncheon. Alereromtue, manager of the local Weal Awle Associate tree, will head the club as president, with Strass as secretary and Ney as treasurer. Mill and Niguel were named directors, and the vice president position remains to be filled. The district conference is set for March 28-30 in Houston.

Bagley Lake Rotsey Hia Hincheon Alereromtue Cheyelk Welary Elynt Abutccombie Iit i Ued Tirw Crowel Houston Ey Maren Sinclair Introdiosti Gny Call 21 Company Lac Wedientas Juncneon Mc Jeanings

Coming Elections Being Discussed With Interest Here

Voter interest grows as Eagle Lake residents discuss candidates for local and county offices. The city election features Mayor Emanuel Moos seeking a full term, with no opposition to date, while council seats and county posts attract several contenders. The town reads about the rival candidates and upcoming ballot details for the November vote.

Eagle Laiwy Eagle Lake Adley Tan Frank Afferca Tor Huts Livy Dreengoole Lary Steneyorn Trier Marye Wue Tae Wie Wuule Lake Comseliditt Wile Cox Gasen Tooll School Ubei Fespacaty Emanuel Moos Graves Havine Merch W. A. Barnet

Eagle Lake Team Joins South Central Texas League

Eagle Lake officials and players led by Chas Wy Cuusty and A H Digple entered the Eagle Lake Baseball Association petition for a berth in the South Central Texas League. A vote to admit the club and arrange a spring schedule, with rival teams Columbus Brevkam and Caldwell, is planned for Sunday afternoon at the Thons HN stadium. The Eagle Lake club will seek funds for equipment and travel, with a new league president to be named and a meeting set for March 23 at Lions Club Hall. Players from a 20 mile radius are eligible, and Eagle Lake will continue to use the “Aces” nickname as last year’s sponsor Mrs. R F Spondel designated the team.

Chas Wy Cuusty A. H. Digple Sidney Ricks Joe 5 Reed Bronham Eagle Lake Ther Foods Tea Columbuus Brevkam Bucton Caldwell Tie Grorus Flatonhywick Ava Uoeity Ueeerviad Phily W. Causey Oltiroes Ag Bob Awelt Causey Dipple M.A. Beard Gourd Wes Lionsure Joe 8 Powell EF Aber Semreberges Woul Chavis Maegan Seine Ke Auwuier Lions Cluty Hall Widgers Bagle Lake Gagie R. F. Spondel Jon Lake Independents

District Court Sessions This Week Across Southwest

District Court proceedings continue this week with a docket including wills cases and family matters. Notable items include custody disputes and divorces involving several parties, plus a motion regarding a denial of a suit. The court also heard a guardianship matter and a probate-related dispute.

Jude Dhester Columuus Fighus Brunk Derseny James Parle Frerichs Anauietrertche Walter Lee Batley Louis Weid Kerrville le Coley Sevral

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