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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1945
Page
2
The Junior Senior Banquet is discussed through memories of freshman dish washing and sophomore serving. Juniors and seniors alike recall planning efforts, the banquet’s culmination, and hopes for a standout event tonight as ex-students remember bygone meals and duties.
A seventh grade class outlines four biology projects for six weeks including pollen sets, projector slides, and wild flower descriptions. Students are named for roles in cabbage bed, slide sets, flower collections, and label making. The piece also notes the spring border, Easter parade art, and a March memory work poem by Walter Frnka with class activities and a student poem by Mike.
Miss Doris Walker hosted a birthday gathering for Mrs Henry H Brune at the Carter Walker residence. Guests included Mrs Leonard Walker Mrs Harrison Waller Mrs James Cash Mrs J B Cox Mrs William Schultz and Mrs Floyd Green from Columbus Sr. Others noted visiting relatives in Houston and San Antonio attended.
Boys drill for March 30 carnival at the High School gym inviting all. Last Friday senior boys beat junior boys in baseball 10-8 after 4:00, sophomore 29, freshmen 8. Gurl and Gers groups played tightly. coaches Rene, B. B., Walter Lee Bauer assisted.
A Robstown High junior, Donald Sheckelford, is featured for a campus dating note, describing his football interest, favorite song Star Dust, and preference for brunettes. The note also lists visiting families and students at L. H. S., with senior class secretary Eileen Renz confirming invitations to the Junior-Senior ball.
The note hints at a Saturday banqueting event with many stags and bashful juniors. It mentions Cebbie’s date with Ethel Mac, Gab’s comments, Betty W’s indecision between two junior boys, and curiosity about a mystery girl at E.L. High School. The piece reflects social inquest and teen social plans.
FLAME Chief Frank Williams of the A and M College Firemen's Training School spoke at the Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department meeting Monday night. He shared practical fire drill tips and urged public backing for firefighters, inviting members to drill and learn more about fire prevention. Local Chief Dipple led a barbecue in the guest’s honor as Mayor Graves and council members praised the session. Next Monday, March 26, a regular business meeting is planned with aim of full attendance.
A Terrell roadside park picnic honored S Sgt Carl W Austin with about 35 relatives gathering for a noon meal. Out of town guests included Rex and Mrs Duve of Port Arthur Warrant Officer L C Burdette and wife of Victoria G M Clark and family D C Austin and children of Houston Pvt Loraine Austin from Camp Hood Judy and Fay Jones of Houston. Richard asks his father what he says before meals.
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