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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1942

Page

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Seniors to Be in Hot Water Next Friday Play Preview

An annual high school production directed by Mrs. Neut Jverhiing features two acts. The Tenette Band under Dorothy Dunthy will perform a nomadley of Tesse sons. The Raythim Bank directed by Miss Baron presents a scene from The Warden Sehiber with public notice of the event.

Seth Teddy Wwe Betijet Davety Duane Wis Grider Gagarin Beret Athena Ber Gatien Teeleset Diberness Auden Fraley Ec Ee Bresent Aml Neut Dorothy Dunthy Tesse Sons Raythim Banik Miss Baron

War Bond Sales Total Reported for Year

War bond sales totaled 137,288 dollars as reported by Columie county Me mL. The tally credits committee members including B Stephens and Ro Winter for the drive and notes public citizen participation and local bond purchases.

Radvers Wo. Leonce B. Stephens Columie Meml Ieee

High School Band In State Contest

Local notes report the high school band competing in a state contest with support from students and the community. The Headlight praises the group and its director, Hale, as likely to reflect credit on the school and citizenship, while plans include buses and extra cars to transport participants.

Martine Fiat Seat Lion Thirector Hale

Seventh grade displays Australia safety books in window

A seventh grade educational and entertaining display titled Australia Safety Books On Display has been arranged this week in the window of the American River Growers offices. Booklets on Australia cover safety and physical fitness with spring flowers as a background.

Rive Growers Australia

L T Struss Dies Sudden at Family Home

Relatives and friends were shocked by the sudden passing at his Colorado county home. L T Struss, born 1887, had been in good health and preparing to retire. He leaves a wife, children, and grandchildren, with survivors listed, showing a long family history and ties to Columbus and Glidthay. Continued on page five.

Strauss Struss Trent Calamus Phos Ely Tlinsdiey Austin Fue Grantichild Neal Wlinskex Amstin Wilbar Struss Coinhins Circe Fillowe Annie Hurbel Peters

First Aid Student Treats Snake Bite at Home

Miss Lucy Kate Rogers, a first aid student, used class instructions to treat a finger snake bite at her Dr. Rogers home while berry picking. The bite on the fingertip caused relief after applying the taught remedy. her quiet competence earns our recommendation.

Lucy Kate Rogers Dr. Rogers Miss Rogers Lucy Kat Aliss Rogers Ain

Brisk Drilling to Resume at Lissie Soon

Rumor says Wynne Crosby Drilling Co will reopen the Win Poole well at Lissie after a prior shutdown. The well shows potential for pressure buildup and distillate storage, with prospects tied to regional demand and market conditions.

Lissie Win Poole Wynne Crosby Drilling Co Texas

Garwood Band Concert Tonight at High School Auditorium

The Garwood Ligh Senet tian directed by Edwin Par Leon presents a spring concert Friday May 7 at 7:30 pm in the Garwood High School auditorium. The Junior Band debuts in the first thirty minutes. the public is invited and admission is free. Neighboring schools are welcome.

Garwood Edwin Par Leon I Garwood Saney

Garwood School Givls Dance May 8

Misses Helen Lopries and Viola Faukus led a dance at Garwood School on a Wednesday afternoon. The community is invited to attend a dance at Garwood High School gym on Friday night, May 8, to benefit Garwood High School. Music will be by the High School Swingsters. Admission per person. Event invites Eagle Lake and nearby residents.

Helen Lopries Viola Faukus Height Tigh School Garwood Frida Ewcart High Eagle Lake

Clements Announces for Ninth District Congress

James A. Clements of Angleton announces his candidacy for Congress from the ninth Texas district. A member of an old Gulf Coast family, he has spent his life in the district and served in the U S Navy. Born in Lane City on September 1894, he attended local schools and for years has run a transportation business. He has three brothers and three sisters, with several relatives also living in the district.

Onny Gulf Coast James A. Clements Angleton Texas Fru Yen US. Navy Clements Hie Clements Northington Artons Bo Clements Whiuretons Rosharen Dawe Clements Mons Ore Edildeen Willan Spencer Jar Is Lane City Clomnes Ao Iad Lula Clements Wight

Reduction In Key Rate Granted Here

A faction announces a rate reduction affecting water services with a 11 cent adjustment. Marvin Thal, State Insurance Commissioner, confirms the cut from a prior level to a lower rate, aiming to ease utility costs for residents.

Marvin Thal Tysurane

Citizens Ready to Register for Sugar Monday May 4

Registration advisory outlines sugar ration procedures for May 4 1942 with stamp validity periods from May to June. It notes adult household members may register, lists weight rules, distribution limits, and urges patience and conformity at the registration site.

Peglter

Hartman Balas Wedding Rites Read Today

The Hartman Balas wedding takes place at St Mats Tartterser Church in Mason. Miss Ella Harbury, a longtime nurse at Ub Bell Memorial Hospital, and Rudy Balas, son of Mrs. Balas, are the couple. Friends send congratulations as the wedding party travels from Texas City and Houston.

Mnel Buighe Chambas Eitizet Ella Mi Harbary Rudy Balis St. Mats Tartterser Mason Vikrtovin Ub Bell Memorial Cadumbos Rudy Valas Bere Farle Lake Texas City

Minstrel Show a Big Friday Night Success

A lively minstrel show presented by Ye Simstiime Chass at the Method Church drew a large crowd Friday night. Performers including Miss Marion Weaver led the RiSMi Band with Mrs. W Bristivis and others delivering numbers that showcased spirited entertainment and community support.

Sistas Venton Bell Bristivis Virgin Sretlines Clover Gadenier Rismi Marion Weaver Eral Mani Dun Pune Ayticn

Garden Clubs Announce Spring Flower Show May 2 3

The Eagle Lake Garden Club plans a Spring Flower Show in the High School Gym on Saturday and Sunday May 2 3. Admission will be free after earlier plans for a donation to the National Red Cross were postponed. The event features sections for roses bulbs rhizomes and other varieties, with judging details and participant notes. Honor students at the high school include Wesley with top average 91.46 and Miss Lie Minette Fitzgerald as top girl. both are named valedictorian and salutatorian respectively.

National Red Cross Eagle Lake Garden Club Sunda Department of Roses Col Jeerian Department of Elise Wesley Lie Minette Fitzgerald Dappesilt Inlalation Chiss Fitzgerald

Shell Tests Deep Wildcat Near Sealy

Shell company reported testing a deep wildcat near Sealy on Wednesday. The operation involved drilling out cement, with logs indicating activity in the Wilcox area and surrounding fields. Pipe is planned to be set in Provident City over the weekend, with continued testing by Pow Realty.

Sell Cl Company Neo Phinte Pear Sealy AW Sevenaneh REO Jean Shell Wis Sheridan Field Pow Realty No Neuhatis No Provident City

Red Cross Receives Praise On War Pond Drive

Colorado County chairman 7 f Rabel of the Amer Cross networked in acknowledgment from the Minnestern Aves in St Tani a Pewdiye ago. The tess svttance sent oni Rabel ets DT CTs slim re hesesopitey in HE Hosta vontembaronsa the 1 Nast ed. Incliding precwens reretrenes sy the fonatl from Celaratia cotingy fa this speviat dene fetal. Say oe Congratulations leon feelywar fers were extended to Mr. Sar on this special War Fund appent.

Colorado County F. Rabel Amer Cross Minnestern St Tani Rabel Celaratia Cotingy Leon Sar

Raymond Waddell Joins Naval Reserve

Raymond Waddell joined the Naval Reserve after leaving home with his parents, Mr and Mrs Wat Waddell, from AL & T College. He volunteered on Sunday and sailed out after his first stint, with family members Mire WA, Petia, and Lantise Waddell listed among those moving.

Raymond Waddell Naval Reserve Fd Waddell Wat Wauldell AL & T College Kringscalle Raymond Toustin Mire Petia Lantise Mise Aan Fury

Mrs M A Zumwalt Passes Milestone 101 in Columbus

Obscure clippings describe Mrs M A Zumwalt reaching age 101 in Columbus. The report mentions Harvey Betts announcing for state senate and references various civic roles, associations, and historical notes. The text is heavily garbled with misreads but preserves mentions of Hempstead connections and long public service.

M. A. Zumwalt Columbus

418 Registered Here Monday

An OCR filled fragment notes a registration event on a Monday with references to registrants and supervision. The text is garbled but indicates a registration process, mentions a place and possible authorities, and references a list or tally of registrants.

Fourth Draft Counts 1824 Registered in County

In a garbled county record a fourth draft registration entry appears with confusing names and scattered phrases. The fragment mentions registration, a state, and various personal references, but specifics are obscured by OCR errors.

Lions Club Gala Highlights Lioness Evening Event

The Lions Club hosted a gala honoring a lioness group with a festive reception Thursday night. Notable attendees included Stephene Previnus and Tyne Stephens, with performances by Laon and Lines and a closing musical tribute “Goodbye Mana An tne.”

the Lions Club Chasi Stepners Mresalong Byes Srethess Aner Tyne Stephens Gilbeste

Selectees From County To Report May 18

A list of 40 selectees from the county is scheduled to report on May 18. Names include Russell Gordan Lowrey, Steve Urban, Willian son Middbehraak, Maghikel Adelph Miler, Aline Paupuoi, and others. The document notes delivery to Teteran for instruction and references a local event in Columbus on May 28.

Columbus Soa Teteran Russell Gordan Lowrey Boy Mani Cobanus Watton Herbert Epante

New Closing Hours Effective Monday for Local Shops

Closing times change this Monday affecting several venues. Text references altered hours, with notes on Saturday openings and wartime restrictions. Officials and companies listed indicate adjusted operations, though many phrases remain unclear due to transcription errors.

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