Barbecue May 18 At Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Parish
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church plans its annual barbecue on May 18 at the Sumdar Mas and 38th area with shade from Kucherks farm pecan trees. Free bus service will run from City Park starting 12:20 and every half hour if passengers, plus an Eagle Lake All Stars vs neighbor town softball game and a radio phonograph prize. Meal tickets are on sale through the congregation and general chairman Rev A W Didner asks for community support and assistance.
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Sumdar Mas
5. L. Hucerke Fa
Kucherks
Cty Park
Eagle Lake
All-Stars
CG At. Brogis
Pev
A.W. Didner
Mitchell Sells Interest in Gulf Coast Oilfield Contracting
F M Mitchell sold his stake in the Gulf Coast Oilfield Contracting firm to T W Scott this week. The deal terms were not disclosed. Scott has tie to Eagle Lake from prior years. Mitchell plans to remain in Eagle Lake with his wife and son while pursuing future business ventures.
Spanihel & Son Open for Business Here This Week
R F Spanihel and son L J Spaniel take over ownership of the former F H Daily store this week. They operate as Spanihel & Son with a grand opening planned for Saturday May Vith. Spaniel, a World War II veteran, and his son invite friends and local customers to celebrate their entry into merchandising.
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R. F. Spanihel and Son
L. J. Spaniel
F. H. Daily
Us Week
Spanihel & Son
Spanidel
Okawa
Rodeo Program Set For Friday Night Show
The weekly rodeo program will be held at B o'clock this Friday evening with thrills and spills from popular rodeo events. Jim Clipson and Ralph Thomas will present the show in the arena south of the business district, every Friday night through the summer. Last weekend opened the season to a large crowd at each performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Clipson
Ralph Thomas
Lerge
Duchess of Eagle Lake Hosts Tea For Visiting Duchesses
Miss Mary Edna Walker duchess of Eagle Lake and her escort Ralph Charlie will host a tea Thursday at 4 30 pm at the Tex Tan club room. Dearing attend the social and join the parade Friday at 11 am in the ith annual Tom Tam festivities with bands from Alzafar Shrine San Antonio and Ward Island Naval Band. Governor Beauford Jester and General J. Wainwright expected to participate.
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Maryet
Tex Tan Club
Mary Edna Walker
Eagle Lake
Ralph Charlie
Dearing
Mna Walker
Alzafar Shrine Band
San Antonio
Ward Island
Mrs. F. T. Wilson Buried In Eagle Lake And Houston
Mrs. F T Wilson died May 3 1947 aged 66 or 65 funeral held at Fogie West chapel Houston at 1 pm May 4 then service at Christ Episcopal Church Eagle Lake at 4 pm burial Lakeside Cemetery She was tied to South Texas pioneer families and remembered as a devoted Christian mother and grandmother with deep regional ties and historical interest Mentioned relatives include Mrs Mary Davı of Eagle Lake and Mrs Cora Thatcher of Weimar daughter Fannie Thatcher Wucon born near Eagle Lake May 4 1881 died May 3 1947 continued from wage one
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Fogie-West Chapel
Houston
Christ Episcopal Church
Eagle Lake
Lakeside Cemetery
Wilson
Mary
Prairie Wilderness
Mia Wilson
Yesteryears
Celestial City
Fannie Thatcher Wucon
Thatcher Plantation
Texas
John W
Margaret Abell Thatcher
Boy Scout Board of Review Held on Monday
A Board of Review for Troop 313 at Eagle Lake was held Monday night at the Scout Hut with Adbert Pustejarskej as chairman. Douglas Fate and Wm. Lee Edwards served on the board. Bruce Kilgore and Billy Reading received Second Class badges. Troop 313 planned a camping trip for Saturday to test pup tents. Edwards assisted Garwood’s new Pack and troop, with Pack 71 led by Melvin Rees as Cubmaster and Bertha A Rees and Jill Bunge as Den Mothers. eight boys in the Pack.
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Eagle Lake
Adbert Pustejarsk
Douglas “Fate
Wm. Lee Edwards
Bruce Kilgore
Billy Reading
Mr. Edwards
Garwood
Hes Melvin & Rees
Bertha A. Rees
Jill Bunge
den Mathers
John David Gideon
Stoutnester
Filipp's Cafe Reopens After Renovation Monday
Filipp's Cafe formerly Darby's Cafe reopens after weeks of renovations. The updated eatery features a moved serving counter, new seating layout, ivory ceiling, ivare and maroon red walls, leather booths, and a modern kitchen to serve dinners and all restaurant fare. Mr and Mrs Filippi lead a capable staff to welcome patrons.
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Filipp
Calhoun School District To Consider Merger
Calhoun School District to hold an informal meeting at the Mathews school house at 8 o'clock on Tuesday evening May 3 to discuss a possible consolidation with Eagle Lake. Trustees H A Dromgsole J M Cason and Bertis Smith, along with Eagle Lake officials and Supt W C Reed, outlined the proposal to Calhoun voters. Prominent landowners including G L Duncan M L Anderson Herbert Matthews Kate Griffin and Sallie Jones attended the Tuesday night session.
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Noun
Mathews Ool House
Eagie Lake
Calhoun
H. A. Dromgsole
J. M. Cason
Bertis Smith
Eagle Lake
W. C. Reed
G. ©. Duncan
M. L. Anderson
Herbert Matthews
Kate Griffin
Sallie Jones
Drilling Progress and Gas Prospects Near Town
Wildcat well on A Van Steentorgh farm drills beneath 4800 feet while J Db Hudgins location moves toward rig setup. Keprta well south of town yields potential 1.25 million cu ft daily from 3076 feet. Krenek tract to be drilled. In Chesterville pool Magnolia Petroleum No 1A Samwelle seeks to extend into Wharton County after perforation squeeze yields 4000 feet of salt water on drillstem test.
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East
Berard Ares
A. van Steentorgh
J. Db. Hudgins
Krenek
Keprta
Chesterside Pool
Magnolia Fetroleum Company
Samwelle
A. Edwards League
Chesterville
Colorado County
Wharton County
Legion Sponsored Pool Progress at the Site
Work on the American Legion sponsored swimming pool grounds continues with fence erection and shrubbery planting. Contractor Reese expects steel by the 20th to begin foundation work, as Legionnaires collect materials and money toward a $25,000 goal. Donations are being urged to finish the project by mid summer.
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R. H W. Reese
Legionnaires
First National Bank
Dr. Lichnosky Opens Veterinary Practice in El Campo
Dr. Lichnosky, a Texas A&M graduate and former Army captain, now practices veterinary medicine in El Campo and surrounding area. He cites telephone strikes delaying a home installation and offers evening teaching at his mother's home, while expressing dedication to serving local residents.
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Joe Eichnovsky
el Campo
Lichnoveaky
Pacific
United States
Texas A. & M. College
Elephéne 803
Anniversary Program Held At Methodist Church
The Colly Memorial Methodist Church marked its 75th anniversary in Eagle Lake with a buffet supper in the educational building last Friday. Tables bore white linen and spring bouquets as members served fried chicken and salads among other dishes. Out of town visitors included former pastors Rev. S D Lambert and Rev. W Griffin, with local dignitaries attending. Rev Larsen gave the invocation and several former pastors spoke. Bishop Frank Smith and district superintendent FF Curl could not attend due to commitments. Continued on last page.
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Colly Memorial Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Eagle Lake
Churan Educational
SD. Lambert
Risnands
W. Griffin
Bastrog
Lembert
Griffin
Wil
Billy
Farher Beth
I Ward
du Paso
Ay. Peterson
First Evangelical Church of
John Larsen
Christ Episcopal Church
First Baptist Church
Hayes Stephens
Larsen
Lambert
Frank Smith
California
FF. Curl
Austin
Columbus Legion Post to Dedicate Memorial Hall
Columbus Legion Post 383 will dedicate the Memorial Hall on Thursday May 15 inviting Colorado Countians and South Texas visitors. The $45 000 Alemoarial Hall features a 120 by 120 foot tile building with a 60 by 100 foot auditorium and large dance floor as the dedication program includes H R Cydlena Lloyd Gregers and Johnny Sullivan orchestra."}
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Columbus
Colorado
South Texas
Post 383
Rigs
Includine H.R. Cydlena
Holston Millionaire
Lloyd Gregers
South Coral Texic League
Envy
Ane Campo
Guadelupe Valles
Eagle Lake Altair school consolidation on May 17 vote
Citizens in Eagle Lake and Altair districts prepare for a two district vote on consolidation. Ballots cover four consolidation, bonded debt, and tax issues with provisions for maintenance and bonds. Voters in each district decide separately and together form the consolidated district's tax and debt plan.
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Eagle Lake
Altair
Henry Buescher
Columbus Vecedits
Hinander
Eagie Lake Independent School District
Trig
Altair Independent School District
Wheeler
Cagle Lake
Eagle Lake Independent
Allen
Fin River
Ye Alla Duis
Gotes
Shea
Shells Hold Top Slot in Local Softball League Standings
Shells maintain first place as Universal, Rotary, and Firemen contest the top tier. Warneke leads Shells with a string of hits while Spanidel powers Universal with three two-base hits and a homer. Rotary drops another tight game to the Firemen as Powell and Walker collect key hits.
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Shells
Nebgan
Universal
Putka
F Funka
Tivo
Rotary Club
Onis
Webe Sade
Lause Aie Powell
Walker
Tye
Myra Waddell To Graduate From A. & I. College
Myra Waddell is set to graduate with a bachelor of arts from A and I College. The event features Rev Albert P Shirkes delivering the graduation sermon. Monro, president of Trinity University, is expected to speak at the following morning ceremony. Mr and Mrs Jimmy Mathis of Sealy visit her parents Mr and Mrs H N German during the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worduiedi
Aeressallieris
Elise
Basle Lake
Albert P. Shirkes
San Mytonea
Monro
Trinity University
Apeak
Jimmy Mathis
Sealy
H. N. Ger
Jimmy
Sala Fe Railway
Bellville
Yarils
Wyatt Graves to Receive Degree At Hardin Simmons
Wyatt Graves will receive a degree from Hardin Simmons University after completing two years of college and a chemistry major. The baccalaureate sermon is planned for Sunday and the graduation exercises for Monday, June 1, with plans for a summer transfer to another institution.
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Wyatt Graves
Hardin Simmons
Seience Deere Yeaim
AL Ata
Lush
Ioirund
Trans Reed
Hachin Simmwrie
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F. M. Mitchell
Contracting Co
Duchess OF
F. T. Wilson
Boy Scout Board of Review
Dr. Lichnosky
A. Peterson
Columbus Legion Post
Strauss
Jester
Gus Strauss
Catloresville
Dallas’ Morning News
Senate
Pat Bullec
Byli Jester
Bullocks
Streuss
TWU
Shell Oilers
Myra Waddell
A. & I. College
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