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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1945
Page
7
Local appeal asks residents to back a program with their tax dollars, stressing collective effort and commitment while noting discussions and basic funding concerns. The message repeats the call to action emphasizing fiscal backing and community involvement.
Private Wilton Stallman returns on AF day furlough from Brooke General Hospital San Antonio to a large Garland Area gathering at the Frank Stephens Company Garwood residence. Neighbors friends and relatives from several towns attend the 2 dinner event and share news of service and community events.
Past President Jake Smothers presided when T Waddell and L Millan were absent. Barbecue reports by L Kopecky and R F P Spanidel. A J Struss introduced as guest. New program system discussed to boost weekly meetings. Gail Elizabeth Albright celebrated her first birthday with a home party last Saturday. Games and refreshments followed. Mrs R H Reese Jr gave a decorated cake with a single candle. Guests included Tommie Lou Bark, Mary Ann Reese, Franklin Carlile, Doris Marie McCreary, David, Jenny Sue, Maryvonne Jockett, Mary Lee Hartington, Lynda and Sue Powers. Mothers accompanied the children. Mrs R H Reese Sr and Mrs Franklin Reese attended with Gail’s aunt Miss Muriel Albright of New York. Gail was assisted by her mother Mrs Winifred Albright and grandmother Mrs G G Kolberg.
Going over to Columbus on last Saturday afternoon to attend the 2 H tea to honor Miss Fannie Hanak a 1944 Gold Star Club member were Missus Jean Linke Joan Davis Frankie Jean Pidgeon and Betty Jane Kilgore. Jean is the President of the Eagle Lake club. Jean participated on the program of the afternoon giving a reading. J G Westmoreland has been confined to his home for the past several weeks with Wellness. His condition remained about the same this week and his many friends sincerely hope that he will soon show improvement and again be able to be at his favorite spot at the drug store of his son in law Joe D Luna.
A large gathering of friends hosted a miscellaneous shower for the former Miss Louise Ripper on Friday at Mrs Orville Powers home. Beautifully wrapped gifts were opened and displayed as refreshments of jello and cake were served. Also news that Mrs Alice Weber returned to Eagle Lake to recuperate from a serious illness.
Edgar Baring served as program reader at the weekly Rotary luncheon and spoke on tires and automobiles. Visiting Rotarian Festus Carrol of M Gilbreath Produce Co in Weimar attended. President Bill Albrecht is reportedly away in Marlin for his health. Attendees included Clyde Gold Griff Griffin Earl Rodgers and Louis Siles.
The national fall pig crop goal reaches 87 million head, up 18 percent from 1944. Iowa and other states expect large gains due to feed supplies and drought history, with 900,000 more sows needed if the national target is met. The plan anticipates a boosted spring crop and higher pork output, but potential reductions in slaughter this summer.
R L Selders, a black employee, was adding gasoline to a carburetor when it backfired and sparked a fire. Brisbois rushed to help, its clothing ignited, both men burned and hospitalized. Brisbois and helper are reported progressing well. Gratitude is noted for swift aid.
Laughlin Hospital on Thursday this week listed patients including Mrs. Albert Lednicky city Robert Taylor Chesterville James Adkins Lissie Mrs M L Anderson city Miss Mamie Jahmson city Leon Ingram Chesterville Mrs AL H Obenhaus Bonus. In colored section were R Li Selders Jewel Gibbs and RLOC Glover Cuy Dismissed.
A collage of ads lists purchases and sales including an electric razor wanted, baled straw and farm gear for sale, multiple animals offered, a wardrobe trunk for sale, a Poland China hog, a hardware clerk job opening, an equipment sale for Balas Market, an unfurnished house request, posted notices restricting access to Blue Lake and lands in Wharton and Colorado Counties, a spinet piano for sale, and a trade offer for beds. The notices include names such as I. W. Kearney, P. D. Gertson, S. O. Boothe, Mrs. Robert Simmons, B. D. Anderson, C. F. Sander, H. A. Dromgoole, Harry Landa, and Ramsey Hotel, with locations in Lissie, Chesterville, Cleo’s Cafe, and Danevang.
W B Hinton Sr arrived Wednesday night after visiting his son Boyd Hinton's family in Bay City. A barber questioned his prior visit, noting he had only been in town six months.
Miss Louise Ripper daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Ripper of Weimar married Staff Sergeant Ernest Besch of Columbus in a nine o'clock Mass at the Catholic Church Weimar The bride wore white satin with fingertip veil and carried white calla lilies Attendant Miss Alice Ripper wore a suit of ague Best man Howard Besch reception at the bride’s home then a wedding trip to an unannounced destination Besch recently returned from nine months in Italy with fifty missions Mrs Besch formerly lived in Engle Lake and worked at Joe D Luna Drug Store Best wishes sent from Engle Lake and surrounding families
S H Broyles chairman of United National Clothing Collection announced 4617 pounds of clothing were collected, mended, and sent to National Headquarters from Eagle Lake and nearby towns. Rev J W Griffin Rev Charles J Cue Kepper Jr and Edger Baring assisted the committee. The report praises churches and towns including Rock Island Nada Altair Matthews Lissie Garwood Bond Aldridge Glen Flora Sheridan for their aid.
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