Senator Phillips Exercises Here On Thursday
Eagle Lake school begins the first week of 1946-47 with exams for all but seniors who finished tests earlier. A composite choir from city churches will sing under Mrs. T P Doole. Class exercises and awards follow with Rev M H Peterson officiating and Lions Club to reveal the top student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Phillips
Eagle Lake
T. P. Doole
Lake
Reed m & Gridua
M. H. Peterson
Eagle Lake Lions
Lyon Jewelry Clock Awards Watches To Two Seniors
The Senior Class of 1937 sees Lyon Jewelry Co. award two seniors watches featured on a large clock in its window. The clock, made in 1909, displayed the seniors’ photographs on its face. The two winners were chosen when the clock stopped on their positions on Monday afternoon at 12:02.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wir
Lyon Jewery Company
Will Schutterle of Garwood Dies After Illness
Will Schutterle of Garwood died Friday after a two week illness at El Campo hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday at Garwood Methodist Church with Rev. Saan officiating. burial followed at Alleyton. A longtime Garwood resident and former prominent guinness man, he was born in Alleyton. Pallbearers included Albert Arnold Allen Wishert P A Walker and others. He is survived by nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yelocke
Will Schuetterle
Garwood
el Campo Hospital
Rev. Saan
Garwood Methodist Church
Alleyton
Br. Schatterie
Albert Arnold
Allen Wishert
P. A. Walker
2D Latories
Joe Minarcek
Louie
Schuetterie
Negro High School Graduation Exercises May 23
The E HE Henry colored High School will hold graduation on Friday May 23 at 8 30 p.m. in the school auditorium with eight graduates receiving diplomas Supt W C Reed of Eagle Lake will present the diplomas and Prof A W Jackson Rosenberg principal will deliver the oration The class includes Wile Mae Haynes Eriyne Delares Person Lula Ber the Rotineau Ester Lee Robinson Dettie Mac Spann Lela Veola Sut jt on Lena Beatrice Sutton George Burnett noter On Monday May 19 the Lacca will be preached aureate sermon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E HE. Henry Colored High School
W. C. Reed
Eagle Lake Public Schools
A. W. Jackson
The
Colored High School
Af Rosenberg
Wile Mae Haynes
Eriyne Delares Person
Lula Berthe Rotineau
Ester Lee Robinson
Dettie Mac Spann
Lela Veola Sutjton
Lena Beatrice Sutton
George Burnett Noter
Aureate
Mrs CodeG Gold Attending Corsetry Class in Dallas
Mrs Clyde Gold attends a corsetry class in Dallas conducted by the H W Gossard Co at the Hotel Baker. The special study aims to provide Eagle Lake women with a modern figure form service based on current methods offered by the long established Gossard School of Corsetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Gold
Deilas Dorsetry
H .W. Gossard Co
Universal Motor Co Open House Week May 24 31
Universal Motor Co invites the public to an open house during the week of May 24 through 31 to view Ford models and features. The event showcases new cars, V-8 engines, and other specials with representatives on hand to answer questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Motor Co
Universal Motor Company
Ford Desters
Sist
Onder
Hideers TV Mott Company
Lanity
Cmendar
Dejvarsal Motor’ Company
Baptist Church Announces Annual Vacation Bible School
The First Baptist Church plans its annual Vacation Bible School from May to June 21 for children aged three to 16. Sessions run 9 am to 12 pm with handicraft in the last period. Enrollment and preparation day is Saturday May 24 at 3 pm, including a church parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Apen With
Albert Brown
T. W. Scott
A. W. Linke
J. K. Davidson
Pool construction advances as materials arrive
The American Legion pool project clears the site and fills with water to irrigate shrubs. Sand and gravel will be moved in this week ahead of pier steel delivery expected next week. contractor RH Keene and crew prepare to start work on material arrival. Excavation will begin once steel is embedded to prevent water damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con‘raciur RH. Keene
Jobs S. Carrod
Lakeview Golf Club Opens New Clubhouse
The Lakeview Golf Club completed a small wooden clubhouse with concrete Moor for members and plans to furnish it for golfer convenience. Annual dues are set at 255 dollars while green fees apply to non members. The course sits near Highway 260 just off Eagle Lake business district providing recreation for locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview Golf Club
Gaks
Highway
Eagie Lake
Rodeo Program Set For This Evening In Smithville
An evening rodeo program produced by Jim Clipson and Ralph Thomas will begin at 9 o clock with numerous riders slated to perform. On Sunday June 5 Mrs Clipson and Mr Thomas will join forces with C I Power in Columbus for another rodeo program. Attendance urged as crowds are expected to enjoy all events to the fullest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Clipson
Ralph Thomas
Clipson
Mr. Thomas
Columbus
Smithville
Redeo
Eagle Lake Catholic
3. L. Kucherka
Eagle Lake
el Campo
Bugle Lake
Universal Faces El Campo All Stars In Friday Night Softball
The Universal Motor Company softball team meets the El Campo All Stars at the local football field tonight. The game starts at 8 15 o clock and features top local players, promising a lively contest in the Gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Motor Company
el Campo All-Star
Munich dispatch from Frnka reports spring in Germany and legal work
Joseph V. Frnka of the Military Government Legal Division in Munich sends greetings to Fred G. Frnka and his mother Mrs. Frnka. He describes sever winter, hospital stays, green countryside, and trees not yet fully budded. He explains Munich courts and six week tour on the Court Review Section, compares to Texas law in its lack of precedent, and notes a recent move from Eagle Lake to Columbus in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph V. Frnka
Military Courts
Munich
Germany
Fred G. Frnka
Mr. Frnka
Frank Frnka
Severn
Bir
Eyxnica
General Court
District Court
Supreme Court
Columbus
Texas
Frnka
Eagle Lake
Frxka
Rock Island High School Holds Baccalaureate and Commencement
Rock Island High School plans baccalaureate services May 18 at the Methodist Church with Rev. W H Nichols preaching. Commencement follows May 21 at the same church with C A Lemmons as speaker, Vera Curry valedictorian, Betty Hosman salutatorian, and awards by Superintendent R C Miller. Elementary program May 23 will promote six students to high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island High School
Methodist Church
W. H. Nichols
Weaday
C. A. Lemmons
LaGrange High School
Vera Curry
Betty Hosman
Orval Curry
Eunice Briscoe
Joy de Foor
Eddie Bea
Sammie Leg Kerr
Joyce Zeigler
R. C. Miller
Billie Williams
Warry Waddel
Jackie Mayes
Joy Jay
Trapp
J. D. Henry
Norman Hooper
Miss Presley Weds W J Struska in Bay City Ceremony
Josephine Presley daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Mineshew married W I Struska son of Mr and Mrs W M Struska at Bay City Methodist Church on April 4. Dr Rankin officiated. The bride wore a light blue gabardine suit with white accessories and talisman rose corsage. The couple will reside in West Columbia with congratulations from Mr and Mrs J Ho McCreary and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Presley
Glen Mineshew
W. I Struska
W. M. Struska
Bay City
Jimmy Brambridge
Mrs. Struska
West Columbia
Mrs. Struske
Excel Smith Named City Fire Marshal
At the Gry Council meeting on Tuesday evening the appointment of Excel Smith as city fire marshal was confirmed. Smith, formerly with Shell Oil Company as safety man, will succeed Geo W Keith and bring fire prevention and fighting expertise to the department.
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Gry Council
Excel Smith
Smith
Eagle Lake
Shell Oil Company
Geo. W. Keith
Keith
Fire Department
Bir
Fll
Progress on $119,400 rice dryer at Lakeside
Contractor A H Reese and crew report progress on a four story rice dryer on Lakeside drive near the Santa Fe tracks. Base to be concrete with corrugated aluminum siding and roof and wooden bins. Completion planned by August. Earle Lake area rice industry expansion noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Reese
Lakeside Drive
Santa Fe
David Wintermann
Lakeside Irrigation Company
Albert Bel Fay
Houston
Jack T. Garrett
Danbury
Eacle Lake
Last Star
Eagle Lake
Cana
Local sportsmen attend waterfowl hearing in San Antonio
State Game Warden T T Wad dell LD Roberts and S Smothers from Eugie Lake joined the fifth nation wide Waterfowl hearing conducted by the fish and wildlife service in San Antonio on Wednesday. State groups cooperated with the service and delegates from across the state attended. Fragment speakers from Chicago Albuquerque and other regions were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Waddell
LD. Roberts
S. Smothers
Eugie Lake
Fish and Wildlife Service
San Antonio
Chicago
Alburquerque
Evangelist Ends Meeting At Methodist Church
Rev E A Peterson evangelist of Houston spoke nightly at Colly Memorial Methodist Church during national frame week with topics on family life and motherhood. A Sunday morning message drew a capacity crowd and a quartet performed with organ music by Thomas Linstrum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colly Memorial Methodist Church
E. A. Peterson
Houston
Ram
Fran
Mather
Edwin Dass
Martin Male
Chr. Boyes
Barney Davis
Thomas Linstrum
Tel
C. E. Linstrum
Voters urged to cast ballot in Eagle Lake Altair consolidation election
Voters in the Eagle Lake and Altair independent school districts are urged to vote on Saturday May 7 to decide on consolidating the two districts. The election was ordered after petitions and a court hearing in Columbus. The plan would move students by bus if approved with the aim of broader educational benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Altair
Altair Independent
Henry Buescher
Columbus
Harry Larson
Buescher
Larsen
Supl W. C. Reed
W. &. Gosch
R. J. Wells, Jr
W. F. Meitzen, Sr
Elmo Verlla
Maj Werity
Bugacher
W. E. McRee
Fuee
Agsomarion
Wwe
Papua
Jaeger
Aliwic
Flower Show Rules Stated By Garden Club
Eagle Lake Garden Club announced committees and rules for the Spring Flower Show to be held at the American Hice Growers Sulkiing in downtown Eagle Lake next Friday May 23. President Mrs J G Jenkins and committee chairmen outlined entries classifications staging judging hospitality clerks publicity and more with every member expected to enter and non members invited to participate if a member accompanies them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
R. BP. Wilcox
W.& Lenhart
Edgar Baring
W.G .Darby
J. H. McCreary
Robert Simmons
New Sugar Stamp Sets June 1 for 10 Lbs
The Agriculture Department announced a new sugar ration stamp No. 12 becomes valid June 1 allowing purchases of 10 pounds. Stamp No. 11 remains valid after No. 12 takes effect. The spare stamp will expire October 31 unless Congress extends the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Department
Congress
Shell Keeps Softball Streak With Late Wins
Shell extended its softball win streak by defeating Firemen 15 10 in the first game as Criswell and B Waverell drove in runs and Reed collected three hits. Universal then beat Excel 15 to 6 with Briscoe, Shilse, and Al-Shars contributing key plays but the doubleheader was postponed to next Thursday due to senior graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bety
Excel
Hotary
Universal
Firemen
Reed
Criswell
B. Waverell
C. Caiswell
Sith
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W. Schutterle
Negro High School
Codeg Gold
Dallas
Baptist Church
Lakeview Golf Links
Jos. V. Frnka
Ger
Rock Island
Miss Presley
W. J. Struska
J. Ho McCreary
Kent
Washington
Northwest
Lakeside
Waller Dick
Columbers
FA. Hoeninghaus
Hoeninghaus
Mr. Hoeninghaus
Ye Old College Imm
Garden Club
Shell
BO Carriersind Orrene
Firenun Weal
Exeul
Rower
OO & Thoye
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