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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1962
Page
2
Editors urge community backing for Eagle Lakes Peewee teams in Colorado Valley Little League open play. They emphasize boys are beginners needing praise and attendance, noting players perform for parents and neighbors and deserve encouragement whether they win or lose.
An article notes National Highway Week May 20 26 highlighting progress in reducing highway deaths in Texas while traffic volumes surge. It cites 43 million miles driven annually in the state, projected to 64 billion miles and increasing vehicle use as roads grow more crowded, urging continued improvements and better traffic designs.
Engineering officials warn Texas highway expansion will accelerate as plans for the interstate system advance. State Highway Engineer D. C. Greer reports progress on modernization and safety efforts amid projected growth in mileage and traffic.
Mrs P W Wilson celebrated her 80th birthday on a Sunday May 6 at the Walkers county home with a puffet style reception. Attendees included her children and many relatives from Baytown Houston and surrounding areas.
Oscar Braden of Columbus died after a period of ill health. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Worthesday church with Antious Cithotic Church involved. Braden, born May 7 in Yerenda, owned Praden's Radio and Sinder Rules and Berview in Columbus. Survived by wife Cathy and brothers Dave and Leonard.
Hagle Lake postmaster H C Jonson urges May 21 to 26 as Mail Box Improvement Week. Patrons on foot and rural routes should inspect receptacles for security, accessibility, weather protection, and adequate size to prevent damaged mail and ensure efficient delivery. Names and addresses should be visible. rural boxes must be Department approved.
Funeral services were held in Columbus last Wednesday afternoon for Travis H. Brooks 82 a retired rural mail carrier. He served 44 years before retiring in 1950. Interment followed at Odd Fellows Rest after services at St Paul Lutheran Church. Born May 29 1880 in Shaws Bend he was the last survivor of three sons and two daughters. He is survived by his widow Lizzie Birkman a son Forrest Brooks Columbus post master and two daughters Jeanette Winkler and Laura Brooks of Columbus.
Fred Taylor Lyle Jr a University of Texas student from Alleyton becomes a new member of Pi Tau Sigma honorary engineering society Lyle senior hor and is president of Tay Beta Pi honorary engineering fraternity He is son of Fred F Lyle grandson of Mrs T W Wilson of this city and nephew of Mrs Jessle Obenhauer of Tameey
Sheridan students. 5th 6th grade band earned several firsts in Brenham contests on May 5 and 2nd and 8th ratings in band. High School band enjoyed an annual trip to New Braunfels on May 12 with activities including swimming boating and golf. Seventh grade field trip May 7 to Houston visiting the Federal Aviation Center San Jacinto Battlegrounds and MacGregor House.
The notice lists many names including Lamont Mouking and Suph, with plans for seniors and juniors, band events, and Monday May 21 activities. It notes visits from Marvell of Athinti and others, plus Mrs Lew Gove, Robert Goce, and Mrs Alvin Glucete with family.
The Dorcas Class of the First Baptist Church met on May 10 at Mrs. Herbert Loessin’s home for the regular monthly business meeting and social. Mrs. Mateus Gunter presided. Mr. Harman Boothe led a devotional on building a happy home. prayer was offered by Mrs. T. W. Scott and Mrs. Roy A. Van Nort closed the gathering.
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