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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1944
Page
7
Mes J Pendergrass Study Club hosts a Wednesday gathering with members and guests invited to attend. The event centers on club activities and community fellowship as the hostess extends the welcome to attendees.
A fragment notes a breakdown causing a three day trip to Washington for Mr and Mrs W, with unclear context and limited readable details from the local page. The brief hints at a Wednesday to Thursday schedule and an event impacting travel plans.
Military briefs from the era report promotions and assignments for family members of local residents. Alvarado promoted to technician corporal and stationed in Beaumont California. L S Tate finishes first assignment and attends school at the U S N Replacement Base in San Diego. Fred Estlinbaum returns home on furlough from Pyote Army Air Base for 15 days. Max Burger writes of shipboard life and singing in a ship's choir with a six-member group and a church performance. Archit N Terrell transferred from Camp Beale to Fury Gd Call with wife Mary Widligura of Garwood joining him in California. Pvt MM Clark calls his wife from San Diego and a Camp Roberts medical transfer noted. Cadet Lee Kink visits City California. Wright returns to Fort Knox after furlough with his mother. Robert Bricker writes of duty at home. Cauthon arrives and visits family. several items note training and homecomings.
Miss Marian Wozencraft and Baby Eagles Rhythm Band entertained Rotary members midweek. The group, a popular school organization, has appeared twice this month, first at the May Day program and again at the High School senior play. The program included several vocal numbers and a duet, featuring students such as Grace Adkins and Janice Crow. Ken Burr of Ray City attended, with Wesley Seifert noted as present.
Miss Annie Ray Baker writes a personal letter to Houston staff praising the Headlight. She notes two years in Houston with no missed issues, calls the column excellent, and mentions her roles with the Public Relations Office and Lieut Bryan Coyne. Baker is identified as daughter of Oscar Baker and granddaughter of Mose Townsend of Rock Island.
Expressions of secret continue to be heard over Mrs W A Dallas decision to make her home in Houston. Mrs Wills has been a familiar figure in Engle Lake and nearby areas socially and in business. She left Tuesday night for a Houston sojourn before taking over her home there. Local Chairman WA Darren reports the Salwa Non Army drive totaled 87.68 dollars, a miss compared to expectations, stirring disappointment among those who organized the drive.
At the Shell office on Thursday Plow Realty No. 10 Sheridan is preparing a dual completion in 9400 and 10200 foot sands, both gas sands. Laura Lewis No 1 tests sand at 9400 feet. Hill Bank and Trust Co No 1 has reached 11085 feet and will test sand below the 10 inch casing. Near Garwood Buck Snag Area Sehiurring A-1 reached 6186 feet awaiting orders.
The couple, popular among the younger set, marry with scores of friends and schoolmates invited. The bride is a capable, admired girl and the groom has earned commendation for his service. May their voyage on the sea of matrimony be blessed with happiness and good weather.
Studio recital by Mrs T Plyoole pupils concluded the school term at Mrs Doole s home Saturday afternoon A guest soloist Ophelia Johnson performed two selections in a refined style The program featured several young artists including Lewis B Epps Belle Sinekii Lalu Gene Snelling Carol ine Jay Albrecht Bernice Gertson Ham Mary Lew Munoz and others with tea punch and cake served after the performances
The City Park area undergoes cleaning with the band stand to be repaired and fresh paint applied. Mayor and councilmen have added sewerage extensions. Local residents including Roger Killaugh and Mrs. A. E. Quinn are connected to new services while gatherings note various family moves and community notices amid a busy spring season.
An Austin report quotes Dr. Geo W Cox state health officer warning scarlet fever is a sudden onset infectious disease affecting all ages. Early symptoms include sore throat vomiting fever and headache followed by a red rash. Complications may involve sinuses middle ear joints kidneys and heart. Emphasizes prompt medical care and isolation. under ten are most susceptible and treatment reduces risk of serious outcomes.
A historical clinic note outlines donor restrictions including pregnancy within nine months, miscarriage within six months, recent heavy meals or fatty foods delaying donation, jaundice within six months, rabies treatment within five years, certain infections like dengue and yellow fever within six months, and vaccines not disqualifying. It lists general caution, calls for doctor consultation, and mentions menstrual status and heavy machinery work as factors in donor eligibility.
Laughlin Hospital records include new births, discharges, and patient mentions from the past week. Notables are Mrs Dan Gibson and son Shilan, Mrs Le Bourd and son Shilan, plus a baby born on Mother's Day. Also listed are multiple patients and family notes alongside staff and visitors.
The Headlight lists candidates for re election in Colorado County offices including Representative for the 25th District Austin and Colorado Counties District Clerk W C Papenberg Assessor Collector E H Rabel County Clerk Edogar L Litzmann Sheriff Sarve and County Treasurer Earl T Rodge County Commissioner Precinct No A Otto P Moore County Attorney Otto Moore and others. The notice mentions White Loyalty Party Primaries in July and Daly or Jally spellings with several typographical errors.
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