Softball League Opens After Tuesday Lions Hall Meeting
A meeting in Lions Hall Tuesday discussed league setup with six teams expected. Entry fees were set at 6 00 for one division and 13.00 for another, with a 20.00 fee per team for entrance. A follow up meeting is planned for next Tuesday at 7 30 to elect officials and finalize participation.
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Te Lion Hall
Lake Seersyan
Tréassurer
Ner Lear
Eatrance
Lions Hall
Elmer Struss
R. Ey
Tom-Tom Aerocade Visit Planned for Eagle Lake
The Tom-Tom Aerocade will visit Eagle Lake on June 1. Officials promote the motorcade’s advertising tour and expect veterans to attend the event in support of the secasion.
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Eagle Lake
Youn Tarousa
Sheepryké Ey Ilizgsi
Mrs Eva Braden Dies In Nada On Wednesday
Mrs Eva Braden of Nada Texas died Wednesday morning after a long illness. She was married to Edward Braden since February 1, 1920. Burial will be at Nada with Rev D J Eber officiating Friday at nine o clock. The family expresses heartfelt sympathy.
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Eva Braden
Nada
Wes Leerneo
Eva Blancaaré Braden Mac
Bory Argus
Menez
Texas
Edward Braden
Nera
Use Celpek
Rey
D. J
Eber
Bieden
Eagle Taxi Co. Under New Management Here
P.O Ridge wis week Gisfie vd bf Wie property and ieleigat ih jim kught Taxi Company Paul Wakeield owner manager of the Gulf Service Station Mr Wakefield will operate the taxi business in addition to his service station. He states his intention of continuing taxi service for the convenience of residents and will appreciate support and patronage.
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P.O Ridge
Gisfie
Ieleigat
Jim Kught Taxi Company
Paul Wakeield
Gulf Service
Stetion
Wakefield
Sulton
Meadghrt
Tex
Colorado County Draft Board Hours Change Notice
The Colorado County Draft Board will close on Saturdays starting tomorrow May 25. Hours will be 8 am to 5 pm from Monday through Friday.
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Colorado County Draft Board
Colorado ‘County Drraft Board
Fire Department Ladies Night Banquet Held in Eagle Lake
Culberson Texas hosted a Monday evening Ladies Night banquet by the Eagle Lake Fire Department with guest speaker Kativpad Demuissioner. Attendees included City Council members and Rotary officials as the department announced plans to purchase new equipment. Mrs. Duber son attended with her husband and sewing items were presented to the ladies.
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Brant Johnson
Houston
Dolingon
Eagle Lake
Gulf Coast Firemen
City of
Rey Johnson
H.W. Graves
Eng Lake
Lenhart
Pasior
G. Jenkins
Rotary Oes
Firemebs
Culbertor
Brother of Mrs S J Williams Dies Last Week
Deepest regret is expressed for the Williams family as Fillmore Brod, 27, eldest son of Mr and Mrs H Brod, died recently. Funeral services were held at Triska Funeral Home with Rev P L Davis officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories El Campo. Survived by wife and three children, sisters, a brother, and grandparents.
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J. Wiliams
Fillmore Brod
Triska
Weloek
Pll. Davis
Paston
Evangelical Citteh
Burs
Odhs
el Campo
Brod
el Gamue
Ney
Jones Ure Canvatlon
Éirma
Lee Ludewig
Uis
Carolv Sue
Gary Warne
Tis Qaarents
Willidne
Eagle
L. E. Morgan
Ellis Brod
Collins
Mies
Gravvmother
Joe Brat
Columbus
Olfier Relati
Eagl
Lake Friends
Wiliams
First National Bank To Close On Memorial Day
The bank will be closed on Memorial Day Tuesday May 30 closing for the day. Customers are urged to note the date and plan transactions accordingly.
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First National
ThireGay
Jenamiake
Two Negroes Die In Ellinger Burglary Plot
Sheriff Wilt Loessin of Fayette County and deputies confronted two suspects Willie Thornton Jr and Sam Louter in Ellinger after a burglary at Hruska Store. Thornton was shot and died near an alley while fleeing. Louter also fired a sawed off shotgun. State and local officers pursued the burglary ring, which allegedly valued about $1000 in merchandise. The fatalities occurred Thursday morning after tips led to a highway patrol operation.
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Willie Thornton, Jr
Sam
Wesco
Payette
Bi Heen Ane
Yoglleck Jon
Wilt Loessin
Fayette
Louter
Hruska
Ellinger
Bob Koenig
Thornton
Thurstaas Tung
Harvey Lee
Colorado
Alton Weiss
Columbus
Lee
Legion Auxiliary To Organize Here in Near Future
The American Legion Auxiliary plans organizing in Bay City area. Mrs. Ted Stempel of Rosenberg, president of Ninh District Auxiliary, spoke at the Legion Hall on Lakeside Drive about the formation and eligibility rules. Adjutant Fred Rowenka noted applications and urged wives daughters and sisters of U S veterans to join. The group aims to register members in the Lake area and emphasizes eligibility criteria based on military service dates.
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Ted Stempel
Rosenberg
Arteud
American Légion
Legion Hall
Lakeside Lrive
Fusure
Spyrosh
Bugle Lake Area
American Legion Auxiliary
Moher
Amercin
Dughters
Aistete
United States
U. S
the Americas Legion
Veterch
MD Aga
al Peiwe
Freedom of America
Alow Bay City
Jer Leeionnairus
Tor & Sanressfal
Shrine Club Stag Party Draws Colorado Guests
About thirty Colorado County Shrine Tub members attended a stag party at the American Legion Hall last Thursday evening featuring a chicken barbecue. Attendees included Ernest Lawrence of Columbus and several listed local dignitaries and Shrine officials.
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Colorado County Shrine Club
Colorade County
American Legion Hall
Ernest Lawrence
Columbus
Bale Lake
Government Advances Large Scale Highway Project Plan
A fragmented report notes the government moving toward a vast road building program aimed at completing Highway 9g6. It mentions funding, planning, and early steps, with emphasis on rapid development despite stated obstacles such as limited time and materials.
Six Candidates File For 9th District Seat
A Victoria dateline reports six candidates for the 9th congressional district. Notable figures include J.J. Mansfield from Yeh District, B.S. Pri, Clyde B. Rene Roseiberg, Buren, Niehifond, LJ. Sulak of La Grange, Clack W. Thompson of Galveston, and E. Paber of Rael Lake. They have filed and are seeking voter support as the Headlight records note qualification appeals.
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Victoria
Rppose
Othe Vorian
J.J. Mansfield
Yeh
Rivers and Harbors
Cing
B.S. Pri
Cauniy Chajrmiam
Clack
W. Thompson
Galveston
E. Paber
Rael Lake
Me. Thompson
Cabvesum
Me Sulak
la Grange
Saers
New Officers Elected By Eastern Star Chapter
New officers were elected at the Eagle Lake Chapter of the Eastern Star with Mrs Edna Earl Dipple named Worthy Matron for the coming year. Other officers include Heimer Seahaim as Worthy Patron and Ida Calisey as Associate Station, Harold Thonas as Associate Patron, Louelta Alainly as Secretary, Caroline Darby as Treasurer, Toujee Stalinger as Conductress, and Rose Lange as Associate Conductress. The Mascaio fall meeting is set for June 6 with officers to be introduced and the new slate to be announced afterward.
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Edna Earl Dipple
Eagle Lake
Eastern Star
Elisa Baring
Heimer Seahaim
Mra
Ida Calisey
Harold Thonas
Louelta Alainly
Caroline Darby
Toujee
Stalinger
Rose Lange
Rock Island Plans Annual Home Coming on Sunday
Rock Island schedules its annual home coming for Sunday May 26. Former residents are expected to attend a noon basket luncheon and community visit with town leaders, with invitations extended to former Rock Island citizens and neighboring communities.
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Rock Island
Tock Island
Sermon and Graduates Highlight Eagle Lake Church
The Lord Has Need Of Rev. Almas Jameson preached at Colly Memorial Methodist Church in Eagle Lake. He stressed man’s weakness against nature yet praised intellect emotion and faith. Graduates and attendees offered praise as Max urged a useful life and right living. Fourth and Fifth Grade commencement followed in the school auditorium with red white themes, ushers, and a performance by Miss Charlyne Stephens.
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King Sters
Almas. Jameson
Colly
Memorial
Methodist Chureh
Eagle
Lake
Theig
Chase
Man
Delmeson
Max
Jameson
Ausin
Des Calérs
Nowers
Arvlc
S. R. Trammel
A A. Curtis
Donne Rae Anderson
Betty Ruth Bell Faye Dodd
Billy Reading
Anderson
Seannelle Cauery
Frank Lee Graves
Faliyer
D A R To Erect Plaque Honoring County War Dead
The D A R chapter plans a memorial plaque for county war dead from World War I. Mrs. Wooten of Columbus chairs the effort, seeking families of the fallen to contribute names, with completion aimed by July 31. The Headlight offers cooperation and readers may submit information to Mrs. Wooten.
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John Everevk
Presbyterian Minister to Visit Sunday Service
A Presbyterian minister will be present this Sunday May Perch to lead morning worship at the congregation. An invitation is extended to all parishioners and neighbors to attend the service.
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Presbyterian
ST Es
Presbyterian Church
Parade Will Launch Baptist Bible School Parade
A Daily Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church Insliyting Bay will run May 28 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Officers teachers and the parade plan include Rev Cas Culpepper pastor and director, Mrs R L Lange, Mrs S H Broyles, and department superintendents Miss Ruth Powers Miss Betty Jo Stewart Mrs Giora Mae Nash and Mr Chas Julsebeer. The event features a motor parade with banners and noise through downtown and residential areas, with classes for ages four and up and a closing program on June 7 at 7:30 pm.
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First Baptist Church
Insliyting Bay
Ttt Sehea
Bain’ Tb
Fulien Ing
Ballres Group
Betty Jo Stewart
Giora Mae Nash
Mew
Chas
Julsebeer
Harry Brower
H. D. Swearingen
J. Davidson
Rek Graham
Mana Alertin
Virginia Mill
Mary Edna
Walker
Willcom
Sdoal
Vallee
Mihe
Junior
Miss Powers
Miss Stewarts
Methodist Bible School Set to Begin Monday Morning
The Headlight reports the Methodist Bible School opening on Monday morning with pupils listed alongside teachers including Miss Betty de Mekimany and Mrs Lilian Mullary. The program features Bible study, prayer, and related activities as part of the early session.
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Methodist Bible School
Vaewten Bible
Silwal al
Betty de Mekimany
Bible Tidy
L W Stiles Resigns From Eagle Lake School Board
At a recent Eagle Lake school board meeting L W Stiles resigned from the board to be replaced by L W Su as a Houston resident. Suas was appointed to fill the expired term of Stiles. He is a former Eagle Lake School student and husband to a small son John Herbert Matthews and a baby daughter Verner Sue attends the elementary school.
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Eagle Lake Schel Board
L. W. Suas
Houston
Hes
Gil
Stiles
Eagle Lake School
John Herbert Matthew
Dementary
Yond
Verner Sue
Unis
Suet
Eagle Lake
Utis
Mir. O Gtselberg
Stade
Nas
Supt. Reed
Win Reach
RT. Wealondegiend
Biss
Justin Smith
Tiinit
Vic Englehart
Betty Stewart
Lac Misette
Fitegerald
Martin Hale
Marian Woeencraft
Lil Mag -Munford
Jones Naumarm
W. C. Reed
Sam Boothe
Ed Hanly
Ruth Powers
Bfex
C. B. Kolberg
Mary Glesier
eWice
Uny Hos
Geison
R. Beane
Daniel
Lolie Jetty
School Faculty Re-Elected By Board Here
The School Board re elected the elementary and high school faculty in Eagle Lake. The announcement lists principal and staff, notes retirements and temporary appointments, and credits bus service staff for the season.
Bells of St Marys shown at East Bernard
Bell s of St Mary s featuring Bing Crosby Ingrid Bergman to be shown in East Bernard Friday Saturday and Sunday with two showings each evening starting at 7 30 and 9 30. The film follows Father O Malley and Sister Benedict as they cope with community tensions and a typhoid outbreak at a local school.
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St. Mary
East Bernard
Ana
St. Mary's
Bing Crosby
Ingrid Bhereman
Hell
Saturdas
Swidey Eversgs
Meurst Leginnmg
Crusty
Father Umallay
Miss Bergman
Benedict
Leo McCarey
RKO Rain
Sisters of A Parvehia
Mary Benedicte
Bensice
Club House Roof Materials Shortage Delays Completion
Amid heavy rain and ongoing exams the Eagles face delays as roof materials and lumber are needed to finish the club house project at the school site. Coach Edwin Reneh and his team secured some doors and lumber but weather has slowed progress, delaying completion until better conditions and school work permits.
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Eawin Reneh
Hs Eagles
Uivir School
Roofing Material Shortage Hits Community Plans
In the community, roofing material is unavailable and residents are asked to offer any supply or partial donations. Coach Rene appeals for help to secure Four or any portion of the needed material to proceed with roofing.
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wTereds
Piease’ Pentac
Rene, Es
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S. J. Williams
Legion Auxiliary
Clara Mac Nash
Ue Ciss
Walter Froka
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Parade
Baptist Bible School
L. W. Stiles
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