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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1948
Page
10
A garbled political announcement lists candidates in a Wake County slate for multiple county and district positions. Names include John A. Hancher Henry Bueer Barely John Richard Sqmdt Litzmasn, MRS Toite Runeira, SLAARK W THOMPSON, Colvin, and several others seeking re election to county judge district offices, treasurer, congressman, constable, and justice roles.
Mrs Swearingen, seriously ill in Houston, was rushed to Physicians and Surgeons Hospital after a cancer illness worsened. Relatives and friends travelled to Houston to be near her as the family prayed for a quick recovery during a time of serious illness.
A72 members gathered at the church for a birthday party with Mrs Wallis and Mrs Bailey hosting. Edna Mie Wills and others led a program about the Assembly Training School in Richmond Virginia. Afternoon offering aided the school. Refreshments included sandwiches, cookies, chips, pineapple cake, and iced tea. The Auxiliary plans to meet at the church next week.
Veterans and their families receive timely assistance as endorsements pour in from presidents, leaders in labor, religion, commerce, and other fields. Volunteers will be selling Buddy Poppies tomorrow throughout the city to raise funds and show gratitude for support and national programs.
The district outlines mixed moves including a new coach candidate at Randolph Field era training and assignments. It notes Payne’s transition to Tes am University and his teaching math and physical education hours, while Eagle Lake elementary sees three veteran teachers not returning next season and a new principal to be announced soon.
Skeet shoot set for Lower Lake Club this Sunday May date uncertain. Manager Jimmy Feel offers guns and shells for hire at the range. Spectators welcome as crowds gather for the informal event.
Governor Beauford Jester warns county judges and mayors of rising polio cases and urges campaigns for improved community, home, and personal sanitation. He shares Cox recommendations on transmission uncertainty and steps including avoiding crowds, cleaning produce, water supply, garbage disposal, pool sanitation, food handling oversight, and insect control. Major notes mention a birthday party for Clair Jean Glasser and local social events amid health advisories.
The Eagle Lake ceremony featured Miss Beatrice Class valedictory and Bill Hanly as second high, with piano by a student before Supt. W. C. Reed and County Supt. George W. Hill of Austin County. Hill urged balance among home, school and church to aid adolescence, stressing parent understanding and school leadership in child relations. The program included numerous graduates, a junior-senior procession, Mary Elizabeth Davidson salutatory, next Mae Seaholm valedictory, and Dr L. A. McGue of Sam Houston State College recounting the years of growth. Awards went to Miss Seahorny, Mrs. Roger Killough, Miss Davidson, Robert Humus, and the class sponsor Wins K. T. Westmoreland. Lion's Club honors presented by C W. Springfield.
Rollin Harold Baker was awarded the Doctor of Philosophy by the University of Kansas Graduate School after a final public examination in Dyehe Hall. A son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. T T Waddell, Baker studied zoology with a dissertation on The Avitatiog of Mivrunesin. His educational path includes a BA from the University of Texas and an MS from Texas A. & M. College, with World War II service as a US Navy officer. He later taught at KU and leaves well wishes for a bright future amid family and community congratulations.
G Ei Thomas Sr known as Seaman Tiller presented Jane Sunderman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Sunderman, with the final graduation watch from his 23 gifts to grandchildren. He notes 14 grads from Eagle Lake HS, two from Temple HS, three from Wilcox HS. Local demonstration led by FB Howard and Tom Anselin of Beaumont, sponsored by Universal Supply Co, drew about fifty farmers despite a delayed start.
I express my appreciation to friends for flowers and cards since my husband has been in the hospital for two weeks. Thanks to Drs J. H R and J. C. Langhain and the nurses, Rev. Albert Brown Rev O. B Linstrum and Father 3. W. Didner for kindness and words. Special thanks to those who drove me to the hospital and back when I could not drive.
The V. F LW Hillbillies perform at Fay's Place on Saturday May 29. Call 339 J T for services. Chick barbette available every weekend. Fay's Place closes Tuesday nights.
A local ad proclaims 4.60 dollars for old batteries toward a new unit with free installation by Unternal Motor Oy. The message references phone numbers and Lake-area locations, noting a contrast between robbery and larceny in terms of force or fear used.
Mrs. R T Anselit and daughter Mary Lou of Hopston attended the elementary school graduation on Wednesday evening where their nephew and cousin Bill Hanly was a club member. Mr. and Mrs Moenard Cochran and children of Pasarena were Sunday visitors with his parents, Mr. and Mrs Marrs.
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