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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1945
Page
6
Danklefs and staff prepare for first classes as two GI visitors prompt enrollment in an improvised ward school. Soldiers attend at a weather-beaten shack despite scarce materials, with about 16 pupils turning up for initial meetings.
A notice describes social visits and hospitality at Eagle Lake with Mrs Clara Bleckley and Mrs Edith Bleckley hosting friends and relatives. Harold Thomas is honored at Beagle Lake with out of town guests, and Jacob Zoeller returns from Houston as he plans to move home. Texans have heard of the nation’s highest Medal of Honor.
A review of Mildred Pierce stars Zachary Scott and Ann Sheridan in a Warner Bros drama at Cole's Theatre. Joan Crawford is praised for 29 costume changes and strong performance while the plot centers on fame desire and a troubled family life with a dramatic ending that will keep audiences watching.
A fragment from Exeterwood News notes a November 7 sale at the Shoal Auditorium Avenue with awards and inviting attendees. It lists social gatherings, visits in Austin and Houston, family reunions, military families, and multiple residents visiting relatives, with names such as Mrs Coffeit, Lea Schultz, Larry Wayne Spiller, and the Spiller family central to the social notices.
Miss Oma Strunk of Lissie married Tommie Arst Wednesday in a double ring ceremony performed by Lt. Richard Hinekr. The bride wore a blue wool suit with pink carnations. bridesmaid Misses of Wharton wore a red suit with white carnations. Bride, a Wharton Hospital School of Nursing graduate, previously on staff before resigning. groom served in the military. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home. couple to take a weeklong trip unknown destination.
Third grade pupils and their teacher Miss Joyce Neumann visited Jerry and Frank Carlile for a Halloween party Tuesday evening. Guests included Gail Albright Tommie Bou ang Earhany Reese and others. A witch welcomed the children and a ghost guided them through a maze of Halloween displays. Each child received a souvenir from the fortune teller as pumpkins and seasonal decor adorned the refreshment table with sandwiches popcorn pumpkin muffins and gold drinks.
Nancy Curtis entertained at her home on Monday evening with a weiner roast. Guests included Janice Davis Joan Davis Kay Kearney Frankie Jean Pidgeon Jean Linke Rose Marie Beane Jo Nel Sandifer Betty Jo McElmurry Betty Jance Kilgore Frankie Ripper Alter Bunke George Mott Wayne Hairston Jack Dodd Zwaine Lamar James Chornton Billy Joe Williams Alinani Lester Paschatl and others.
Laughlin Hospital on Thursday morning listed patients including Mrs. Guy Riggs Lissie Mrs E R Schmidt City Mrs Cora Thatcher Weimar and Miss Clara Joe Brittani Bonus. Discharges this week included Mrs A C Jones and others. several names and places such as Garwood Virs W and Jones and son Rock and Br and Mrs P T Gordon traveled to visit relatives in Hi con. Dr Gordon’s health improved and lingering visits noted.
Texas leaders seek to extend the United War Chest Drive into November to boost the state quota. Chairman Midge Henry Buescher and Honorary President Coke Stevenson urge reorganization and renewed outreach to ensure war gifts and war bonds support troops and wartime relief without delaying other efforts.
Austin October 30 Texans illegally operate cars with out of state plates bought cheaper elsewhere. Texas DPS director Colonel Homer Garries says enforcement starts now to ensure Texas residents properly register vehicles and keep revenue for Texas highways. Other text notes Rice Texas football game attendees and local social visits.
In Columbus a gravel pit was transformed into a landscaped garden featuring lawns a lake and diverse flora. The project was led by Mr and Mrs Brandon Fitzpatrick with Fitzpatrick a Columbus public school teacher. The lake houses hundreds of goldfish while the photo shows Dwight Carlsen CPL vice president and advertising manager J H Langston Columbus manager The ORL Sens.
Lt Roy Matthews son of Mev J. Yo Matthews returns home after more than three years as a prisoner of the Japanese. He had been reported missing near Carre dor Hack in 1915 and later identified as held by Japan. He departed Weimar Wednesday, traveled to Abilostn and San Antonio, and was to report at Brooke General Hospital with many friends awaiting his arrival.
A large crowd attended the Mentz Church barbecue at St Rech Gathone Chyvely in Mente last Sunday. Rev A W Didner the pastor thanked the community for donations and help and noted the splendid attendance. Guests included Mrs Hon Carey and Mrs c r Peel of Corpus Christi and Mrs Charlie Stith of New York.
Boy Scout Troop from Eagle Lake, led by BH Levis, visited the cruiser USS Houston and escort ships last Saturday. The trip included a stop at San Jacinto Battlegrounds with a tour of the monument. Transportation was provided by the Eagle Lake club sponsors.
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