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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1945
Page
7
Fragmentary notice warns about cattle trespass and damage to pastures used for raising cattle. Mentions Duncan G C and a 1841 Chevrolet Coupe for sale, indicating mixed content. No clear dates or locations. illegible portions limit details.
The Christ gifts for the Swift Camp and a Hospital Council must be mailed to Mrs. H C Fitzgerald, the totals chair, before November 9. Contributions to the Christ fund aid veterans in the area and other items are also welcome, with Mrs. Gerald coordinating forwarding to the Council head.
Presbyterian Breathing Church Rev Daniel KNeill invites attendance on first and third Sundays with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship at 7:30 p.m. Eagle Lake Mission Rev Claude Pruitt outlines Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Preaching at 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic Service at 7:40 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Meeting Thursday at 7:45 p.m. The Eagle Lake Mission promotes undenominational, practical gospel preaching.
Ladies meet in Sun room Tuesday. Mrs T P Haley led devotions and Mrs Eo AL Smith chaired the business. Next Thursday afternoon the Baptist W L circle meets at the church. Methodist Women meet Tuesday afternoon at the Recreation Building with Garwood W S C S guests. Guild hostess Mrs A F Harbert reports fourteen members and Miss Fitzgerald guest. Mrs H A Dromgoole presided with a social hour. Mrs L Hintz to host next Tuesday.
Mass times listed for Eagle Lake Catholic Church include the fourth Sunday at 3.00 a.m. and if five Sundays occur in a month, an additional service at 3.00 a.m. The notice appears to document irregular listing and a clerical name likely A. W. Didner.
Church School at 16 2 m led by W E Lenhart superintendent. Evening Prayer and Sermon by Rev. John G Larson. Parish notes from Christ Episcopal Church Chronicle.
In November 1945 Lissie Eagle Lake Columbus and Colly Memorial churches list Sunday School and worship times, pastors Rev N H Peterson Rev G Wolf Rev J W Griffin, with events including missions day sermons and church meetings led by various members across multiple denominations and locations.
Census data shows 5370 bales ginned in Colorado County for the 1945 crop through October 18, up from 5070 bales in 1944. The item references Texas in a wartime marching context and includes the song The Eye of Texas.
The editor urges readers to consider Victory Bonds as the best investment to support war costs, care for the wounded, and maintain troops abroad. Citizens are encouraged to seek out bond salesmen and buy generously to aid the war effort and ease civilian readjustment after the conflict.
The article notes the Chelsea well drilled in 1889 and states that over 160 400 wells have produced more than 4 billion dollars in crude. It highlights Oklahoma's improved production methods and frames the oil industry as a major factor in securing resources for the nation during the Victory Bond period.
The document lists Victory Loan figures and aims noting 813 billion dollars in series sales and 4 billion in individual states, with 2 billion in Series E sales and 7 billion from other investors. Treasury balance is said to drain by December as funds are needed for hospital care rehabilitation retro fitting and clothing of servicemen and munitions payments. The period runs from October 29 through December.
The Dallas Fair Park Auditorium seats 4 300 to 5 000 people. A discussion arises over why the whistle is called a fire whistle when its signal relates to water.
Columbus Cardinals and Eagle Lake Eagles prepare for a pivotal District 31-B clash in Eagle Lake on November 9. Columbus, boosted by Ernest Baumgart and Leroy Lohhart, seeks to avenge earlier losses while Eagle Lake relies on a potent backfield led by Melvin Selphi and Jimmie Reed. Veteran guard J H Ilse plans limited return from injury if cleared.
T. J. Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Roberts, after six years in the army with thirty four months in Europe, bought the Ellinger cafe from Ed Tobias and took charge on October 21. He served as a Warrant Officer in campaigns including Normandy North France Ardennes Central Europe and the Rhineland. She said she didn’t want to see his face again, so he turned out the light.
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