Recreation Hall Donated To American Legion
The Enlisted Men's Organization at Eagle Lake POW Camp donated the Recreacion Building to American Legion Post 108. The hall will host Legion lessons and meetings, with plans to open it evenings for member recreation. The 35 by 45 foot main floor and 22 foot stage with curtains occupy one end, a large fireplace on the other. The post aims to grow to 100 members by January and urges every member to attend and bring a prospective member.
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Prison of War
Eagle Lake
W. Chery M. Perry
American Legion
Hayes Stephens
Legion
Melvin Campbell
Star
Greas
Sudh
Frank Duty Returns to Operate Vicks Truck Line
Frank Duty returns to Eagle Lake with wife and son Bobby to resume running Vicks Truck Line. He left for war work in Houston and served in the United States Marines, seeing action in the Pacific. Friends welcome the family back and wish success in the business venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Eagle Lake
Bobby
Vick
Houston
United States Marines
Pacific
United States
Cis
New Manager For Billy Harrison Package Store
S. C. Cooper is now serving as manager for the Billy Harrison Package Store. Cooper recently retired from the service in business and sold his firing station equipment. He has many friends in this section who will be glad he is back in business after a short stay in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Cooper
Billy Harrison
Cooper
Clinton Tubbs
Garwood Men Announce Blacksmith Shop Opening
Garwood residents G. C. Schmeschle and Ed Lob announce the new blacksmith shop in Garwood. The shop is equipped for electric arc and acetylene welding, expanding local metalworking services in the Headlight issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood
G. C. Schmeschle
Ed Lob Prics
Cractor-Rerk
Mennity Announces New Local Service Business
Mennity and friends extend an invitation to the public to call on them for services when in need. The notice emphasizes a welcoming approach and availability of expertise from the new venture.
Veterans and Navy Men Honored After Discharges
A series of local veterans returned home after recent discharges from Army Navy and Air Force service. Melton Ham son of Wharton residents S Leem received his discharge at Camp Wallace Texas on Oct 23 with three and a half years in service including overseas time and awards Good Conduct Medal and Expert Rifleman Medal. Lawrence H Herring from Jacksonville Florida discharged from the Navy after three years with nineteen months in the South Pacific. Lt Hugh Sheridan son of R L Lange discharged from Army Air Field after three and a half years and commissioned at Hondo. Henry J Boenisch son of George Boenisch also discharged after service starting in 1943 with 27 sorties as a radio operator in 15th Air Force earning Air Medal and two Oak Leaf Clusters. Leonard Selholm terminally discharged from Army Air Corps awarded Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal two Oak Leaf Clusters plus Purple Heart for wounds. Corporal Ludwig Strzinek discharged from Fort Bliss after three years with duty in Hawaiian Islands. Continued on last page.
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Melton Ham
Camp Wallace
Texas
S. Leem
Wharton
Eagle Lake
South
Worth Pacific
Okinawa
Lawerence H. Herring
A.O.M. So
Nettie Herring
Jacksonville
Florida
United States Navy
Lawrence
Navy
Elernda
N End
Hugh Sheridan
Fonda Army Air Field
Air Corps
Hush
Armed Forces
United States
Hondo
R. L. Lange
Henry J. Boenisch
George Boenisch
Henn
Idaho
Cerignola
Italy
15Th Air Force
Tuscon
Arizona
Leonard Selholm
G. A. Seaholm
Army Air Corps
Leonard
Brox
Czechoslovakia
University of Texas
Ludwig Strzinek
Fort Bliss
Paso
Strzinek
United States Army
West Coast
Hawaiian Islands
Examining Trial Set For Ray Smith In Shooting Case
An examining trial will be held next week for Ray Smith, a young Black man from Eagle Lake, charged with shooting Clarence Stevenson. The incident occurred at an unspecified location and details remain unclear as the case moves forward.
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Ray Smith
Eagle Lake
Shooting wounds Eagle Lake, Stevenson in hospital
Eagle Lake and Stevenson were critically wounded and admitted to Laughlin Hospital. Police withheld full shooting details pending court full disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Stevenson
Laughlin Hospital
Buy Bonds for Peace Urge County War Finance Chairman
E G Miller Colorado County War Finance Chairman urges residents to buy Victory and Series G bonds as a prudent ten year plan for peace. He cites E bonds at 25 50 or 100 values and Series G bonds offering $10 par, semiannual interest, and 12 year terms. H W Darst supports the appeal across East South Texas and 86 counties, urging citizens to secure freedom and financial security by investing in bonds today.
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E. G Miller
Colorado County War Finance
Johnny
Nancy
Victory
Sam
H. W. Darst
Texas
State War Finance Committee
Rapyraw
Eagles Ranked Among Class B Powers In District Race
Dan Cook rates the Eagle Lake Eagles and Deer Park as top Class B teams in the area. Brenham, led by a former Eagles coach, remains unbeaten and can clinch district honors if La Grange defeats Elgin tonight. El Campo eyes district honors by beating Bay City, with potential Brenham matchups drawing Eagle Lake fans. Miss Billie Ruth Wood of Freer returns home after a ten day visit with the Barnetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cook
Houston
Eagle Lake Eagles
Deer Park
Brenham
Eagles
la Grange Downs
Elgin
el Campo
Bay City Black Cats
Bay City
Eagle Lake
Billie Ruth Wood of
Freer
W. A. Barnett
Anchors Aweigh At Cole's Theatre Next Thursday Friday
The MGM technicolor musical Anchors Aweigh stars Frank Sinatra Kathryn Grayson and Gene Kelly. Sailors Clarence Doolittle and Joe Brady on leave from an aircraft carrier anchored off San Diego face comedy and romance amid elaborate production numbers. Van Johnson and Faye Emerson also headline in Born for Trouble, with showings continuing into the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M-G-M
Tahiti Nights brings a breezy Hula show to screens
South Sea breezes sweep through Columbia Pictures new musical Tahiti Nights a lively hula heavy production. The cheeky comedy musical promises bright choreography and tropical mood with a wrap of holiday colors and upbeat tunes.
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Columbia Pictures
Eagles To See Rice A and M Game Saturday
Members of the Eagle Lake Rotary Club compliment the high school football team and Coach Edwin Reich with a trip to Houston to attend the Texas A&M versus Rice Institute conference game. Keys J W Griffin and Rev Ches Culpepper Jr led the committee to collect contributions.
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Eagle Lake Rotary Club
Eagle Lake High
Edwin Ret
Houston
Texas A&m
Rice Institute
Ches. Culpepper, Jr
Rotary
Griffin
Culpepper
Fie
Zame
Edwin Reich
Rotarians
Eagles
Sesson
Markham Mustangs Claim Six Man Football Title
Markham Mustangs clinched the District 19 six man football championship by defeating La Ward 58 to 18 on La Ward field last Friday. Weimar leads District 20, Crescent Blue Jays upset Louise Hornets to take second in conference. Final standings show Markham 6 0, Crescent 3 0 2, Louise 4 L 2, Garwood Ry e e Blessing 3 0 4, Van Vleck 2 0 5, Vanderbilt 2 0 9, La Ward 1 1 5.
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la Ward Raiders
la Ward
Markham Mustate
Weimar
Crescent Bluedays
Louise Hornet
Garns
van Ferhutt
Blessing
Van/ Wieck
Dist
Tash Markham
Crescent
Louise
Garwood Ryee Blessing
van Vleck
Vanderbilt
Victory Bond Drive Lags in Garwood Area
John Gideon chairman of the Garwood Victory Bond Drive says sales are below target and the drive is lagging. He urges every resident to buy bonds at the earliest opportunity to meet the community quota.
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John Gideon
Garwood
Lakeside Receives Modern Rice Dryer Project
A transaction closed last week sees Lakeside Elevator sold to Lakeside Elevator and Grain Company organized by local investors including Harold Thomas and Cal Gertson. Officers are Chas Catney president Wm Thomas vice president and Dr John Foster secretary treasurer with other members. About 21000 pounds of rice are stored under lease to milling firms. Possession is due after January. A modern rice dryer will begin converting rice after the first of the year with extensive improvements planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonus Elevator and Grain Company
Lakeside E
Poster
Chiss
Causey
Thomas
Harold
Ci Gerteon
Lakeside Elevator and Grain Company
Chas. Catney
Wm Thomes
John, Foster
Harold Thornes
Cal Gertson
Forte
Oil interests in vicinity during week
In Wharton County area a 7500 foot wildcat was announced two miles south of Hillie by Wirt Franklin Petroleum for Holston No. 1 Minnie Howell. Drilling slated to begin November 19. Another 5000 foot wildcat prospect was staked by F Hutchins of El Campo, 14 miles north of Louise, on No. 1 Leste Grave in the WCRR survey. Alma V. Traylor in Provident City District reports coring at 8580 feet in Wilcox sands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilfe
jHillie
Wharton County
Hillie
Wirt Franklin Petroleum Corporation
Holston
Minnie Howell
F. Hutchins
el Campo
Louise
WCRR
Shell
Alma V. Traylor
Provident
Wilcox
Leroy Muesse Reports First Deer Of Season
Leroy Muesse reports the season’s first deer a nine point buck taken in the Sheridan region shortly after sunrise on opening day. He notes the kill occurred Friday morning as the 1945 season opened. Local visitors Mrs. C. R. Barbe and son Lt Rene Barbe of Le Compt La were guests of Mr and Mrs W E Lenhart on Thursday.
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Leroy Muesse
Sheridan
C. R. Barbe
Rene Barbe
le Compt, la
McLellan
W. EB. Lenhart
UNCLE S BOYS IN SERVICE HOME ON FURLough AND PROMOTIONS
News from service members includes Audice L Rieger home on furlough after boat training in California Major Jack White leaving Japan to return to the States and due home by mid December Mrs White and child with her parents Staff Sergeant Billy Martin in England soon home Corporal Jack Mann in Florida to be discharged Jack Mann congratulates parents on 33rd wedding anniversary Ted Bruyner promoted to First Sergeant at Okinawa Ensign Vera Sunderman transferred from San Diego to Oakland leave cancelled Grandson Monty Cearnal injured in Wisconsin army hospital recuperating after motorcycle crash.
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Jack White
Japan
States
Jack Mann
Marines
Florida
Jack
New Hospital
Vera Sunderman
Glen Sunderman
Naval Hospital
San Diego
Oakland
Calif
Vera
California
Wisconsin
A. E. Cearnal
Pfc
Monty Cearnal
Monty
Soldier Roberts Returns Home from India Deployment
Roberts sailed from Calcutta on November Sth bound for the United States. He has served in the army since before the Pearl Harbor disaster and expects to be home shortly.
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Roberts
Calcutta
India
United States
Pearl Harbor
Leaving Japan For Home Message From Son S Sgt Arnold Klockman
Mr and Mrs A A Klockman receive notice from their son S Sergeant Arnold Klockman that he is sailing home. The message appears in a continuation line indicating further details follow on the last page.
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Japan
A. A.klockman
S-Sgt
Arnold Klockman
Deer Hunters Urged to Follow Colorado County Game Laws
Dr Waddell Colorado County game warden urges deer hunters to observe rules at opening of deer season November 6. Do not shoot from roads or land without permission. limit to three shells. avoid hunting without license or out of county. avoid shooting bucks without pronged horns. Report violations by noting car numbers to aid convictions. one case led to a $117 fine for fawn shooting.
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Waddell
Colorado County
Columbus
Flying Lessons Offered To Local Group Here
Claude A. Morgan visited the Headlight Office on Tuesday to announce a new flying school for local residents if at least ten join as a student club. Morgan cites five years in army flying and ferry work and three years private instruction. Contacts: S. J. Williams Eagle Lake George Williams Garwood, or Morgan at Garwood Texas Box 117 Garwood.
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Claude A. Morgan
Morgan
S. J. Williams
Eagle Lake
George Williams
Garwood
Mr. Morgan
Texas
Louis J Balas Wins Bronze Star for Philippine Ops
Technician Fourth Grade Louis J Balas of the Medical Department US Army earned the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement during military operations at Louzon in the Philippines from February 14 to August 15, 1945. He is expected home soon to join his sister Lt Johanna Balas Payne in San Antonio, with brothers Rudy and Paul Balas also nearing return. Mary McDew returns to Eagle Lake.
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Louis J. Balas
Medical Department
United States Army
Louzon
Philippine Island
Balas
States
Mania
Johanna Balas Payne
San Antonio
Rudy Balas
Paul Balas
Rudy
Furanean
Paul
Thanksgiving To Be Celebrated Here Nov 29th
Businessmen and the Superintendent of Schools in Eagle Lake signed a petition to close their places of business on Thursday November 29 instead of observing the national and state holiday on Thursday November 2. The notice urges local observance of the later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Eagles Win South Zone Title At High School Park
More than two thousand fans filled Columbus and Eagle Lake supporters packed the High School Park as the Eagles defeated the Columbus Cardinals 13 to 6 to capture the South Zone crown of District 26-B. Reed scored early for Eagle Lake, Baumlart led Columbus with passes, and Nauman recovered a Cardinal fumble to spark the late drive. The win featured strong Eagles defense and multiple first downs as both teams traded power plays in a tense playoff atmosphere.
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Columbus Cardinals
Eagle Lake Eagles
Columbus
Eagle
Beaumont
Houston
Galveston
Bay City
Richmond
Rosenberg
Wharton
Smithville
Hallettvile
Weimar
Cardinal
Betty Jo Hill
Kathryn Ann Koliba
Elvee Louise Arrant
Lillian Leta Hoffman
Patsy Hints
Garwoud
Patty Jean Mervin
Betty Bunge
Jo Beth Taylor
Eagle Lake
Gido German
Ethele
Jane Sunderman
Eagles
Reed
Larmer
Cardinals
Baumgart
Mack
Baumgart-Mack
Garwood
Miginy
Rench
Nauman
Aip
Williams
White
Braden
Saueti
Armistice Day Observed Quietly by Eagle Lake Citizens
Eagle Lake observed Armistice Day on a quiet Monday with no public program or score. Residents commemorated World War I memory, spending the day in subdued reflection and honoring veterans.
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Ee - P
Eagle Lake
Columbi
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Vick’s
Army
Urge
Cole’s
Rice A.&m
Markham Mustangs
Lakeside
Audice L. Rieger
Ted Bruyner
Ted
Ars
Mary McDew
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