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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1948
Page
9
The Eaglet highlights Thanksgiving reflections from 1621 harvest gratitude to Pilgrims. It notes November events and a school portrait week with boys changing uniforms. Navy officer Chester Thon retires. band report marks the season’s end amid editorials and student pictures.
Junior Review notes the EEA float emblem by Billy Jack McDonald and honors senior picks Betty Jo McElmurry and Arthur Anderson as favorite boy and girl. Rose and Gold are class colors with pink rose as class flower. Armistice Day parade plans include a red car entry with several riders. Freshman float features Beatrice Claandre Parma on a symbolic chariot. science class reports fuel unit work and fire prevention posters.
Snippets include quiz exchanges about James Watt, a humorous definition of a brisk shopper, and social visits. Mentions of Schulenburg residents, Mr. Thornton hosting Mr. Mayres of Austin, and Dr. John Foster returning to work after illness. Also references to a 1817 Rogers Bros silverware set and Sokoi Jewelry Co. accessories.
East Bernard hosts Sealy in the final 1948 game as the Brahmas (7 of 9) look to end the season on a high note after a 19 to 7 loss to Sweeny in heavy rain and fog. Sweeny led 7–0 after a 77 yard punt return, then 13–0 at halftime, and 19–0 before East Bernard’s late touchdown.
Mr and Mrs B D Fussell and Mr and Mrs H S White of East Bernard traveled to Batey Rouge to visit their sister's family including Mr and Mrs W H Kemp Mrs G E Thomas and Mrs C E B Everitt Sr who returned from Louisiana. Max Conner Burger of Houston stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs L J Burger over the weekend.
Rev and Mrs C E Marshall of McAllen spent several days with the family of their daughter Myr and Mrs J R Thomas and children before leaving for San Marcos for a deer hunt.
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