Swimming Pool Site Cleared for City Park and Bath Houses
The American Legion hired John S Campil Jr to clear a lot donated by Mrs Brice Weatl Cerry and Mr and Mrs J H McCrearm south of the business district. Shade trees remain and the cleared area will be hauled away quickly. The State Highway Department will manage adjacent land. The site will become a city beauty spot with space for a pool and bath houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
John S. Campil. Jr
Lural Luse
The
Legion
Brice Weatl Cerry
J. H. McCrearm
Schufenburg to Play At Columbus in Game Tonight
Schulenburg High faces Colum bus in a Southern 33-B district game tonight at 7 30 p m Col um bus is favored with a strong season program while Schulenburg hopes to repeat past district glory in a hard fought contest The Eagles and Tigers from Eagle Lake are noted in recent action as district contenders and El Campo Rice Birds pursue district title glory with a recent win over Wharton and a title defense from 1544 and 1955 imprint
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaple Lake
Columbus
Carninals
Het City
Schulenburg
Panant
Cardinals
Eagle Lake Eagles
Waves
Considenpa Mare
Ae Cucamaten
Red Birds
Fagie Lake
Wharton
Tigers
el Campo
LaGrangeboyg
El+ gin
Alstrice
Accidents Take Lives of Two Neighboring Girls
Two 19 year old girls die in separate traffic crashes near Houston and Sealy. Evelin Herzik of Schulenburg dies after a vehicle hits her in Houston city limits while Ruth Reber of El Campo perishes in a head on collision on the Houston San Antonio highway four miles west of Sealy. Both victims were students and residents of local communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eveli'n Herzik
Helehts Hospitel
Houston
Lewis Herik
Schulenburg
Ruth Reber
el Campo
Miss Jo Frnka to Wed Sam Mathis in December wedding
Miss Jo Frnka and Sam J Mathis Sr plan a December 26 ceremony. Miss Frnka, Ole Lake High School graduate, nurses at Lave hospital. Mathis, of Santa Fe Railroad, is stationed in Hitchcock Texas and formerly served in Europe with the U S Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War
Fred G. Frnka
Josephine
Sam J. Mathis
Samm J. Maths
Miss Frnka
Ole Lake High School
Lave Hospital
Mir Mains
United States Army
Santa Fe Railroad
Hitchcock
Texas
Thanksgiving Holiday Observed Here and Around Town
Thanksgiving is noted with a four day break for Eagle Lake schools from Wednesday afternoon to Monday morning. A Union Service at Colly Memorial Methodist Church includes a joint choir from four city churches and a sermon by Rev G Wolfe. Local plans include Texas A and M football game viewing, social hour, and theatre matinee and evening at Coles Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mb Taguty
Eagle Dake
Citiggns
Ministerial Alliance
Colly Memorial Methodist Church
el Sight O'Clock
J. G. Jenkins
Te City
G. Wolfe
Law Efah
Texas
Ausuh
Wielh
Cole's Theatre
Two Important Games on Air on Saturday
Southwest Conference football broadcasts will carry two Saturday games. The S M U Baylor game in Dallas begins at 1 30 pm with Charlie Jordan on play by play and Jerry Doggett on color. Stations listed include WR Dallas KPIZ Fort Worth and more across Texas. Also Rice TCU in Houston starts at 2 20 pm with Kern Tips on play by play and Alec Chesseh on color. Stations WOAI San Antonio WFAA Dallas Ft Worth KPRO Hobbs KRIS Corpus Christi KRGY Weslaco KGNC Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
S. M. ti-Bayior
Dallas
Charlie Jordan
Jerry Doggett
KPIZ
Ft. Worth
Waco
Wam
KTEM
Temple
KNOW
KARC
San Antonio
KFRO
Longview
KGVL
Greenville
KXYZ
Houston
KFDM
Beecnont
KRBC
Abilene
KGKL
San Angelo
KBST
Big Spring
KCRS
Midland
Fimble
Kern
Alec Chesseh
WOAI
Wfaaweap
Dalles-Fi Worth
KPRO
Thanksgiving Matinee Sets Cole Theatre Program
Thanksgiving holiday at Cole Theatre features 3 matinee programs starting Thursday November zeth with Hy Darling Clementine as the afternoon and evening feature. The following days present Three Wise Fools with Margaret O Brien Lionel Barrymore Lewis Stone Edward Arnold and Thomas Mitchell, then Monsieur Beaucaire next Tuesday Wednesday and Saturday, and Song of Arizona for western lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Cole
Whipping Cream Returns to Markets This Week
A Washington press dispatch reports the Department of Agriculture approves the sale of whipping cream effective Wednesday this week. Whipping cream had been banned during the war years when butter fats were scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
William A Walker Dies in Altair Age 87
William A Walker of Altair died Tuesday night at Laughlin Hospital after a period of illness. Born November 1869 in Columbus Colorado County, he spent most of his life as a farmer in Colorado County and Polk County area. Funeral at Columbus Funeral Home with Rev Chas L Culpepper officiating. interment Trems Cemetery Columbus. Pallbearers listed from Eagle Lake Altair and Columbus. Sad note from The Headlight extends sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Walker
Altair
Laughlin Hospital
Walker
Coward
Columbus
Colorado County
William_ Walker
Penelope Walker
Polk County
Livingston
Tuy
Chas. L Culpepper
First Baptist Church of
Eagle Lake
Trems
C. E. Johnson
Lee R. Jonason
E Werlin
George Stafford
W. Gosch
Tanner Walker
Oil interests drill in Colorado County pools and Chesterville field
Tide Water Associates reports stakeouts and drilling below 9890 and 9689 feet in multiple Colorado County pools as Indianola and OD units test deeper horizons. Tennessee Gas & Transmission plans a 12 inch line to Chesterville Field with initial seven-stage site work and Jesse Adams Well No. 1 ready to spud in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Tide Water Associates
Guy E. Stovall
M. Muldoon
Tide Water
D. Ramsey
Ramsey Pool
Ida’ ‘Bell Branden
G. W. Strawschneidee
Altair
Hile
Ohio Oil Company
Nate
Indianola Railroad
Nate Pool
Colorado
Coun
Chesterville
Tennessee Gas & Transmission Co
Jesse Adams
Chestere-Lissie
Garine
Lutheran Ladies To Hold Food Sale Wednesday
Lutheran Ladies schedule a food sale next Wednesday at 2 30 in the afternoon featuring cake pies and assorted sweets for Thanksgiving menu. Christ mas cards and handmade gift items will be offered with advance tickets and help in the sales division requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Ladies
Shell Oi Conmbeny
Rotary Fialt
Ges Company
Lames
Christ Reas
BUL Overyne
Qfery Engincer
Houston
Bagie‘Lake
Mrs Maude Wallace Dies Suddenly in Iowa
Mrs Maude Wallace died Sunday at Cedar Falls Iowa after a long Eagle Lake residence. Friends in Eagle Lake mourn her loss as her three children and the community extend condolences. She was active with Red Cross and church work and had planned to return to Eagle Lake permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Maude Wallace
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Michigan
New Jersey
Red Cross Chapter Meeting Planned in Columbus
The Colorado County Chapter of the American Red Cross met on November 14 with officers Charles Dutleseetiring chair, J H Langston county chair, J G Jenkins vice chair, Mrs Nora Wegenstoll retiring secretary, Mrs J D Gideon secretary, J E Meitmer treasurer, and Fred Woodwerd home service chair. Directors Emanuel Regs Sagie Lake J D Gideon Gar Wood H S Cooper Sheridan L J Braden Alleyton attended. Next meeting will host District Field Director Celeste V Dodd from Atls on December 5 1546.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
American Red Cross
Columbus
Charles Dutleseetiring
J. H. Langston
J. G. Jenkins
Nora Wegenstoll
3. D
Gideon
J. E. Meitmer
Fred Woodwerd
Home Service
Directo
Emanuel Regs
Sagie Lake
J. D. Gideon
Gar- Wood
HS. Cooper
Sheridan
L. J. Braden
Alleyton
Celeste V. Dodd
Atstis
Flat Pan
Columpis
Mrs Elkins Hosts WHO Club Meeting
Members of the Woman's Home Demonstration met at Mrs C Elkins home for their regular business and social gathering. Dorothy Crosslin demonstrated proper zipper insertion and buttonhole techniques. Plans were laid for the annual Christmas party at Mrs R H Reese Sr on Thursday afternoon December 12. Refreshments of sandwiches cake and coffee were served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home
Mes
C. Elkins
Misa Dorothy Crosslin
Cotorato County
R. H. Reese
Local Woman Injures Leg Carrying Tray at Home
Mrs Hay Taylor of Eagle Lake suffered a broken leg when a refreshment tray slipped from her grasp while she carried it downstairs at her Dallas home. Doctors say the injury will keep her from celebrating Christmas at Eagle Lake with friends for several weeks. The community wishes her a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agle Lake
Hay Taylor
Maeew Ue
Fagle Lake
Sam F Cooper Buried in Rock Island
Funeral services for Sam F Cooper were held in Rock Island with Rev. Wharton officiating. Cooper died Sunday evening at 6:51 at his Rock Island home after living in the area since birth on December 25, 1879. He is survived by his wife a nurse and son Arthur Russell Cooper. pallbearers included Owen Miller and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam F. Cooper
Myrtle Rock Island
T- Wharton
Mr. Cooper
Rock Island
Lear Orado
Cooper
tFle
Sori zArthur Russell Cooper
Rosk Totand
Owen Miller
Kennedy
Ceci Qwers
Mr. "McBryvin
Qstar “Werenhoft
Emil Burger
Sorrej
Meir Sednezs
Mrs O W Lovelette Improves After Illness
Eagle Lake friends report Mrs O W Lovelette of Houston, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Beekman, underwent a second major operation on November 2 at St Josephs Infirmary in Houston. After days of critical condition, her health improved this week and she is no longer in danger. Her brother Lester Beekman, from Honduras, stayed by her side and will sail from New Orleans for home on Saturday. Friends extend wishes for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
O. W. Lovelette
Houston
Henry Beekman
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Housjlo
Lester Rockman
Honduras
New Orleans
Lt Kallina Reported to Army Medical School San Antonio
Fred P Kallina son of EL 7 Kalli of Garwood reported for active duty at the Army Medical Department School Brody Army Medical Center in San Antonio per an announcement by Brig Gen John M Wallis commandant. The program gathers the largest military medical education center in the world as Kallina a Baylor University Medical School graduate begins an eight week basic training as a reserve medical officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred P Kallina
EL 7
Kalli
Garwood
Brody Army Medical Center
San Antonio
Hrig
John MM. ‘Wallis
Li. Kailino
Bay Jor University Medical School
Legion Auxiliary Party Night Draws Members
Legion Auxiliary members gathered Monday for a social evening. Refreshments of tea and cake were served as attendees including Mrs FNM Bromgarle, Mrs Fred G Eroka, Mrs Harry Layson, Mrs Alvin Koitioffel, Miss Daisy Morgan, Mrs Catherine Hoops and Mrs Ted Brunner enjoyed tea and cake and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Hecome
Cuny
Fnm. Bromgarle
Fred G
Eroka
Harry Layson
Alvin
Koitioffel
Daisy Morgan
Catherine Hoops
Ted Brunner
Randow Joins Rainbow Girls in Galveston Event
Billy Jeannine Randow daughter of Mr and Mrs Wille Randow of Galveston joined the Rainbow Girls in Harbor City on Tuesday evening. The initiation program drew attendance from Mr and Mrs Edgar Baring and Mrs Reed with Mrs Haring Mrs Simeons and Mrs Reed present. Randow formerly attended Yogic Like School and will pursue local activities as a Rainbow Girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Jesaning Randow
Wille Randow
Galveston
Rainbow Girls
Hdrateltyi
Edgar Baring
Ahdfre
Bob Sitesis
Island City
Uyat
Haring
Mra. Simemons
Reed
Billy Jeancine
Galvestan
Memorial Service Honors War Dead Of Local School
Memorial program at Uw School Auditorium honors former Tagle Lake students who died in World War II. Rev. C Clinton S Quin delivered the address after brief music by Marton Haley and a reading of the fallen. A bronze memorial tablet was dedicated listing twenty plus ex-students with short biographical notes. Flowers were presented to families by Eagle Lake communities and local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farle Lake Gehdol
American Legion
Martin Haly
Army Air Corps
U. S. Marine
America
G. EB. Linstrum
Colly Memorial Methodist Church
W. Reed
Tagle Leake Schoal Jho
William David Austin
Robert William Brown
Willizie
Raymond Cook
Glenn Edward Eggers
Richard Lhydwers
Fred Eugene Estlinbauy
Jerrald Preston
Everite
Ernest August Herndon
Arthur Odie
Johyne
David ‘Hutchins
Leon Phillip Kallipa
Howerd van Martin
Maurice ‘Walter Perrier
James Gerakd Shirley
Willian
Stapleton
Elernsi Paradise
Ethel Mae Reese
Alice Belle Clapp
Jean Linke
Nancy Curtis
Simon White
Joan Walter
Gwen Bauer
Eagle Lake
Eneh
Baring
Chea
Beckmen's Long Store
Wilcox Grocery
Epus
White Holse
Lakeside
Cooper, Me
A. J. Struss
W. G
Fitzgerald
Eagle Lake Werling
BM. C. Harris
Paul Wakefield
Texas Southeastern Gee Company
Carter Walker
Goris
Charlie Ludwik
Spalinger Is
Pre- Alent Compans
Sire Lenard Walker
Crris
Fagic Lekiniture Co
W. HL Albrecht
Jox
Wes Sehuel
Musta
Albert Warn Yoakum
Gap
A Reese, Jr
Pher Nusbant
Open Season On Ducks Starts Saturday With Pointed Rules
Lara Rodis notes the duck and goose season opens Saturday November 23 with a bag of seven ducks and two geese. Deer, quail, and other game follow specific dates and limits through December and January, with safety rules and state game laws urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lara Rodis
Colorado County
Quay
Ferine Gintenienes
Ducig
Conlinyod
Iasi
Deer Hunters Open Season With Early Success Across County
Elmert Struss led in opening day harvest with a four point deer. James Ray Thomas reported a three point buck at 7345 aim. Hillie Kretzschmar, James Wilson and others were among many locals returning with bucks. About 209 bucks were taken in Colorado County during the first days, with notable hauls at Schneider's Camp near Columbus and Steinmanns Camp at Big Santites. The largest deer was reported killed by a farmer from El Campo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmert Struss
TA Ag
James Ray Thomas
Hillie Kretzschmar
James Wilson
Fulton Drumgoote
Bob Thomas
Simon 4.White
Melwn Campbell
Chas
Edwin Johnson
Jim Adkins
Leo Kretzschmar
Till Emmel
Paul Henneke
Colorado County
Schneider
Columbus
Steinmanns
Big Santites
el Campo
Garden Club Marks 11th Anniversary With Birthday Party
Garden Club members held the eleventh anniversary gathering at the Lenhart home on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Lenhart praised the program arranged by Mrs. Metttivens and Mrs. Duncan and discussed flower arrangements. Guests noted the Houston flower show and the club planned the Christmas party as the year’s highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Gardeen Cla
Alex
WE Lenhart
W. T. Metttivens
Ments
I. ¥. Duncan
Liventy Seyvaly Club
J. & Jenkins
Tony
Houston
Garden Club
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Schufenburg
Jo Frnka
Sam Mathis
Cole Theatre
Wm. A. Walker
Colorado County Activities
Shell
I. H. Ware
Rome
Lousiana
Red Cross
Mrs. Elkins
Dallass
Kallina
Army Medical School
San Antoniio
Billy Jeannine Randow
Louis Muzoy
Johnny
John Schindler
Weimar
E. Boos
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