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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1945
Page
1
Miss Etoile McLeod married Dr W E McRee in a ceremony described with bridesmaids Kathryn MicRee and Jarroli and a best man Davie W McLeod. The couple left for a wedding trip to Mexico City and will return after December 10.
The obituary notes a woman dressed in a coed blouse with a small air finery and pearls, wearing corsages of white orchids. Friends and relatives attended as interment was held at Lakeside Cemetery.
N Ford Frazar died in Corpus Christi Hospital after years in the city with his daughter Mrs Sep Cubage. Born March 28 1859 in Richland Mississippi he was 56. He moved to Texas in 1879 with family and worked as a farmer for most of his life before declining health. Funeral services were held at the funeral home with Rev Charles L Culpepper of First Baptist Church officiating and burial at Lakeside Cemetery. The Headlight offers sympathy to the Frazer family.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for Perry Ernest Hobbs who died Thursday in Memorial Hospital Houston from injuries from a car bus crash near Sea ly Wednesday night. Rev Chas L Culpepper Jr officiated at the Mitt Funeral Home with the Ev Evangelical Zion in charge at the grave. Rifle volley fired by Camp Swift soldiers accompanied by pallbearers and legion members.
Legion officials announce the Eagle Lake district carnival to be held Saturday evening December 8 starting at six o clock in the City Hall. Commander Melvin Campbell chairs the event with committees led by Dr A Z Tjaden and others. The program includes prizes, hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, and a performance by the local school band, as the post aims to boost funds for a new hall and member welfare.
Survey reports from Garwood area Colorado County show Wells and tests in progress. Skelly No 1 and No 9 at Berthold Dowdy survey ready to perforate for production tests after pipe running at depths near 9 170 feet. Alma Y Traylor No 1 drilling at 9500 feet with Wilcox core and test. Government and company names appear in multiple fields. The Mebane Jolson survey near Garwood contracted for 6 500 feet tests nearby.
The quail season begins Saturday December 1 with a daily bag limit of two birds. Weather remains mild and rainfall scarce, affecting local waterfowl. Deer hunting reports are positive with frequent sightings near Eagle Lake as hunters travel roads daily.
Local hunters reportedly had success pelting a deer during a weekend stay at the Yacull yard. The account notes the week end and overnight visits by several hunters with observed results recorded in 1943 county notes.
Martin Hale rejoined Eagle Lake School as band instructor after returning home from United States Army discharge. He plans to assess equipment, contact music stores in several cities to obtain instruments, and reorganize the band for the 1946 football season. Other towns in the area are also reorganizing bands amid postwar shortages and new uniforms fund drives.
Eagle Lake lags in meeting its 75 000 dollar E bond quota though G and Treasury bonds are fully subscribed. Local Chairman W B Lenhart urges residents to invest savings in E bonds, arguing unemployment remains high but wages stay strong, to curb inflation and support the economy.
Mrs. Alien Glueck of Cedars Falls Iowa left the Waves after two years nine months of service and married Allen Glueck in Colly Memorial Church. They reside with Mrs. Salim Westmoreland. Billy Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Thomas, was discharged from the Navy at Camp Wallace after enlisting January 7 1943 and serving twenty two months.
Sailed for home after duty in India and the Pacific. Flight Officer James Tay Thomas informed his parents he departed Malachi India on November 2 for the States while serving with the transport command. Navy veteran Dick Obenhaus returns aboard the USS Yorktown as part of the Magic Carpet program. Corporal Robin Miley, son of Alexander and Mrs Will Walker, awaits promotion. Radioman Charles Walker reports from Hawaii and expects to be home soon. Nancy Mobley awaits first meeting with Captain Mobley’s newborn daughter as families adjust back home in Georgia and California.
Eagle Lake Bears edged Bastrop 26 to 0 to clinch district play and earned a Bi-District berth against Burnett of District 25-B. Eagles dominated on defense and offense with strong line play from Bert Larmér and a standout receiving core led by Selph Williams. A large Eagle Lake crowd, including Camp Swift soldiers, watched the undefeated season finale and awaits next week’s cross‑district clash.
Town crews prepare festive installations across Eagle Lake for the holiday season. Merchants and residents anticipate bright displays along the streets and business district, reviving prewar charm and community spirit.
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