Eagles Begin Cage Session With Returns for 69 B
Eagle Lake Eagles resume basketball preparations for the season in 69 B district play set to open January 2 hosting Needville. Coach Arnold Payne announces four returning lettermen as key starters, with competition for starting roles among the rest of the roster. The team held scrimmage in Sheridan and schedules Garwood and Joyall games in early December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Eagles
Eagles
Needville Blue Jays
Arnold Payne
Tommy Scott
Dyear Letterman
Robert Éuhradnick
Jetter
Joan
Prank Parma
Letterman
Ernest Larmor
Pesi Lions
Walter Frnka
Cludes
Jack Dowdy
James Ricks
Weldon Knox
Sammy Tisp
Billy Stiles
Bruce Kilgore
Cledus Hollas
Tom Wilcox
Craig Adams
Bill Hanly
Buck Flournoy
Bobby Payne
Roy Addicks
Tommy Smith
Billy Stapleton
John Shepherd
John DeShazo
Payne
Sus Gion
Sheridan
Garwood
Dee
Garwood Gars
Joyal Jrm
Fledglings Finish Season With 18–6 Win Over Sealy Juniors
Eagle Lake Junior High Pledglings closed 1950 by beating Sealy Juniors 18 to 6 on the local field. Ralph Yanez and Gayle Thomas led scoring while Wayne Brasher contributed despite a three game injury layoff. Several players advance to varsity next year including Telph Yannz and David Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Junior High School
Pledglings
Sealy
Ralph Yanez
Gayle Thomas
Tat Son
Reypodi
Pringigel
Wayne Brasher Ho
Fay Injuy
Hnesup
Columbus
Platopia
Plutonia
Wenburg
Shein
Theis
Telph Yannz
David Cook
Alfred Marx
Laywig Eppr
Wetton
Bobby Kilgore
Alfred Mars
Kenneth Matulite
Lewis Epps
Lucie Sdmmerlatre
Joe Salazar
Mulph Yaniz
Raymond Brosseaux
Liely Laughlin
Dilek Kana
Hans Gereman
Bonnie Lopez
Stanley Carroll
Royce Maurnpy
Jhrimie Tatjus
Don Smith
Torumie Starke
Bernie Parmh
Raymond Brasher
Moses Delgado
Paul Imines
Roy Hinton
Five Seniors Receive E Bernard Letters in Bralunas Football
East Barbard Shyd Selvel presents 1950 Jettermen awards through Supt Charles Re Nate fer and coaches W B nite Sam B Auttey Seniors Henry Koym Mark Kubala Lodie Valis Ernie Genz Bull Genser Juniors Billy Koprta Clifford Schroeter Joe Losack Johnny Vikturian Joe Mavinka Simon Borsk Henry Prasak Sophomores Glenn Koym Simon Barta Dimnile Lovack Freshmen Dan Gertson Ray Twaricewski Manager Bernard Vanek and two coaches received awards at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Barbard
Selvel
Charles Re
Nate Fer
W. B. Nite
Sam B. Auttey
Jettermen
Bralunas
Henry Koym
Mark Kubala
Lodie Valis
Ernie Genz
Bull Genser
Billy Koprta
Culford Schroeter
WCJC High School Tourney Dates Set for December 15 16
The WCJC High School Tourney returns December 15 16 inviting all Class A and Class 3 high schools in the area to compete in the two day event.
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Wcjc High School
Lego
Brahmas Fall In Opener 46 44 In Home Loss
East Bernard Brahmas open 1950 basketball season with a 46 44 defeat to Lamar Mustangs of Richmond Resende. The game featured slow starts and uneven offense with Lamar leading at halftime and the Brahmas rallying late. Key players included Die end, Vie Lielmas, Viktoria, and Tauriar for the Brahmas, while Culitove Sebroder and Vietor Verera sparked Lamar. A late defensive stand by the Brahmas tightened the margin, but the Mustangs held on in the final seconds. The teams meet again November Sh in a curtain raiser for Alvin Colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Brahmas
Lamar Mustangs
Richmond-Resende
Lamar
Dim Loniede
Tantie
Mueller
Lamar Wily
Lyaty
Culitove Sebroder
Vietor Verera
Lielmas
Perial
Jolt Dy Viktoria
Wet Yeeura
Tynry Oyny
WCJC Seals Tenth Victory and Oleander Bowl Bid
WCJC closed the season with a 21 to 0 triumph over the University of Houston Freshmen before a large Homecoming crowd. The Pioneers earned an Oleander Bowl invitation to Galveston on January 1 to face San Angelo Junior College, while San Angelo boasted the conference title and a seven win nine loss record.
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Wharton County
Dunia
University of Houston
WEIC
Pioneers
Johnie Frankie
Galveston
San Angelo Junior College
I Jiu
San Angelo
Wor
Tin
Toys to Scout Hall for Christmas toy drive
Scoutmaster W L Coffey says Boy Scouts collected discarded toys last Saturday and Monday. Troop 127 chair C Epps invites everyone to bring toys to Scout Hall next Monday and Wednesday after 7 pm for repainting and distribution to local children at Christmas.
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Scout Hall
W. L. Coffey
Scout Tall
Cc. C. Epps
Troop 127
Coffey
Thanksgiving Dinner Guests From Beaufort and Nearby
Mr and Mrs Ernest Lenhart and sons Bill and Bobby of Beaumont were Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr and Mrs W E Lenhart and Mrs of Howton who came Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Bay Burrows of Verona spent the night and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Lenhart
Bill
Bobby
Beaumont
W. E. Lenhert
Howton
Mas. Bay Burrews
Vevasda
Ripple's Juniors Begin Practice With Ripple's Juniors
The Esgie Lake junior basketball team opened the season with a first practice led by Coach H. C. Ripple. Seven eighth graders and fourteen freshmen attended, including Dew Jane Sommeriatte and Kenneth Maha lite, as the Piedglings prepare to announce their future schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esgie Lake
H. C. Ripple
Dew Jane Sommeriatte
Kenneth Mahalite
Kenneth Perry
Joe Salazar
Henry Kretzschmar
Stanley Carroll
Hans German
Charles Thrasaer
Gayle Thomas
Bobby Kigore
Liennie Parma
Jimmie Tallas
Jim Orsak
Cleo Lednicky
Ralph Yanez
Raymond Brasher
Alfred Marx
Joe Beyette
Lewis Travis Arnold
David Cook
Bennie Lopez
Epps
Piedglings
Eagle Lake High School Girls Basketball Receives Approval
Eagle Lake High School approves girls basketball with 26 tryouts directed by Tom Kirksley. The team opens at Garwood gym against Garwood Gar, debuts Friday December 8 in a district with Garwood Rock Island and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo-Ann Meitzen
Florine Richter
Eleanor Jones
Doris-Rae’ Anderson
Delores Tetsch
Rose Mesa
Judith Anderson
Betty Ruth Roane
Nellie, DeShazo
Virginia Willis
Martha Pidgeon
Lois’ Joan White
Mary Lou Miculka
Norman Woreland
Jennie Sue McLellan
Delores Hodde
Joyce Ripper
Dauphine Zabradnick
Betty Kay Meitzen
Adjeng Tallas
Mary E. Hearn
Carole Crim
June
Quail Season Opens December 1 in South Zone
The local quail season runs December 1 to January 16 with a daily limit of twelve and a 36 per week cap. Hunting hours are from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset. The season in the South Zone ends with the dove season after Sunday, December 3, and shooting ends at sundown Sunday. Continued duck and goose season noted with December 31 end date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sune
Rock Island Rockets Defeat Fayetteville In Tight Win
The Rock Island Rockets edged Fayetteville 48 to 46 in a dynamic basketball showdown at the Rocks Stadium. Waddell and Garcia led the Rockets as they contained Fayetteville’s eight point rally and kept the game in reach through the final minutes. The Rockets used a late spurt to pull ahead and secure the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocke Island Rockets
Fayetteville Iuintel
Rocks Tstindl Uymonsium
Honey Ham
Waddell
Garcia
Fayetteville
SMU
Four Auto Wrecks On Highway 71 Keep Patrol Busy
Four automobile crashes on Highway 71 over the week kept Columbus area patrolmen busy. Serious injuries occurred in two wrecks near the Highway 71 and 90 junction, with several cars demolished. Officers cited drivers for license and brake violations and fined them, while two later crashes near Shaw's Bend produced no injuries or charges. Harrison Walker returned from a two week deer hunting trip in the Fredricksburg area.
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B. Wilson
Wallace Bi
Crowoer
Tno
Columbus
Vester
Poapun
Iso
Caterolman
Teague
Columbus Hospital
Jack Zeller
Dub Charley Wrent
Edly — Meee
Despe
Jones
House
South
Crowder
Colorado County
SIS
Shaw's Bend Road
Wither
Wilson
Ernest Johnson
Claude L. Roberts
Bay City
Aubrey Poenitésch
Harry K. Wright
Houston
Harrison Walker
Fredjpicksburg
Walker
School Menus For Next Week
Week of meals listed with days Monday to Friday. Items include meat pie, roast beef, macaroni and cheese, various salads, breads, peanut butter, fruit juice, milk, and desserts though many lines contain misspellings and unclear items. Strong entities such as December dates and meal items are present, but several entries are garbled.
More Eagle Lake Men Get Calls For Military Duty
Reports from Eagle Lake list Lakemen entering service as the nation mobilizes. Lavan Austin, son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Anatihy haseen, joins the Army and goes to Fort Sam Houston San Antonio. Mrs Austin and son to relocate to San Antonio this week. Dick Obenhaus, formerly pharmacist mate in World War II, receives new orders. Jottion Task week and M-Set B.C. Burdello also noted in service. Brother of Mrs Sam Austin, a North Carolina stationed relative, referenced.
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Lavan Austin
Lewis Anatihy Haseen
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
B.C. Burdello
North Carolin
Sle
Sam Austin
Flame Regular Meeting Sheltered by Eagle Lake Volunteers
Regular monthly business meet of the Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department was held Monday night with a good attendance. Next Monday night December 15 is regular practice night. Thank you to William Randon Albert Dutcher David Wintermann and Jo's Beauty Salon for the donations.
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Eagle Lake
Jon
William Randon
Albert Dutcher
David Wintermann
Trey
Girl Scout Troop 1 Thanksgiving Meeting Brief
Troop 1 met November 27 with Jad present. They opened with the Brownie song, held a short business meeting, and enjoyed a Thanksgiving party. Last Saturday they met at Mrs Lizzie's to make hospital tray favors. Wanda provided refreshments for her birthday. The group thanked sponsor Miss Lizzie for bunting materials to make bouquet arrangements.
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Troop
New Locations Reported In Chesterville Field
Meredith and Clogamt report new sites in Chesterville field as crude oil drilling continues. The activity is linked to the Mid-States Oil Company with ongoing operations amid regular site checks.
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Chesterville Field
Meredith
Houston
Chesterville
Mid-States Oil Company
Bagde Linke High School Band Holds Sectional Tryouts
Bagde Linke High School band conducts sectional tryouts this week under Band Director Ray Smith for first chair and second chair across sections. Tryouts follow football season to allow scholar athletes to participate. Members prepare for the Christmas Party sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce Tuesday afternoon, December 19.
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Bagde Linke
Ray Smith
Secont Echair
Bir
Chamber of Commerce
G. W. Oliver
Eagle Lab
Oliver
Meredith, Clegg
Hintoil
Whereabouts Of EL Man Sought By Draft Board
Alfred L. Thomas of Eagle Lake Leon Davis of Columbus and Ther man Lee Smith of Route 1 Plum Texas are listed as delinquent with Draft Board No 44 at La Grange. Helen von Rosenberg says they will be reported to the U.S. District Attorney if located before January 1 1951. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to inform the Board to avoid possible fines and imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred L. Thomas
Eagie Lake
Leon Davis
Columbus
Therman Lee Smith
Route 1
Plum
Texas
la Grange
Helen von Rosenberg
United Ies
DWI Charge Filed After Collision at Austin Store
Alex Johnson, 23, of Wharton, held in jail on a DWI charge after a car hit a pickup parked in front of a Sa im Austin store in Eagle. Deputies J. Semora and Claude Poenitzsch made the arrest and Semora signed the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Johnson
Wharton
Jui
Columbus
Parker
Saim Austin
Eagle
J. 5. Semora
Claude Poenitzsch
Semora
Trespassing Charge in Rock Island Pasture
W. T. McEuilins of Rock Island was charged with trespassing and fined 1 dollars plus costs after he was found in the Ralph Meadows pasture with a gun. The complaint was filed by Mr. Meadows.
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W. T. McEuilins
Rock Island
Ralph Meadows
Mr. Meaows
Fire safety warning from Fire Chief urges precautions
Fire captain urges vigilance after grass fires since last week. Carelessness blamed. residents told to check Christmas decorations and avoid trash burning. Authorities warn that dry conditions make fires spread quickly and urge prevention to protect property.
Evacuated Hamburg Woman Receives CROP Aid Help
Frau Janeson of Hamburg, evacuated after bombing, lives on a 40 mark pension and odd jobs. The 188 square foot home is bare as farmers in America assist via CROP and Church World Service with lard milk peas and bread. CWS helps CROP distribute gifts from American farmers through Catholic Rural Life and Lutheran World Relief.
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Frau Janeson
Hamburg
Germany
Farmers of America
Land Church World Service
Thanksgiving Visit From City Boy and Family Farm Tale
Billy Jean Walker travels from town with her aunt to Woodsboro for Thanksgiving to visit her father J. H. Walker and family. Junior, a city youth, often accompanies his grandfather to the barn to milk the cow, where a curious remark about alcohol is noted. Advertisement for Beuxman’s Drug Store appears at the end.
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Billy Jean Walker
Junior
Big City
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Sealy Juniors
E. Bernard
Toe D. Lann's
WCJC
Oleander
Ripple’s
Sehaduis
Semey Wyseumd
Eagle Lake High
Tom Kirksley
Commerce
Walla
Wash
Girl Scout Review
Western Auto Associate
EF. F. Abercromme
Fagle Lake
Toyland Open
Mama Doll
Metal Iron Board
Jack In the Music Box
EL Man
Art Austin
Beuxman
DEUG
Louis Kohleffel
Mr. Goodson
Jones Motors
Dodge & Plymouth Sales & Service
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