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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1942
Page
3
Readable fragments describe September history, holiday observances, and a chaotic mix of student names, quizzes, and inside jokes. References to THS and seniors mix with partial questions about senior rings, car trips, and personal anecdotes.
A fragment notes a regular gathering or meeting titled Tennis Chit held on Mondays. Details are unclear, with incomplete names and context.
A historic scene shows a man wearing a lapel pin of the Navy flag at the Navy Recruiting Station in Houston. The event, dated June 1 1942, features Lieut J F Beebe overseeing a ceremony and highlights the wartime appeal for volunteers. Nearby, Mrs Gloria Tilson and Mr Morris attend family anniversaries and celebrate at home.
October 5 1918 report from Eagle Lake notes Mahowry plant dismantled with about one third shipped to Galveston and onward to Kingston Jamaica. Geo Renshaw received a peanut roaster and corn popping machine. Three men visited Mr EB Cassiday home. shots fired later investigated by Sheriff Wegenhoft. Liberty Loan campaign gains support. Eagle Lake residents meeting quota. A bomb dropped from airship near landing station risked children. explosion scared horse. A E Deats rents cottage opposite Dixie Theatre. Rex Janiss in town with a new six. Capt A U Antiey of Camp Bosche visited family. Lyle T Phillips resigns as Eagle Lake State Bank cashier. to join International Rice. Local gin news and other small items.
A local clinic advertises treatments for asthma constipation piles stomach disorders rheumatic and kidney issues and more stating four truthful statements about chances of recovery. Located across from the Baptist Church in Engle Lake Texas the ad notes no cases accepted unless results look favorable.
Community notes report the arrival of a son to Mr and Mrs Osear Herman and other congratulations. Mr and Mrs Kwik visit in the home of her brother A Wiese. Nadine Causey visits her parents. World Communion Sunday is announced with urging premembers to attend. Virgil Hough family moves to Eagle Lake to be closer to work. Several staff changes at the school due to illness and a local visit from Mr Andrew Meysfelder of Schuhmacher Co. in Seathwitle.
Sunday morning a christening was held at the Lenhart home for infant W. E. Lenhart III with Rev. Richard A Park officiating. Godfathers were W. G. Lenhart Sr and Rev. FM Johnson. godmother Mrs. F. M. Johnson. Grandmother Mrs. O. FP Bare traveled from Houston with family. The event followed Episcopal ritual amid family, guests, and a dinner at Darby’s Cafe. An accident on the way disrupted the celebration gently as a horse collapsed nine miles out.
The first conference game airs at 2 50 pm with five football games on Saturday. S M A Pittsburgh and Texas University Northwestern Texas Aggies Texas Tech train in College Station. Dan Riss and Kern Tips announce on multiple stations including KRLD KPRC WFAA WOAI KFIZ KFIZ etc. Charley Jordan reports Arkansas Arkansas State game with Dave Aryn color.
Interest in the SMU Hardin Simmons football clash at 8 p.m. Saturday in San Antonio's Alamo Stadium grew after a strong Baylor win by Hardin Simmons. Fans expect a gridiron battle next Saturday with both schools rallying supporters. Mail orders are handled by the Peathall Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, with tickets priced for Southwest Conference play and special rates for armed forces. Tickets go on sale at San Antonio venues including the Municipal Auditorium and Gunter Hotel.
Fans welcomed Bill Mindsols as he oversees the opener while organizers publish complete season schedules. The pocket folders and copies are available at the venue, inviting attendance and support.
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