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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1947
Page
1
The newly organized V F W post near Eagle Lake will be named in honor of Billy Stapleton, recognizing his service. Local veterans group confirms the plan though full details and exact naming ceremonies are forthcoming.
Berl Braden becomes sole owner of Eagle Taxi Company and operates cabs in Eagle with his stand adjoining the ALB store property. He purchased the business from Paul Wakefield amid a transfer of ownership and operations.
A local note praises Eagle Lake Fire Marshal Excel Smith and the volunteer department for improved fire safety efforts. The piece credits their leadership with efforts toward reducing fire insurance premiums and honors the team for risking their lives during a past blaze. It suggests neighboring towns’ Appreciation Week as a model and urges continued community recognition.
Puut Sens of Cat Spring dies Sunday from injuries suffered Saturday when his car collided with another on Highway 90 near Grave’s Creek east of Cohimntad. Miss Koeppel, driving toward Columbus, was injured. Mr. Worley escaped harm. Funeral held in Cat Spring cemetery. survive three brothers Fritz, Henry, Lea Sens and two sisters Mrs Alvin Stahl and Miss Henretta Sons. Sheriff Harvey Lee investigated.
Mrs. Mary Glasier sells her Highway 90 A home west of Eagle Lake to Mr. and Mrs. W Elkins. She also sells five acres to Guy N Winn and five acres to St J Williams. Glasier plans a new house near Maurice Goodson’s home in Eagle Lake.
George Kirksey publicity director for the Houston Wallis Eagle Lake Highway Association spoke at the Eagle Lake Lions Club meeting. He outlined progress and plans for completing the road linking Houston with Highway 200 at Eagle Lake, a project expected to generate about 75 million dollars in farming area commerce. A tentative November 6 barbecue date was proposed with state and local officials invited, while plans to meet in Wallis to finalize arrangements were discussed. The gathering featured a menu at Ups Cafe and included numerous local and visiting Lions Club members and guests.
District court in Columbus schedules trial of three criminal cases next week with a special venue for 75 men. District Attorney Denver Parkins resigned Oct 1 raising doubt who will prosecute the cases. Cases include two against RC Lucas for burglary and a rape charge against Elzie Rutledge. Benrietta Wright won a suit against Mrs. Alice Gegenworth over a jot and a half in block 50 Columbus, jury ruling she possessed the property for over 10 years. attorney Charles Rutta noted an appeal. Continued at Page 4.
The W. Cherry M. Ferry Post 108 of the American Legion outlines plans for a large Armistice Day celebration in Eagle Lake. Activities include a morning street parade with Scouts and local groups, a noon barbecue under the trees, an afternoon carnival, and a nighttime dance at Austin Hall to raise funds for the nearly depleted swimming pool fund. Committees and local officials are named, and the event seeks to support pool construction and bathhouse improvements with proceeds.
An invitation to a golf tournament on Sunday October 26 at Lake View Golf Club Eagle Lake invites players from Weimar El Campo Columbus Garwood and neighboring towns. Club members can use facilities for free while non members pay a small green fee. The event aims to attract many Eagle Lake players and the community to enjoy outdoor recreation in cooler fall weather.
Friends and relatives learn with regret of the death of Mrs. Delia Hildebrand Castellan of Houston who passed away at 8 30 Wednesday evening. Born at sea she lived in Eagle Lake then Columbus before moving to Houston twenty two years ago. She was a member of South Main Baptist Church and the Macbers masseriet had service at ten in Houston with Hyde Park Funeral Home in charge. Burial will be in Houston. Her niece Mrs Ben Stapleton was accompanied by Mrs Maurice Goodson for the funeral services. Survived by husband J Castellan two daughters Miss Maude McDow of Houston and Mrs Minard Cole of Frost City Arkansas one son Ross J McDow of Houston one sister Mrs Felix Hoover of Eagle Lake two grandchildren. Deepest sympathy is expressed to the family.
Eagle Lake Texas fire zone declared requiring owners and tenants of buildings to remove rubbish within October 13 to 18 1947. City Fire Marshal Excel Smith urges removal of combustible waste by 6 to 10 am weekdays to prevent fire hazards and protect property. An ongoing progress report will appear next week.
MGM's classic features Clark Gable Spencer Tracy Claudette Colbert and Hedy Lamarr to be shown at Cole's Theatre Sunday and Monday October 21 and 22. Gable appears two inches taller due to four inch heel boots, learned to walk in them for most scenes.
The Eagle Lake Eagles defeated Bastrop 33 to 13 in Bastrop last Friday night on their first 1927 road trip. Quarterback Walter Fraka led with a strong passing rhythm and a rushing TD, while John Henry Walker added two scores including a 73 yard dash. Isifero Contreras contributed two touchdowns as part of a balanced backfield effort supported by Robert Humbird and a tough line. Preparations for tonight’s home clash with Flatonia Bulldog prospects include a large Eagle Lake turnout, band, and postgame social at the Bastrop gym.
C Everitt Sr seeks court order to remove a dike forming a duck hunting lake and damages of 600 dollars in a district court case against Lower Lake Kr A levee on 350 acres under lease to the defendants backs water onto Everitt land and disrupts farming on 60 to 120 acres The petition notes water back up worsens in rain and damages extend beyond weather An injunction is sought to remove the dike and clear the stream bed as natural outlet plus costs The Lower Lake Club is managed by J R Rees and includes many Houstonians The Club House sits on the Eagle Lake Matthews road
The notice outlines dove season beginning Monday October 20, closing December 3, with hunting hours from one hour before sunrise to sunset and a bag limit of ten. Squirrel is in season from October 1, rail and quail from September 1 until November 10, ducks and geese later in November, quad season December 1 to January 16, and deer from November 16 to December 31. Hunters urged to carry licenses and follow laws, avoid shooting from or across roads.
Me Earle Lake Volunteer Fire Department will host Tri State Association members in Eagle Lake on Wednesday October 22 with drills races a business meeting and a dinner and dance in the evening Tickets are being sold by local firemen and community help is urged Also visiting were Mr and Mrs A S Bensley and daughters Judy and Carol of Sweeney to see Mrs Reuther's parents Mr and Mrs Henry Reuther and family and Mrs Reuther accompanied them home for a visit
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