Duncan Named Successor on Eagle Lake School Board
W H Albrecht resigns from the Eagle Lake school district board after years of service due to business demands. G C Duncan of the Calhoun district is appointed to replace him as board member with E H Shirley stepping into the presidency. Other continuing members include V E L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G,. C. Duncan
W. H. Albrecht
W. E. Albrecht
Eagle Lake
Albrecht
GC. Duncan
Calhoun
E. H. Shirley
V. EL
Mrs J W Coaley Remembers Eagle Lake Friends
Mrs J W Coaley of Lynwood California writes Eagle Lake friends grateful for carts and letters during her illness. Once prominent in city affairs she hopes for a speedy recovery as friends extend best wishes. Mr and Mrs Alfred Reother were in Houston visiting Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Coaley
Lynwood
Califrnia
Eagle Lake
Alfred Reother
Houston
Eagles Supper at School Cafeteria Planned for Tonight
The Eagles squad will dine in the Eagle Lake school cafeteria with donations from patrons. Supt. Reed approved the event, with Mrs. Cleo Reese and others organizing a generous menu. Two more home games are set, October 17 at Schulenburg and November 1 against Columbus. Volunteers and milk donations welcomed. Bennie Lee Miller celebrates eighth birthday with classmates. menu included chicken salad sandwiches and a birthday cake with a jack o lantern theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Reed
Cleo Reese
John Kearney
Ayho
Schulenburg
Columbus
Eagle Lake
Reese
Selph
Kearney
Mesdames R. A. Salladay
Wright
E. E. Ingram
Joe, Se
Bennie Lee Miller
Oscar Miller
Jim Milby
Ricky Weise
Bob Brooks
Dickie Smith
Hans
Lester Germasi
Donald “Middlebrook
Hunter ‘Thomas
Bobby Lindsay
Henry Lockwood
Raymond Nohavitz
Tommy Moore
David Jackett
Bevil
Jerry Sparke
Harry
Harold Larson
Robert Duncan
Frank Carlile
Walter Jor
Doris Melle McCreary
Jo Ann Konincke
Suzanne Harbin
Mary
Katherine Hanly
Carol Sens
Pat
Viola Fagilie
Glenda Sue Altman
Charles Ray Altman
Loretta Miltise
Delores Spanihel
R.F. Spaninel
R. E. Altman
J.B. Johnson
Card of Thanks from Leo Braden and family
A note expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for kindnesses during a recent Laughlin Hospital stay. The Mowers send thanks for cards messages and gifts and wish blessings on all. Mr and Mrs Leo Braden of Bernardo visited Eagle Lake on Thursday.
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Laughlin Hospital
Leo Braden of
Bernardo
Eagle Lake
Rotary News Recaps Club Luncheon and Guests
Rotary members heard coach Edwin Reach speak on District 42-8 activities and Eagle Lake Eagles prospects at the luncheon on Wednesday. He was introduced by E. H. Rodgers with guests Mattox Bay City Montgomery Austin and Rev John G Larsen now Rotary Number 33. Fred Frnka and Rev Oscar Linstrum were Rotary visitors in Columbus on Tuesday. Mel Frnka preserved perfect attendance since joining the club on March 7 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Reach
Eagle Lake Eagles
E. H. Rodgers
Mattox
Bay City
Montgromery
Austin
John G. Larsen
Christ Eepiscopal Church
Fred G. Frnka
Oscar E. Linstrum
Rotary
Columbus
Mel Frnka
Pickett Leads Columbus Visit To Inspect Ring Levee
Rep Tom Pickett of Palestine Texas heads a party touring flood control projects in Texas. Army Engineer H B Norman accompanies him as they inspect the proposed Columbus ring levee with Army Engineers and Congress approval expected. The group dined with the Columbus Rotary Club as plans move to seek funds in January for early next year construction after right of way clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Englehard
Columbus
Tom Pickett
Palestine
Texas
House Committee On
United States Army
H. B. Norman
Pickett
J. J. Mansfield
Engiehard
Army Engineers
United States Congress
Congress
Columbus Rotary Club
Fred G. Finka
Rev
C. E. Linstrum
Eagle Lake Rotarjay
Columbus Club
Industries Of Area Feel Pinch Of Rail Car Shortage
Acute shortage of open-top gondola and box cars hits southwest builders and miners. Texas Construction Material Company plants closed for a day, layoffs possible as Santa Fe and Southern Pacific urged to import equipment from eastern parents to load gravel and sand in Eagle Lake Ramsey and Columbus Glidden regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Eastern Alleghany
Southwestern
Eagle Lake
Ramsey
Columbus
Glidden
Texas Construction Material Company
Jte
Eegle Lake
Santa Fe and Southern | Pacific
Jave
Local Notes From Rock Island And Surrounding Residents
Mrs. Nora Hauger of Illinois joins her sister Ethel Kelsey in Br. and Mrs. Oscar Bakers guests over the weekend include Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Baker and family of Brazoria. The Baker children Lewis and Leo visit grandparents after two weeks away. Doris Henry and Frank Kindler, from New Orleans, were married October 2 in El Campo. Kindler recently discharged from three years Army service. Theodora Farlerado returns from Lake Orion Michigan summer at Barry Bun Country Club. Thanks expressed for gifts cards and flowers sent to our little daughter in hospital from Mr. and Mrs. John Clipson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazoria
Little Lewis
Leo Baker
Doris Henry
Jake Henry
Frank Kindler
New Orleans
el Campo
Justice of Peace
Kindler
Army
Theodora Farlerado
Lake Orenn
Michigan
Barry -Bunn Country Club
John Clipson
Ex Marines to Meet in Columbus to Start New League
Ex-Marines in Columbus plan a postwar gathering to unite all former United States Marine Corps members. The aim is for ex Marines to meet, then consider forming a Marine Corps League Club and supporting rank and longevity under the new reserve plan. Arthur Willrodt offers the Opera House. inquiries go to Columbus Arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. la Tella
Columbus
United States Marine Corps
la Tella
Marine Corps Teague
Arthur Willrodt
Columbus Constructor
Lumberman
LaTella
Columbus Arena
Girl Scout Council Meeting To Be Held In Eagle Lake
The Girl Scout Council invites mothers and interested residents to the home of Mrs. John S. Carroll Jr. in Eagle Lake this Friday at two o'clock for a council session. Miss Allred led a training school for area leaders on Thursday October 2. Plans include troop window displays for Girl Scout Week and a senior troop Scout Conference in Newgaif October 18 and 19. Dramatics training for leaders is planned for October 22. A Mexican supper is being planned for December with last fall’s supper praised as a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
Eagle Lake
John S. Carrol
Allred
Newgaif
Miss Allred
Scout Council
School Band Heads to Bay City Rice Festival Parade
Eagle Lake High School marching band led by Martin Hale will travel by bus to Bay City for the Third Annual Rice Festival parade on Saturday. Many parents plan to attend by car to watch the two mile long procession. The item reflects local school pride and community support for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake High School
Bay City
Martin Hale
Recent Bride Is Feted With Shower At Garwood Tuesday
Mrs. Gene Green, a recent bride, was honored with a miscellaneous shower at the Methodist Educational Building in Garwood Tuesday afternoon. Hostesses Mrs. Ben Woodruff Mrs. W M Wilbeck and Mrs. Wm Barr used pink white and green decor with crepe paper and coral vine. Guests registered by Mrs Wilbeck and enjoyed piano music and games. Judy Beth Barr and Sue Wilbeck presented gifts. Refreshments followed. W. K. Cooper of Houston visited Mrs. M. E. Cooper and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Woodruff
W. M. Wilbeck
Wm. Barr
Methodist Educational
Garwood
Gene Green
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Ray Mieland
Teressa Wright
Brian Donlevy
Allan Lane
Red Ryder
Bobby Blake
Little Beaver
SUN. & Mon
Boom Town
Clark Gable
Spencer, Tracy, Claudette Colbert
Hedy Lamarr
Ralph Byrd
Kay Chrisop
Wit Berhol Flynn
Barbara Stanwyck
LAX
MON
Alan Ladd
Dorothy Lamour
Eagles
M. Theuman
Estlinbaum Bros
Rotary News
Rep. Pickett
Rock Island
Henry Sedo Esse
Eagle Lake Grain Co., Inc
Main ST
Girl Scout Council
Carroll
S. O. Boothe
W. E. Lenhart
Navasota
Ray Burris
Mrs. Jones
Mary Glasier
Dallas
J. N. Sims
Jimmy
Fras
Mack McCray
Melody Boys
THE
Cole’s Home
Universal Motor CO
B. H. McElhinney
Mgr
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