Death of Arthur Hodde Reported by Chaplain
A chaplain recounts the death of Arthur Hodde in Germany during World War II. The account notes Hodde lost his life amid combat near Fratsburg in a fortified German town while his unit pressed toward the Rhine. Hodde’s wife Beatrice Hodde of Houston received a message from President Truman regarding her son’s loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Canlin Graver
Gordon
Satan
Sophie Zter
Pio
Adnis Hodde
Jiis
Gotion
Company
Fratdsurern
Germany
Beatrice Hodde
Houston
Truman
Ed Hodd
Christmas For Veterans Swift Council Project
Christmas For Veterans volunteers from Swift Council will meet at Bergstrom Field, Austin, to assemble lists of needed items for veterans in Camp Swift. The drive seeks comic books, old earrings to repurpose, shells, playing cards, and guitars, with other musical instruments also welcome. Donations support World War II veterans in the local hospital and camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dive
Fitegerald
Chettmen
W. G Dick
Columbiss
Caltraria Collery
Trin
Bergstrom Field
Ausin
E. Matthews
I'S Fund
Mont. Cavert
Christ Episcopal Altar Guild
Swift Hospital
Father of Former Episcopal Rector Dies in Kansas
The article notes the father of Rev. Park, former rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Eagle Lake and later rector at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Houston, passed away in Kansas. Rev. Park left Houston after learning of his father’s grave illness. Deep sympathy is extended to his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal
Kansas
Kansas City
Geagier
Eagle Lake
Christ Episcopal Church
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Houston
Park
Oil Activities of Interest in and Near Colorado County
Oil activity reports in Sealy, Bulie and El Campo fields note a dry abandonment at 072 feet and a 380-foot test staked near El Campo. Wells by HB Walling and Allied Oil and W Taylor, with No. 2 Sanson rework showing 112 barrels of 95.2 gravity oil, 10 percent water, at 400-1 on 1-4 inch choke. Drilling to begin immediately near J. and G. N. section 10, abstract 247. The report mentions social notes on Mrs. P. Dunstal improving and visitors from Louisiana visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulie Field
Hulie
Wharton County
Walling
el Campo Field
el Campo
Allied Oi
Taylor
Dallas
Carl A. Harman
Portswest
J. and
G. N
Magnolia Station Sold to Clinton Tubbs of Houston
After six years in business here, Magnolia Service Station opposite the Ramsey Hotel is disposed to Clinton Tubbs of Houston. Cooper’s wealth has declined and he plans a rest before future plans. Tubbs, known in Eagle Lake, was raised in Chesterville and moved to Houston about ten years ago with ties to local residents Temmie Jean Sewell and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Magnolia
Clinton Tubbs
Houston
Ramsey Hotel
Mr. Cooper
Mr. Tubbs
Eagle Lake
Chesterville
Mikey
Eagles Face Bastrop District Champs In Friday Fight
Bastrop High School travels to Eagle Lake for a 5 pm clash with the Eagles, a strong 1945 squad after a 57 0 win in Somerville. District champions Bastrop are expected to provide a tough test as Eagle Lake hosts this second Conference game with officials Crumnoin Wailer Retiree and Byryoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastrop
Faann
Earle Lake
Eagles
Anygny
Eagle Lake
Somersville
Draper Stephens
Edin Hench
Crumnoin
Wailer
Byryoka
Reese
Lions Carnival Big Event At Saturday Night
Lions Carnival draws community for a big Saturday night festival in Eagle Lake with games, concessions, a cake wall, and hamburgers. Inner-Garwood School Band performs, led by energy instructor. Lions Club volunteers, chaired by Dr Laws Kopecki, plan the social and financial success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Eagle Lake Lids Club
Laws Kopecki
Camrha
State Bank Building Sold to Hallas Massey of Columbus
Central State Hants stockholders sold the downtown bank building to Hallas Massey of Columbus Attor ney. Massey visited Eagle Lake and proposed transferring the property to his brother for a men s clothing store. No definite date yet set for new occupants to move in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank
Hallas Massey of Columbus
Central State Hants
Hallas Massey
Columbus
Massey
Eagle Lake
Senate approves Alleyton postmaster appointment
Senate action this week names Lewise Henicke as Alleyton postmaster amid unclear confirmation notes and pending statements. The record mentions cities and fees without definite details, reflecting tentative steps in the appointment process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Lewise Henicke
Alleyton
Nice
Colorado Baptist Ass'n to Hold 98th Session Here
The Colorado Baptist Association will convene its 98th session Tuesday at First Baptist Church with more than 200 messengers from about 20 churches across three counties. Rev. S. M. Inman of El Campo will preach the association sermon. a full day program includes noted visitors such as W. C. Chavers of Yoakum and Dr. John A. Held of Houston. Lunch and dinner will be provided. all messengers are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Baptist Association
Fist Baptist Church
M. Inman
el Campo
Association
W. C. Chavers
Yoakim
John A. Held
Houston
Robert Jolly
L. C. McDonald
Bay City
E. J. Gregory
San Antonio
Pander
E. S. Walthersen
M.A. Marshall
H. C. Goodman
W. J. Westberry
Nephew of Local Man Drowns in Brazos River
Jim Sopchak, 17, son of Mr and Mrs John Sopchak of Sealy, drowned Sunday while swimming with brothers Lawrence and Martin and companion Clarence Hennessee of Wallis. Body recovered at 10 05 Tuesday morning by uncle Raymond Parr. Funeral arrangements at Henecek Funeral Home in Wallis. Dee Sopchak, wife of Jim, works at Universal Motor Co in Eagle Lake.
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Dee Sapchak
Jim Sapchalk
Brazos River
Raymond Parr
Jim
John Sopehak
Sealy
Meyning
Lawrence
Martin
Clarence Hennessee
Wallis
Ander
Bey
Henesek
Dee Sopchak
Universal Motor Coinging
Eagle Lake
Cole's Theatre Presents Football Classic Saturday
Cole's Theatre to present a seven minute movie digest of Green Bay Packers versus Chicago Bears narrated by Ted Husing. The program, spearheaded by Don Hitson, features key plays including Fritsch touchdowns and Luckman’s passes as Green Bay edges ahead before Bears rally. The theatre books more football encou nters on October 27 and November 2.
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Ted Husing
Green Bay Packers
Chicago Bears
Cole's
Don Hitson
Packers
Ted Fritsch
Fritsch
Hutson
McKay
Green Bay
Sid Luckman
Gery Famignetti
Bears
Rol Colé
Major General Harry Johnson Returns Home to Eagle Lake
Major General Harry G Johnson arrived in Eagle Lake with his wife from Laredo to visit his father Harry G Johnson and Mrs Johnson. He recently returned from duty in the Pacific after serving in World War I and later commanding on the Texas Mexican border. He held ranks from Lieutenant to Major General and helped lead units in Europe and the Pacific, including a governorship in Rome and roles in the 93rd Division. He was briefly slated to report to Washington after a forty five day leave, and spent time with friends about Eagle Lake, charming locals with stories and his easy manner.
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Harry G. Johnsn
Eagle Lake
Fom
Laredo
Harry G. Johnson
General Johnson
Hagle Lake
A. & M. College
Texas
National Guards
Gulf Oil Company
Houston
First Cavalry
Texas- Mexico
Frank Jin D. Roosevelt
Halmahera
Jotai Islands
Washington
Eegle Lake
Johnson
Stat
John Lewis Austin
Birs
Lewis Austin
John Lewis
Eagle Lake High
United States
Rome
Florida
Amarillo
Shreveport
Louisiana
Arkshsas- Louisiana Natural Gas Company
Mrs Knight To Get Husband's Medal October 22
Mrs Johnnie Lee Knight of Sheridan will receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for her husband Lt Raymana L Knight who died in Italy. A Reagan High School Houston ceremony on October 22 will honor him as a WWII hero. His 2% year old son and his Houston parents attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Lee Knight
Plest
Shell Odl Company
Sheridan
Raymana L. Knight
Italy
Reagan High School
Houston
Z. P. Knight
M Sgt Thornton L Melton Visiting Sister Here
Master Sergeant T L Melton arrived last Friday evening for a visit with his sister Mrs T P Quote. He has years in the United States Army and just returned from lengthy service in the European Theatre. He is enjoying a forty five day leave and will then return to duties with the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Melton
T. P. Quote
United States
Robert Ihley
Ralph Thoms
Robert
Houston
Camp Fannin
Tyler
Texas
New York Harbor
New York
England
41Jth
6Th Air Force
46Ard Airs
Troop Carrier Command
Tolland
France
Germany
Sig
News From Uncles Boys In Service Here And Abroad
Local family notices letters from servicemen abroad and at home. Alvin Drescher in Munich reports hopes for a civilian return within a month, while Eugene Dresner hopes for Christmas arrival. Mike Waligura, serving in Jacksonville, returns briefly to Dallas for reassignment. Lt. Corporal Stockie Journal’s mail returns home as he awaits orders. Leonard Walker advances to third class petty officer in San Diego. Harrison Walker leaves ship for discharge credits, awaiting transport home.
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Christress
W. Deeacher
Bernardin
Alvin
Drescher
Munich
Germany
Béenome & Fivilan
Christnise Ss
Leonard Walker
United States Navy
San Diego
Harrison Walker
SC 1A
Carter Walker
Nagasiki
Kuy
County 4-H Girls Veterans Army Are Champions At Houston Fair
The Colorado County 4‑H Girls and Navy men won top honors at the Houston Fair and Rodeo events on October 5 and 6. Grand Champions in County Educational Exhibits carried $25 prize money, with Patsy Walkes and Betty Jean Bures among top youth winners. Local leaders praised Miss Dorothy Crosslin for guiding the exhibits while Helen Finng chaired the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Houston
Golorado County
Dorothy Crosslin
Columbus
Crosslin
Betty McCain
Herzis County
Fannie Henak
Glidden
Colorado County
Patsy Walkes
Batty Jean Bures
Dorothy Jameka
Mites Madeling Drapela
Fannie Hanak
Jean Linke
Betty Jane Kilgore
Dorothy Foster
C L Richter to Open Radio Service Shop
C L Richter announces in today s issue of the Headlight that he will open a radio and electric service store in the former Headlight Office building on January 2, 1948. The business will operate under the name Radio Electric Service Store. Richter currently serves Universal Motor Company as shop foreman and will remain in that role until year end while also offering spare time service. He seeks local business and plans a larger operation once opened. Little Miss Judith Anderson has been improving after an illness this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GL. Richter
Boeder
Richter
Universal Motor Company
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Arthur Hodde
Swift Council Project
Earl Morgan
Ss OF Columbus
G. ¥. Morgan
Hatc Survey
Wilcox
Austin County
PB. Hy Dnstal Wait
Hugo
H “Tenrsepa
Judemiary I
J. R.colly
Mabel van Derm
Baton Rouge
Rentwood
New Orleans
Louisians
SC. Cooper-Selle Magnolia Station
T. R. Sewell
Temmie Jean
Rosenberg
Colorado Baptist Ass’n
Cole's Theatre
Harry Johnson
Lake
Jor Nis
Heine Harry Hubbard
Mrs. Knight
Thornton L. Melton
Lougon
Eugene A. Dresener
G. W Dresther
Bernarda
Louzon
Eugene
States
Mike JJ. Waligura
G. M
J. J .Waligura
Wssigad
Jacksonville
Frank Mazie, Jr
Frank Mayne
Camp Wallace
Frank
California
Great Lakes
Corpus Christi
C. L. Richter
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