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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1945
Page
1
News notes discharged men include Corporal Alfred Reuther son of Mr and Mrs Henry Reuther recently discharged after service in North Africa and the Pacific. Other veterans listed include Major Henry Herder son of Charles Herder of Weimar discharged after service aboard the USS Wasp in China Burma India theater.
The National War Fund drive, active nationwide, declares the upcoming fall and winter will be a critical period. No chairman announced yet for Eagle Lake but local appeal urges strong public generosity to support peace and prosperity.
Swift Camp and Hospital Circle at Bergstrom Field Austin appeals for gifts to aid Red Cross Christmas shipments for service members. Mrs H Fitzgerald, County Chairman, leads drives with Eagle Lake and local churches providing fifteen gift packages and coordinating donations ready for shipment by November 1. Items sought include candy nuts personal gifts leather articles frames stationery and Christmas wrappings with emphasis on practical, morale-boosting comforts for troops stationed away from home. Prioritize small, inexpensive items and timely responses to meet ship dates and bring cheer to Allied servicemen.
Roland Balusek wed Miss Ethel Moore in Victoria on September 25 or 26. The couple, with Moore’s Newfoundland family links, were joined at a Lutheran church ceremony. Roland recently returned from three years in the army in Newfoundland and has been visiting Eagledale, with new wife visiting Houston.
LS Rovert S. Simmons returned from duty in the Pacific to Eagle Lake to visit wife and relatives after twenty-two years in the Navy. He served as an engineering officer on the USS Paul G. Baker and holds the rank of Chief Machinist Mate. He plans retirement and inactive status after his leave and will report to New Orleans. He has traveled the world with the fleet during his service.
Opening date October 23, the Victory Bonds sale runs to December 8. County quotas announced by E. G. Miller War Finance chairman of Columbus set Series E at 225000 and total at 485000 with water district quota at 11 billion dollars four trillion being sold. Purchasers should buy bonds to bring home victorious boys equal to what they sent away, Miller stated. County community chairs include W. S. Lenhant Eagle Lake Herman Riaden Columbus Henry Seifert Weimar and John Ggeon Gavwood.
Captain Jake M. Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson returned home from the Pacific theater after service with the First Cavalry in the Philippines Australia and Japan He was commissioned at Fort Riley in 1942 and sailed with the unit for Australia His brother Major General Husty E Johnson recently returned from the Pacific and visits Texas as Captain Johnson plans to extend his enlistment for two more years in the United States Army Cavalry
In Colorado County near New Sheridan and Darevang miscellaneous oil activity is noted. A 10500 Hootest named Ruth 5 lies 44% miles southwest of Sheridan by Grubb Hawkins and Lone Star Producing Co, with a 180 acre tract owned by W S Garnett. Gas from a nearby zone is anticipated, while other wells in the area are described with depths around 6000 feet and projected drilling to 7500 feet in El Campo and Chesterville regions.
Robert A. Taylor brother of D. S. Taylor owner publisher of the Headlight and Mrs. Gray Payne of Eagle Lake died in El Campo Hospital at 5 50 Thursday afternoon from injuries suffered in an automobile crash near the El Campo hospital Tuesday. He was born September 22 1843 near Weimar Texas and had worked for Central Power and Light Company in El Campo for 22 years. Survivors include his wife six daughters two sons three brothers and one sister. Funeral plans await arrival of his daughter Mrs Koenig from Santa Fe.
Rev John W Hines former rector of Christ Episcopal Church Houston was consecrated bishop coadjutor of the Texas Diocese in Houston Thursday morning. Ceremony led by Rt Rev Henry St George Tucker of New York with ten bishops present. Sermon by Rt Rev William Scarlett of Missouri followed by ordination. Noted attendees included Mrs Marmion and other church dignitaries from Dallas and Eagle Lake. Due to limited seating, access was by diocesan invitation.
The sister of P. G. Middlebrook dies in a tragic car crash near Diboll on the Houston highway. Cuthbertson, 87, a Lufkin businessman, was killed along with his mother Mrs. Ibbie Wide Mebrook Lee, 73, as their car burned after colliding with a tree. Three bodies were found, including a man who had apparently ridden with the Cuthbertsons. Funeral services for Mrs. Lee were in Columbus with burial at Odd Fellows Cemetery. Cuthbertson was cremated in Houston. Surviving relatives include Mrs. Lee’s son John Cuthbertson and two grandchildren, plus a sister and mother in law of Port Arthur and Houston respectively.
Edgar Baring of a Houston Chevrolet dealer attends a preview of the 1946 Chevrolet at the companys headquarters. He notes dealers anticipate strong prewar demand resuming and that the car will be shown in showrooms nationwide with formal announcements forthcoming. Supplies will rise as production allows, and timing for availability may lag.
Officers of Colorado county chapter American Red Cross will be nominated in a committee meeting at 7:30 p.m. October 22 in the county court room Columbus. Nominating committee members named include G Jenkins Rook Ie land H W Graves Eagle Lake Ben Holt Wetmay J D Gideon Larwood N G Maines Columbus. Present officers include Emi Rabel chairman Mrs Leo Steiner secretary Herman Braden treasurer Daisy Middlebrook home service secretary Helen Wooten publicity and Mr and Mrs Sam Davidson with daughter Ernestine of Alvin spent the week end with relatives and friends.
Dr. Roy Ange of Miami Florida will be heard in a series of broadcasts over WIAA Dallas at 7:30 Sunday mornings the rest of the year announced by the Radio Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr Ange pastor of Central Baptist Church Miami and former First Baptist San Antonio is in demand as assembly speaker and revival preacher. The series features Bible stories and guest singers from The Baptist Hour Choir with KSAM Huntsville also carrying the program.
Eagles prepare for their initial conference tilt against Schulenburg at the Adler Field, as local Rotarians host state officials and fans pack the stands. The squad has won all prior non conference games, aiming to carry momentum into district play and defend top status in the southern half.
Training course for Scout leaders at San Felipe Park near Sealy on Saturday and Sunday June 21st. Officers of Troop 313 meet at Eagle Lake at 4 oclock Saturday afternoon and return after 1 oclock Sunday afternoon. The training is offered to all Scoutmasters Patrol Leaders and assistants.
A study group met at the home of Mrs. E. Will Hanley to hear Mrs. Natt Balmann present a talk on the United Nations Charter. The November 4 event featured a discussion of key charter provisions and global cooperation.
Letters from service members abroad describe leaves, campaigns, and assignments in the Pacific and Europe. Radioman first class Charles Walker mentions leave plans via Guam and the Mariana Islands, while Louis Munby details overseas service including Clark Field and Biak Island. Corporal Muzny earns Meritorious Service and athletes praise noted. Private Harold Grasshoff writes home about reading the paper, and Lloyd Criswell is recommended for a Bronze Star Leaf Cluster for meritorious service abroad.
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