This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1942
Page
8
A report on scrap metal collection by Camp Halen trucks in Texas notes efforts by drivers and neighbors to gather iron. The piece mentions organized drives, local cooperation, and a call for support from the community and authorities.
Fragmentary note shows testing of a plow device titled Neuhaus I Spudded Plow No 6. The text mentions a pat test for the Shell Company, but details are unclear.
A church notice page lists services for Presbyterian and Memorial Churches. Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m and Evening Worship at 8 00 p m with guest Sgt Allen Glueck describing experiences from Pearl Harbor. Memorial Church presents morning worship at 10 50 a m and related activities as part of church notices.
The American Lutheran Church under Pastor G Wolf announces Sunday School at 7 30 and service at 8 30 p m with forthcoming lectures on lasting things. A Benevolence Day sewing for Buckner Orphan Home and WSCS Silver Tea are planned, with several mission study and Latin America sessions at the church and member homes.
The Eagle Lake Catholic Church announces Mass times for Sunday and Wednesday services led by Rev F J Klass and Rev Harry Husvher. October schedule lists Mass 10:30 am on Sundays, with Sunday School at 10 am and worship at 11 am, plus evening services and midweek prayer meetings.
A truncated note mentions a lake mission postort bunting at which attendees gathered in the morning. The readable lines reference Sundry items and people such as Lavras and Yon, with unclear roles or affiliations. The fragmentary text limits precise details but confirms a small community observance.
A brief card notes Christian Science services at local churches with a sermon topic titled He that shall receive. The notice lists service times and related church locations.
The Rev G A Schulze and H Ley Johnson left for San Antonio to attend the Methodist Church conference. Johnson represents the local church and asks for Schulze to be returned to his charge in Eagle Lake. The request, supported by Johnson and his wife, was to be presented at the Western Texas Conference.
Mrs Jerry Carlile welcomed Christ Church Guild Tuesday at her home with devotional led by Richard A. Park and 10 members answering roll call. A business session followed chaired by Thurbert, with plans for future meetings and a note on upcoming joint attendance by Columiate and Eagle Lake groups. Pumpkin pie and coffee were served.
An interested group met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. E s home for a book review by Mrs. F C Durbin on That Tay Alone by Pierre Van. The next meeting is scheduled for November 4 with Mrs P R L Cole and Mrs Doyle Browning speaking at the Woman s Auxiliary.
Lease at Eldridge Plantation secured by Ook Brothers, with occupancy to begin in the middle of November. Local notices indicate negotiations completed and terms finalized for the property.
Harri eon and two brothers, Lawrence and Hueksor, volunteered as butchers. reports note press time uncertainty on Charles 1. Eagle Lake extends good luck wishes as Earl FL Alley transfers to Atlanta hospital then Fort Lewis. Messages from Robert Morgan and Pvt Lohories arrive. Braden transferred near Aberdeen, Wash. Pinchback heads to Fort Knox for officers training. Johnsons share Army Air Corps updates from California and Honolulu. local readers respond to service notices as others enter officers schools.
Read of East Bernard entries with blue and red ribbons noting Raymond and his Jersey heifer wins. He earned 12 blue ribbons and 1 red totaling 49.88 dollars, plus a 2 year old registered jersey heifer prize from Southern Dairy Supply Co. Auction details and odd fragments follow.
Readers hear of the Eagles and Richmond with plans for a large trip to support the team. Crowds, band participation, and gas rationing influence travel as locals urge Bayles to rally behind the squad.
In Garwood, Mr. and Mrs. C. W Richards hosted a wedding with ivory table decor and a tiered cake. The couple plans a short honeymoon then will reside in San Antonio where he is stationed at Randolph Field. Attendees included her parents SW Martin and Alice Martin.
The Laughlin hospital daily record lists patients including Surgical Mrs Grage Dornan Tomy Mrs Mary Sidha Medical Mrs Belle Nail dismissed Mrs Chis Chosey Lissie dismissed G M Buchman Mirth Mrs Susie Gonzales son born Ger 2 Mexican Colored Unit Bossite Holivews tonsilecs Mrs Bo Wible aieeempmenent her daughter Mrs Tones Matles Jim Heriany Cy Pes Mrs Malls wall navi Were Hike recuperating from POCO Gperition
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.