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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1946
Page
7
Readable text indicates Roch Island residents enlist in the Army AMR forces during a deployment or training period. Details are fragmented, but reference to enlistment, forces, and depot hints at a local military mobilization or home-front action.
Herm Reach, brother of Mr. Eg Neneh, suffered a leg injury in an accident on Harrisburg Boulevard in Houston. He was struck by a vehicle and taken to St Joseph's Hospital. Wednesday, Mr. Rosely underwent surgery on his injured leg. The family, hoping for a full recovery, awaits further word as plans are made for Mrs. Reach and her son.
Eagle Lake welcomes Francis Slitehell adopted as a member of the Mitchell family. The two month old baby will be named Jima and is cited as a precious addition, with many friends expressing happiness over the new arrival. The report lists numerous local visitors and Sunday gatherings among residents and families in the area.
Mrs. Ernest Franklin and her son Jerry left Sunday for New York port to sail and join husband and father serving in the American occupied area of Germany. Franklin is a member of the United States Army patrol in the German zone. Mrs. Franklin is the former Ruth Truitt, daughter of Mr and Mrs Marcus Truitt.
Leo Rretzechmar killed a five foot seven inch rattlesnake in Ramsey area during the week. The reptile reportedly had eighteen veins and no fution. Attendees at River.NU. game in Houston included Mrs Cal Gertsen and Mr and Mrs James Reel.
Southern Pacific announces the purchase of 20 diesel freight locomotives from Mercier. The engines, 6 300 horsepower units, will join the railroad’s existing diesel fleet, signaling growth in motive power for the region.
Louis Miculka and his orchestra will provide the music for the regular Saturday night dance at Red Hill El Campo Hall this week on Saturday October 26. The band will perform modern figure tunes for an evening of pleasant dancing as the hall is heated for the cooler weather.
A Houston Chronicle item from a Washington DC dateline reports the October survey on the Southern rice crop. It indicates production around 15,097,500 barrels overall with Texas near five million barrels, including Louisiana projections. The data reflect farm outputs and market expectations for the season.
Mr and Mrs A Venghaus of Galvestart announce the birth of a son, Dayle Bernard, at St Tari Infirmary on a Thursday in October. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Paul Treybig of Garwood and Mr and Mrs H Albrecht and daughter Joy. Sunday guests included Miss Carrie Thoms son and Mrs Florence Bate. E G Hilfendoh and others, Wayne and Alyerne, of Houston.
Taxpayers are informed of 1946 tax sale dates for county road drainage and school taxes. Read lists for Santa Anna Bernardo Brushy Rocky Hill Sheridan and others with locations and times noted, including schools and cafes.
The notice reports October events for the fire department including a regular monthly meeting on October 18 and a planned intake of new volunteer applications. It notes city council actions, a specialized desk purchase for records, and urges fire prevention at all times with thanks for support.
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