New Residential District Under Survey in City
About thirteen acres of land owned by Mrs Bruce W McCarty and J H McCreary between Highway SW and the McCreary home are being surveyed. Plans for a new residential section are underway as seven Easie Lake families have applied for grogerty in the development. Modern grok homes are expected, with strict home-only restrictions and attractive city improvements including concrete walks and grovensys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce W. McCarty
J. H
High Way
McCreary
Isn Atre
Easie Lake
Grogerty
Laughlin & To
Grea Beane
S Adame
Dennis
Wilke
Overton Celle
Tyho
Dairt
Veteran Army And Navy Men Get Discharges
Veterans from the Army and Navy receive discharges after terminal leave. Captain Mant Calvert of the First Cavalry ends service in Australia and the Pacific, returning to San Antonio for release. Delno Forbes and Earl Rodgers Jr. also complete duty, with plans for future schooling or reunions in Eagle Lake and San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Mant Calvert
First Cavalry
Mont
Pacific
Australia
Wesith
Japan
Californ
San Antonio
Eagle Lake
Belno Forbes
Spgle
J.P Forbes
Brysn
Eagie Lake
Camp Wallace
United States
Delno
San Diego
Earl Rodgers,Jr
San di
Washington
Pacific Coast
Pearl Harbor
Bihan _ausrilla Dole
Delo
Oak Crest Prov Co Buys Eagle Lake Packing Co
Curtis E. Riedel and Richard Boerger form Oak Crest Prov Co to operate Eagle Lake Packing at Lakeside. Riedel becomes Plant Superintendent Boerger oversees Sausage operations as remodeling continues. The plant will handle veal pork sausage ham bacon and related items and employ about forty people serving Eagle Lake and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis E. Riedel
Richard Boerger
Reegelen Pro Co
San Antonio
Oak Crest Prov C O
V. A Wilborne
Eagle Lak Packing Company
Herder Packing Company
Lakeside
Mr. Riedel
Boergers
Ful Opera
Eagle Lake
Parish Feast at Mentz Church Next Sunday
Large crowd expected for Avmusl Parish Feast of St Hesh's Catholic Church on Sunday October 28 at 1 PM. Event to be held at the arch in Eagle Lake with sausage and other provisions provided to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mentz Church
St Hesh's Catholic Church
Eagie Lake
Adams Implement Co Changes Ownership to Farmers Equipment
Adams Implement Company announces sale to George W. Baker W Culgepper and J W Ois who will operate at the same Eagle Lake site as Farmers Equipment Company. The firm, established February 1936 under Mrs Jesse Adams, will carry Case farm equipment and continue local service. New owners plan to relocate managerial duties November 1 and reside in Eagle Lake. Baker and family stay in Columbus Willing to extend service to nearby farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Timplement Company
George W. Baker
W. Culgepper
J. W. Ois
Farmers Equipment Company
Adams Implement Company
Jesse Adams
Case Fort
Brisbois
Eagle Lake
Culpepper
Army Air Coens
Baker
Columbus
Thomas
Armored Forces
Memorial Service for Gerald Shirley Remembers Young Sailor
Friends and relatives gathered at the church Sunday afternoon for a memorial service honoring Gerald Shirley, 20, son of Mr and Mrs EH Shirley. He died in the line of duty when his naval plane crashed near Japan while returning to his carrier USS Shangri La after a bombing mission. The service included prayers by Rev Chas L Culpepper Sr, scripture from John, hymns by a quartet, and tributes to a gallant American fighting man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gerald Shirley
Gerald
EH Shirley
Aea
Japan
Shang la
Tokio
Suditoria
Chas L. Culpepper
John
Garwood School Carnival to Crown Queen on Halloween
Garwood School hosts a Halloween Carnival next Wednesday evening hosted by the Garwood 7-5-4 and the Band. Four grade nominees compete for Queen with Miss Ruth Ann Schmeeckle, Miss Jeanine Williams, Miss Patty Jean Martin, and Miss Mary Ann Braden representing freshman through senior classes. Proceeds fund band equipment. supper on grounds includes hamburgers, cake, pie, coffee, and cold drinks. Community invited to attend and support the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood
Ruth Ann’ Schmeeckle
Jeanine Williams
Patty Jean Martin
Mary Ann Braden
PTA
Garwood School
Rand
Iss Matie Discrees
East Bernard Soldier Wins Bronze Star
Pfc. Richard Jochve of East Bernard received the Bronze Star for gallantry on Okinawa on April 11, 1945. He aided a litter squad under heavy fire, brought wounded to safety, and stayed with medics until care was provided, risking his life to save comrades. He is the grandson of Mrs. Peter Tochec of East Bernard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Jochve
East Bernard
Raymond Jochete
Bugle Lake
Mindoro Island
Philippines
Okinawa
Richard Jochee
383Rd Infantry
Chinewe
Jochee
Ginoyan
Swan
Richard
Peter Tochec
Mast Bernard
Dan Nicewander Succeeds Father in Rock Island Firm
Dan Nicewander takes over active management of the drug and textile store in Rock Island after his parents retire for health reasons. He and his wife and three children moved from Borger Texas to make their home as they continue the business in the same courteous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee" Nivessansdter
Druyg
Rock Island
IU Health
Nicewander
Dan Nicewanner
Blishiment
Danny Boy
Merritt
Janie Elaine
Borger
Texas
Dee
1946 Ford Car Displayed By Local Dealer
Local Universal Motor Company shows the new 1946 Ford Tudor Master Deluxe with a 190 horsepower V eight at the downtown showroom. The advertisement notes production is in full stride and invites the public to view the car during display week alongside other notices from the Colorado County Red Cross meeting on November 5 at 7 30 p m and a birth announcement for MR and MRS HERBERT EVANS RANGUNOE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County Chater
American Red Cross
Court House
Columbus
E. H. Rabel
Colorado County
Chabteee
Universel Motor Company
Ford
B. H. McElhioney
Universal Motor Company
Ford Motor Company
United States
Galveston
Miss Drop
Universal Motor
Virginia Kelly
Eagle Lake
Re Appointed Pastors Named At Southwest Texas Conference
Rev. Griffin is reappointed to lead Cally Memorial Methodist Church in Eagle Lake. The Southwest Texas Conference also announced district leaders and pastor assignments for 200 churches during its Eighty Seventh Annual session at Travis Park Church in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Griffin
San Antonio Mastana
Southwest Texas Methodist Conference
Travis Park Church
Eagle Lake
Rev. Griffin
Cally Memorial Methodist Church
Griffin
Columbus
Elgin
Texas Con Farewood
Wey
J. L. Adkinson
Staples
Frank D. Charlton
R. F. Curl
Austin
Ausits
Local man receives letter from Commerce Secretary
W G Traflon of Gulf Service Station Kyle Lake received a letter dated October 1 from Henry A Wallace Secretary of Commerce. The note praises local efforts to create jobs and mentions reorganizing the department to aid small business and expand services, with emphasis on improving living standards nationwide. Maurice Gardner of Centre Power and Light visited Eagle Lake this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Traflon
Kyle Lake
Witten
Henry A. Wallace
Washington 2. C
Southland
Department of Commerce
Maurice Gardner
Centre Power and Light, Company
Cornu
Christi
Eagle Lake
Eagles Face Richmond Tigers In Night Game At Eagle Lake
Eagles host Richmond High School in a nonconference football clash at 8:00 p.m. The Tigers travel from Richmond to challenge Eagle Lake for a thriller expected to draw a large crowd. Eagle Lake aims to rebound after a 31 to 0 win and seeks a fifth straight victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Richmond
Eagle Lake
Amuetfiee
Fitchmond
Eagles
Accarime
Black Cats
Bay City High
Schoenburg
Eagle
Braden
Reneh Sencon
Alvin Pasciall
Bredell
Agag
Paschall
Fagie Lake
Eiwin Rens
Ben
Lok
Ewes Lake
Cleo's Cafe Sold to Dickson Brothers This Week
Mr and Mrs Chas Morgan sold their interest in Cleo's Cafe to C T and H S Dickson of Houston who will run the cafe as Dickage's Cafe. The Dicksons plan to move to join him with his wife and eight month old son around the start of next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Morgan
Cleo
C. T
H. S. Dickson
Houston
Victory Bend Sales Drive Starts October 29
A campaign announces Victory Bend sales beginning October 29 to raise funds via E. P. and bonds. Columbus is assigned $185,000 with $96,000 for E Bond sales, Weimer gets $135,000 with $60,000 for E Bond sales, and Lenhart oversees Eagle Lake with $165,000 quota. The drive runs through December 8 to support war bond campaigns and bolster home investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaise
Billeau
Dolly Antag
Billie Oh
Eee
Man
Lenhart
Eagle Lake
E. P
Columbus
Weimer
E. FP
Nead 2
Wwe
Campbell Feed Store Installs Incubators in Campbell
Campbell Feed Store installs two electrically heated incubators with 8 000 capacity each to hatch up to 16 000 eggs and plans a second modern hatchery able to handle 42 000 eggs. The store emphasizes thorough setup to ensure sturdy chick flocks for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambell
Lore Tine
Campbell | Feed
Boy Scouts Visit Cruiser Houston for Navy Day
Scoutmaster R B Davis plans a Saturday trip for Troop 313 to Houston. Scouts will tour San Jacinto Battle Grounds and board the Cruiser Houston with escort vessels as part of the Navy Day events. Earlier Davis and Patrick Lidnicky attended the Scot patrol leaders training at San Felipe Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Cruiser
Houston
R. B. Davis
Upt
Davis
Patrick Lidnicky
San Felipe Park
OPA Expects End to Shoe Rationing This Fall
The Office of Price Administration announces shoe rationing should end soon with new policy allowing sales without stamps. Mrs Patsy Huvar of Houston notes family connections including her mother Mrs L G Larner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opa
Patsy Huvar
Houston
Wisiline
L. G. Larner
Funeral Services For Mrs. Johna Frey Held Monday
Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Johna Frey at St Rotlis Tathitie Church in Merits on Monday. The ceremony was led by Rey A. W. Didner with a High Mass as attendees from Mentz and Eagle Lake gathered to honor the deceased who died last Friday evening in October. Surviving children include Mrs. Hon Wellen of Lett Mrs. Joe Strider Mrs. Menry Kaiser Peter Brea and Anton Frey with nine grandchildren and great grandchildren also listed. The Frey family expresses deepest sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
N Et
EL Campo
Robert A. Taylor
Inmann
J. Taylor
Center of Power & Light On
Gray Payne
D. & Tay
Eagle Lake
St. Rotlis Tathitie Church
Merits
John Fey
Rey A. W. Didner
Eva Weigel
Germany
Frey
United States
Freisburg
Mentz
Lomehow
Roy Beanz
Criensis
John Froy
Deans
O Ve
Hon Wellen
Lett
Joe Strider
Menry Kaiser
Peter Brea
Anton Frey
Bernanio
Midnight Halloween Preview at Coles Theatre
Cole's Theatre hosts a Halloween night preview of Ghosts of the Loose on Wednesday October 31 with Bela Lugosi and Ava Gardner co starring. The program starts at 21 30 and promises thrills and laughs in a battle of chills set by rolicking roughnecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coles Theatre
Bela Lugosi
Ava Gardner
Horrawal
Cole’ Theatre
Hallowe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oak Crest Prov. Co
Eagle Lake Packing Co
Jeg R. Hardy
Mr. Hardy
Roy .K
Tee
Gerald Shirley
Hallowe'en
Dan Nicewander
Red Cross
Mrs. Herbert Evans Rangunoe Birth
Commerce
Richmond Tigers
Cleo’s Cafe
Dickson Brothers
Victory Bend
Campbell Feed Store
Johna Frey
Headtight
Cole’s Theatre
Hallowe’en
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