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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1945
Page
3
The Garwood team beat Crescent 20 to 7 in a fast game highlighted by a strong opening drive and a key fullback with two early touchdowns. The piece also mentions sportsmanship as a valued trait and notes school sections on Senior and Sophomore reports and upcoming assignments.
A fragment recalls a morning meeting about a theme titled War. References include names like Leroy Melda and Patt, with remarks on a person described as wonderful. The text is fragmented with unclear context and attendees.
A jumble of personals and local notes lists residents visiting El Campo Palacios Wharton East Bernard and Columbus. It mentions book donations Ford car show and light humor about a rookie and a saluting incident at a military college.
A string of light humor outlines farm life complaints about eggs from the nest and a grocer quarrel. A truck crash leads to a lawsuit while a driver defends sight lines with a pun on seeing a hand. Household mishaps and a governor’s quip about a pardoned convict appear among travelers and pets.
A collage of light sketches features students and townsfolk reacting to slips and gaffes. Jokes range from misheard requests for glasses to a Yankee poker bluff and a priest’s sixpence tale, ending with wedding and home visits in Galveston and college friends.
Veterans Ed Shirley Earl Braden J A Mey Melvin Neuendorff are listed among homecoming discharges. Shirley, who trained in 1943, returned to farm and railroad work in Texas. Braden, wounded in the Philippines, studied electrical refrigeration and plans residence in Rogie Lake with Ruby Walker. Mey discharged at Camp Swift after 12 overseas months and 72 points. Neuendorff released at Dodd Field after service from November 1942.
The report lists several local veterans with long service in WWII. Lester Forbes, Petty Officer, served 47 months, earned a Purple Heart and other ribbons, discharged at Alameda on October 12, visiting his wife's parents in Bryan. Raymond Zehradnick, Private First Class, served with First Cavalry, wounded on Luzon, shipped to Pacific theater hospitals, later returned home. Frank Davidson, Signalman 3c, discharged from the Navy at Camp. Details include overseas time, awards, and post service plans.
Wallace completed five months of duty after entering on June 15, 1842. He served across the Atlantic visiting North Africa Persia France England and South American regions. He was abroad during D Day and is the son of Frank and Mrs Davidson of Eagle Lake. His wife Barbara Reese lived with her parents during his absence. Mrs Frank C Pidgeon and little Jack Reid spent the weekend in Falfurries with Mr Pidgeon.
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