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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1945
Page
6
UTICA area notices reveal a 1945 publication cadence with subscription rates at $2.00 for six months and $9.00 for a year. The item lists errors corrected on request, and mentions Eagle Lake Texas and Eas Lake Colorado as locales referenced in the public notices column. The date shown is Friday October 26, 1945.
Mrs Ed Shirley hosts a morning coffee at her home last Friday at ten o clock honoring guest Miss Helen Heese entertainer of Houston recently brides Roses and coral vine decor filled the room and dining area with a crystal table setting including linen, fruit bowls, and candleholders.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a World War II era cruiser named Houston and a U S Navy context with mentions of President George and a public event. Names and places are unclear. core facts remain uncertain due to garbled text.
Miss Lillie Birdwell, named Erde of Francis Anthony Thomas Birdeel, and the couple plan to marry in October amid family, carnations, and a military discharge note. Thomas recently left overseas service and will reside in Honsten where he works for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.
The pupils of the Second Grade were guests of little Miss Jo Ann Sens on Monday afternoon as she celebrated her birthday at home. Games were played. Treats were served. Hostess was assisted by her little sister Carole and mother Mrs Simo Sen.
Miss Martha Bittner daughter of Mr and Mrs George Bittner married Pius Leopold son of Mr and Mrs Wmn Leopold at St Marys Church Nada in a Nuptial Solemn High Mass. Rev Wilsert Leopold and Rev A Leopold officiated with Rev A J Weber also present. Bridal party and witnesses listed amid a daylong reception at the bride’s home and an evening gathering for friends.
A Garwood dinner in Nome last Sunday honored the daughter of the hosts and her husband Dr Commander James E. SeLgTe who were married on Sunday October 16th. The table was set with a taco cover and coral vine arrangement as a centerpiece. Attending were Mrs Lil on McDonald Mrs LE Thomas Mrs Lula Brand Mr Priesmeyer MEL Mr adne Lee Glase Trevhig Jr Cathy Genel and Gale Ruty anise.
Alice Verne Woldridge received the Purple Heart from the Navy for her son James Boyd Harris Steward's Mate First Class who died in a naval engagement off Okinawa aboard a destroyer on May 27, 1945. The account notes he volunteered at age 15 to serve his country and remains the sole Hib to die from his community in that conflict.
Mr and Mrs Treybig Garwood announce the marriage of their daughter to Bobbie Jorto. The bride attended Southwars Texas State Teachers College and has served in the Merchant Marines for six years. The groom is James McDonald, son of Mrs Lillian Donald of Hausten, with a Navy discharge noted last week.
The Alight Brotherhood of the church leads morning worship for MEN'S Day. Four local men deliver messages in a service with fellowship at 7:00 PM and Evening Worship at 7:45 PM featuring a sermon on The Mercy of Jesus. Midweek prayer follows, focusing on Abel the Righteous and study from Mary Baker Eddy text.
A compact listing of church services and events across Eagle Lake and Columbus Texas including Presbyterian American Lutheran and Methodist congregations. It notes revivals, Sunday schools, morning and evening worship, and denominational activities with dates around October 1945 and adjoining October 1933 to 1945 references.
The Eagle Lake Catholic Church lists weekly Mass at 8:00 a.m. every Saturday morning and 8:30 a.m. on Sundays. A Wednesday evening service runs at 8:00 p.m. October 2 allows for the date shown, with multiple weekly services noted.
The Methodist WS. 2S met in the church parlors Tuesday afternoon for a Mission Study program chaired by Mrs. A. P. McNeil. The subject These Moving Times. Plans outline an all gay meeting next Tuesday for the annual Week of Prayer observance. Mrs. McNeil, president, will preside as chairwoman. Garwood Ree Island W. S. U. GS invited to join with Eagle Lake members for the program. A shared noon meal will be served.
Mrs H C Fitzgerald entertained fourteen Guild members at Tay afternoon. Mrs Derry Carlile presided and gave the devotional. Cookies donated by the group were sent to Camp Swift. Mrs Wells spoke of a luncheon for Bishop Henry St George Tucker in Houston.
The weekly Christian Science Services announce a Sunday lesson sermon read in all churches with the Golden Text from Matthew about enduring temptation and salvation. The article notes the theme focuses on enduring to the end and the promise of salvation for the tested.
After a brief business meeting and devotions at the church, the Presbyterian Auxiliary fulfilled its Red Cross Christmas box quota for sailors at sea. A regular session is planned for next Tuesday afternoon at the church.
Local notes list several veterans receiving discharge from the U S Army and Navy. Names include Pfc Hill Torres son of Mrs init Torres of Eagle Lake in Texas. Willan Terrell former Glen Flora principal discharged at Fort Belvoir Virginia. Sgt George Kretzschmar discharged at Camp Bowie Brownwood. Harrison Walker Ship's Cook 3c discharged at Camp Wallace. Flight Officer Lee E Petrosky son of Air and Mrs Walter Petrosky. Additional Navy discharge for David Zahradnich returning to Eagle Lake. Staff Sgt Walter A Wild visiting Garwood after discharge from Camp Claiborne with multiple medals. Neel R Hardy Jr chief Patty Oller discharged at Wallace. Also mentions A N L Hayes and daughters visiting Eagle Lake for check up after injuries. Frank St Terrell and William Terrell visiting, connected to Southern California Telephone Company.
Fifteen members attended the W H D club meeting at Mrs A W Linde’s home. The Lions Carnival raised 4.00 used for Scout Hall decor and furnishings. Dorothy Crosslin County Agent demonstrated home canned foods, with remarks thanking merchants and patrons. Lieutenant Bruce Waddell and family visited before his return from the European Theatre.
Miss An See ah Jobo Seal is welcomed with the family of her parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Seahoirs in a naming event. The ceremony marks the debut of the child in the household and community.
Garwood residents share news of Larey Wayne Spillar born Saturday in an Austin hospital weighing fourteen ounces. Mrs. Spillar is remembered as M dyed Muesiy, wife of Garwood. Other local visits include Bowling Waters from Corpus Christi and the Clare family from Galveston visiting Mr and Mrs John Hopkins. Cpl Melvin Schilling returns from overseas and camps in Florida after a weekend with his parents in Garwood. Mrs Cornelia attends her daughter Dorothy Cornelius’s wedding in San Antonio. Members of the Shoop and Cornelius families attend events in El Campo and San Antonio. funeral duties for Mrs McMinn at El Campo noted.
Citizens urged by Mrs How Fite Gerald to donate to the Swift Camp and Hospital Council to aid local veterans with Christmas gifts. The Headlight lists needed articles and urges early shipment to headquarters, praising the effort as a noble gesture for men serving in government hospitals.
Major General James P. Hodges presided as the Congressional Medal of Honor was renewed for Mrs. Johnnie Lee Knight of Sherman at Reagan High School Houston. The ceremony honored her husband First Lieutenant Raymond Knight for gallantry in Italy where he died in action.
Plans are underway for the annual Thanksgiving Dance at the Montezuma Club on Tuesday evening November 27. Front Club members invitees must obtain invitations. Bill Cornelson and his band will perform from 9 to 1. Mrs Louis Mizny and baby son visited Eagle Lake and will stay in Weimar during Sergeant Mizny’s overseas stay.
The Lions club reviewed carnival financials and read a letter from the carnival manager thanking the group for supporting the event. They plan to visit local schools to fund eye exams and glasses for needy children. The session featured Bizzy Swingsters with members Marie Disereny and others entertaining.
Laughlin Hospital lists patients and dismissals from the week including Mrs Guy Briggs Mrs Cora Thatener Mrs CS A Jones and son Mrs W BE Jones and son Mrs E BR Schmidt. Frederick Hoeninghaus visits from the University of Texas during term break. Universe Motor Company promotes the new Ford model in a full page advertisement.
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