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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1948

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Costume Parade Opens Eagles Halloween Carnival at City Park

A city parade kicks off the Eagles Halloween Carnival at City Park this Saturday evening. Organizers urge local Lions and community members to support Eagle Lake High students participating in the event and wearing Eagles colors. Local officials emphasize safe, wholesome fun and civic pride during the festival.

Hallowe'en Ik City Park Carnivds Eagle Lake Hietes Eagle Lake High Eagles

Form Bureau President Calls Important Meeting

Form Bureau President M. L Anderson, president of the Colorado County Farm Bureau, calls an important meeting at Memorial Hall on Monday at 7:45 pm to urge all members to attend. He notes he has not called many meetings but stresses this gathering will set resolutions for the state and national Farm Bureau conventions in San Antonio. The convention site is the Plazes Hotel.

M. L Anderson Colorado County Fanm Bureau Memorial Hall Perm Bersali Anderson Italy United States Nmi Stace Farm Bureau San Antonio Fam Bureau Plazes Hotel

H Meinert Rites Held In Columbus Oct 26

Death claimed another Colorado County citizen when H B Meinert died after a short illness. A large crowd attended the Columbus funeral service, with interment at LaGrange Cemetery. He served as county superintendent and was active in state and local politics, a Mason and member of the Methodist church. He is survived by his wife, a daughter and a son. brother also surviving.

Colorado County Meinert Cricinhus Wesdas Columbus Methodist Dayton LaGrange Servitte Columbus Mother Church T Teiman Lodge Wile RQ. Calling Ofen Waldy Meinert

Texans Vote on Amendments in General Election

Texans head to the polls to pick national, state, county and precinct officers in Eagle Lake and vote on eight proposed constitutional amendments. The leading figures are Lydian Johnson, the Democratic candidate, and Jack Porter, the Republican challenger. The vote includes amendments on county workers insurance, redistricting, and other contested measures with broad legislative debate shaping their fate.

Dols United States Eagle Lake Betars Hall Nate O Jusor Lydian Johnson Jack Porter Tesxens Texas

Eagle Lake Lad Among First Called In Peace Time Draft

Seventeen young men in the 25 year age bracket reported to Austin on Thursday for the first peacetime draft examination in district 44 which includes Bastrop and nearby counties. Victor Cordoba of Eagle Lake and Walker Randell of Eagle Lake were named in the group, with Randell’s notice listed as unclaimed. Edmund Schoenmay of Garwood also named.

Eagle Lake Lad Austin Meni

Garwood Lions Carnival to Benefit School Band and More

Garwood Lions Club to sponsor a community fair and carnival at the high school on Thursday November 4. The event includes a parade at 1 00 pm, livestock and entry judging, barbecue dinner, events, a rodeo pens display, a dance from 9 00 pm to 1 00 am, and local business concessions. Proceeds support the Garwood school band and related school organizations.

Garwood Lions Club W. Sonitty Wnerdl Lions and Tinnnases Uuelion Tovee Cortest Luis Fregerighcon Jr Rodeo Gemnasium Rhine Winter Garewors

Jo Ann Mertzen Leads in FFA Sweetheart Contest

The FFA Lake Chapter held a Friday morning meeting to vote for the Sweetheart contest on November 5 with the winner to be presented in the Legion parade on November 11. Jo Ann Mertzen led the candidate standings with Nellie BeShars second, Jean Linke third, and Julith Anderson fourth.

Fagie Lake FFA Sehgal Legion Ste Loys Ploet Jo Ann Meltzen Nellie BeShars Jean Linke Julith Anderson

Burford Henneke Opens Firestone Store in Brookshire

Burford Henneke of Sealy opens a Firestone Shell store in Brookshire serving customers with Walk-in shop and auto supplies. He operates eight Firestone Shell stores in Sealy area under the Henneke Home and Auto Supply brand.

Burford Henneke Pens Econ Firestone Store Burford Henneke Sealy Bernadine Mahalite Eagle Lake Tew Firestore Brookshire Henneke Rico Firestone Shell Hennebe Home and Auto Supply

Election Judge Urges Voters to Follow All Rules

An election judge reminds voters to observe all rules on general election day Tuesday November 2. The judge and assistants will be at the polls to aid voters and enforce procedures, including handling ballot errors and preventing talking while voting.

America United States WOXL Menthar Congress of the Jocalitiey Wintermann Faye Lake Cleetion Fudge Hall Herd W. McRee Nate Griffin A. J. Tarbert H. . Kitesgerald Geo. Crim Wintermant Wittermani Pease

Grandfather of Rock Island Coach Dies From Burns

Sympathy pours from Rock Island as athletics coach Alan Edds mourns his grandfather Enid Maensbrid of Burton who died at 88. He perished October 19 from a pecan fire flare up, found by his wife Mrs Edward Muohtbrad. Funeral at Watson Funeral Home Burton with Rev Cy Poeniman, graveside LaBahia Cemetery. Surviving wife, 11 children, 21 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren.

Rock Island Alan Foreth Enid Maensbrid Burtoy Muetttrid Edward Muohtbrad Watson Funeral Home Burton Cy, Poeniman Greenvine Luthran Greenvine Orteber Zist Buth LaBahia Ue Nandsons

Mexican and Negro Leaders Asked to Help in TB X-Ray Program

At Blash Hall meeting on Wednesday evening chairman N. C. y secured the aid of Rotarians Lions and church radio organizations to assist in the TB X-ray program here on Monday and Tuesday November 15 and 16. The program runs from 10 am to 8 pm on the 16th and 4 pm to 8 pm on the 15th with free X-rays for all residents over 15 years old.

Blash Hall Fie D.S. Taylor E. H. Shirley Wooc. Reed G &. ‘Thomas, Jr M. M. Jones Hargrove Smith SO Bootheyting W Nispel Clyde Gold Muray Ney State Department of Health Esgle Lake

Nicaraguan Doctor Visiting Here Dies

The local paper reports the death on Tuesday of Dr. Clarence A. Burgham of Managua Nicaragua a seven year old physician who was a recent visitor here last summer at the Pan American Airways office and with staff at the United States embassy in Managua.

Clarence A. Burgham Managua Nicaragua United States

Mayor Roos Urges Calm Safe Hallowe'en This Year

Mayor Emanuel Roos appeals for sane Halloween conduct, urging parents to guide youths toward safe celebrations and discourage property damage or misuse. Webra Police Reserve and local officers prepared to assist, with evening Lake Races in Webra noted as parallel events.

Hallowe'en Hallowe Emanuel Roos Magle Lake Webra Po Naking Mmala Liborgs Ayer

Armistice Day Celebration Nears Completion

Armistice Day events sponsored by the American Legion in Venything plan a street parade and a chicken barbecue at Lake View Golf Club. Proceeds support continued civic work, with revival efforts of the Community Christ Tree in Eagle Lake and other youth and community activities.

American Legion Legionnaires Lakeside Drive Gow Eagle Lake Cig Mary An Legion Unise Lake View Golf Club Wort

Presbyterians To Have Guest Speaker Sunday

The Rev fon Owen pastor of University student work in Ham ton will be the guest minister at 7 30 p m Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church of Eapte Take He will conduct the evening worship and deliver a sermon presenting Brazos Presbytery's camp at Livingston Friends of the congregation are invited to attend this special service and support the outreach effort.

Fon Owen Hamston Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church Eapte Owen Detter & Sét Brazos Livingstone Serere

Eagles edge Weinmar in conference clash showdown

Hal letts ville crowd sees Eagles claim second straight league win by a 13 1 margin over the Wein mar Wildcats last Friday in Halletts ville. Key plays include Isidoro Contreras and John Perry scoring, with strong defensive stand and standout passes from Buddy Potts and Elliott Kahiden. The team will wear orange jerseys for tonight's rematch as they host the Brahmas, aiming to test their undefeated run and challenge titles in the conference.

Eagles Weinmat Wildcats Lance Cr Awd Eaglkey Jate Semeter Waller Isidoro Contreras Hytor John Perryaw Contreras Buddy Potts Ihe Wilklonts O Eiliott Kahiden Lento Miller Arnold Payne Bagley Glu House Dar Uliding Fyovie Contenrasd Tarey Cantreras Wolrine Tourliy John Pereichalet Allsadr ML. H Borchert Hanettsville Branmes Englis Bulldogs Brebrans Pultenin Solumbi Cardinals

Boy Scout And Cub Activities Increase Here

Interest in Cubbing and Boy Scouting has taken a new pres tival with units in Eagle Lake. A Latin-American patrol grows weekly under Scoutmaster Kenneth Crow. Patrol leaders include Samuel Mosredo David Morales Mike Duarte Robert Diz Abyahan Dive Domingo Torres Benale Lospes Covia Tiron John Slo ve. They meet Monday nights in Susut Hue. Mr Diaz’s son attends and is studying Tenderfoot work. Overnight ramp completed. more work ahead. Ten to 12 boys meet Tuesdays. Rotary Club sponsors activity. Troup 127 led by FN. Davidson meets Thursdays. Tenderfoot work continues. Pack 7B met last night led by Cubmaster Lewis John Rosprim.

Eagle Lake Kenneth Crow Samuel i Mosredo David Morales Mike Duarte Robert Diz Abyahan Dive Domingo Torres Benale Lospes Covia Tiron Wid John Slove Tlw Susut Hue Diaz Wfddabertle Natrel Rivhtar Seung Irnan Rotary Club Davidson Jorge Benup Wilobs Scotts Fyelvo Ferbrovies Neipharhood Eaysle Sailte Lewis John Rosprim EB. Halvorsen

Mrs Emma C Duty To Be Buried Sunday

Mrs Emma C Duty dies at home after brief illness in Eagle Lake vicinity. Funeral plans set for Sunday afternoon with details to follow. Born in Falls County near Marlin, she lived in Eagle Lake and Houston before settling in the area. Survived by children John B Duty T R Matthews and others, with a large family of grandchildren.

Emma C Falls County Texas Marlin Eagle Lake McDaw Houston Daly John B Eniola South America T. R. Matthews Washington Citeoneli

Mp and Mrs RS Aliman Celebrate Sunday Guests

Mr and Mrs RS Aliman hosted Sunday guests including their children Nad as well as Mrs Boma Alinuiy and a family group from Grothen Me and Mrs Lester Alinuiy at New Mm.

RS. Aliman Boma Alinuiy Lester Alinuiy

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