Eagle Lake Readies 1946 47 Term Monday
The Eagle Lake school year begins Monday with a 9 00 o clock bell. Seniors register Friday and juniors Saturday at Supt Reed s office. Freshmen and sophomores receive books Monday along with elementary pupils. Band practice starts Thursday as football season nears. Ada Wood will supervise meals beginning Wednesday. Coach Edwin Reach leads early football drills to sustain the 1945 Eagles winning record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Supt
W. C Reed
Martin ¢ Hale
Armed Services
Ada Wood
Edwin Reach
Eagles
Reed
Bicycle Riders Cautioned Against Sidewalk Riding
City officials and Headlight staff note many children ride bicycles on sidewalks, especially in the business district. An ordinance bans sidewalk riding as dangerous to pedestrians. Parents urged to caution youngsters and cooperate to keep sidewalks safe downtown.
Legion Officers To Be Installed On Tuesday Night
A Legion Hall meeting outlined the installation of new officers for next Tuesday at 8 pm with the District Commander invited. The ceremony will be followed by a box supper. wives and other guests will bring boxes. The Swimming Pool Committee was notified of a small deposit balance at the First National Bank and the park fund donation to complete the roadside project near Matthews.
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Legion Hall
Sinming Pool Committee
Te American Legion
First National Bank
Matthews Thas
Pool Fund
Legionnaires
Story Hour Group Plans Eagle Lake Library Picnic
Mabel Van Dam announces that children who attend Story Hour at Eagle Lake Library this summer will enjoy a Friday afternoon picnic. Each child contributes to a picnic lunch with cold drinks provided.
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Wirs
Mabel van Dam
Story Your
Eagle Lake
Garwood School Opens Monday Under New Superintendent
Garwood pupils return to classes Monday September 9 with G. D. Reat of Houston as new superintendent. Clinton Schulge named athletic director and football drills began midweek. New instructors include Mrs. Frazier and Miss Hutchinson, with home economics and vocational agriculture roles noted. The band will be led by Marie Diserens Pinchback as director and all departments prepare for the new year.
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Garwood
G. D. Reat
Houston
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Garwood Uiis
Gar Wood
W. A. Bennett
Port
Lavbcs
Clinton
Schulge
Corns Frazier
Hutchins
Texas
Lucille Hutchinson
Hunts
Ile
Emily Margerum
Merle Carey
W. C. Smith
Marie Diserens Pinchback
Navy Electronics Training Offer At Houston Recruit Station
Lieutenant J Cornett urges Eagle Lake Texas men aged 17 to 30 to enroll in the Navy Electronics Technician program. Selected recruits receive 42 weeks of training and a $5000 electronics education plus pay quarters travel and early retirement potential. Upon completion, graduates may be promoted to petty officer and serve on ships or shore bases with radio and radar gear. Contact the Houston Navy Recruiting Office at the Post Office Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cornett
Ofcer
U.S. Navy
Houston
Texas
Eagle Lake
Unt Navy
Navy
Navy Recruiting Office
Post Office
Study Club Opens Season With Founders Day Party
The Study Club kicks off its season with the Founders Day party at Mrs F A Toeninghaus s home on September 8 at 3 00 p m All members are urged to attend the inaugural event marking the club s annual opening social which promises an entertaining program and new study year prospects
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Eagle
Mes. F. A. Toeninghaus
Nee Studs
Bucking Stock To Perform At Rodeo Tonight
Red to fame and more for a thrilling evening as Ralph Tuenas and Jim Clipson present new bucking stock. Branco Austin teams ride hard as cowboys and out of town guests participate. an encore show follows last week’s rainout with tiedown and breakaway events highlighted.
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Red
Ralph Tuenas
Jim Clipson
Branco Austin
State Teachers Official as Rotary Speaker at Eagle Lake
H Tennyson of Austin Texas State Teachers Association publicly spoke at the Eagle Lake Rotary noon meeting on Wednesday. He noted shortages in city and rural schools and advocated higher salaries and legislative action to raise minimum teacher pay and qualifications.
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Gnas
H. Tennyson
Austin
Texas State Teachers Association
Eagle Lake Rotary Club
Wedneday
Tennyson
Texas
America
W. C. Reed
Esgle Lake
Henry Brasher, Jr
Weimar School Board
C. Shave
Weimar
J. H. Wooten
Columbus
Costh Owen Erekson
A. W. Winkleman
Brenham
Henry Hurr
Edwn Ketch
Martin Hale
Ruth Powers
Joyce Naumann
Lillian Ruth Isenhower
Vic Englehard
Justin Smith
Sam Moothe
R. T. Westmoreland
Edmund Munford
E. 0. Ranft
R. L Lange
Ida. Flourney
Eagle Lake School
Oliver J. Todd
Coumbus
Arnold Payne
Leslie King
John Kearney
Reed
Wallace Lindsay
Westmoreland
Hurt
Brasher
Shaven
Erekson Yor
Walter F. Meitzen, Jr
Heavy Rains Slow Harvest Across Texas Fields
The Texas region faced an unusually hot and dry summer with cotton corn and pasture hurt by drought. A week of heavy rains inundated fields delaying harvests and causing concern for vine farmers exporting crops. Rain eased Tuesday and sunny weather aids rice harvest as residents await arrival of Mr and Mrs L Duncan who were in Dallas and return home by Sunday.
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Texas
Ford Stueiss
Mrs. L. Duncan
Dallas
Brenham High Boys Train in Eagle Lake Camp Week
Thirty Brenham High School football players plus two managers, coached by Owen Winkleman, stay a week in Eagle Lake. They train at the gym and field, dine at Art's Cafe, and practice with the Eagle Lake Eagles while local Rotary and Lions clubs sponsor a benefit softball game for funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husky
Brenham High School
Owen Erekson
A. W. Winkleman
Eagle Lake
Art's
Neon
Eagles
Brenham
Campo
San Antonio
Lions Club
Edwin Hench
Erekson
Brenham Cubs
Brenham Cub Football Team Thanks Eagle Lake Citizens
Brenham High School football squad thanks Eagle Lake residents for hospitality during weeklong stay. They praise the Eagle Lake School Board Supt Reed and Coach Reach for gym and field access and thank S Boothe Gardner Dunigan and local helpers for trips and entertainment.
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Brenham
Eagle Lake
W. ©. Reed
Edwin
Eagle Lake Eagles
S. ©. Boothe
Gardner Dunigan
Owen £. Erekson
Cojet Avihor Winkieman
Milton, Becheler
Billy Bode
Marvin Bosse
Fred Bredthauer
Rodney Brown
John Dannhaus
J. C. Eldred
Ervin Fischer
Arthur al Geick
Vernon Kettler
An Linnstaedter
Charles Chalek
Raymond Nowak
Val Gene Peters
Elwood Renz
Oscar Seblke
Delbert Stark
John Ruetz
East Bernard Schools Prepare for Open Monday
Registration for East Bernard Public Schools starts Monday at 9 30. New superintendent FE McGahan from Lamar County brings sixteen years in administration and has studied at N T S T Denton SMU and the University of Texas. High school staff includes Nasser as principal and coach, McGahan in counseling and special ed, with a full grade school and music faculty. A hot lunch program debuts with meals at a minimum price, and vocational agriculture is added though a teacher is yet to be found. Two new teacherages are under construction and housing is being arranged for staff. Bus drivers listed plus lunchroom staff and custodian John Janik. Everything points to a successful school year.
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East Bernard Public Schools
FE McGahan
Cunningaham
Texas
Lamar County
McGahan
Denton
Charles Moore
Inez McKay
Toye Myrick
Evelyn Goodman
Bille Musgrove
Joan Hutto
Taylor
Alvin Moore
Raymond Vacek
Claude A. Grant
Pauline Pletseh
L. R. McGahan
John Janik
Three Nada Girls Take Vows At Victoria Convent
Three young women formerly from St Marys Nada origin joined the Nazareth Convent at Victoria and professed perpetual vows during a long St Marys Church ceremony. Leaders of the event included Leo Leopold Meismen and Popp families among others.
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Victoria Convent
St. Mary's Parish
Nada
Nazareth
Victoria
Ely
St. Mary's Church
Alfredit
Leo Leopold
Hilda
J. A. Meismen
Adelwide
Freel Popp
Annual Fanka Family Reunion Set for Sept 22
Members of the Fanka family from across Texas plan a reunion on Sunday September 22 with the present president Brute Fynka of the Fives organization announcing the gathering. Belle Nail returned from Kyle after a three month stay with relatives in the Seahoim family.
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FANKA
Camier Puyeltessie
Brute Fynka
Lowelon
Ye Prrkw Fives
State of
Texas
Belle Nail
Kyle
Mes
Helmer Seahoim
Fort Home Crowned By Pleasant Visit With Mrs Cooper
A brief local note describes a homeward return in Fort after a cordial visit with her mother Mrs M E Cooper. The passage captures a warm family moment and outlines the companionship shared during the visit.
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Fort
M. E. Cooper
Eagles Tune Up For Sept 13 Opener At Richmond
The 16 man Eagles squad from Eagle Lake High School, led by veterans like Melvin Selph and James Thornton, prepare for a season opener September 13 at Richmond, facing a tougher Class 32-A opponent while mud and rain hindered early practice. The team eyes three home games and seeks strong hometown support with local businesses urged to close early Fridays to attend.
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Eagles
Coch Edwin Reach
Eagle Lake High School
Melvin Selph
Lester Paschali
Simon White
John Walley
Walter Froka
Harold Williams
Robert Humbird
James
Ralph Gertsom
Mike Canaris
Frankie Rupgier
Walter Petrosky
Leon Parma
Jack Dodd
Edmund Munford
Janes Thornton
Leon Ingram
Joe Duncan
Brenham
Richmond
Eagle Lake
Coles
Catholic Barbecue Set for Eagle Lake September 24
Tickets are on sale for the Annual Church Barbecue of the Catholic congregation in Eagle Lake to be held September 24 at Eagle Lake High School Athletic Field. Rev A W Didiner leads the event with church committees planning activities and a barbecue meal with standard trimmings. Proceeds go to the church building fund.
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Eagle Lake
A. W. Didiner
Umire
Rollin R Baker To Apply For Doctor's Degree
Rollin R Baker plans to apply for his doctoral degree as he visits family in Lawrenceville and stays at the university site before continuing to prep for the degree. Nearby relatives and friends gather for visits with Mrs Gewer and others in Beaumont Corpus Christi and McAllen areas.
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Rollin R
Baker
Rollin Ho
TS. Waehleihh
Fede
Rowentiy Lawrenthivisis
Asa
Nada Church Picnic Postponed And Resurrection Feast Planned
The Nada Church picnic and the St Marys parish feast were postponed due to bad weather. Next Sunday September 8 the patron feast will be celebrated with High Mass at seven and Low Mass at ten. Veterans who served in World War III will attend and many former residents are back in the state for the homecoming. Preparations are underway for a large crowd.
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St. Y'S Catholic
Cheech
Neds
St. Mary's Parish
Weloek
Cub Scouts Hold Weekly Pack Meeting and Awards
Cub Scouts Pack No 78 Eagle Lake held a meeting at Hoy Scout Cabin on August 29 with Cub Master Fulton Dromgoole presenting awards. Bob Cat pins were given to all Cubs and special achievement awards noted. The next pack gathering is set for September 18 at 7 30 PM.
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Eagle Lake
Hoy
Fulton Dromgoole
Wm. Lee Edward
Sam Houston
Houston
den Mathers
J. R. Laughling
Jerry Carlile
Edwin Reach
Frank Smith
Fulton Drumgoole
Bob Powell
Lions
Weimar
Stanley Parma
A. L. Marx
Edewin Rench
H. L. Kretschmar
H. M. German
Doe Luna
J. R.laughlin
den U
Reagan Laughlin
Oil Interests in Vicinity During Week
Superior Oil company plans a second attempt to open deep production in the Altair pool of Colorado county. Location No. A4 Mrs. C lyre 3 Pryor starts at B. BB survey district 710, proceeds 1490 feet south then 585 feet southwest to place the new operation Hal. Aiming for about 13 000 feet total depth, about 1000 feet south at Superior's Pryor well, the Me. AS Pryor. The previous sidetrack was abandoned at 10 253 feet after fishing difficulties prevented cleanup.
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Superior Oil Company
Colorado County
Pryor
B. BB
Right Eagles
Opera
Hal
Superior
Winel Wits
Local Firms Order Early Close To Aid Town Games
A circulated notice signed by firms states they will close early on game days to support teams. Employees at several locations will depart by five o clock to enable travel to out-of-town matches, with dates including September and October at Richmond Schoolsmithville Schulenburs Columbus and nearby towns.
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Ol Tian
Lake
TI Oak
Ors
Ot Bac
Walerdm
Uinsiigs Ie
Ise
Richmond
Smithyville
Schulenburs
Columbus
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Rotary
East Bernard
Gewer
Tomer
Dares Ray Datars
Cb, Marshall
McAtun
John Kellam
Corpus Christi
Sao
Beaumont
Nada Church
Cub Scouts
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