U S Agriculture Reports Crop Damage in Texas Storm
The Agriculture Department says hurricane impact was limited mainly to Gay City to Bean, with damage to rice and pecans in the storm center including Bay City, Eagle, Garwood and Katy. Open cotton and mature corn losses varied by salvage. some rainfall caused broader damage beyond the core area.
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Texas
Gay City
Bean
United States
Associated Press
Wedesday
Dallas
Austin
Strom
Department of Agriculture
Bay City
Eagle
Garwood
Katy
Mrs. Harry Larson Injured In Friday Car Crash Near Home
Mrs. Larson was hurt when her car veered off the road near the Southern Pacific track. A railing shattered the windshield, striking her in the face and causing injuries. Others in the car were unharmed as Robert Samuel Marcin resumes duties at the Post Office when she recovers.
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Harry Larson
la Grange
Emanuel Braden
Lois Beane
Ola Mae Weise
Teachers College
Georgetown
Pacife
Birs
Larsen
Robert Samuel Marcin
Larson
Lanin
Mr. Larson Ila
Isenhower and Crow Enter North Central College
Miss Lilian Ruth Isenhower daughter of Mr and Mrs E Isenhower and Kenneth Crow son of Mr and Mrs Tey Crow of Lissie left Thursday for Naperville to enter North Central College. The school is conducted by the Evening Church. Both are graduates Ble Lakeled School and Miss Isenhower attended Texas University last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian Ruth Isenhower
E. Isenshower
Kenneth Crow
Tey
Lissie
Naper, Vile
Diiigis
North Central College
Even Church
Sergeant C. M. Robinson Dies in Jeep Crash
Staff Sergeant C. M Robinson died in a jeep accident at a Prisoner of War camp in Wisconsin on Victory Day August 14. He served eighteen months overseas and wore the Purple Heart. He left Eagle Lake July 6 for Chanute Field Illinois. His wife and three year old son Jerome went to Bedford Illinois to stay. The family receives deepest sympathy.
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C. M Robinson
Wisconsin
Robison
Eagle Lake
Ada Wood
Chanute Field
Ilinois
Jemmaine
Bedford Illinois
Uick
Robinson
Beane Weds Tempe Smallwood in California Wedding
Mir and Mrs Roy Beane received a telegram from Technical Sergeant HR E Beane stating he was married at seven o clock to Miss Tempe Smallwood of Fair Oaks California. Beane, Eagle Lake High School graduate, has served overseas for months in the armed forces. A fuller account will follow when further news is received.
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Mir
Roy Beane
HR. E. Beane
Tempe Smallwood
Fair Oaks
California
Beane
Eagle Lake High School
Armed Forces 7
Héue
Jewish Business Men To Observe Holiday Saturday
Jewish families at Eagle Lake will close shops Saturday in observance of the New Year holiday. Businesses including Tax Collector M. D. B. Nathan and the stores of Mary Landa will close, with services planned at the Jewish Temple in Jetsville.
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Eagle Lake
Jettsville
M. DB. Nathan
Marry Landa
Salur
Oil Activities Of Interest In And Near Colorado County
Oil activity in Colorado County and surrounding areas centers on Cities Service No. 2 John Schobel and James Tumi's survey with a potential completion as an oiler. The No. 1 Gay test near the discovery produced gas condensate, with earlier perforations delivering 300 barrels daily of 17 gravity oil and 318 barrels of salt water at 7859.63 feet. Saskatchewan field operations include a Sheridan Field update with Ready No. 15 gas well testing and a workover planned for Sheridan. Provident City District and Skelly Oil projects open new pools, reporting potential of 194.62 barrels with 1,338,734 cubic feet gas on a 3.16 inch choke, as production continues from deeper perforations.
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Citien Service Schobel
Texas
Cities Service Oil Company No
John Schobel
James Tumiwon
TSS
Colorado
Gay
Sheridan
Provident Gty
Wilcox
Oe Skelly No
Hamel
Skelly Oil Company
Warren Petraletta Company No
Oil and Gas Drilling Near Ches terville Area
Hayes Stephens in the Ches terville area of Colorado County was drilling below 5150 feet in hard shale lime. The report, issued Thursday, notes ongoing operations by Istanglind Oil and Gas Company No.1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Stephans
Terville
Istanglind Oil and Gas Company
Hayes Stephens
Chesterville
Colorado County
Lass
Eagle Lake Soldier Dies in Germany During World War II
Fle. Arthur Hodde, a native of Eagle Lake and Eagle Lake High School alumnus active in local athletics, died February 29 1945 serving with the 28th Infantry Division in Germany. He entered the Army August 12 1942 and went overseas after Christmas last year. His wife lives in Houston his father Ed Hodde resides in Eagle Lake and he is survived by two sisters and four brothers.
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Fle
Arthur Hodde
28Th Infantry
Germany
Eagle Lake
Houston
Ed Hodde
Japanese Surrender on Halmahera and Morotai Reported
The Wid Division reported forty one thousand Japanese surrendered on Halmahera and Morotai Islands, with 32 000 soldiers 5 000 naval personnel and 4 000 civilians included. Captain Ishii signed the surrender to Major General Henry H Johnson who refused sabers claiming Japan would not again be a military aggressor. Johnson, from Eagle Lake and Houston, is cited with family ties and service in the First Cavalry in the Philippines.
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Halmahera
Morotai Islands
Wid
Philippines
Morntai
Henry H. Johnson
Houston
Eagle Lake
Ishii
Harry. Johnson
Laredo
Frank Johnson
T Ie First Cavalry
Japan
Miss De Lois Polacheck Weds Sgt J A Spoede JR in Houston
In Sacred Heart Church Houston on August 23 Miss De Lois Polacheck daughter of Mr and Mrs L V Polacheck wed Sgt John H Spoede Jr son of Mr and Mrs J H Spoede of Wallace The bride employed by Pen Ameritsa Production Company in Houston is a Columbus High School graduate SgtSpoede is convalescing at Brooke General Hospital after four years service in England and France The bride is the niece of Mrs F G Braden and Mrs Mary Glaser of Eagle Lake and spent much time there We extend congratulations and best wishes to the couple
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Sacred Heart Church
Houston
de Loig Folacheck
L V. Polacheck
John H. Spoede
J. H. Spoede
Wallace
Spoede
Pen Ameritsa Production Company
Columbus High School
Speede
Brooke General Hospital
Grand Jury Reports Final Colorado County Texas Findings
Grand jury foreman Sam K Seynour Jr submits final report to Judge Lester Holt of the 25th Judicial District. The panel states it investigated all cases, returns six felony indictments and two misdemeanors, and commends County Auditor James F Houlihan for a thorough financial report. It notes the jail is clean but needs painting, and the courthouse grounds should be cleaned with hedges trimmed.
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Sam K. Seynour, Jr
Grand Jury
Columbus
Lester Holt
Udge
25Th Judicial District of Texas
District Court of
Colorado County
Texas
James F. Houlihan
Aunditor
Cer
Mil
Lt. Bruce Waddell Returns From European Duty
First Lieutenant Bruce Waddell, son of Mr and Mrs Jm Waddell, arrived in Eagle Lake after serving with a Cannon Company of the 137th Infantry in the European Theatre. He landed from Boston and saw action in Holland France Belgium Luxembourg and Germany earning the Bronze Star with five campaign stars. He sustained a broken nose in Belgium and spent 11 days in a hospital before a 30 day leave and planned reassignment to a Kentucky camp. His wife, long based in Louisiana, joined him here.
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Bruce Waddell
Jm. Waddell
Eagle Lake
Boston
Massachusetts
Bruce
Eagle Lake High School
University of Texas
137Th Infantry
Holland
France
Belgium
Luxemburg
Germany
Waddell
Kentucky
Louisiana
Western Auto Opens in Rome With Big Stock This Saturday
Western Auto Associate Store announces grand opening in Rome in the McCarty building between City Barber Shop and Headlight Office. Owner E F Abercrombie, formerly of Houston, says the store opens at 7 am Saturday with renovated premises and a wide stock of Western Auto brands for car, home, farm and personal needs. Specials advertised urge readers to visit for a look at the new merchandise and promotions.
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Western Auto Associate
Rome
Houston
McCarty
Abercrombie
Western Auto Store
End Fre
aAbercrombie
Son
C Ylor
New Manager For Campbell Feed And Supply Store
A. Curtis of Beaumont has succeeded Earl Pickett as manager of Campbell Feed & Supply Store. Pickett resigned to accept a position in Victoria. Curtis and his wife with three children will establish their home in the former residence of Miss Lueille Peters of Houston who spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Peters, accompanied by Misses Hilda and Hattie Scherpig.
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A. Curtis
Beaumont
Earl Pickett
Campbell Feed & Supply
Pickett
Victoria
Curtis
Nancy Lee
Joe Qarke
Zula
Marie & Will
Formyl
Lueille Peters
Houston
Mrs
J. F. Peters
Hilda
Hattie Scherpig
Local Eagle Lake Students Return To School In 1945 46 Term
Eagle Lake pupils head back to classrooms Monday under Supt W C Reed as the district resumes prewar programs. The piece notes postwar enrollment growth, restoration of music and commercial departments, staff recruitment, and plans for Garwood and Moon-Say schools to reopen with full faculties.
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Eagle Lake
W. C. Reed
Schoor
Pearl Harbor
Pathfinder Magazine
Supt. Reed
Reed
Garwood School Bund
Sealy
Garwood
Supt
H. A. Bennett
Avadlight
Tom Thumb Wedding Benefit Tonight At School Auditorium
The Sunshine Class of the Methodist Church presents about fifty children in a two act Tom Thumb Wedding at eight this evening in the school auditorium. Admission 20 and 90 cents, tickets at Wilcox Grocery or at the door. Proceeds go to the church organ fund. The show features Snow White, the Seven Dwarfs, and a pantomime wedding reception with gifts on display and a bride’s table.
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Sunshine Class
Methodist Church
Tom Thumb
Wilcox
Jill Pumpkinester
Snow ‘White
Seven Dwarfs
Snow White
Rod Ridging Hood
Minister
Dr. Foster
Fommy Wilcox
JT Pumpkinester
the Bride
Nite Lynn Feil
Toni
John Matthews
Bo Peep
Paula Turner
Doris McCrear
Bill Rhodreg
Dick Richter
Larry Tate
Jim Brooks
Bo Brooks
Dick Terret
Joe Montgomery
Mery Catherine
Bride
Tommy Moct
Tommie Leu Reese
Joan Konvicka
Gracie Achting
Charline Moore
Robbie Lindsay
Rudy Duyka
Patricia Frnka
Kenny Morris
Sandra Sandifer
Elizabeth Morris
Patricia Lee Tohnsop
Barbara Reese
Gienda Sue Altman
Haddie
Helen Lockwood
Mary Agnes Droomgoale
Linda Powers
Anson Nash
Harold J
Harry Lerson
Frank Carlile
Jack Pidgeon
Lannie Lockwood
Jim Milby
Fred Lyle, Jr
Betty Jsan Edwards
Bubba Lockwood
Edward Harborth
Evangeline Loessin
Caroline Ste Edwards
Paticia Leeusin
Dick Smith
Frelsburg Frnka Family Reunion Scheduled Sunday
Exes Ermka family members from across gather in Frelsburg for their annual reunion. The program starts at 9:00 a.m. with registration and ends with a dinner that evening. A parish picnic at the Catholic Church grounds in Pressburg will also be held, inviting public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exes
Ermka
Frelsburg
Wilta Daner
Pressburg
Promotion for Martin Roberts in China Theater service
Uncle's Boys in Service reports Martin W. Roberts promoted from Staff Sergeant to Technical Sergeant in the China Theatre under Major General Aurand. He joined the Army in 1940, arrived overseas in 1944, and has served with Services of Supply near the end of the supply line. The item notes his Eagle Lake roots, family, and other service updates from Captain Bowie and Sgt Mathis in Germany and Normandy.
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Ching
Martin W. Roberts
Frank Mazae
Bert Larmer
H. S. Aurand
United States Forest
China
Ronle
Martin
Eagle Lake
Lillie Mae Martin
Welder Roberts
Brownwand
MacArthur Signs Surrender Terms In Dramatic Act
General Douglas MacArthur presided aboard USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay as Japan's Empire formally surrendered. Fleet Admiral Nimitz and Allied leaders witnessed signing. President Truman proclaimed V-J Day. World broadcasts captured the moment as peace pledges were voiced.
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MacArthur
Tokyo Bay
Japan
Airben
United Nation
Empire of Japan
United States
Douglas MacaArthur
Ted Dealey
The
Dallas News
Elvilieng
Kingergarten
Washington Red Skins
Green Bay Packers
Tshattian M. Wainwright
Arthur Percival
Chester W. Nimitz
Nippon
Harry 5
Washington
America
Tyrane Tay
MacArthur Wis
American Legion Post Opens New Year with Social
About twenty World War I veterans met Tuesday evening at the recreation building of the Prisoner of War camp for a business and social session. The group discussed increasing Eagle Lake area membership and electing officers. A barbecue for veterans and wives is planned for September 15, site to be announced in the Headlight. All veterans are invited to join the local American Legion post to access government benefits and support.
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Arsumhg
Eagle Lake
Voman
Tom Fletey
Leroy Muvsse
United States Armed Forces
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
C. M. Robinson
R. E. Beane
Biel
Sheridan Field
Johnson
DE Lois Polacheck
Sgt, J. A. Spoede, ,Jr
Weimar Man
Ford Ferguson Tractor
Detroit
Weimar
Tractor
Ford Ferguson
Western Auto
Campbell Feed and Supply Store
Otis
Pouncey
Bob George Fisbey
Galvestan
Ciedtty Rema
K. R. Bowie
Tadia
Jacksonville
Mounds
F. M. Waligura
AIM 2c
Naval Air Giurnecy School
Florida
Acme
Samuel J. Mathis
Mathis Ia
Galeston
Methis
358Th
90Th
Normandy
Czecho- Slovakia
Sivefrieg Line
Bastozne Bulge
Mosélle
Raine River
Mainiver
Creche
Slovakia
Geis
Leonard Braden
Ed Braden
American Legion Post
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