Awards Won By Cub Scouts Of Pack No. 78
At the Cub Pack No 78 meeting at the Boy Scout Cabin awards were given for special activities and services to Den 1 Den 2 and Den 3 members. Bob Cat Wolf and Lion badges were awarded along with Gold and Silver Arrow pins to several scouts and Bear patches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scouts
Boy Scout Cabin
Den
Jerry Car
Henry Lloyd Kretschmar
Jimmy Tallas
Dickie Luna
Jerry Carlile
Hans German
Alfen Hermann
David Cook
James Lottis Bunge, Jr
Bob Cat
Frank Smith
Edwin Rench
Don Mathers
Pete Canaris
Joe Curtis
Bobby Duty
Bill Henkie
Bernie Parma Alfred
Marx Dudley Rench
Joe Rae Smith
Tommie Smith
Delano Sommerlatte
Bobbie Trammell
Charles Davis
Bob Catewerd
Legion Installs New Officers On Tuesday Evening
Melvin Campbell, retiring commander of the W Cherry M Perry Post 108 American Legion, officiated as the recently elected Legion officials took office on Tuesday evening. New leaders include Commander Ted Brunner, First Vice Commander Elmer J Schroeder, Second Vice Commander Kennie Raver, Adjutant J B Wesson, Chaplain Chester Glasier, Service Officer Harry Larson, Fire Officer Roland Campbell Ian, Sergeant at Arms Louis Balas, and Child Welfare Chairman Dr Jones Leugahn. The Swimming Pool Committee lists Campbell, Frnka, Balas, Tjaden, Larson and Terror. Auxiliary and other members attended a reception before a social. A regular Legion meeting is set for next Tuesday at eight at the Legion Hall with all Legionnaires urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Campbell
Columbus Cardinals Face Promising 1946 Season
Columbus coach Jim Thompson has replaced Marley Giddens as head coach for the 1946 Columbus Cardinals. The team is expected to be their best in years and has a real shot at the District 26-8 title. They open at LaGrange on Sept. 1 and host Bellville on Sept. 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Cardinals
Jim Thompson
Cleveland
Barbers Hill
Marley Giddens
LaGrange
Bellville
Mansfield Remarks On Rice Price Increase
Rep Mansfield discusses a $1.00 per barrel rise in rough rice prices, citing a Washington compromise and official confirmation from Secretary Clinton P Anderson. He notes the boost would bring several million dollars to Texas rice farmers, with Eagle Lake area expecting substantial local receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mansfeld
Columbus
OPA
Secretary of Agriculture
Clinton P. Anderson
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Rice Farmers of
Texas
Willard Russell
Independent Rice Growers Association
Houston
Eagle Lake
Jones Motor Co Buys Bolton And Goodson Interest
M M Jones and W P Jones of LaPorte close a deal with Maur ice Goodson and B D Bolton to purchase the Bolton and Goodson garage and the Dodge Plymouth dealership. The new firm will be known as the Mr and Mrs Bolton left to Mineral Wells. Goodson remains as service manager. The Joneses and children Eleanor and Walter Mitchell reside in LaPorte. W P Jones' family stays in LaPorte. Eagle Lake welcomes the Jones family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Jones
W. P. Jones
LaPorte
Maurice Goodson
B. D. Bolton
Bolton and Goodson
The
Jones Motor Co
Th Presbyterian Church
le Porte
Eagle Lake
Jones
English Bride of Shell Employee Makes Home Here
Eagle Lake welcomes J. N. Magee and his English bride Miss Peggy Dune from Norwich England who wed Army Air Forces Captain at Galveston on June 27. Magee works with Shell Oil Company and the couple resides at the Stes Apartments. The new arrival enjoys her Texas home despite the summer heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
J. N. Magee
Norwich
Norfolk
England
Army Air Forces
Galveston
Pegey Dune
Magee
Shell Oil Company
Stes
Texas
British Isles
County Delegates Attend State Party Convention
Rep Chas S McLellan of Eagle Lake E R Spencer E E Erwin and B H Meinert of Columbus and John H Walker of Weimar attended the State Democratic Party Convention in San Antonio. Senator L J Sulak of LaGrange and Senator Elect Gus J Strauss of Hallettsville took active part during the week long session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. S. McLellan
Eagle Lake
E.R. Spencer
E. E. Erwin
B. H. Meinert
Columbus
John H. Walker
Weimar
San Antonio
L. J. Sulak
LaGrange
Gus J. Strauss
Hallettsville
Garden Club installs 1946 47 officers at first meeting
Mrs. Clarence B. Stephens home hosted the Garden Club season opener with 22 members in attendance. New officers named by retiring president Mrs. W E Lenhart include President Mrs J G Jenkins First Vice President Mrs A H Dipple Second Vice President Mrs Horace McRee and Secretary Treasurer Miss Sallie Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence B. Stephens
W. E. Lenhart
J. G. Jenkins
A. H. Dipple
Horace McRee
Sallie Jones
R. S. Simmons
Prominent Columbus Citizen Burford Dies at 63
Prominent Columbus cattleman and stockman Burford, 63, died Tuesday morning after a yearlong illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at three o'clock with Rev. G. C. Cecil of the Methodist Church. Burial followed in Rest, Columbus. He leaves a wife, daughter Miss Ethel Burford of the Columbus school faculty, one brother, and four sisters. Deepest sympathy expressed to the family.
Christensen Couple Buy Arits Cafe And Rename
Mr and Mrs C Christensen of Grants Pass Oregon buy Arits Cafe long known as Cleos Cafe The cafe will close ten days for remodeling fixtures and equipment update They have one son Anneth a freshman at Eagle Lake High School He is a Life Scout and played basketball and football He is practicing with the Eagles for his first high school football season The new cafe will be Chris Cafe Welcome extended to the Christensen family at Eagle Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christensen
Grants Pass
Oregon
Arit
Cleo
Anneth
Eagle Lake High School
Eagles
Chris
Eagle Lake
Shell Honors Drilling Crews On Safety Record
The Shell Oil Company honored Sheridan drilling crews at a Friday night barbecue attended by about three hundred guests. The event was held at the Shell Production camp in the Sheridan area to recognize more than two years with no accidents. Mr and Mrs Chas Thueman of Cat Spring visited Mrs Thueman and family on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Oil Company
Sheridan
Shell
Chas. Thueman
Cat Spring
Nearly Seven Hundred Enroll In Schools Here
Summer vacation ended as nearly seven hundred Eagle Lake children returned to class at Waite Mexican and Negro schools. Enrollment surpassed capacity with over forty white first year students and about 250 Negro students at E. H. Henry, plus sixty at Mexican school. School officials urged birth certificates for new enrollees. Cafeteria meals at 20 cents resumed under Ida Wood, while faculty members and grades for elementary and high school were listed. The band began rehearsals as practice kicked off for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Waite
W. C. Reed
Marian Wozencraft
Edmund Munford
Joyce Naumann
Sam Boothe
Ed Hanly
Ruth Powers
Oscar Schade
Supt
Edwin Reach
Martin Hale
T. Westmoreland
Justin Smith
Lillian Ruth Isenhower
R. L. Lange
Ida Flourney
E. H. Henry
Luncheon Honors Visiting Church Worker Friday
Mrs. R. T. Westmoreland hosted a luncheon at her home last Friday honoring Mrs. Mittie Watters and the outgoing and incoming Sunshine Class officers of Dolly Memorial Methodist Church. Watters works with Texas state prisoners. a coffee and talk by her will be Sept 21 in the church parlor before her return to Eagle Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Westmoreland
Mittie Watters
Sunshine
Dolly Memorial Methodist Church
The
Methodist Church
Watters
Eage Lake
Catholic Barbecue Event Planned at Parish Hi School
Parish plans a barbecue supper and carnival at the Hi School stadium on Tuesday evening September 24. Tickets are sold by parish members with advance options through ticket sales chair Miss Georgia Jochett. Rev A W Didner leads as general chairman with parish volunteers. Proceeds fund the church building fund.
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Hi School
Georgia Jochett
A. W. Didner
Oil Interests In Vicinity During Week
East Altair field 11500 foot test announced seven miles west of Eagle Lake Colorado County. Drilling to start at once by Mrs. Ida Belle Brandon. Details cover several wells in Colorado County including Garwood, Hamel pool, Nada unit, and Altair pools. Mentions production estimates, depths, gas oil ratios, and rigging activities. Social notes include visits from Mr. and Mrs. Harry Helfel and a Navy boot training furlough for Chas Briggs.
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Altair
Tide Water
Eagle Lake
Colorado County
Ida Belle Brandon
Wile Stem
G. W. Stur
Garwood
West Garwoy
Great Lakes
L. E. Bronnson, Woodley Survey
Hamel
Skelly Oil Company No
R. Hamel
Nada
Ohio
Oi Company
Indianola Railroad Survey
Superior Oil Company
Joe W. Stafford
Puerto Terra Irrigation Survey
Superior
Myra
Tait
A. L. Marx
Alfred
Harry Helfel
Edgemore
South Dakota
Ater Feltives
I. M. Cole
L. D. Roberts
Eagles Face Richmond Tigers In 1946 Opener
Eagle Lake Eagles open the 1946 schedule at Richmond Stadium at eight o clock under Coach Ewin Reach. District 26 B champions bid for top honors in a tough 3A district contest against Richmond, amid heat affecting practice. Band, pep rally, and extended merchant hours set a lively game night as 22 players travel with Coach Beach to Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles Lake Eagles
Ewin Reach
Tigers
Richmond
Bagies
Martin Hale
Black Man Attempts Car Hijack After Scout Meeting
A Friday incident near Davis Garage ends with a failed hijack attempt as four Black individuals confront R B Davis over keys left in a car. Earl Rodgers Jr arrives with a pursuing vehicle, forcing the attackers to flee. police respond but capture is not reported. The piece also notes general caution for owners to remove keys and report suspicious activity amid rising crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Davis
Davis Garage
Annother
Rodeo Program Slated For This Evening
The Rodeo Arena announces tonight's show at eight oclock with usual features and strong ropers expected to vie for honors. Beginning next week the program moves to Thursday evenings to avoid Friday football conflicts.
Bishop Quin Named as Likely Next Presiding Bishop
Friends of Bishop Clinton S. Quin of the Texas diocese note his high profile after the fifty fifth general convention in Philadelphia named him as a likely successor to Bishop Henry St George Tucker. The election by the 153 member house of Bishops is tentatively set for next Tuesday. Quin, resident of Houston, was listed among eight prominent Episcopal bishops as possible successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton S. Quin
Texas
Protestant Episcopal Church of the
Wharton County Fair Plans Sept 25 29
Plans are set for the Wharton County Fair to run September 25 through 29 in Wharton. The opening grand parade starts at eleven in the morning on the 25th with roping contests band concerts carnivals and multiple entertainments. Mrs Marcia Sorrell heads the parade committee and promises attractions and prizes for best entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton County
Wharton
Marcia Sorrell
Founders Day Party Opens Study Club Season Sept 18
Eagle Lake Study Club members are reminded of the Founders Day party to open the season on Wednesday September 18 at 3 30 oclock at the home of Mrs F A Hoeninghaus. The committee promises an excellent program for this annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
F. A. Hoeninghaus
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Cardinals
T. P. Doole
Wozencraft
Bangor
Maine
Canada
United States
Rep
Mansfield
Bride OF Shell
Mrs. C. Christensen
Arit’s Cafe
Chas. Briggs
San Diego
California
Ths
United States Navy
Coach Beach
Selph
Williams
Paschall
Walker
Duncan
Dodd J. Gertson
Canaris
Gertson
Munford
PARMA
Thornton
Ripper
Shackleford
T Beals
Trammel
B. Williams EH
Mott
Edwin Rence
R. B. Davis
Wyatt Graves
Abilene
Hardin-Simmons University
H.W. Graves
Fred Sevier
Grace Dornan
Wallace Lindessy
Little Sons
C ‘Terrei
Ray Thomas
C. S. Quin
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