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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1945
Page
1
Heartache from war touches Eagle Lake as a Navy plane crash claimed James Gerald Shirley on August 14. Mrs Shirley and son are listed among those notified. The tragedy underscores the toll of service and distant losses felt by local families.
A Gulf Service Station opens, inviting patrons to visit and support the new venture. The article notes ties to Gulf Products and the region, highlighting longstanding years in California and the aim to serve the local community during wartime, with a connection to California industry and local needs.
The Eagle Lake team receives a gift from Q P Store to fund new uniforms. Coach Sawin plans renewal as players train for the season. Four games open September 21 at Eagle Lake with Sealy Tigers coached by W B Hinton.
Roland Balusek, after five years of service and over 90 credits, returned to Eagle Lake to receive an honorable discharge from the United States Army Air Corps at El Paso on September 4. He spent the last three and a half years in Newfoundland with the ground forces and arrived home by plane. His future plans are not known at this time.
The Eagle Lake Post of the American Legion and members Leroy Muesse and Franklin Reese organize a chicken barbecue next Tuesday at 7 pm in the Recreation Hall of the Prisoner of War Camp. World War I veterans and wives are invited along with furloughed servicemen. state officials may attend. Officers for the Post will be elected for the coming year.
Eagle Lake Lions Club invites the community to a fall carnival in City Park on October 13. The event, hosted by Las Chak 4 City Park and Eagle Lake Lions Club, promises an evening of social activities and cooperative support from neighboring communities.
He m in hay Bradley Wells of Lodi Wisconsin died after a heart attack in Houston while visiting the Arnold family. The 55 year old, who owned The Sand in Lodi, had spent falls in Texas with Albert Dutcher of Lissie and accompanying his wife. Survived by wife Rose Wells and three daughters, funeral arranged by Pat H. Poley Undertaker and body sent to Wisconsin.
Rev. Schulze and Mrs Schulze and Marian Louise depart Frederickburg for Eagle to spend the weekend with local friends. He recently left Dolly Memorial Methodist Church to join the Naval Reserve Chaplains and is now stationed at Hastings Nebraska. After leave he returns to duty and may be sent abroad soon.
OIL WORKS NEAR COLORADO COUNTY: Cape Test abandoned near El Tempo at 6900 feet. no commercial shows. In Austin County a well gauged 34.6 gravity oil with 1 percent water. several prospects described. Near Earle Lake area Stanolind Gil and Gas Co drill Stephenis No. 1. Magnolia Briggs No. 1 drilling. Louis A J Gordon tested by Sun Q. Superior Gil at Mc Tall site near Altar begins new tests as first of five wells in a continuation pool. Mrs P T Gordon hospitalized in Laughlin, wishes for quick return home.
Mrs J R Blanche, sister of A W Caylor, died at Beaumont Tuesday afternoon and was buried there Wednesday. The widow of a rice industry figure in Beaumont left two daughters and two sons, with extensive local ties to the Caylor family. The Headlight extends sympathy to the relatives.
C Motis of Austin, along with D Morris, announce two chair service at Jacks Barber Shop. Morris brothers invite customers to their shop noting Mr Morris's long barbering career and Engle Lake residence.
District Clerk reports the Columbus district court week items including J A Watterson trial, subsequent compromise in Cause No 10599 with Texas Construction Material Co and Texas New Orleans Railroad, multiple divorces granted with custody and property notes, removal of disabilities for a minor, and Grand Jury indictments listing several defendants for forgery burglary aggravated assault and related charges.
The Eagle Weekly includes a list of high school seniors announced by the Rotary Club. Names include Joy Albrecht, Dexter Anderson, Billy Ani, Victor Balusek, Robbie Beals, Gladys Birdwell, Emanuel Braden, Charles Briggs, Mike C naris, Glenn Dave Marietta Fin, Olen German, Selma German, Joe Gertson, Bert Larmer, Jack McKimurry, Johny Namen, Antonin Ojeda, Lester Paschall, Jimmie Read, Carl Seahelm, Mel Selph, Donald Shackleford, eH Smith, Grady Stegall, Bernice Varley, Mildred Walker, Simon White and Betty Wood.
Technical Sergeant Duane M. Braun, son of Mrs. Dorothy M. Braun of Bonus, has been honorably discharged from the Army Air Forces at Fort Sam Houston. Braun, a combat veteran with the Eighth Air Forces in England, earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters, and 36 missions. He studied engineering plans to resume his education after returning from overseas in 1944.
Compton disposes of his Derby’s Cafe interest to Mr and Mrs R N Means of Rock Island who assume management this week. Their son Lindy Means now attends Eagle Lake High School.
Corporal Bruce W McCart arrives in Boston after twenty one months overseas with U S Air Force units in Africa Italy Corsica Sardinia and France. He lands in Eagle Lake to spend a furlough with family then plans to report back to Port Sam Farmiston San Antonio. He served four years in the United States and was preparing for Pacific duty when the war ended. His return is welcomed by many friends.
Mrs Mabel Van Dorn library head praised the Friday summer story hours drawing children to a concluding event with a picnic. Courtesy transport by a decorated truck took attendees to the lakeside area where games and an adventure hunt filled the morning. Sandwiches drinks and refreshments followed in picnic fashion.
Lt James C Ble king arrived in Japan with the advance section to pave the way for Allied forces. He wrote to his parents that he reached Japan as General Douglas MacArthur prepared for the envoy and awaited further duties. Elkins serves in the 5280 Technical Intelligence Company, tied to the Pacific theater.
The Shell Oil Company drilling superintendent Ty P Dowdy and crew are transferred to a different section, leaving Sheridan and Eagle Lake communities. Families plan to relocate with many neighbors offering best wishes as they depart for Piedmont and Falturias.
A Sunday rodeo at Swift Stapleton Ranch north of Garwood Texas invites all to see new bucking horses and wild bulls. Prize money will be awarded to top riders, with a feature breakaway event between Cloud Oliver and Swift.
Enrollment in Eagle Lake School rose by ten percent this week as children returned to classes. Grammar School totals show 237 enrolled across grades one through eight, with 103 in High School. African American and Mexican School figures noted, while the community backs the back-to-school movement amid postwar education emphasis.
A Chesterville serviceman returns home on furlough after long duties in the European Theater. He wears three campaign stars the Good Conduct Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge reflecting service in North Africa and France.
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