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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1945
Page
4
Funeral services were held in Wharton for Mrs. Paul Uilman Krause, longtime resident and former Garwood resident. Miss Katie Krause, a farmer, died recently, with community notices noting extended family and local mourners.
Thursday's events trace the visit of Mrs. Cara Laughtin and family from Houston to Colorado's Yelle Park with extended plans to return. Grace McCall and Mrs. H Em are among those traveling, while Miss last week entered Sam Houston State Teachers College to pursue business studies. The article notes broader expectations for farming in the region and wartime acreage goals, with references to Columbus and Warren Cronrr family movements.
A September 1 1921 look back notes Eagle Lake high school’s promising football outlook with newcomers Jack Brcanbrack Willie Westmoreland and Tate Parker. It also records the sudden death of A. B. McCreary and several local events including school enrollments, a cradle roll gathering, a street accident, and students leaving Garwood for Eagle Lake to start school.
A Thursday bridal shower honored a recent bride with eight attendees and gifts. Ice cream and angel food cake were served after gifts were opened, with attendees presenting a pretty display of presents to the honoree.
A purse was reported lost on the streets at Eagle Lake last Saturday. Return to the Headlight Office to claim a reward. ETAT.
Sunday services include Sunday School at 10:00 AM with a lesson titled Joseph's Testimony to God's Providence. Morning Worship at 12:00 PM features a sermon on the Saverthity of God. Evening Worship at 3:00 PM presents Peter's Religion. Midweek Prayer Service Wednesday September 26, 1945, led by the pastor.
A compilation of church events across Texas detailing Sunday services September 23 1945 at Lutheran Brothertoon Colly Memorial Methodist First Baptist and other congregations. It lists speakers pastors and times plus upcoming choir rehearsals meetings and mission studies.
The weekly Lesson Sermon for Christian Science services on Sunday September 23 centers on Matter. The Golden Text from Isaiah 43 emphasizes monotheistic witness and God. The Bible lesson quotes Jesus querying thoughts on forgiveness and healing, plus a passage from Science and Health noting consciousness and bodily restoration through spiritual understanding.
The Lutheran Women's Missionary Society held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon September 13 at Mrs. Louise Beckman's home. Mrs. Oscar Hermen led, with prayer, scripture, and Bible study on First Thessalonians. Attendees included Mrs. Olte Mohrens Mrs. Arno Kretzschmar and Mrs O W Duddleston Tr Routing. Refreshments followed and the next meeting is planned for October 11 at Mrs C W Duddleston's home.
The Methodist W S C invited numerous members to a social tea at the home of Mrs R P Wilcox on Tuesday afternoon. Refreshments included cookies and punch served at a well set table. the event featured social contests and many members called during the afternoon. There will be no meeting of the society next Thursday.
Fourteen members attended the Christ Church Auxiliary Guild meeting at Mee Jerry Carlile's home. They planned a Tuesday church gathering where Mrs. John Moore of Richmond would speak on the U T O Auxiliary Guild members from Wharton Seely Bellville Columbus Richmond and La Grange will join as special guests. During social hour Mrs Carlile served a refreshment plate.
Mrs R L Lange and Mrs J D Hopkins hosted Baptist W M U members at the church for Benevolence Day. The group assembled a quilt and finished five Italian Kits to be sent away. Mission Study will be led by Mrs C L Culpepper next Thursday afternoon.
Nine members attended the Presbyterian auxiliary gathering with Mrs. T. P. Haley leading the program. The afternoon continued with quilting and Mrs. Robert Martin will host the next session Tuesday afternoon at her home.
Jewish communities marked Yom Kippur, beginning Sunday night with Kel Nidrei and ending Monday, a day of prayer repentance and fasting. The service includes the ancient Kel Nidrei prayer and readings from the Book of Toneh emphasizing humility before God and democratic ideals.
Mrs Joharma Walling celebrated her 81st birthday at the Rogcker home in Glen Flora with relatives and friends from Garwood Eagle Lake Austin and surrounding areas. The event included a buffet supper and three specially written toasts by family members.
War Department to discharge commissioned officers under a new point system. About 600000 officers and reserves affected. 240000 may be discharged immediately under vertical point scores. System applies to all arms. senior generals exempt. Also notes social announcements: Mrs Tom Haley joins First National Bank. Miss Joan Hash leaves. Miss Lora Baring visits Houston.
Amid the Day of Atonement many congregations held secular services with the Kaddish remembering the righteous of every nation. Local Jewish business places were orderly in observance. At First Baptist Church an outing by the Intermediate and Junior Girl's Auxiliary took place Friday afternoon at Roadside Park near Altair with Rev Culpepper and Mrs Nash in attendance.
The Fagle Lake Study Club heard a travel talk on China by Mrs. Chas. Soulpepper Sr. at the Lower Lake Club House. She described a 1923 voyage to China with vivid scenes of Shanghai river life and Chinese customs, ending with reflections on gospel influence in changed lives.
Lion L Kopecky reports on a meeting in Wale lis noting potential Farm to Market road between Eagle Like and Simmonton. Club votes to let Woman's Home Demonstration Club use the Scout Hall for meetings and reviews carnival committees. First prize is a 17 jewel wristwatch on display at Joe Dunes Drug Store.
Mr and Mrs Foster entertained with a chicken dinner at their home Thursday evening. Mrs W M Hendry of Baton Rouge visiting her mother Mrs Lettie Heffrey was named honoree in the occasion, it being her birthday anniversary.
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