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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1948

Page

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Youths Must Register After Reaching Eighteen

Local residents turning eighteen must register within seven days. In Lake and surrounding counties several hundred youths were enrolled during three designated signup periods. Registrants receive nonces through the office of the Chief Registrar, with announcements to follow via the Headlight.

Lake Adorado County Ea- Lake Columbus Weimar D. & Taylat Colorado Fayette

Eagle Lake Garden Club Opens Season With Party

The Eagle Lake Garden Club started its season with a September 16 gathering at Mrs. W. T. Matthews home. Thirty-nine members and one guest attended as new officers were introduced and yearbooks distributed. Two new members joined, and refreshment duties were handled by the refreshment committee. The next meeting is October 14 at Miss Sallie F. Jones home with guest speaker Paul Teas discussing Roses Camellias and Azaleas.

Eagle Lake Garden Club W. T. Matthews Thare Riss Emanuel Roos Page Maynard Kreider Herbert Booth Edgar Baring Robert Summons C. E. Everitt Sr I V. Duncan Curtis McClanahan Houston Sallie F. Jones Paul Teas Ros J. G. Jenkins

M. M. Jones Buys Brother’s Interest in Jones Motor Co

M M Jones has purchased his brother Bills share in Jones Motor Co establishing control of the firm in the city He plans expanded operations in automobile repair parts and maintains the Dodge and Plymouth agency since taking charge the business shows continued progress

M. M. Jones Jones Motor Co M. M. Jemes Nis Bill Jones Jomes Motor ARO Mi M. Jones Dodge Plymouth

Parish House Nearing Completion Behind Christ Episcopal Church

Contractor A. H. Reese is near finishing an attractive parish house behind Christ Episcopal Church. Rev. John Larsen, rector, said plans are underway for a dedication program in the near future.

A. H. Reese Christ Episcopal Church John Larsen Christ Church

Armistice Day Parade Opens Festivities in Altair

The American Legion plans a November 11 Armistice Day celebration headlined by a 10:30 street parade featuring the Lake View area school bands and local entries. A 1145 AM barbecue serves 1200, with 600 chickens prepared by Legion volunteers. Afternoon events include amateur Golden Gloves boxing at 2:30 and a golf tournament, followed by a dance at the Hi-Way Inn Altair Texas.

American Legion FE. J. Parma Martin Hale M A. Beard L. J. Spanky Jones Laughlin Legionnaires Fred R. Frnka Joe Reed, Jr Harry Larson Hi-Way Inn Altair Texas

Cub Pack Plans Key Meeting For Next Wednesday

Cub Pack Leader Ralph Halvorsen announces a meeting at the Boy Scout Hut next Wednesday evening at 7 30. All leaders, den mothers, Cubs and families are invited as the season program starts. Cubs turning 12 this summer should attend for a candle light transition to Boy Scouts. Parents are urged to attend. the Honor Den Flag will go to the den with the highest parent attendance. Den No 2 guided by Mrs. W T Matthews will provide refreshments.

Ralph Halvorsen Boy Scout Halvorsen Boy Scouts den No W. T. Matthews Aments

Subscriptions Drive Aims for FFA Trip to Kansas City

The Future Farmers of America unit at Eagle Lake urges FFA members to buy subscriptions to Southern Agriculture to compete for a Kansas City trip. Vocational instructor L R Rosprin leads the drive with rates of 1.00 for 60 issues and 2.00 for 120 issues.

Farmers of Americaf Eagle Lake Southern Agriculture Kansas City Missouri F.F.A L. 3 Rosprim

Mrs Charlie Ludwig Buried In Schulenburg

Mrs Winsta Ludwig wife of Charlie Ludwig died September 16 in Austin at 3 20 am of pneumonia after a five week illness. Funeral services were held at 8 45 last Saturday at Baumgarten Funeral Home with Father Gertz officiating. Burial in St Rose Catholic Church Cemetery Schulenburg. Survived by husband Charlie Ludwig of Eagle Lake two sons Woodrow Brenham and Charles Victoria one daughter Irene Hartman Eagle Lake mother Mrs Join Groda Rosenberg one brother Fred Salamanek Houston pallbearers H J Krotzschy Herman Veselka Rudolph Herman Alfred Girndt Roy Wied John Picka Catholic choir sang hymns.

Winsta Ludwig Charlie Ludwig Austin Phaemonia Baumgarten Father Gertz St. Rose Catholic Church Schulenburg Ludwig Yoakum Eagle Lake Woodrow Brenham Charles Victoria Irene Hartman Join Groda Rosenberg Fred Salamanek Houston H. J. Krotzschymar Herman Veselka Rudolph Herman Alfred Girndt Roy Wied John Picka

Social reception for Mrs Sam K Seymour HI in Columbus

About 500 friends visited the Sam K Seymour Jr home in Columbus Thursday evening to meet Mrs Sam K Seymour HI, the recent bride. Guests in the garden viewed remembrances as Janda and his orchestra played, with fall flowers and magnolia decor marking the event. Attendees from Eagle Lake included D R Wintermann and several couples such as Joe Lee McCreary and E H Booth among others.

Seymour Sam K. Seymour, Jr Columbus Sam K. Seymour San KK Seymour LI Seymour Home Mesdames J. W. Hastedt Jimmy Grubbs Wm. Lehrer Jamers Wooten Jack Draper P. K. Shatto Robert Wolters Mack Gorham Lana Ann Dick Bad Janda Eagle Lake D. R. Wintermann Joe Lee McCreary D. §. Taylor W. E. Lenhart E. H. Booth A. F. Harbert Anna Lee Swearingen H. D. Swearingen

Carpenter Audirsch Rites Held Saturday

In a quiet Methodist parsonage ceremony last Saturday evening Rosie Carpenter became the bride of Arthur D Audirsch Rev O E Linstrum performed the ring service The bride’s father Mr Hutchins of Rock Island Mrs Linstrum and Miss Vivien Lintrun attended The bride Mrs Audirsch formerly worked at Flips Cafe and now at Harris Coffee Shop The groom is employed by Jones Motor Co.

Rosie Carpenter Arthur D. Audirsch O E Linstrum Hutchins Rock Island Linstrum Vivien Lintrun Audirsch Flips Cafe Harris Coffee Shop Jones Motor Co

Formed Hunt Claims Lost Gold From Plane Crash

Houston Chronicle reports a hunting party led by Dr W M Red Stevenson and Ed Kallina located a large sum of gold from a plane wreck five years earlier in Northern British Columbia. Party included Chas Kallina of Garwood rice farm. News dispatched from Edmonton Alberta. North Bend Oregon group news. Ernest Seaholm and family in Austin for a weekend visit. Coalingers also in Austin.

Houston Chronicle British Columbia W. M Red) Stevenson Ed Kallina Houston Kallina Garwood Chas. Kallina Edmonton Alberta North Bend Oregon

Golf Tournament and Barbecue at Lake View Sunday

Committees have arranged a golf tournament at Lake View Golf Club for Sunday with a blind hole bogey format and a per player entrance fee of 1.00 plus green fee for non members. Prizes include suitable golf equipment and a noon chicken barbecue follows. Driving and pitching contests are planned and a second round begins at 2 00 p m. Spectators are welcome to join the gallery and barbecue party.

Lake View Golf Club R. Laughlin Lewis Koppely E. E. Rodgers R.thomas John Carroll J. C. Laughlin Leonard Braden P. C. Middleborok E. H Rodgers Clyde Gold Jack Grieves Clyde Nispel Bennie

Rice Market Gains Strength Across Southern Mills

Improved demand lifts southern rice markets as Louisiana and Texas near harvest of later crops. Zenith and Magnolia fetch around 7.20 to 9.50 per barrel in various markets while milled rice gains pace with Cuba and Puerto Rico trading activity. Old crop Patna and Bluebonnet prices cited. large August rough rice shipments noted.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Production and Marketing Administration Stice Louisana Texas Lake Charles Arkansas Magnolia Houston Cuba Puerto Rico New Orleans Patna Zenith New York Southeastern Southern

Boy Scout Fund Drive To Begin October 8

Local finance chairman S H Broytes announces a county wide Boy Scout fundraising drive starting October 8 to fund the 1949 budget. Team captains include Mrs Harlan Bell and others. kickoff breakfast at Rotary Hall at 7 00 am, with completion by 8 30 am and a victory meeting at 4 20 pm.

S. H. Broytes Sam Houston Rotary Hall

East Bernard Tops Columbus Cardinals In Opener 18–6

East Bernard Brumas opened the season with an 18 to 6 victory over Columbus Cardinals. Coach W B Hinton’s squad showed power and determination in early practice scrimmage versus the Eagles. Other area scores include Brenham 6 Boling 0 Lamar Consolidated 6 Webster 0 Wharton 2 Texas City 0 Alvin 43 Bay City 2 and Weimar 12 Sacred Heart 0 with El Campo idle.

Bernard Brumas Columbus W. B. Hinton East Bernard Jam Uus Eagles Owen Ereckson Brenhare Boling Lamar Consolidated Webster Wharton Texas City Alvin Black Cats Bay City Weimar Sacred Heart Hallettsville el Campo

Dove Season Set To Open October 20 In South Zone

State Game Warden T T Waddell reports many inquiries about the opening date for doves in the South Zone. The season runs October 20 to November 30 with shooting before sunrise and limits as prescribed. Ball and gallinule are in season now through October 30. White wing season is described as especially good for hunters with ample doves available.

T. T. Waddell Ball

Columbus VFW Seeks Second Turkey Shoot

The Columbus Veterans of Foreign Wars plans a second turkey shoot for Sunday September 26 at Potter Rodeo Grounds starting at 1 PM. Any gauge gun is allowed but shot must be seven and one half.

Columbus Veterans of Foreign Wars Potter Rodeo Grounds

Eagles Meet Wharton In First Home Game Of Season

Eagles host Wharton in a Class B football at Eagle Lake High School stadium eight o'clock Friday. Coaches Payne and Manguta list two sets of jerseys due to a maker error with two color schemes. Dodd and Hollas return to action after injuries and Sealy victory in the prior Friday game.

Eagles Wharton Sealy Eagle Lake Eagles Arnold Payne Bus. Dodd Zauradnick Cason Ingram L. Wow C Reading Guyanez Tate BI 'Fanka Contereas Mooney Perry Wright Tomy Scott Owen Raver Sammy Tise Ads Billy Stiles Bobby Payne Tack Des John Mahalite Arthur Anderson Bruce Kilgore Patrick Lednicky Billy Rood Ae Frank Parma David Anderson Ernest Larmer Cledus Hollag Tommy Wilcox Willy McDonald Payne Mimiber Eagle Cledus Hollas Cledus Jack Dodd John Perry J. R. Laughlin Dodd Jhe Eagles el Campo Texas City Arnold Paine Sce Rosenberg Tigers Clugs Kruka Vinia Allie Ve Aay Hapies Fouka Contreras Arlay Edwin Rohell Igers Letterman Konesheck Frankie Pana

Football Mothers To Leave Eagles After Game Tonight

The Mothers of the Eagle Lake Eagles football team host a chicken dinner after the Wharton game with coach, managers, superintendent and bandmaster invited. Mesdames Frnka Scott and Anderson lead the event to fund future meals for the players. Donations of cash food or help are welcomed.

Eagle Lake Eagles Wharton Funch

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Episcopal Church Cub Pack F.F.A. Boys Sam K. Seymour Hii Formen Garwood Maz Ernest Seaholm Ernest Machome Lloyd Coalinger Don Clinton Tubbs W. G. Miller East Bernard Columbus Cardinals Columbus V.F.W Wharton Tigers Lytton BROD Cline BI. Parker Holmers TJ Shannon Outlar Talafuse Kahn Stovali Dawton Speer Allen Tripulas Felder Thompson Davis Correl Mache Stamman Sabersulo J.C Rust Miska Miller Manguta Alirey Axe
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