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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1944
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR text references individuals including Mrs Crise and Mr Dan with scattered phrases about a telephone and a turner. The readable items are too fragmentary to infer a clear event or outcome for a cohesive news item.
A muddled note recalls a Lions Club visit by a serviceman, mentions friendly attendance at future meetings, and praises orderly conduct and welfare efforts by Lions in America. References to Ed Parm and others imply local chapter activity and congratulations for ongoing service.
War Prisoners Camp head Hanns plans to beautify grounds with new flower beds and plantings. Prisoners hope to secure seeds bulbs and birds for decorative planting as part of a landscape project. A new hardwood floor was installed and Ed Harhich joined Wilcus Grocery meat counter staff.
The page shares wartime dispatches from soldiers and families. Wayne writes of a hometown paper feeling like home while abroad. Messages describe railroad battalions training to operate overseas lines under bombing and weather, with praise for courage and efficiency.
Fire fighters answered four calls last week including a cotton platform fire at Garwood, a stall fire at Stegall's Garage, and a house fire at Anni Spates. The department urged full attendance for October 2 meeting night and stressed safety.
Mrs. C. Ro Cally hosted at Club Mantecuma on Miss Sam Callys sixteenth birthday. About thirty guests attended a festive evening with hostess Meg M. Lo Anderson and Mrs Mabel van Dorn. Congratulations were offered as the honoree reached sixteen. Little Son Arrives for Clarence Germain family at Sealy hospital Monday.
The Hutchins family thanks those who showed interest in our health path to recovery. We are profoundly grateful for the support and kindness extended this week, and words fail to express our deep appreciation.
A district staff note reports Roland Ingram writing for the staff and a serviceman leaving for base. It mentions his training in California and Washington, transfer to the Pacific theater, and arrival at Fort Reno. Also noted is Pat Johnson posted from Sheridan with Mrs Johnson and two children visiting the staff after Fort Reno duty.
Community social roundup details visits and gatherings from Lissie area. Names of residents, guests, and relatives appear with brief notes on illnesses travels and local events. Readers are kept informed of neighborly activities and health wishes.
Mr and Mrs S S Sinclair move into the former Shuart home as the Shuart family relocates to Houston. Longtime resident John A Steffele and family return to Kingman Arizona after a two week visit with Mrs Steffek’s parents Garwood. Kate Griffin comes back from San Antonio with Mrs Henry Tsser. Moray family from Oklahoma visits Westmoreland and heads to Richmond. R B Futter visits Hoye household. B H Daily family observes Yom Kippur in Houston.
Saph and Mrs W C Reed hosted a Thursday evening dinner at their home during bust week. The generous chicken plate with trimmings proved inviting and palatable. Attendees included Il Mase Woe Lenhart, Mr and Mrs P Toyo, Mer and Mrs Che Goll, Mr and Mrs Roger Kouyih, Mrs Mattie Bide Street, and Mr and Mrs Frank Veselice with daughter Marcelyne. Business visitors were present Sunday.
Sundeg home sale announced by AJB. Wingenren. Mr and Mrs Jor af St. Louis are hosts to Mr. and Mrs. William Jockaman. Henry Picker, Heekman’s brother, also involved. Mrs. William Schult assists during Mrs. Walker’s absence while her husband is in San Diego. Kate Griffin and PF Kollman visited last week.
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