Page 4, Thursday, March 1, 2001 News for Southern Colorado County, Texas — The Eagle Lake Headlight

OBITUARIES Jennie Irene Johnson October 25,1895 February 16,2001 Mary Vasut Schmidt October 8,1917 - February 23, 2001

Jennie Irene Johnson, 105, of Abingdon, Illinois, passed away at 11:45 p.m., Friday, February 16,2001 at the Marigold Health Care Center in Galcsburg, Illinois.

The daughter of Cyrus and Alice Matilda Mount Stcgall, she was born October 25, 1895, near Abingdon.

She married Albert Ellsworth Johnson on April 17, 1926, in Galcs-

burg. She was preceded in death by her

husband (Feb. 28, 1945); a son, Ken- neth Johnson; three sisters; three brothers; and three grandchildren.

Survivors include four sons, Otis Johnson of Altona, Raymond Johnson of Williamsfield, Ralph Johnson of Eagle Lake and George Johnson of

Abingdon; one daughter, Doris Cox of Galesburg; a brother, Everett Stegall of Gilson; 18 grandchildren; 33 great- grandchildren; and 10 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tues- day, February 20, in Abingdon.

Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.

Prajedes P. Garamillo July 21,1919 - February 20, 2001 Prajedes P. Garamillo, 81, of El

Campo, formerly of Eagle Lake, passed away at 1:14 a.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton.

Born July 21, 1919 in Nixon, Texas, he was the son of Rosalio and Adcla Pantoja Jaramillo.

A resident of Eagle Lake for most of his life, he worked in the sand and gravel quarries in the area before re- tirement. He had lived in El Campo for the past several years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Juanita Cervantes; and his brothers, Gregorio, Severo and Eduardo Garamillo.

Survivors include his wife, Nico- lasa Flores Garamillo of El Campo; daughters and sons-in-law, Rosemary and Hector Gutierrez of El Campo, Hortencia and James Salinas of Eagle Lake, Dora and Darnzel Levy of

Cypress, Janic and Ralph Garcia of El Campo and Toni Jaramillo of Hous- ton; a son, Prajedes Jaramillo Jr. of El Campo; grandchildren, Eloy and Nicholas Gutierrez, Anthony Salinas, James Salinas II and Robert Salinas and D.J. Levy II; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones.

A Vigil Service was held at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 22, from the Chapel of Dulany Funeral Home in Eagle Lake.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 23, from the Parish of the Nativity's Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sanctuary in Eagle Lake with Rev. Eddie Winkler Offici- ating.

Interment followed in Lakeside Cemetery, Eagle Lake.

Dulany Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were George Jr., Rob- ert and Daniel Garamillo; Anthony Salinas; and Lcroy and Augustine Scrvantes.

Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.

Mary Vasut Schmidt, 83, of Junc- tion, formerly a resident of our area, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2001 in Chcsterville.

She was born October 8,1917 near Temple to Paul and Rosie Vasut.

A resident of this area most of her life, she married Johnnie Adam Schmidt at the Colorado County Courthouse on February 26, 1935.

A devoted wife, mother, grand- mother and sister, she will be long remembered and missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Johnnie Schmidt Sr. (July 2, 1993); sister, Annie Mary Klcmcnt; brothers, John Paul "John- nie" , Emil Sr. and Charlie Vasut.

Survivors include a son and dau- ghter-in-law, Johnnie Jr. and Alice

Schmidt of Junction; grandson, J.J. Schmidt and wife, Susan, of Chester- ville; great grandsons, Tanner and Dalton Schmidt; other relatives and loved ones.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 26, from the Chapel of Dulany Funeral Home with Rev. William Ramsey, pastor of Lis- sie United McthodistChurch, officiat-

ing. Interment followed in Lakeside

Cemetery in Eagle Lake under the direction of Dulany Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were J.J. Schmidt, Hugo Richter, Edwin Schmitt, Char- les Lee Spalinger, Charles Glueck and Paul Vasut.

Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.

DRT reports meeting

Tillie Moore May 8,1926 - February 20, 2001

ANNOUNCEMENT There has been a change in the operation of

Ben Davis Funeral Home, 931 Preston Street, Columbus. Ben Davis Funeral Home Is Now Under

New Ownership and Management with the professional service of

Robert W. Gilcrease The owners and manager thank you for the confidence you have

shown by entrusting the final care of your loved ones to the past owners. We trust you will continue to support us in the future. It will be a pleasure to serve you.

BEN DAVIS FUNERAL HOME Robert W. Gilcrease, Managcr/Director/Embalmer

979-732-8415 „ Fax 979-733-0411

Tillie Moore, 74, of Markham, Texas passed away Tuesday, Febru- ary 20, 2001 at her residence follow- ing a brief illness.

She was born May 8, 1926 in Plum, Texas to Frank and Francis Martin Konviska.

An Eagle Lake resident for most of her life, she had been a resident of Markham for five years.

She owned and operated the Key Service Station in Eagle Lake for over 15 years before retiring.

A devoted wife, mother, grand- mother, sister and businesswoman, she will be long remembered and missed by her family, friends and community.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Davie Moore (1963); brothers, Louis and Johnny Konviska; and granddaughter, Alexis Moore.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Franics Braddock of Columbus, Elizabeth and Gene Marctka of Austin and Janis and Glenn Hayes of Markham; sons and daughters-in-law, Ernest and Rie Moore and Everett and Diane Moore of Columbus and James and Kathy Moore of Altair; brother, Albert Kon- viska of Eagle Lake; 14 grandchil drcn; four

nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, February 23 from the Chapel of Dulany Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Webb, pastor of First Baptist Church of Katy, officiating.

Interment followed in Lakeside Cemetery in Eagle Lake.

Dulany Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were grandsons, Johnny Braddock, Joey Owens, Chris and Michael Maretka, Robby Henske and Rusty Moore.

Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.

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The Monument Hill Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) met at the home of Carolyn Marble in Lincoln, Texas, on Satur- day, Jan. 13.

Twelve members answered roll call. Visitors included Sue Placke (William Barrett Travis Chapter DRT) and Judy Matejowsky (pro- spective member) of Ledbetter.

Hostesses for the meeting were Elizabeth Freeman and Marble.

President Imogene Williams called the meeting to order. The open- ing prayer was offered by Chaplain Marilyn Miller. The pledges of alle- giance to the flags of the United States and Texas were led by Jo Ann Null of Lytle.

Secretary Joyce Stancik read the minutes of the last meeting. The min- utes were approved as presented.

Treasurer Mary Dupont presented the financial report.

President Williams requested each member send a letter to the State Nominating Committee Chairman,

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QUALITY EDUCATION IN A CHRISTIAN

ENVIRONMENT

community for many years. He passed away Feb. 18th...

Miss Teresa Marie Spanihel became the bride of Frank Joseph "Peanut" Briscoe in the Nuptial Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church on Jan. 2, 1977...

Mrs. Frances Valka of El Campo announced the engagement and ap- proaching marriage of her daughter, Monica, to William Paul Lehrer,

grcat-grandchildrcn;J's9n of Mr- & Mrs- William Neal Lehrer of Garwood. The wedding is planned for April 24 at St. Philip's Catholic Church in El Campo...

Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Stephens of Eagle Lake are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, a baby girl. The little lady arrived Feb. 22 at Eagle Lake Community Hospital. She has been named Jill Renee.

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San Marcos Baptist Academy is a private boarding school for boys in

grades 6-12 and girls in grades 8-12. Day school enrollment is available

for boys and girls in grades 6-12. The Academy seeks to guide, assist, and

inspire students to discover, appreciate, and realize their full potential in

a values-oriented, structured environment. The Academy offers:

pre-AP, AP and regular curricula

LD support

leadership opportunities through JROTC and C.O.E.D.S. programs

student activities and trips

technology courses

athletics

fine arts

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For more information

contact the

Admissions Office:

2801 Ranch Road 12

San Marcos, TX 78666

1-800-428-5120

fax: (512) 753-8031

e-mail: admissions@smba.org

web: www.smba.org

There will be an information session at the ).W. Marriott (5150 Westheimer, Houston) Thursday, March 8th at 7:00PM. Come and learn about curriculum, campus life and admissions for the upcoming Fall 2001 enrollment. PUBLIC INVITED

March 5,1953 Queen candidates named for the

March 24th Spring Festival were: Miss Nelda Guidry, 9th grade; Miss

Lois Kopecky, 10th grade; Miss Phyllis Johnson, 11th grade; and Miss Ernestine Davidson, 12th grade...

The Lissie Church is to honor Charter members on Sunday...

A burglar got $60 in cash at Ira Goats' home last night...

R.O. Finkauf, a Rock Island resi- dent, died Feb. 27 of a heart attack...

Annual FFA Father-Son banquet slated for Thursday, March 19...

Charles Engbrock of near Eagle Lake was a Headlight office visitor this week and reported that he re- ceived his discharge from the U.S. Army Feb. 18th...

Mr. & Mrs. Louis Mahalitc of Bonus, announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Dorothy, to Raymond Lee Kohleffel of this city...

The Dr. Pepper Silver Dollar man visited the homes of Johnny Meitzen,

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COMMUNITY LENTEN LUNCHEONS Help Celebrate the Easter Holy Season

with

Eagle Lake United Methodist Church Attend Our Lenten Luncheons

Monday, March 5 through

Monday, April 9 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Enjoy food, singing and fellowship

Non-Denominational Everyone Is Invited!

Love offering accepted. Half of the proceeds will go lo the Eagle Lake Community Food Pantry.

; And Bring A Friend!

Schindler LPG, Inc. EAGLE LAKE DIRT WORKS

234-3314 Eagle Lake

The First National Bank Member F.D.I.C. Bank of Friendly Service Eagle Lake

Lissie Flying Service Farmer to Farmer Agriculture Flying

Lissie, Texas 234-2482

Attend the Church of Your Choice

220 E. Main "Your Hometown Newspaper" 234-5521

Attend the Church of Your Choice.. GREATER RISING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH: 580 Old Altair Road, Eagle

Lake; Rev. Truman Scott Sr., Pastor; 979-234-2423 or 979-758-3745. GREATER UNION BAPTIST CHURCH: Matthews Community; Co. Rd. 141;

409-234-2581; Rev. Lawrence C. Robertson, Pastor. MT. CARMEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Hwy. 90-A (Pecan

Valley), Eagle Lake; Rev. PL. Barrow Sr.; 234-5813. LIVING HOPE CHURCH: Revs. Joe and Mercy Fling; 234-5536. TEMPLE BEREA: 621 Maple Street, Eagle Lake. Rev. Manuel Matamoros. ROCK ISLAND FULL GOSPEL: P.O. Box 232, Rock Island; 234-5840; Nick

Williams, Pastor. LATIN-AMERICAN ASSEMBLY OF GOD (Bethlehem of Judea Church):

1000 East E, Eagle Lake; Ruth Olvera, Pastor SEALY ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 1140 Meyer, Sealy; Warren Richardson, Pastor. THE DAY OF PENTECOST APOSTOLIC REVIVAL: FM 102 S, Matthews, 4

p.m. (at Mt. Zion). Rev. R.L. Carter. GREATER NEW FAITH CHURCH: 6406 Guyler, Wallis; Rev. Clay Spears.

979-478-2169. EAST BERNARD FIRST BAPTIST: Rev. Clifford Roser. FIRST BAPTIST: N. Lake at E. Prairie, Eag'.e Lake. FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST: 405 S. Lake, Eagle Lake; Rev. Perry Riley, Pastor,

234-5795. IGLESIA BAUTISTA GETSEMANI: 901 B Street, Eagle Lake; Rev. Mario

Vasquez. GREATER MT. OLIVE BAPTIST: Rev. R. Kiser, Pastor. 705 Lake, Eagle Lake,

234-3545. PROVIDENCE BAPTIST: 1207 Seaholm, Eagle Lake. Rev. Coby Shorter; 234-

3735. CHRIST EPISCOPAL: 306 E. Stockbridge. ROCK ISLAND BAPTIST: Bob Allison, Pastor. SHERIDAN FIRST BAPTIST

WHITE CLOUD BAPTIST CHURCH: 202 Old Altair Rd., Eagle Lake; Rev. Obie Rhodes; 234-3800.

CHURCH OF CHRIST: Sheridan, Texas. NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP: Hwy. 90A, Sheridan; Del Sanford, Pastor; 234-3276. CHRIST OUR REDEEMER - Charismatic: 478-7534,478-6512, Jerry C.

McKinney, Pastor. HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH: East Bernard. CATHOLIC PARISH OFTHE NATIVITY: Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Sanctuary: 308 N. Stevenson St., Eagle Lake; 7 a.m. (Espafiol), 9 a.m., 11 a.m., Rev. Eddie Winkler, P.O. Box 307; 979-234-2842.

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH: Box 97, Nada, 758-3218. Rev. Joseph Koebel, Pastor.

GOSPEL MISSION CHURCH: Pastors Erik & Crystal Cameron; 510 E. Prairie, Eagle Lake, 979-234-3225 or 234-2824.

GRACE LUTHERAN: 408 N. Stevenson, 234-3381; Services begin at 10 a.m.; Rev. Clements Richards.

LEHRER MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST: Garwood; 9 a.m. Worship. Rev. Paul A. Lynn, Pastor.

LISSIE UNITED METHODIST: Bill Ramsey, Pastor; 234-2112; Lissie, Tx. ROCK ISLAND METHODIST: Ken Sellers Jr., Lay-Pastor. UNITED METHODIST: Paul A. Lynn, Pastor. 200 W. Prairie; Sunday School

9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN: 106 E. State Street, Eagle Lake; 234-3368 VINE OFTHE LORD: Rev. Paul Aguilar, 1300 E. State, Eagle Lake; 234-7543 FRIENDSHIP A:G: 501 Wallace, East Bernard. Fred Chambers, Pastor. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS: 600 West St.,

Sealy; Marshall Crosby, Branch Pres. CHURCH OF CHRIST: 815 Milam, Columbus. Lynn Wilson, Minister. THE SHEPHERD'S WAY: Non-denominational Christian Fellowship; 217 Main,

Sealy. Frank Lucas, Pastor. 885-7873.

Ellen Coffrey endorsing Dorothy Albrecht for the office of First Vice President General and Charlotte Moody as president General.

Purchases of the 6th Edition of the Patriots will support the library.

Bessie Bean made a motion that the Chapter donate S25 to the DRT Museum for the Texas Centennial Project Fund. Betty Hill seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Miller gave a report on the pos- sible locations for the DRT Informa- tional Workshop. She reported that the DRT Chapter could reserve the La Grange City Hall meeting room at no charge. Time and agenda were dis- cussed. It was decided that the Infor- mational Meeting for the public would be held on Feb. 3 at the La Grange City Hall from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. A Dutch Treat lunch will be optional. Members of the Monument Hill Chapter will lead the meeting and answer ques- tions. Cookies, juice and coffee will be prepared by the DRT members.

Secretary Stancik requested that all members have their volunteer hours ready to report at the next meet- ing, March 3.

President Williams appointed a Nominating Committee. The Com- mittee will be Darlene Argo, Dupont and Hill. They will present a prospec- tive slate of officers for the 2001 -2003 at the March meeting. Officers will be installed at the April meeting.

Williams read a letter inviting the Monument Hill Chapter of DRT to participate in a Grave Marking at the Eagle Lake Masonic Cemetery for Thomas Zumalt. The ceremonies will be held March 31 at 11 a.m. Marble made a motion that our Chapter par- ticipate in the ceremonies. Hill sec- onded the motion. The motion carried. All members are invited to attend and participate.

Albrecht made a motion that our Chapter donate $25 to the DRT Cradle. Bean seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Committee reports were then read. Registrar Albrecht reported that Linda Hass had decided not to pursue mem- bership at this time.

Hill, CRT sponsor, reported that our CRT participated in Christmas at the French Legation. They also par- ticipated in a tree planting at the Lega- tion.

The meeting adjourned with a delicious luncheon served by the host- esses.

Clothing tour is March 13 4-H members from Colorado

County will have the opportunity to participate in a tour of Mission Valley Fabrics in New Braunfels and Mullins Square in Austin.

The tour will take place Tuesday, March 13, and is limited to the first 25 4-H members and adult leaders who sign up.

Mission Valley Fabrics manufac- tures denim, Mullins Square designs and specialty clothing items.

Anyone wishing to go on the tour must register by calling or coming by the County Extension Office no later than Friday, March 2.

Participants will need to wear walking shoes and bring a sack lunch.

We will seek to provide reason- able accommodations for all persons with disabilities for this activity. We request you contact the Colorado County Extension Office at 979-732- 2530 as soon as possible to advise us of the auxiliary aid or service you will require.

Yearbook update By Jenna Hoffman

Raider Review Staff The annual staff has been hard at

work preparing for the 2000-2001 yearbook.

Students were given the opportu- nity to put down a payment of $15 in order to reserve a book.

Staff members are creating their pages that relate back to the theme "2001: A Raider Odyssey".

This year's yearbook is being dedicated to Coach Russell Roark.

Orders will be taken one final time March 6-8, during all lunches.