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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1930
Page
10
Clipping reports a Friday afternoon birthday party for Mrs. Simon with Mrs Reed as host. Guests enjoyed refreshments, music, and greetings from friends as the event honored a ninth birthday. Separate snippets mention a Houston shooting and police notes, plus community updates on local schools and residents.
In Ben Stapleton's remarks he stresses the value of machinery in tanning, noting its great economic and practical benefits. The piece mentions Seafelm’s farm near Wolf City planter, describing four hundred and ten acres sown after early morning work and the adoption of McCormick Deering equipment by local farmer Gus Senhoim.
An old advertisement from Eagle Lake Texas promotes McCormick-Deering farm machinery and the Six-Speed Special truck. It touts reliability and owner satisfaction, noting recent purchases and dealer activity by Arthur Landegis and The Prank Stephiths Company.
In a Friday feature, owner James R. Reed markets McCormick Deering equipment to a group of well known farmers. Statements from dealers and users highlight satisfaction with the machinery, while other brands are mentioned as alternatives.
The column outlines candidacies for county offices including Max Conner for Justice of District Clerks, and Taylor for Precinct No 8 post. It highlights Conner's prior service and commitment to efficient, veteran-friendly leadership, while noting ongoing loyalty-primary actions and candidate timelines.
A fragmented note urges Zagle Lake residents to vote and support the author for public office. It calls for unity, civic cooperation, and friendship among residents to secure success and ongoing progress.
Local social column lists attendees and visits from Garwood residents and guests including Mr. Ben Fichter, Olga Mae Stali an, Alice Prissmeyer, and Mrs. Pinchback among many others. A later card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness shown during a family death.
Mayor elect W. E. Weiford and Alderman-elect Ho Singtarr assume duties at the next city meeting. Citizens urged to set aside differences and support the new administration for progress and growth of Engle Lake. Westmoreland praises ten years of steady leadership and anticipates continued development under the new team.
Hoot Gibson headlines The Long Trail in the Western talking feature at the Avallon Theatre. The star emphasizes humor over melodrama with a strong cast including Kathryn McGuire James Johnston Archie Ricks Walter Breen and Howard Crudelson. Director Arthur Nelson guides the debut talking picture set for an April 19 showing.
The Women's Missionary Society held a Tuesday afternoon meeting at the church. A good crowd attended and enjoyed the program. There is no meeting next month. Methodist ladies RSVP in the notice.
Local notices describe a sale led by M Steinweis of Colorado Springs fame with heavy discounts and giveaways. The feature items include a 2-piece becrmom set, a 16-piece diverware set, a cedar chest, and a White Bowd Wish watch, with $200 in prizes during the event. Revival services also announced at the Methodist Church with daily and weekend schedules and youth activities.
The Thursday Bridge Club met at Mrs Lends home with five guests including Miss Gitte Mulcameon and Dunia McCleland. Mr. Hampton won high score. Mrs J Wintarmiinn received guest prize. a delicious course meal was served.
The Episcop al Guild met Tuesday afternoon at the home of the Wirg B and Dayla with Mrs J Dundy as hostess. Reverend J W By Alrey attended. Absent were Ing so Bay Lo and Wilson of the Meth odist church. The meeting adjourned with thanks and the next date noted.
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