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Newspaper

Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1938

Page

8

Local Political Announcements and Candidates Listed

Announcements list candidates for several Texas offices including Senator 15th District LSSULA LaGrange. Representative 29th District xpwary J. VENT Sealy. A MACHEALETU Bellville. Marvin BPRALN Austin County. County Commissioner Precinct No 4. Tax Assessor Collector OH Rabel County Treasurer MES John Kunetha. Sheriff EB Mayes. County Auditor OTTO F Moore. County Superintendent J H Wooten. County Judge MENEY BuescuER. Wharton County Precident 2 CLACDE B DML.

Xpwary J. Vent Sealy Texas A. Machealetu Bellville Marvin Bpraln Austin County

Prominent Visitor Describes Africa Rubber Plantation Plans

The article notes a large rubber plantation project in Africa, begun in 1905, aiming to supply tires. It mentions a million acres in infancy, palm-like rubber trees, and shipments of rubber to Ohio for manufactur ing tires amid global demand.

Fiberia African Republic Netiry Ohio Rune Ber L. Africa Rubber Company Africa

District meet continues with hurdles and relays

The district meet features hurdles, one mile relay, high jump, and sprint relays. Franklin Heese and Taura Lyave Shirley are among qualifiers with others from Lag Lake and Fort Worth contingent preparing for finals. Lerone and Brice McCarty return from Houston as participants travel for events and premeet training.

Flirt Page Franklin Heese One Smile Biett Fim Taura Lyave Shirley Lynne Brice McCarty Ws Wrath Rela Alves Fort Worth Tallis Ab Merl Shu Honaton Gente Bins

Missouri Man Purchases Farm Near Vox Populi

Hudson of Currnilion Missouri and his wife, with daughter, plan to move to the HOU note farm near Vox Populi in Colorado county. Local residents extend hearty welcome to the Hudson family. Word from Austin reports Glenn Davis, son of Mrs. Davis, underwent an operation. condition listed as improved.

Hudson Currnilion Misenour Mra India Luneen Vox Poyull Colorado County Tid Glenn Davie Myr Pt Myé OR. Davis Austin

Falling Tree Limb Crashes Truck on Farm

A large tree limb fell across a truck cab on a farm near Eldridge last Friday after a strong west wind. Herbert Austin says he had various insurances but cannot find coverage for damage from fallen limbs.

Dromgpole Eldridge Fell Herbert Austin

Agricultural damage from cold winds damages cotton and rice crops

Farmers report replanting cotton across most fields after a strong wind and cold snap. Potatoes escaped serious harm though vines were broken in some areas. In Garwood river lands rice stands were damaged but pumps began to flush fields with hope of recovery without full replanting.

Induidag &. W. Stites Bhiridge Art Pruitty Garwood Rive hManager Wo Ok. Lehrer Mel Garwood Irritation Company

Age and Attitude Toward Living Longer In News Columns

A vintage discussion notes how the public’s view of age shifts as life expectancy rises. Journalists compare aging stereotypes with modern norms, citing longer healthier lives and a culture of youth. The piece also touches aging in fiction and a comic interchange about medical calls and a pen held by a surgeon.

Guy Shakespeare Winsett Amet Hemistom Herald

Garwood Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits

Garwood residents report a busy week with extended family visits from Robbinson, Rosenberg, and Houston. Mrs J L Young hosted guests including UT Young and W R Elliston while others traveled to Raymondville and El Campo for family gatherings. The Gurwood basketball team hosts a 42 inch event Monday in the Sehturring building with 25 cent admission to raise funds for the boys sweat gear.

J. L. Young Fred Conroe Tom Smith Awa Lesh Larnex Mim Lee Cilass Chae. Richwrtt Wb East Herjard A.T. Smith du. Briends Bunithy Bain B. Lier el Campa McMillan el Campo L. Young Clarence Rayer Bdrm ‘Otta Houston C. L. Raver Mes Young W. R. Elliston van Alstyne Trom Han Raymondyville Gurwoat Basketbill Boys Sehturring Cane Leva

Letter Warns Drunken Drivers In Texan Campaign

From Kenedy Advance, local figures Lester, Dunnkinenn, and Chesnut urge prevention of accidents in a Texan Junior Chamber campaign. The piece condemns drunk driving with pointed, harsh language and a call to readers to resist letting others drive when drunk, ending with grim cautions about potential jail, injuries, and fatal outcomes.

Kenedy Texan Junior Chamber of Commerce D. Untkinenn and & UY Chesnut Governor's Safety Committee Pete Lucas Nate

Banquet Echoes Honor and Sufferings at Eagle Lake

The gathering featured sax solos by Turnbus and Marian Wozencraft, with Joe Lee McCraary and Bill Arnold among guests. Speakers included G B Wilcox and J W O'Banlon who addressed teaching, while Mrs H Hurt and the Colorado County Teachers Association offered sympathy for Mrs Hurt after her loss.

Marian Wozencraf Aseine Wee Joe Lee McCraary Eagle Lake Bags Lake Bill Arnold Gar- Wood Garwood HM. Madison G. B. Wilcox A. A. M. College J. W O'Baion State Department of Education Wilcox State Teachers’ Association Onld O'Banlon Henry Hurt Columbus County Teachers’ Association W.C. Reed J I. Wooler Association Colorado County ‘Teachers’ Associaton

Rural schools seek curtains funding and ad plan

A Rockdale area note shows a rural school curtain fundraiser with two women speakers from nearby communities. An advertisement offer of 4.00 is discussed, some funds to visiting relay, and a suggestion the school keep part for curtain needs while seeking broader community support. The piece urges better methods for rural schools to procure curtains without relying on selective donations.

Rockdale Yourelay Winn Par Unik Retson Share Sonay

Tornado Destroys Home Of Mrs Brokaws Uncle

A breeze filled clipping reports a tornado ripping through Bath Pekin near Eagle Lake and Green Valley, destroying the home of Mrs J F Brokaw's uncle two miles from a neighbor, with family displaced to Grandpa Exvena's. The piece shifts to praise for a Jewish teen refugee who penned a gratitude prayer for democracy, liberty, and American opportunity, highlighting the enduring American dream and freedom.

J. F. Brokaw Eagle Lake Green Valley Bath Pekin John Eggent

Small Catfish Triumphs Over 90-Pound Alligator Gar

At Garwood on Tuesday Charte Oiterich and Joe Kon wekl landed two ninety pound alligator gar about five feet long after a yellow catfish struck their line. The gar paused as the line moved, and the catfish darted through the gar's gill. The fishermen landed the catfish and kept the line, with the yellow cat emerging from the gar's body.

Garwood Tuesaday Oiterich Joe Konwekl Calgarda Teer Garwood Dartah— IV

Baptist Pastor to Lead Eagle Lake Church Next Month

Ray J W Mead a graduate of the Baptist Thaheical Seminary Fort Worth will become pastor of the Eagle Lake Baptist Church on the 61st of the coming month. His wife is a talented musician and Eagle Lake residents will welcome them as new citizens.

Ray J. W. Mead Baptist Thaheical Seminary Fort Worth Eagle Lake Propin Oun Chg

Denison Herald Notes Persistent Low Mood In Economy

The Denison Herald quotes editor Peter Molynesux of The Texas Weekly arguing the current recession is the same old depression, not a new phase. He suggests genuine recovery has not begun despite government borrowing and fleeting spending gains over the past five years. The piece contrasts 1923 conditions with today, noting unemployment remains a central, pressing problem while calls for action intensify as strikes and labor tensions unfold.

Denison Herald Sdltors Economiste Stib Peter Molynesux The Texas Weekly Carisiel Ey Sb Mr. Motyneaus Mr. Malyneaux Monty Chi Weraly Tyre

Report on Texas rivers outlines flood control and irrigation plan

The Texas Planning Board cites a forthcoming report on Texas rivers that mirrors the National Resources Committee study. It urges parallel levees from Calumbus to the river mouth, more pumping facilities for expanded irrigation, reservoir completion for power and water storage, and potential lands for continued Army Engineers study. It includes Marshall Ford Dam cost revisions and inland levee estimates totaling about 19.2 million dollars with variations for dam options.

Texas Planning Board of Texas Rivers National Resources Committee Washington Aney Calumbus Conaky Wales Army Engineers Marshall Ford Calando Wharton Matagorda Marstall Ford Burtine

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