May Fete Preparations Highlight Colorado County Schools
Colorado County Democrats set to adopt state pledge as part of a May fete folklore story notes over three hundred students participating in a spring program. Supt W of Eagle Lake Schools outlines costs time and effort for the event with Queen and court named and plans for the May day program. A local surprise display and community gatherings follow at the White residence and skating rink entertainment is announced. Precinct conventions are scheduled for May 5 with delegates to county meet in Columbus May 5 and pledge requirements for participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Swaneen
Tehea Chis
Siualis
Mies
Kalityn Meer
Mity
Gisports
Wil Cousins
Claire Ming
Duomehies
Aa Rong
Mey
Francee Cillian
Jia Mee
Willard Ant
Betty Dlurigel
Mary Ian Wale
Ton Tada
Mita Heddy
Waitiae
Trvin
Wigether
Laws School
Lawl
Archool
Nest Week
Colorado County Democratic Executive Committee
Court House
Columbus
Dalt
Geo. Herder
Bugle Lake
Iecounty
Colorado County
Wil de
Volumius
Dick Putner Married in Galveston Saturday
The Eagle Lake notices announce the marriage of Martin Taylor to Richard James Duvies on Saturday April 7 1928 at Trinity Cathedral Church Galveston Texas. The groom a former Eagle Lake boy now resides in Houston and friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Putner
Galveston
Eagle Lake
Gustave Lawrence Hadetzki
Martin Taylor
Hichard James Duvies
Trinity Colpeoral Church
Texan
Houston
Hughe
Buick Sedan Wrecked In Head-On Collision With Tree
J E Lobman of Reading Machinery Company York Pennsylvania drove a Buick sedan fatality details unclear. The car struck a post oak tree on a highway curve near Mesto cemetery at 5 welock Tuesday afternoon. The driver reportedly left the road, received cuts to head and face, and was taken to Columbus for medical attention. Eyewitnesses said the vehicle was a complete wreck though some thought it may not be.
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J. E. Lobman
Reading Machinery Company
York
Pennsylvania
Mesto Cemetery
Welock
Wuddy
San Antonin
Columbis
Alleston
Waliter
Banks Will Close Saturday for San Jacinto Day Observance
Banks including Bayle Take State and First National Book will close Saturday in observance of San Jacinto Day. Customers are urged to finish urgent business beforehand and note the holiday shifts in normal operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie Bayle
San Jacinta
Nahour Stand Upon Flagpole Ends Tuesday
Joe Powers descended from his flagpole perch atop the Bender Hotel in Houston after 110 hours, finishing Tuesday night. He was exhausted and ankles swollen, while Ship wreck Kelly, who completed a 100 hour pole climb in Houston, attended to congratulate him. Visitors to Houston watched Powers atop the flagpole, aided by small discs on the pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Powers
Bender
Houston
Kelly
Powers
Hagle Lake
Bender Hotel
Eagle Lake Girl Honored at Baylor College
Mise Catherine Roberts is named one of five girls in Taylor College to join the Scholarship Society at Baylor College. The honor is the college's highest for a student, with selection based on published writing and high academic and creative achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Baylor College
Mise Catherine Roberts
Taylor College
Lonor
Mise Catherine
Sigma Tau Delta
Kathryn McRee elected Queen of May at festival
Kathryn McRee was elected May Queen as the May fete campaign closed after counting votes on Monday night. McRee led with 13667 votes, while Frances Calligan had 9737 and Ida Mae Willard 873, with Butts Warigel effectively withdrawn from the contest. The city saw about 243.60 dollars raised from vote sales, and the poll process included ballots cast during the day and late into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn McRee
May Queen
Laying
Frances” Calligan
Ida Mae Willard
Butts
Warigel
Kathyn McRee
Bighe Lake
Jetel
Mayes Stephuns
Geo
Heder
Sr Luving
Bewits Oribe
Wheu
Ten Cent Night at Rex Draws Crowds on Weekend
A garbled OCR report describes Ten Cent Night at Rex drawing full houses with cheap tickets. It mentions acts and attractions, including a billed performer and various show details across days, with references to dates, times, and local venues.
Exclusive club gala at temperate Morris Fort Bend area
A high society event drew elite guests to a resort near Fort Bend county on the Richmond Road. Dozens of luxury cars lined the drive and guests wore formal attire as an orchestra performed. Nearby, Evelyn Landa rests at Baptist Hospital after a rest treatment following a Houston trip by Max Tanit and Mrs Wille Vogelpolis.
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Gener
Geerer
la Wren
Gues Faresville
Law Duindy
Morris Fort Bend Association
Fort Bend County
Harris County Hne
Relmond Road
Mr. Wud Mre
Max Tanit
Mies
Wille Vogelpolis
Houston
Mies Evelyn Landa
the Baptist Hospital
Father of Local Teacher Dies in Rosebud
The father of Hagle Lake teacher Miss Catherine Nicholson, W. D. Nicholson, died at his Rosebud home after a two week illness. Nicholson died Saturday with his daughter at his bedside. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with Supt. W. C. Reed Coach W. B. Hinton and teachers Martha Fitzgerald and Gladys Smith attending from the town school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatherine Nicholson
Hagle Lake School
W. D. Nicholson
Rosebud
Misa Nicholson
W.C. Reed
W. B. Hinton
Mian Marthaitzgerald
Gladys Smith
Eagle Lake school debating team wins district meet
Students from Eagle Lake school dominated events at the district scholastic meet in Brenham, with Kathryn McRee and Walton Motaninaya leading in debate. The team earned advancement to the regional state meet in Austin in May, as several members swept top honors in declamation, oratory, and athletics.
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Austin
Eagle Lake
Brenham
Lust Writley
Walton Motaninaya
Kathryn McRee
Caldwell
Mises Watton
Katheryn
Colorado County
Tmion Killough
Theta Weynarit
Evermit Meher, Jr
Euete Tike
Leto
Caplin
Cherie A. Douglas
William Walkice
Davidson
Cosel
Winton
Associations Plan Revival Meeting Amid Industry Ties
Directors rooms of the Klest National Mank host a revival or reorganization session aimed at uniting lead and allied groups in the rice industry. Attendees include A. Loy, J Jones, W D Britth, and J S Wells, with government officials surveying the rice situation. J G Wilson and daughter returned from San Antonio after a visit with relatives.
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Rlee
Ternaga
Terlee
I. Loy
American Mice Growers’ Association of
Heaumont
A. 'J [Jones
Lake Charles
Louistuny
Maniger
Amerive Growers
W. D. Britth
J. 8. Wells
Ee Aira
J. G. Wilson
San Antonio
White Pigeons Sought for May Day Program
May Fete organizers request two dozen white pigeons for the May 1 program at the school building. Anyone knowing where to obtain pigeons should contact Mrs. Chas Swunhson, the former teacher.
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Chas
Swunhson
Replanting Efforts Rise After Extended Cold Spell
Cold norther last week damaged crops with cotton largely killed and ground slow to warm. Farmers expect widespread replanting as seed shortages persist. melons show near total loss while rice and corn face delays. Warm weather is needed to determine full extent of losses and recovery plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Herder
Geonnil Hasbert
Bentley and Clark wed in Methodist church ceremony
The wedding of Son Bentley to Miss Mae Clark occurred Sunday evening at 8 o’clock in the Methodist church with Rev. SC Wilson officiating. The bride’s family and friends from nearby towns attended as the couple begins a life together after a period of home separation. Best wishes came from relatives including Mrs. D. W. Bentley and Mrs. Gilbert Koplin as the event drew local congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biian Hentley
Ely
SC. Wilson
W. Bentley
Tits Elty
MéAllen
TuMie Kehoe
Netieaaka
Menthe
MrAnna Siniday
Fine Horse Race 18 Set for April 28 at Cavendale Crags
A horse named for the Cavendale Crags event in Engin Lake is slated for Shinliy afternoon April 28 with the main heat between Eminita owned by Ed Moldontitteknwnd and Chief Eyvorlt Horke of Aissle Whe. Races start at 2:30 pm, and all owners of racing ponies are urged to bring their horses for the day’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavendale
Engin Lake
Shinliy
Iminita
Ed Moldontitteknwnd
Aissle
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Duke Eggers
Justine Smith
J. L. Waddell
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Margaret Porter
Bonnie Meburdson
Fd. Wintermann
J. P. Canday
Ogle Lake
Wintermann
Larson & Alletin
Novel Entertainment
Tenight
J. M. Cullison
Daisy Blouise Armstrong
eSouth
Buick
Au'lo
Mt Mid
Sete
Malin
R. Henry Hareon
Seneral Blew Company
Chiengi
Texas
Walter
Thomas
Clifton Springy, N
Welmar
Welmar Mercury
Vick
Roek
Han Lim
Bashy Dada Resentorg
Magle Lake
Eugle
Reheer
Sir Martos
Vorthers College
Whee Motor Conmipany
France
Ws Lavi
McLellan
Loduy
Mire
Patney
Mira
Will
Ss Moustes
Monrye Barrow
San Mires
V. N. Barrow
Mesdames
Max M. Tanda
B. Dally
W. A. Dallas
Ale
LW. Porter
Angire
Toney
Hillsboro
REX
Phearre
Jenek
Sinehe Bex
Nest
Tay
Mary
West Howe
Willies Beery
Linda TS
Treacher
Eagle Lake School
Bentley
Miss Mae Clark
Mra FM
DaCowtie
Gilbert Koppin
Dattontie Wits
Menilettin Guitres
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