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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1933
Page
6
The readable fragments mention Mr and Mrs Senulen Houston and a child or relative visiting parents for Easter. Limited text suggests a family gathering or trip with emphasis on parental relations and weekend timing. No clear events or locations beyond Houston references.
The obituary reports the sudden death of Mr. Victor, husband of Mrs. L. C. Victor, and a respected Uvalde resident. Born 1861 in Camden Alabama, he lived in Wharton Hondo and Uvalde, married in 1908, Funeral held at Church of Christ with Elder Mullins and Rev Corkern officiating. interment in Uvalde cemetery. Pallbearers named.
A Texas legislature bill proposes fixed fees for medical services including one dollar for office consultations ten dollars for minor operations and one hundred dollars for a hospital entrance plus two dollars per mile for home visits. The note argues about physician costs versus legislative pay and ends with a local social mention of Mrs. Cherry visiting Columbus.
The Presbyterian church will host a revival meeting starting Sunday morning at 7 45 led by Rev Bd W Downing of Belton. Evening services follow nightly with singing and preaching. weekday mornings are not planned. The invitation extends to all residents of Eagle Lake and surrounding areas.
Manager E. Turner of the American Rice Growers Association reports Beawnont sold 8000 barrels of Blue Rose at 200 dollars per barrel. This is the best price seen since the season began last autumn. Calvert Drug Co. lists today’s specials as well.
Central Power and Light Company declares a dividend of 87.5 cents per share on cumulative preferred stock and 0.75 per share on common stock payable May 1 1933 to holders of record at April 15 1933. This payment covers half the regular quarterly rate for 1932 and arrears on preferred stock must be paid before any common stock dividends.
The Epworth League Sunday program lists Lena Gas Wink prayer scripture John 10 11 topic All Things to all Men with songs Higher Ground Jesus Loves All and Since Jesus Came Into My Heart. Readings include The Larger Prayer Billie Tewell and announcements. An advertisement notes advertisers gain repeat business from quality and efficiency, followed by Calvert's Soda Fount and Jumbo Ice Cream Sodas.
This piece explains home fermentation for dill pickles and sauerkraut. It covers brine preparation with cucumbers in a wooden vessel, weighing down, and a two week to three month aging window, noting kraut keeps about 90 days and suggesting raw kraut has health benefits. It also mentions social notes about Easter visits and postscripts.
Advertisement offers dubious health claim that drinking water with meals aids digestion and cleanses bowels. It lists a drug store and several local names in Francetis Canton and Humble Service Station promotions for car washing and greasing services.
Houston Civic Opera Association to stage Verdi’s Aida on May 5 at the ext auditorium. Tickets on sale now via Mrs Rah for Eagle Lake beneficiaries funds to aid the unemployed. Local ensemble to perform with a 303 Block of Houston participants.
Local note offers a playful prompt about favorite pie choices at Cilvert's Some Fountain. The fragment hints at a February 1 event or date and teases a themed dessert selection without providing a full report.
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