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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1938
Page
8
A list of candidates and offices in Wharton County and surrounding districts includes L. J. Sulak for senator and Edward J. Vint for 25th District. Also named are Murvay Sprain, E. G. Marshall, J. Reading, Earl Rodgers, W. C. Paperberg, Edgar L. Atzmans, S. Rabel, Miss John Kunzer, Eb. Mates, B. Wouvven, Henry Buescher, and Claude B. Dill for various county and precinct roles.
A fragmentary reminiscence notes officials in Texas using state cars for errands and official duties. The piece reflects on procedures for securing a car and the costs involved, with memories of drivers and offices, hinting at broader state vehicle use norms.
Batvom Giles of Travtio county visited Eagle Lake Thursday afternoon to seek input from voters. The informal visit aimed to engage residents and discuss issues relevant to the State Land Commissioner race.
Mrs WH Curry died at Rock Island Sunday after a life spanning from Gentiot Ohio born November 6 1851. Funeral services were held at Rock Island Methodist church with Rev Stephans officiating. She was the last of seven children and married to WH Curry in 1895 later moving to Rackstab Trans in 1899. Survived by daughter Mrs WOK Wall and six grandchildren, plus five stepchildren and numerous relatives. Grandma Curry joined the Gospel about thirty two years ago and remained faithful.
Regular morning prayer will be held at Christ Episcopal Church with set men by the antiinteredn charae. Church school opens at 6 am under W. Lophart with expected activities and social events for the near future. A gathering and donations are planned to Brynn Saturday, June 7, with a combined Len len etirnings presentation by the children of the diprese ira cote.
Swansy Iny Gln Braden acted as hostess for the Garwood Young People's Church Forum on Wednesday night. After the meeting, Bernice Vaughn reviewed the third chapter of the mission book while the youths played games. Lovely refreshments of icy cream and cake were served.
Mr Marshall, a member of the State Teachers Association and chair of local county committees, submits his candidacy for state representative. He emphasizes his own ideas and asks for support from friends and neighbors in Davenport and surrounding towns amid the recent cold spell and travel distances.
The 600 Rotarians from the 130fT District arrive in Galveston for the Rotary Tri formational conference April 25 to 26. Splash Day on April 27 opens beach season with holiday attire, aquatic races in the Gulf, and a fireworks show at night. Attending officials include Edward McFaddin, district Gov Alan Pimentel, and delegates from 97 clubs statewide.
Garwood residents hosted a large Easter gathering with relatives from Wichita, Temple, Houston, Victoria, Galveston, and Etonta berg. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jonnx Louis Bunge and children, plus extended family and friends visiting for the holiday and church or school events.
At Mrs Otto Rogers home last Friday the Eagle Lake Wid Club heard Miss May McCrary discuss two insect classes chewing and sucking and proper control options. The group planned hosting two booths at the Garwood fair and noted various attendees from Houston and surrounding areas during Easter holidays.
The Epworth League of the Methodist Church presents a 6 30 Sunday program with Leader Paul Barnett calling to worship Hymns 144 Love Lifted Me and 287 If Your Heart Keeps Right prayers by Barnett propers by members and sponsor Mrs Gladys Rachel piano and violin by Miss Joan Thames and Misses Maxie and Rachael Lewis review for ideas by Mrs Lloyd Tate guest speaker Twenty five minutes of League practice time for junior choir rehearsal all members to bring instruments invitation to every boy and girl in Eagle Lake to attend League meetings announcements weekly in Headlight
The practice roll and beginners class of the Baptist Sunday School, led by Mrs. Bruce McCarty and Mrs. Harry Brower, met Saturday at Mrs. R. Killough’s home for an Easter celebration. Children received a toy or a basket of candy eggs.
The Gainesville community marks John Reid's birthday, praising his disciplined routine and steady character. Though the town cannot all be like him, observers hail his well ordered life as a model of consistency and prudence, noting his regular meals, work, gardening, and calm demeanor.
Wallis and Wharton chapters of the Eastern Star were guests of the Eagle Lake chapter on Thursday evening for the initiation ceremony. A short social followed with refreshments provided.
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