Eagle Lake dominates district track meet with 124 points
Eagle Lake wins the district track meet piling up 124 points led by high scorer William Wallace with 23 and J B Davidson and Perry War. Schulenburg the previous year’s champ tallies 18 points as Eagle Lake shows depth with six firsts four seconds three thirds and three fourths while Pole Sager and Columbus area figures show activity around the Texas University invitation meet.
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Col- Tex
Eagles
Sips
Wegen
Selmulenburg
Schulenburg
William Wallace
J. BK. Davidson
Siddlebroost
Percy
Perry
University of Texas
Texas University
Eagle Lake Track Club
Eagle Lake
Zagle Lake
Eagle Lake Club
Lloyd Gregory
Hagle Lake
Fenyr
Hisss
Percy Middlebrook
Eleor Wallace
George Allen
Chester Gliiier—Perst
Uhird
Bubba Bunges
Buron Thomas
Hurdes Beh Holman
Twenty Cars of Steers Shipped to Kansas
Mr. V. Duncan shipped twenty cars of steers to Hamilton Kansas this week. The cattle were loaded at Garwood and will be put on grass upon arrival. Duncan ranch members Gardner Duncan Herbert Austin Dromgoole and Denny Downey accompanied the train through to Kansas.
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V. Duncan
Hamilton
Kansas
Garwood
Kanesas
Gardner
Duncan
Herbert Austin Dromgoole
Denny Downey
Ie Duncan Ranch
Tome “Ald
Wooly’ Giles
Texas
May Corner Chicken Market Promises Poultry Boom
The piece notes J. W. Kearney and Gilbert Choppin starting a poultry venture. They bought a 250 egg incubator hoping to launch a major poultry industry. Despite early setbacks with infertile eggs, the incubator is being used again as plans advance.
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J. W. Kearney
Gilbert Choppin
Friends of the Poultry World
Eagie Lake
County cattleman loses stock in Thain wreck
Giddings Welmor writer J F P Walker reports a cattle wreck near Thain injuring over two hundred head. Cattle moved from Markham to Oklahoma by Walker and Cornelius Dad, with a broker implicated in the mishap.
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Thain
Puly-Tourneigf
Wreck . Peer
Giddings
J. F P. Walker
Welmore
Mr Lemon Of Orange to Open at Avon Theatre
El Brendel and Pitti Dorsay star in Fox comedy Mr Lemon Of Orange opening next Thursday for a two day engagement at the Aviton Theatre. The duo carry Swedish character and tabaret spoof with Will Rogers style and a mix of vaudeville and talking picture routines.
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el Brendel
Pitti Dorsay
Fox Comedy
Mr Leinen
Orange
Aviton
Prade
Talking Pictures OY
Brendel
Hike
Flo Burt
Myer
Fift
Orpheum
Fox Film Corporation
Will Rogers
Movietone
Fox
Raoul Walsh
Mr. Lemon
Miss Dorsay
Victor McLaglen
Mr. Lennon
Brendelwing
Oscar Lenton
Min Mesota
Lenin
Silent McGee
Getworld
Siguor
Miss Darsay
Jule LaRue
Tabaret Pinger
McGev
Mise Dorsay
Willan Collier
Ruth Warren
Don Casth
Donald Dittaway
Joan Airstone
Prax Tilms
London
Jack Hayes
Ede Cantor
Eitan Burke
Winterma Princeton N Sts with Freshmen Team
David Wintemana a Princeton freshman scored one of the team’s io goals in a win over James Madison High School as the Tigers opened their season. Winterman and Weir gousely contributed in the opening half while the freshmen linked early offense.
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David Wintemana
Eugh Lake
Princeton University
James Madison High School
Prince Treshman
Former Eagle Lake Boy Married in Houston
Roger Damon son of Mr and Mrs SP Damon of Hichmond And Birs Mamte Love of Houston were married in Houston on Saturday evening. The ceremony took place at Memorial Church around 8 30 p.m with relatives and friends in attendance. The couple plans a short honeymoon in Houston and now reside at 2909 Brazos St. The article notes well wishes from friends and mentions Mrs Wallace Prout departing Houston after a short visit.
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Roger Damon
SP Damon
Hichmond
Mamte Love
Houston
Damon
Brazos St
Methodist Women's Missionary Society Bible Study
The Methodist Women's Missionary Society met at the parsonage on Tuesday afternoon with good attendance. An engaging Bible study on the Use of Moses captivated participants. Mrs L C Wozencraft led alongside Mrs John M Chimney and others assisting. the group plans to meet again next Tuesday afternoon for a social gathering.
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Methodism Women's Missionary Society
Moses
L. C. Wozencraft
Unis
Meadameé
John M. Chimney
G ., Morgen
George Heck
A. Hoeningttals
Local girl wins declamation honors at Brenham meet
Eagle Lake students dominated the Brenham district meet last Friday competing against Smithville LaGrange Schulenburg Gonzales and Columbus. Grace Jean Vincent won senior girls declamation and will represent Eagle Lake at the state meet in Austin. Louise Killough led in typing with 47 words per minute average while Harold Thomas placed third in extemporaneous speaking.
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Smithville
LaGrange
Schulenburg
Gonzales
Columbus
Eagle Lake
Louise Killougs
Anna Maregaret Martin
Louise Killough
Bae Ele Lake
Grace
Jean Vincent
Brenham
Austin
Grace Jean
Exsay
Harold Thomas
Stron
Harold
Nha
Bevan Hunt
Tobot
Aagie
Sthnotn
Bryan
Caldwell
Weimar
Dagle Lake
Heipstead
Schulenburgt
Waller
Giddings
Fiatenta
Dine Box
Wallis
John Lyle Shimek
Loyal Girt Married in Houston Saturday
Miss Wanette Dodd daughter of Ada Dodd of this city married Mr Bill Knight of Houston Saturday night. Dodd sang with the Ra le Lake High School Glee Club and helped broadcast from KPRC. Knight, a plasterer, had worked in Eagle Lake. couple to reside in Houston.
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Wanette Dodd
Ada Dodd
Houston
Bille Knight
Miss Dodd
Rale Lake High School
Bagle Lake
Ife
Sewer Users Must Pay Up or Be Disconnected
Birle Linke city council orders Mayor F Wellford to collect back sewerage charges or terminate service. Disconnections will begin for those in arrears by May 1, with further cuts by May 15 if accounts remain unsettled. Mayor Welford stresses strict enforcement.
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Sity
Birle. Linke
F. Wellford
Welford
Wel
Lissie well drills for sulphur near Walt Poole land
A test well for sulphur near Lissie, Texas, spudded yesterday afternoon on Walt Poole land, south west of Lissie. Driller Luther Patterson of Angleton, aided by brothers L M and L B Patterson and M Golden, aims to locate sulphur like the historic Boling dome findings. The bore sits about eight feet from a 1917 Poole drill site, with reports of a 20 foot sulphur strike at 490 feet and notable showings at 600 feet.
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Walt Poole
Walt
Boling
Lisle
Twissie
Mr. Patterson
Tne
Lissie
L. M
L. B
Patterson
M. Golden
Angleton
Poole
Roberts to Undergo Operation at Temple Hospital
Mr and Mrs LD Roberts have been in Temple at Scott and White hospital where he has been confined since arrival. He suffered an attack en route and remained for several days in Austin. It is expected he will return to Temple within weeks to undergo the operation.
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LD. Roberts
Temple
Scott & White
Rome
Roberts
Austin
New Golfers Take to Course for Afternoon Lessons
A number of new golfers are taking their first lessons each afternoon as favorable weather brings players to the course. Several raw recruits are learning the basics and show potential to become regulars on the links.
Stupy Club to Open Public Library in City Auditorium
The Eagle Lake Study Club has offered the city auditorium for a weekly library. The Indies are arranging a library to open by the first Saturday in May or second, with the library open Saturdays and club members serving as librarians. Until full setup, members will lend books and assist with loans. Public access will be allowed for reading on premises.
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Eagle Lake
Lbtory
Past Dewberries Now On Local Market
The first dewberries of the season are being enjoyed as berry hunters report vines with white blooms and red berries. Many have picked all they wanted for private use, and within days should be plenty of ripe fruit available locally.
Garwood Superintendent Neads Woodsboro Schools
Kerr, who led Garwood Public Schools for five years, has accepted a superintendent role with Woodsboro schools. During his Garwood tenure, teacher numbers rose and programs expanded, with improvements to equipment. He earned an honor graduate scholarship for the summer quarter at Baylor University.
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Sunt
KL Kerr
Garwood
Woodsboro
Kerr
Kerr Ag
Beer
Jissuction
Secret
Leaya
Revival Services At Presbyterian Church Draw Crowds
Congregations attend nightly revival led by Rev T Gordon Watts with strong sermons. The meeting continues through Sunday with communal guidance during the Sunday morning hour. An ordination of Rev F Deutsch is planned for the first Sunday in May with four ministers taking part followed by a church luncheon at the Heiney Hotel for Presbyterial church members.
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Presbyterian Church
T. Gordon Watts
F. Deutsch
Former Garwood boy Frnka named Greenville head coach
Henry E. Frnka of Lubbock selected as Greenville high school head coach and director of athletics. Frnka, Garwood native, formerly at Lubbock High, has a strong record spanning five years with 39 wins and 7 losses. He attended Austin College and San Antonio Academy, earning degrees and coaching credentials. He plans to study under Pop Warner this summer and continues ongoing coaching education.
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Henry E. Frnka
Lubbock
Greenville High School
Ew Greenville
Garwood
Ed. R. Fin
Lubbad High School
ASH College
Bhermin
Austin College
West Texas
San Antonio Academy
Leneher
Prnka
Lubboek
Amarillo
Moner-Un
Paha
Puke Nos
Knute Rockne
Southern Methodist University
St. Edwards
Howard
Bim) Jones
Jick Meagher
Rice Institute
Dr. Mannwell
Wisconsin
Piggie Lambert
Purdue
Jimmie St. Clair
Southern
Methodist University
Pop Warner
Stanford
Gypsy Dance at Avalon Theatre Wednesday Night
Miss Bernice Gordon will present her pupils in Gypsy Dance at the Avalon Theatre next Wednesday night. Gordon, a graceful Houston dancer, will perform during the homage and showcase several dance numbers in Gypsy costume. The event accompanies the regular screen program and is a Legion benefit night.
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Bernice Gordon
Te Avalon Theatre
Gordon
Houston
Trains Discontinued By Southern Pacific This May
The Southern Pacific will end two local passenger trains on May third, Nos 1 and 12, arriving here at 1:40 am westbound and 22m eastbound. A new schedule will replace them with local service Nos 103 and 104. Local trains will operate at all stations with adjusted times, and a safety schedule change accompanies the discontinuation.
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Southern Pacific
Startiyah
East Lean Ttte
Relive
Cine Tbas
Cline
Single Tax League Secretary Visits City Lecturer
Wisiboi Win Black of San Antonio, executive secretary for the Single Tax League of Texas, visited the city yesterday. He is regarded as a state authority on taxation. Black planned lectures and meetings with local business leaders.
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Single Tax League
Wisiboi
Win. A. Black
San Antonin
Tas League of Texas
Black
Blick
Ms. Black
City Mt
Bexm
Tor
Local School Music Program Delights Community
The program at Chi High School under Meas Bentley delighted many residents. Broadcasters praised the expressive performance and noted few negatives. In other news, Jake Shathers suffered a severe injury in an accident while boating, but shows improvement and is hoped to recover fully.
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Cuelis
Kpro Insh
Sarr Terngon
KPRO
Eagle Lake Study Club May Library Plan Report
The Eagle Lake Study Club met in the city hall parlour with eight members present. They discussed establishing a library and heard a program led by Miss Lacy Kale Rogers about The Last Days of Shylock and related topics. The next meeting is planned for Friday afternoon, May 10, in the school auditorium with visiting club members as guests.
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Eagle Lake
Lacy Kale Rogers
A Dew
Miss Rogers
Tomato and Potato Crops Show Little Wind Damage
The strong norther last week caused damage to tomato and potato crops with vines whipped and leaves blackened yet overall yield largely intact. Tomato rot was limited. potato leaves suffered but not severely, while late April cold kept daily temperatures near 40s. Many Eagle Lake residents cut gas heat as milder weather returns.
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Eagle Lake
Unchanged After Fifty Long Years Visit Back Home
Wiliovuiby MacCormick returns to Eagle Lake after fifty years, visiting old haunts and friends. He recalls the Jereeb manmu factory days at Cape J W. McGarty store, notes the Southern Pacific freight depot changes, and sees how town has altered yet keeps memories. Local residents James Binver and J W Hemubill hosted relatives visiting from Thompson and Richmond.
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Wiliovuiby MacCormick
Grassony
McCormick
Southern Pacific
Mr. McCormick
Ok! McCarty
BM. Bitzgerala
B. Newton
Junk Pile Critique Prompts City Advertising Change
A Houston writer discusses Eagle Lake clutter along a highway and urges removal or a tall fence with advertising units to solicit ads. The note criticizes the site as unsightly and recommends action to improve the city’s appearance.
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