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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1938

Page

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Flower Show Canceled By Rain After Scheduling

Flower show events in Eagle Lake and at the Dover store show a two week postponement due to heavy rains. Garden club president Hayes Brephens says preparations were extensive and a formal display may still occur if weather allows. End of season plans include a May 25 closing and elections at the next meeting.

Eagle Lake Dover Indies Max Mo Landa Brg Hayes Brephens The Clib Elib Qower Ds. Fisy Seagott Blenle

Mrs Wintermann Hurt When Horse Fell In Georgetown

Mrs Wintermann was severely injured Saturday when her horse fell during a ride in Georgetown AdGilis. The horse struck her, cracking a vertebra and she was taken by ambulance to Majorist Hospital in Rousson, where she will wear a brace for about two months.

Wintermann Cevendale Myre Wittermann Relph Thomas

Whale Hodde Bit by Big Moccasin Snake

While pulling a pitcher plant from a dock at 6 p.m. yesterday, Diack Amaccsta bit Wille Fodde on the right hand. The three foot long moccasin bit Mr. Fodde on fingers causing swelling and sickness, with bile venom reported. He sought medical care at Ds J. F. Lavehtin.

Mr. Hodes

Injured Operator Released From Hospital

IL H Popham one of the top operators on duty at the local railroad tower has been released from Houston hospital where he was confined since an automobile incident ten days ago. Mr and Mrs Popham drove to Houston to visit their injured friend. The wreck involved an Oldsmobile and a telephone post, the operator’s car was near total loss.

H Popham Rom Houston Hospital Mrunston Fopham Houston Honpitak Pop Fia Ais Ft Aguinst Pontus Wei

Construction Likely for Coming Summer in Colorado County

The Colorado County Highway Department authorizes a chip surfaced road from Eagle Lake to Altair connecting with Highway 7. An estimated 100000 dollar project covers drainage, paving and right of way, with work to begin next summer pending advance land acquisitions and crossings. County Judge W S Strickland received confirmation from State Highway Commissioner Hined that Altair to Eagle Lake road construction is approved.

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Lee Reed Johnson Injured in Midway Car Crash

Lee Reed Johnson suffered multiple injuries including a broken right arm and facial lacerations when his vehicle collided with another at Midway between Palacios and Port Lavaca on Saturday afternoon. The other car carried a man and child. occupants were badly injured. The Palacios Methodist pastor aided at the scene and Johnson's father and others traveled to Port Lavaca delivering aid.

Lee Reed Johnson Lee Johnson Cubs Palscios Port Lavaca Bean Beeville Fey Heither Palacios Medica H. Lee John Pilates Blor Eagle Cuke Messrs. Johnson G. Felnigenberg H.T. Neiswender Gota Lavaca Johrmon Wee

Local Girls Enter State Tennis Finals from Eagle Lake

Martha Grace Killough and Evelyn Mae Frnka of Eagle Lake High School won regional matches in San Marcos to reach the state tennis finals in Austin May 6-7. They defeated Georgetown’s E Cook and S Bluck then beat Leesch and Gaines of Thomas Jefferson in the district and region events, solidifying Eagle Lake’s first chance at a state title.

San Mar Martha Grace Killough Evelyn Mae Frnka Eagle Lake High School Austin Georgetown E. Cook Bluck Bagh Lake Girls Leesch and Gaines Thomas Jefferson Scheel San Antonio Esdrey Jefferson Ana Ote Meaner Gary Nerves Tewry Eagle Lake Eagles Tor Smithville Dime Box LaGrange Ue ‘Ris Columbus el Campo Whirlow I Iil San Marcos Martha Grace Evelyn ‘Mae Ram Garizo Breckenridge Ban. Antonio Round Rock Euge Lake Sagle Lake Temi Sary Lvia Gars Jeanne Denat Tone New Ellena-Content Adthe Heine Murrell Pan Evelyn Mac Teaths Wales LorkNar Gonzales Wile Tremutener Tost Sn

Akron Family to Make Home in Eagle Lake

Mr and Mrs Harry Hesitt and their three year old son Harry plan to settle in Eagle Lake as representative for Preston Tire Rubber Company. Bechtel will visit Akron next week for promotion details and Mrs Bechtel will stay until the school term ends. The family has made many friends in town and residents regret their departure.

Harry Hesitt Weir Uthie Gon Harry, Jy Akron Ohio Engle Laird Mir Hewith Chara Gechte Prestone Tire de Rubber Company Bechtel Eagle Lake Becchtel Bern Beetle Charles

Softball season start delayed one week by rains

Heavy rainfall postpones the opening of the softball season by one week. Games scheduled for last Tuesday will be played next Tuesday night at the local school field. The season features two games per Tuesday and two per Thursday, with teams including Rotary Club and Southern Series, Dr Pepper, Stephens Company, Sexaco Company, and Ideal League members. Players report wet grounds but strong color with uniforms and shirts brightening the fields.

Dr. Pepper Unk Stephens Mpany Sexaco Company Polk Binong-dezeleht Rotary Club Universal

Garwooders Detour Trip To El Campo In Hi Water

Mayor Frank Arnold and Gal C. B. Schhirsing traveled from Garwood Tuesday to El Campo via old Highway 71 detour due to high water. They said travel required a longer route from Bagid Lake and Creek Teading ties road.

Frank Arnold Gal C. B. Schhirsing Garwood Cn Bagid Lake Arenald Delong Allalr Cate Teading Lo el Campo Iungersford Bernesi Eagle Lake

Local firm to display saddles all day Monday here

A local firm will show a display of saddles and leather goods Monday near Eagle Lake. The Engle Lyke Grain Company, Taxus Tanning and Manufacturing, and Yoakum works will exhibit high quality saddles and harness made close to Eagle Lake. A factory representative will be present to discuss the nearby plant and products.

Engle Liyke Grain Company Wiusual Taxus 'Tanning Yonkum Yoakum Eagle Lake Hero Montiay

Poultry Prof Discusses Profitable Rearing at Eagle Lake

A public talk led by Prof. Homeyer outlined key methods for profitable poultry farming from chick to lay-er, stressing bred chicks, proper feeding, housing, disease protection, and seasonal adjustments. The event at Eagle Lake Grain Co warehouse featured local officials May McCrary and C. Ho Brewer with refreshments following the session.

C. Homeyer Eagle Lake Grain Company Neering S. Q. Boothe Bagh Lake Guan Company EL Joel Columbus Whills Burma Homeyer A. & M. College of Texas Hameyer Yast May McCrary Yount Gariculburat Hemeyer Luke Flameyer Eagle Lake Gruda

Death of Jim McLaughlin in Houston Funeral Held in Richmond

Jim McLaughlin died in Houston last Friday thirteen days after surgery for an intestinal ailment. Services were held in Richmond Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. George Lee. He was the son of Rev. and Mrs. B. B. McLaughlin former Eagle Lake church pastor. The family resided at Bagly Lake from 1918 to 1923 and will move to Garwood.

Jom McLaughlin Houston M. Prins Richmond Gev Lee Ing Baptist Enn Ab Newcult Jim Melaughlin B. B. McLaughlin Eagle Lake McLaughin

Damage to Garwood Bridge Leaves Town Cut Off

Heavy river drift and high water trapped by Garwood Bridge sections likely washed away. Center of the bridge and approaches wrecked as Skull Creek and Cummings Creek overflowed, cutting Highway 71 route between Altair and Garwood. Traffic detours via Rock Island.

Garwood Eagle Lore Colorada Cummings Creek Columbus Skull Creek Encle Lake U Garwood Rock Island

Alyne Wink Injured in Bicycle Fall

A report notes Alyne Wink sustained injuries after a bicycle fall near Mrs Honne McRur's home. Companions Cronwoth suffered minor wounds, while four others escaped more serious harm. A facial laceration required three stitches.

Alyne Wink Bicyele Honne McRur Gil

Potato digging delayed by weekend rain and floods

The heavy weekend rains and downpours began Sunday and continued through Monday, delaying harvest. Most prairie potatoes are in loosing drained fields with fields flooded in low spots. farmers expect a later market. Corn and rice may benefit or suffer depending on field damage.

Elds Gurlig

Colt Sold Here This Week Brings Top Price

Probably the highest price paid for a locally grown colt, yearling aged eight months, brought by the Pierce estate to W. M. Conley. The colt, a fine stock raised by Ms. Conner, Troy Juanita line, sold for $130.00.

Colt W. M. Conley Pierce Ms. Conner Troy Juanita

High School Band in Concert Tonight in City Park

The high school band directed by Martin Tale will perform in the city park this evening weather permitting. Several new selections will be featured as the program includes entertainment for the town and community.

Hinginning Praay Martin Tale Tan Iight Menitera Tha Baad

New Baptist Pastor To Preach Were Sunday

Rev Jemigs R Tear new pastor in the Buptis Churehe will hold his first services Sunday morning and evening with a following appointment. Rev Mr Read will return to fle hamneian Pert Woerll to tad Mre Read. He is expected to visit Engle Lake next week. In Kansas a livestock sale reported 150 head of steers bought yesterday amid market notes.

Jemigs R. Tear Mir Read Kansas West Ewa

Moment of Temple Stabbing Captures Attention

A report describes a stabbing incident at a temple involving Naman Hurd and others. Details include injuries to several individuals and subsequent arrest and holding at Jale Columbus, with bond set at 5201.

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