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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1932
Page
1
A fragmented notice from the De Pepper Company advertises a big cream sale with special weekend prices. The text also mentions a Bogle Late Stotiog Company and a telephone contact, but details are incomplete.
Two inch rain boosts potato yield and soils in Eagle Lake area while farmers brace for more needed moisture. Irrigated fields show signs of improvement. expectations rise for cotton and corn as soil moisture improves and new jointial systems come online. Prices and crop prospects remain tentative but optimistic amid ongoing weather relief.
An event titled NEMONSTERFIGN CLUBS SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION was held in Wharton County with Miss Atlesn Burren guiding. Attendees included demonstrators, visitors, and many residents from Plainview and nearby towns. Hosts and guests, among them Mr and Mrs Winkel and J. G. Larsen, returned home after the gathering.
Mr Garmon, a resident of Eagle Lake, was badly injured last Friday when a cow attacked him in a field near Hope and Din. He was knocked to the ground, suffered serious injuries and remains confined to bed at home, with his condition described as serious.
Mr and Mrs 2 TB Smith depart Sunday for a two week visit to relatives. They will travel via Memphis Louisville and Cincinnati and may stop at Mammoth Cave or Kentucky. Curry will manage the Smith store during their absence.
An elderly black man of nearly one hundred years died early Monday at his home. He had lived in the area many years and worked in his garden. Survived by six children, five daughters and two sons, with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Local political notices report several candidates announcing bids for county offices. John Hastedt seeks re election as county clerk. Endryl H. Rabel announces for treasurer, Stout Whitten for constable, and Lutabe for sheriff. Other contenders rumored for judge and county treasurer, with heated discussion ahead of election day.
An old town dance event is advertised for Thursday evening May 1 at Austin Mall. Admission is 75 cents for gentlemen. ladies may be charged 25 cents for entry, with the event described as a leap year style dance featuring music.
A tire alarm sounded before seven in the morning triggering a street scene as residents woke to an icy hour. A kitchen stove blaze reportedly occurred at the Grammers' and W. B. Stewarts’ homes, with gasoline involved and alarm bells drawing help.
Jackie Day Arlington, widow of a former Eagle Lake resident, died of pneumonia in a Dallas hospital last week. She lived in Eagle Lake most of her life, aged 39. Survived by her husband and four children, funeral held in Arlington. Her husband, injured in a December auto accident, could not attend.
County federation of women’s clubs plans a gathering in Columbus with speakers and programs. President of the Columbus club will welcome visitors, while participants from across the county will attend talks, luncheon, and a series of readings and demonstrations sponsored by area clubs.
Report from Wyoming area describes a high speed incident as a THLOR SWESWIPES a car on a highway yesterday returning from Houston. Police pursued the truck involved, bringing the driver to a halt near A. Gaarnval Neve. Damages were noted and repairs planned.
Local merchants favor a big barbecue to celebrate the bridge opening across Calorus space to traffic. An Eagle Lake team estimates thirty days to completion with a 275 feet main span and 42-foot steel approaches. Authorities plan a 20-foot steel span on the east and a 20-foot added span at nesting, with the event area to be erected under the goat bridge.
The aral Cleaners announces a forthcoming reopening as a new distine and reestablishment. A. C. Ziegler of Beltyile will manage the business with new machinery installed. The shop will reopen in the coming days and feature a modern “Rove Gleaners” banner and a fresh staffing plan.
A funeral service was conducted Monday for a Sr. 72 resident of Bell nn. Barta, with Rev. Mr im amstar officiating. Survivors include six four sons, Altrec, Esmond, Til, and a daughter. The service was held at Elaine itondda and attended by relatives from Columbus Mn and nearby communities.
The Acnool Orchestras and Glee Club directed by Mrs BP Bentley prepare a one minute broadcast over Shuilon REAC. The Eagle Take School section of Todas's paper notes the program airing Saturday at 3 pm.
An account from a Lisetr area note details Suetzan Geressir bitten by a snake on Monday near a coast landmark. Emil Rulles and Mrs. Conne report a severe bite on the right pint, Dr Holloman and others provide anti venom treatment. The victim shows improvement after initial illness.
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