Union Open Air Services Planned By Eagle Lake Churches
Protestant pastors from Eagle Lake invite all local churches to Sunday evening services during August. Rev. Rodgers, Rev. Lambert, and Rev. Deutsch will deliver messages each week starting at 6 o'clock on the Baptist church lawn. The event aims to foster fellowship unify worship and attract a broad audience including nonchurchgoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Sind
WE. Rodgers
Baptist
Bro
Lambert
Baptist Church
Long Point Defeats Eagle Lake Sunday
Long Point beat Eagle Lake on Sunday 6 5 in ten innings as George Crim pitched strongly but a misplay and two errors cost Eagle Lake Crim struck out seven Towns sent eight and Wicks relieved. The game featured two late miscues leading to the winning run with Albert Loughridge on the mound and two down. The Eagle Lake bats produced early but failed to solve Wicks in relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puwi D'eau
George Crim
Albert Laughridge
Zagit Lake
Howard Townsend
Wicks
Eagle Lake
Mases
Levine
Albert Loughridge
Bully
Lock
Firstr
Crim
Townsend
Wttle
Boys Motor Hew Ulm
Yate
Boyy
Mate
al Hoi
Work Begins On New Five Room Tile Home
Contractor R U W Reese has begun a five room tile veneer home for Al Witter on the vast lot adjoining the W Birlcklund house. The residence will include a bath and is expected to enhance that section of the city with its attractive design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. U W. Reese
al Witter
Birlcklund
Contract Award For Columbus Bridge To Dallas Company
The State Highway Department awarded a contract to the Austin Bridge Company of Dallas for a new bridge over the Colorado River at Columbus on Highway No 2. The price is 125079 dollars with work to start within thirty days and completion in 200 walking days. The project is part of needed Highway 3 improvements amid safety concerns at the existing Columbus structure. The Dallas firm is also building the Cummins Creek and Garwood Colorado River bridges, with Garwood potentially opening to traffic earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Austin Bridge Company
Dallas
Colorado River
Highway No. 2
Columbus
Cumimins Creek
Garwood
Leon F. Bick
Cotton, Weimar Area Picking Cotton in Wet Season
Prospects for a viable Weimar area cotton crop improve slightly as Wight, Gatton open markets despite recent rains. The first bale is expected within 10 days. Welmar gins need repairs and fuel supplies. Some farmers have started picking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Welle
Intruders Cause Scare At Two Homes In Week
Miss Aileen Taylor and Miss Wilma Westmoreland in East Bernard report a negro man seen descending stairs by light from hall after returning from a dance. In a separate incident Mrs. Killough spotted a face at her window after a car backfire, silencing the household. she was greatly frightened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen Taylor
East Bernard
Wilma Westmoreland
W Tall
Westmoreland
Miss Westmoreland
Harmo
Uncle of Local Citizen Killed in Auto Accident
Arthur Pennington heir to C. Pennington of this city died Sunday night in a Victorian hospital from injuries after a highway accident. Mayor Pennington was in a car with his wife who was badly but not seriously injured. The Pennington car was side swiped by another vehicle occupied by five Negroes. He suffered severe head and facial injuries, the right leg broken, and other bruises. Mrs. Pennington was badly cut. Funeral services for Mayor Pennington, 62, were held at his son’s home in Victor. He had lived in Port Lavaca twenty years, coming from Schulenburg, where he was express agent. Mrs. B. Moree of Houston visited family here, and several other relatives are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lean FP. Dick
Columbus
Reinehards Dick
Germany
der Schurz
Bonn
Mr. Dick
New Ulm
L. & H. Brimn
Texas
South
Tat Company
J. J Windham
Houston
Knight ‘Templars
Odd Fellows
Gus Dick
Galveston
Weller G. Dick
Alleyton
Alma Gillatte
Port Arthur
Arthur Pennington
C. Pennington
Pennington
Port Lavaca
Penington
C. Ay
Court Lets Columbus North Highway Plan Advance
County commissioners approve a route in Columbus North connecting Columbus to Brenham, extending the county line road toward the main Houston to Dallas corridor as part of a countywide highway plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Coir
Colomalo
Colabus
Brenham
Houston
Dullus
Columbus to widen street for new Walnut Street bridge
City council agrees to widen Walnut Street to 80 feet to accommodate Highway 14 traffic. State Highway Department requested the extra width, likely forcing some property owners to trim sidewalks. Nearly no opposition from frontage property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Highway Department
Pecan crop here promises unusually good yield
The Bugle Lake area expects a bumper pecan harvest after a poor previous year. ONeill and Brady traders from Lampasas and Brady bought portions of local pecan crops for cash, with prices around high dollars. They plan a pecan shipping station and wholesale buying during the season, aiding growers as cotton and rice harvests advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arti
O'Neil & Bagley
Lampasas
Brady
Bugle Lake
O'Neil & Brady
Herbert Place
Jas
O'Neil de Brady
Fea Tan
Testa Patna mi Fe Ag
Bogle Lake
Mansfield Takes Steps to Clear River of Gars
Congressmen Mansfield on a trip to the Guadalupe valley heard many complaints about gar fish destroying game fish in the Guadalupe River. The bureau of fisheries in Washington advised on electric barrier methods as a selective approach. Details are available from the state game and oyster commission at Austin. Also notes on local residents Read and family after a car accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Gars
Guadalupe Valley
Guadalupe River
Bureau of Fisheries
Washington
Js Uy
Texas
Oyster Comission
Austin
Colored Waving Association Meeting in LaGrange District
The LaGrange District Association meets at Mount Olive Baptist Church with about three hundred pastors delegates and visitors in attendance. The gathering runs through Sunday and is expected to reach a peak on the final day with plans and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange District Association
Negro School Site Outside City Limits Sparks Debate
The article reports that the planned new Negro school building will be erected outside the city corporate limits. Officials note fire protection and insurance concerns, and discuss extending city boundaries to include the school site. Local residents may petition to expand limits to cover the property near the construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Alamo Lumber Company
Itavita
Pelation Uie Cily Council
Notts
Court ruling restricts transfers and tuition for rural students
A new Supreme Court decision affects Wharton County schooling by limiting student transfers between districts. Students over seventeen may transfer but must pay tuition, while free high school tuition requires census enumeration. Exclusions include rural residents moved from districts, and transfers may place students in new districts with tuition obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Hopper
Wharton County
Supreme Court
M N. Marrs
Nee Can Wal Ve
Galtier
Vielen
Glenss
Lamesbeeger
Houston
Arthur's Comedians to Perform in East Bernard Week
Arthur's Comedians announce a week long engagement at East Bernard starting Monday night. The traveling company, advertised with a breezy quote, will open at a local venue as it brings light entertainment to Seat y this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Krows
Franklin celebrates thirteenth birthday in Boustan visit
Franklin, a boy of thirteen, marked his birthday with a party at the home of Dix Quiente in Me and Mrs. Ar B Ulery. His mother Mrs. G Green arrived from Boston for the occasion, while Mrs. I Terrell and family drove up from Houston. Franklin mused that while the world might face a great pressure, his thirteenth year began with hopeful spirits and modest cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Dix Quiente
B. Ulery
Hayce
G. Green
Boustan
Colorado Valley League Zone Meeting August 9
The Young Peoples department of the Methodist church South in the Colorado Valley League Zone will meet at Eagle Lake on Sunday August 9 for an all day service. Activities include Sunday school a religious message preaching lunch program singing and an afternoon session. Rev BD Lambert invites all to attend and participate in the event which includes youths 12 and up across Gonzales Waelder Piatonta LaGrange Schulenburg Weimar Columbus Garwood and Eagle Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples’ Department
The
Methodist Church
South
Colorado Valley League
Gonzales
Waelder
Piatonta
LaGrange Schulenburg
Weimar
Columbus Garwood
Eagle Lake
BD. Lambert
Lambert
Mr. Lambert
Walter Adams Undergoes Serious Operation
County Commissioner Walter Adams is at St Joseph Hospital in Houston after a serious bladder operation last Saturday. After days of grave condition he has shown improvement recently and is progressing, though still in danger. Friends hope he will regain strength and return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Adams
St. Joseph
Houston
Adams
Wade Opens 71 Plumbing Business Near Depot
A long-time Ulnnlag plumbing worker, Wade opened a new plumbing business in the old picture show building west of the post office, leasing the space and planning handout items for Howie Arora and Worth Park. Howard Fitzgerald, a Texas field player, joined the Panthers and will report for loyalty duties. Local social notes mention visits and family ties including Helen Margaret and Tutvingson households.
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Ulnnlag
Wit Oper
Wien
de Toy
Park Worth
Howard Fitzgerald
Teadlingeral
Min
Texas Toagni Fp
Wieniln
Purl Worth Panthers
Tren
Hitinn Shertae
Maeve Tad Peidtay
Family tragedy in town hints at long past events
Fragmentary OCR mentions a family and a jailer figure, with unclear names and dates. Readers glimpse a grave incident tied to a local keeper and a sequence of months toward fall. The text remains largely unreadable, offering few concrete details beyond sparse references to people and a public setting.
Former Cuelae noteawa bas on Jali Hortisehiy
Sr former owner of the store at Rottawa died at his daughter's home after several months illness. Survived by two sons and seven daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jali Hortisehiy. Sr
Rottawa
Mes
Chie
Dothovat
Aviv
Armerton BF
Truot Austria
Ewo Sons
Water Carnival to Hit Eagle Lake Park Next Monday Night
Town invites all residents to assemble at the city park for a water carnival hosted by the fire department. Firemen will use their equipment to spray water over spectators, including children and adults in bathing attire, with 8 o’clock start time. Be prepared to get soaked as a community comes out for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Fire Company
Dent
Cava
Lkely
Junior Bridge Club Holds First Meeting
The Miuprior Bridge Club held its first meeting with Rose Berger on Wednesday afternoon. Prize for high score went to Betty Jule Terrell, consolation to Martha Grace of Toke. Mirlan Pomeéranta of Houston won guest souvenir pajamas. Bowi guest Wie Berger home, refreshments served by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miupior Bridge
Rose Berger
Betty Jule Ter- Tell
Martha Grace
Toke
Mir Lan
Pomeéranta
Houston
Bowie
Wie Berger
June Reed
Gladys Harrison
Elenor
Barbara Re
Betty Jule Terrell
Daphene McKinney
Mary Ge Logan
Martha Grace Kiflout
Madeleine McChrly
Beily Ney
Pearl Lee Adams
Camp Girls Trip Report From New Mexico Ballads
Glora Wintermann spent the season at Claro cita brunch camp for iris at Ute Park New Mexico. They toured Eagle's Nest Lake and Frijoles Canyon viewing ruins, then visited Santi Fr where the Rockefeller Museum is noted. The group stayed in Prijolee Canyon and learned of the west colony and families. Miss Isabel leaves from EL Campo with Mrs RT Westmorem and Atel Mes Shay as guests of Mrs PAL Tinextiiyanins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glove Wintermann
Clarocita
Iris
Ute Park
New Mexico
Spa
Sash
Eagle's Nest Lake
J. HM. Siwirp
Rio Grande Canyon
Frijales
Prijolee Canyon
Santi Fr
Mayes
Frank Stephens
Addie
EL Campo
Reaves
Westmoret
Atel Mes
Shay
Pal Tinextiiyanins
Breltk Shea Sundkay
Dare Wathritth Lagan
Prominent Eagle Lark Bus Firm Items in Notice
Community notices list prominent local business owners and clergy connected to Eagle and Lark areas. The fragment mentions Mr CL, a Methodist pastor, and individuals named Michaelis and Marison among attendees at a gathering or service. References to dates in March and Sunday events appear, with social acknowledgments and congratulations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CL. Thietisn
Chelstian Mayle
Lies
Warried
Sumday
Aleve
Paty
iMes
Michaelis
Chavmnis
Houstan
Meyttin Ngos
Marehoy
Jess Anit Bere
Idk
Marison
Peta
Golvestan
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Union
Long Point
War
W.M. Taylor
Heth Calhoun
Rayville
Lewlstein
A.T. McCreary
Perry Barker
McCreary
Reyville
Lhks
Traylor
Miss Calhoun
Vie“ Engemirr
J. P. Ulery
Michell Emehott
Simone
L. J. Burges
Ruth
Mex Connee Barger
Bryan
Frank Mille
H. Lee Jobson
Charles Edwin
Ruth Johnson
Johnson
Kerrville
Eslar Beard
Julia Warren
Blessing
San Antonio
Mrs
T. Gordon
Mamie Jonson
Gordon Dave
Marlin
Vilentine Dorbrity Hay
Mousian
Fy T. Kollmann
Simday
F. A. Durbin
Ililtke Sen
Carpux Christi
W. W. Perking
Thurmond
Mess Wyweetmore
Gerrude Snow
Beaumont
Weimats
Eee
2. B. Moree
Waltime
Mys
Waikey
Palins
Gallie Westmoreland
Gertrude Sow
Bentnont
TY Widen
New Bridge
W. C. Read
Teed
Eben
Deine
Grace
Noyrle
Henry Stideman
Port Tawaca
Gentral Power Mid Light Company
andeMss
J. C. Mary
Colored Waving Association
TLERE
Artros
East Beinaid
Wade
Jos Osolp
Marcaret
Helen
Geol
Hee
Yn Meyers
Duck Cay
Clyde Thekson
Histshoy
Mtr
Len McLanehiin
WASUN
Squirrel
Ernie
Che
Cuelae
Fire Boys
Gloria Wintermann
Eagle Lark
SN Martils
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