02 Aug 1935
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1935
Page
1
Farmers report better cotton prospects as drought eases and worm pressure lessens. Some growers in Garwood and Nada claim fields are progressing with picking starting this week. Corn crop outlook also improves though late leaf damage persists.
A garbled OCR item mentions Port Hi in Hinton and a coach named Binton with his father and sisters, implying a local election or appointment. The readable fragments suggest a community note about a coach tied to a family and a territorial or school matter, but key details are unclear.
The report notes contracts signed under the Colorado River Project with Ickes and Interior figures approving the Texa river authority's public works plan. It outlines issuing 17.5 million in authority bonds and a 4.5 million annual program, with funds allocated for flood control and construction. President Roosevelt announced the expansion of a new program setup and bond acceptance, highlighting federal coordination and anticipated outcomes.
Danciger Refinery moved a derrick west of Garwood and dismantled it. The operation left machinery relocated weeks ago while workers briefly checked the site.
Work in Columbus Florida advances with completion of two hard surfaced streets in the business area. One road runs north to south and the other east to west along Highway No. 3. Citizens plan about one hundred miles of streets under a PWA project, but no start date is set yet.
Preparations for a weekend rodeo at the Duncan ranch near East Berard are nearly complete with forecasts of the largest attendance yet. Governor James Allred and his son Jimmie are expected Saturday, parade and events planned including roping, steer decorating, and bull riding. A rodeo dance at Riverside Park and practice events at the arena precede the main events, with gates opening and entry signups required by 2:00 p.m. on both days.
Fragmentary item reports no vacant rental cottages in Eagle Lake area. Mentions residents Amrle Fmka from Hast Bernard and Mr Fruka seeking housing, with reference to Baring Chevrolet Agency and local street paving crews. Notes several residents and a grandson of J. Pruke. general housing shortage implied.
Fire at the Ravenna Cafe near Martin Ming station appeared to be arson influenced byimt. The cafe, owned by Henry Eyiaez, suffered pandy sliding damage but the register was verified intact. The job value stood at $1,000 with no insurance.
An aging frame on Main Street Ea g ly Lake is torn down to clear space for a modern service parking lot and a new business. The property, once owned by Mrs. Althea Franz now in California, is being cleared by J. A. With of Bonus who moves lumber to his farm for barns and repairs. The A B Store leases the front lot for a service parking area with a barbecue stand, seven days a week, while the rear Harrison market building is rebuilt to serve as the A B Store’s barbecue HQ. Half the lot will be driveways and parking. the other half becomes the barbecue area. The town’s Main Street will look finer, as the old saloon-era building is replaced and the space repurposed for commerce.
WPA funded work in Colorado County awaits final federal approval as San Antonio and Houston offices confirm a $72,000 allocation aimed at rapid employment. County commissioners push for swift start. projects must favor relief roll individuals and local needs while honoring wage and hour rules.
The text describes a dry pleasant drive through green rice fields northwest of Town A Good graded road offers smooth travel past farming areas and water. It notes weather, potential flooding, and rice crop conditions, with farmers facing drought impacts and some fields described as exhausted from floods.
Formenn citizens of Bogle Like visit their old home town. William home Jed Estnagtany, Atala, returns after many years as representative Lee Terk Dityin visits Roaleside. Many old friends greet him. townsfolk report a cordial welcome and reminisce about past years.
Navarro Oil Company starts drilling at Hahn ranch near Nada in Wharton county. Eight feet drilled before sand cave caused delays as crews plan continuous operation with an 126 foot steel derrick. Drillers include Mr. Hooper of Houston and others lodging at Ed Schockman home and El Gampo HQ. Colorado county reports Mid-Continent well near Frey burk casing set and drilling resumed. Captain A J Coyle of Coyle Concord Oil visits Eagle Lake and notes Garwood operation expected to restart with Joe Hartman in charge later this month.
Headlight readers are asked to view today's Eagle Life Insurance Company advertisement. Mr F R Mills of Eagle Deke promotes the firm in the region for seven years, gaining many friends. He is among the company’s managers and believes Eagle Life Insurance will become a leading state firm.
The obituary records the death of Mrs Sheridan Reshene at her home, with daughter Mrs Sun un Paton present. She was born August 1, 1875, died Sunday at five o'clock, and the family lists survivors including several daughters and sons from various towns. The notice notes a prior marriage to J. Selpy and mentions burial arrangements at Gange Kineveloe.
Mayors of three Colorado County towns attended as a monhean giver at the Chamber of Commerce session in Columbus. WPA officials led by Braden described how between 7.9 and 9 million dollars would be spent in District 6 to employ about 47,500 to 115,090 workers, with allocations based on employable local populations and project viability in counties including Harris, Austin, Brazoria, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Montgomery, Matagorda, Walker, Waller, Washington and Wharton.
Readable portions describe a two day event at Eagle Lake with mentions of a shooting incident and a person named Aimee. The text references a new weekly issue of theHeadland and some unrelated details about basins and dull data.
Report from the Headright office notes a petrified log discovered beneath the rear of the old Frahz building during teardown. Albert Clayton recalls 1880 remodeling when lumbers used to rest on a platform, leaving the log behind, now described as a beautiful specimen of petrified wood weighing about eight pounds.
San Thompson reports a local youth from Honey Grove achieving recognition in a youth effort. The account mentions Sam reaching Austin with some early travel challenges and describes a mix of names and places around Mid-winter Bees and the North Towns area. The piece reflects small town pride and a journey toward opportunity.
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