J C Brewer Dies After Eagle Lake Auto Wreck
J C Brewer of Eagle Lake died Sunday evening in Seguin Hospital after a single vehicle crash near Eagle Lake. The Tescar driver, traveling from Sepulch to Pearsall, was ejected when the car rolled three times and struck the pavement. Funeral services were held Monday at 409 St Marys with burial in the local cemetery. he is survived by his mother, four siblings, and two brothers in Houston and Corpus Christi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Brewer
Humble
Eagie Lake
Brewer
Tescar
Sepulch
Pearsall
Mer. Brewer
Eugiese
Eagle Leake
Tarbedy
Mormday
Sreces
Miss Exils
Henedy
Keneds
Keneds Pastofice
Ben Brewer
Houston
Rev
Corpus Christi
Walter Appleby
Weimar Underpass Project Set To Begin Soon
Work on the $373,000 underpass on Highway 3, three miles east of Weimar, is planned to start soon. R B Butler of Bryan holds the contract, with concrete approaches on both sides and preparatory grading already completed. After completion of the underpass, concrete paving between Weimar and Giddens will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Butler
Bryan
Weimar
Gidden
Landa Plans Two Modern Bungalows on Mills Avenue
H Landa recently bought the Joe Berger house and the former Nussbaum residence on McCamry Avenue. He moved to Mills Avenue and will use salvaged materials with contractor C. Curty Lumiter to build two modern bungalows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tte
H. Landa
Joe Berger
Mills Avenue
Presbyterians Hold Frood Sale Tomorrow
Presbyterian Auxiliary ladies met in a church business session and planned a sale for Saturday in the Frank Stephens Company hardware department. Pies cookies cakes and candies will be offered in the sale. Visitors include Mrs W P Fitch Barbara Gene Billy Burns Wageener and others from San Antonio visiting local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Hie Hardware
Department of
W. P. Fitch
Barbara Gene
Billy
Burns Wageener
San Antonio
Bascom Giles Visits Eagle Lake in Runoff Campaign
Bascom Giles, candidate for Commissioner of the General Land Office, visited Eagle Lake Wednesday to drum up support ahead of the August 27 runoff. He carried Travis County in the July primary and said he welcomes votes from all citizens seeking the land office’s return.
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Bascom Giles
General Sena
Br. Giles
Travis County
Ghes
Lavid Cain
Land Office
Giles
Balas
Pri
Senate Committee Opens Inquiry Into River Flood
Texas Senate subcommittee begins preliminary probe into Buchanan Lake dam operations after devastating Colorado River flood. Witnesses cite negligence claims and urge review of dam gates timing and authority policies to prevent future floods. Former officials urge accountability and data from engineering surveys over the coming weeks.
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Texas Senate
Austin Brongis
Buchanan Daim
Leyte
Colorado
Mass
State Capitol
WU. Taylor
Deen
Wie University of Tenas
Buchanan Lake
Sas
T. 3. Bolbrook
Galveston
Wibourne
A. J. Wirte
Ue Eoup
Buchanan
Crittelsta
Walter ‘Wordward
Coleman
John Horns
Austin
CRA
Moody
Clark
Elgworth
Funeral Services Held for August Glueck at Local Cemetery
Funeral services were conducted last Saturday for August Glueck 48 a lifelong resident. He died Friday at 2 a m in St Joseph infirmary. Survived by wife a seven year old daughter Evelyn six brothers and three sisters. Burial in Kollarscha Cemetery Cat Spring with R A Engleking Sr of Sealy delivering the sermon. Pallbearers listed including Allen Glueck Ellis Glueck Edwin Glueck Hervert Glueck Gus Pacher and Ammon Polscek.
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August Glunck
St. Joseph
Glueck
Varnlty
Theo. Glueck
Eagle Lake
Evelyn
Joseph
Wenzel
Alvin
Emile
Extdle
Wert
Texas
Mve
Prances Betis
Matilda Za
Gus Pacher
Ammon Polscek
Contract To Be Set For Gymnasium Building
The Eagle Lake high school will set a contract for the gymnasium at 2 p.m. August 2. Hedrick and Lindsey, Houston architects, prepared the plans and specifications now with contractors for estimates on construction.
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Eagle Lake High School
Hedrick & Lindsey
Houston
McMahan Funeral Held in Columbus After Death Tuesday
Funeral services for J R McMahan who died Tuesday at his home in Columbus were held in that city Wednesday. McMahan had resided in Columbus for twenty years and is survived by his wife and four children: Mrs Helen Kirkham Glen and J R Sr of Columbus, and Mrs Maryn Remsel aes. Mrs 3 E Lynn, who has spent the past two years at Ajo Arizona, visited here this week with her daughter Etter Evelyn, and is visiting another daughter Mrs Eva Branch of Houston.
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J R. Mc Mahan
Columbus
Mc Mahan
Helen Kirkham
Glen
Maryn
Remsel Aes
3. E. Lynn
Ajo
Arizona
Etter Evelyn
Eva Branch
Houston
Former Citizen of Columbus Dies Monday
Charles J. G Leasemann, 4, a former Columbus resident, died Monday at his home in Hotton. Born October 42, 1867 in Galveston, he later moved to Columbus and served as Colorado County clerk for many years. He moved to Houston in 1908, owned South End Grocery, and wrote on a Southern Pacific line to San Antonio. He belonged to Holland Lodge No. 1 AF & AM and Caledonia Lodge No. 68 AF & AM, and was a Methodist. Survived by wife Elizabeth Jane, two daughters Mrs. Earl Diselnger and Miss Lilian Leweminn of Houston, one son J. A. Leesemahn of Houston, plus other relatives. Body moved to Columbus for burial services.
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Charles J. G Leasemann
Hame
Hotton
Mr. Lersemann
Galveston
Lea
B Yongman
Columbus
Colorado County
Houston
South End Grocery Company
San Antonio
Holland Iodge No
AF & AM
Minster
Calendonie Jodge
Ales
Methodiat Church
Hey
Birs
Elizabeth Jane Leeseminn
Earl Diselnger
Miso Lilian Leweminn
J. A. Leesemahn
Durlal ‘Ab’ Acap
Longtime Eagle Lake market man Louis Balas dies
Louis Balas a longtime Eagle Lake market operator died Tuesday at 3 30 am after a long illness. Born June 30 1881 in Czechoslovakia he came to the United States in 1901 settling in Hallettsville. He and wife Louise Ressler moved to Eagle Lake where he ran a market until his death. He guided local butchering practices and was remembered as a jovial, useful citizen. Services were held at 4 pm Wednesday with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. the town closed its businesses for the ceremony. He is survived by his wife three sons Rudolph Frank Paul and a daughter Louise and a daughter-in-law in Houston.
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Louis Balas
Czechoslovakia
United States
Halletteville
Noiy Secy
Ales
Louise Ressler
Eagle Leird
Bolas
Balas
Rales
Paném
Lakeside
Eagle Lake
Lous
Rudolph
Frank Paul
Dty
Johanna Balas
Threshing Season Starts Amid Mixed Weather and Markets
Rice farmers begin threshing as favorable weather returns but scattered showers slow cutting. Harold Thortasty starts threshing today while the American Rice Growers Association anticipates grading the season’s first lot. Prices vary with Early Prolific and free harvest sales noted.acreage trends show long grain gains though overall three state areas shift. Local growers express cautious optimism about quality despite uneven conditions.
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Harold Thortasty
American Rice Growers Association
E. B. Turner
Tellaro Brothers
New York
Louisiane
Turner
Eagle Lake
Nias
C. P. Hoye
Kross Thomas
Orit ‘Thomas
Anderson Bros
Vic Corman
John Clipson
Jim Clipson
T. BF. Haley
Chas
Jochett
O. R. Etrink
FA. Wi
Japan
Texas
Lousiana
Arkansas
Two Garwood Homes Moved Back From River Bluff
Garwood correspondent notes contractor A. W. Withart and a crew moved two homes of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Bradell and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Martin to safer sites after the river rise. In 1935 a flood extended the riverbank and forced several relocations. The moved homes will sit near the R. B. Shaw residence, amid improved yards and plantings as neighbors spend time away and with relatives.
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Garwood
Washing River Bluff
Colorado
A. W. Withart
Ga_ Himbus
W.E Little
T. C. Reed
John Becak
Dixon
R. B. Shaw
Vic Engelhard Better After Hard Experience
The Headlight editor received a two letter from Vic Engelhard written at the Legion Hospital near Kerrville where he underwent a serious dual operation. He reports gradual improvement nine days after surgery and credits a strong heart for allowing both operations at once. He recalls nearly going nuts before his first real sleep and hopes for a rapid recovery and regained strength.
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Ikum
Vic Engelhard
Legion Hospital
Kerrville
Emethard
Werodist Pastor to Preach Ere Sunday
Rev Z M Lewis and family travel statewide return to preach both morning and evening services on Sunday. He invites participation in Sunday School and prayer meeting with Premeding services and a cordial public invitation.
Missionary Society Plans Aug 16 Meeting and Bible Teachings
The Warmth's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church meets at Mix H. Lee Johnscon's home on Tuesday August 16 at 4 p.m. Rev Ailes and Nethel of Southminster in Hopeiston will teach the Bible clash at Presbyterian Sunday School at 10 Wo in. Next Sunday he will preach both morning and evening with subjects A Supreme Challenge and a Cool Duk Prot She Oli Wel. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Warmth
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Mix
H. Lee Johnsocn
Ailes &, Nethel
Southminster Church
Hpteston
Presbyterian
Funeral services held for Poleta Bettus Bailly
Funeral services were held Thursday for Poleta Bettus Bailly 34 who died Monday. She is survived by her husband and three children.
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Poleta Bettus Bailly
Mystery Ad Teases Town with Who Am I Question
The Headlight notes a propaganda teaser asking Who Am I and promising an answer next week. Readers wonder if it signals a bulldog for a movie or a new product, while the advertiser remains silent about the mystery.
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Bos
First Bale Ginned Here Last Tuesday and Wedding Note
Report covers the first bale ginned at Eyeton near Engie Lake weighing 512 pounds sold for 840 per pound to W B Welford and mentions a stray premium. It also notes the marriage of Miss Sophie Hodde to Mr Jacoba Zoeller in LaMarque with the couple residing in Houston.
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Eyeton
Fagie Lake
Easton
Eyeton Gin
Tom Sutton
Mim Hoh
Dennis
Engie Lake
W. B. Welford
Kreton Gin
Sophie Hodde
Lamarque
Jacoba Zoeller
Houston
Ed. Hodde
Zoeller
Welmer
Thes B Stand and Music Company
Hmton
GOOD ORCHESTRA DANCE AT EAGLE LAKE HALL AUGUST 30
Adolf and the boys will furnish music for a bid time dance at Aus ain's Hall Eagle Lake on Saturday night August 30. The orchestra, once billed as The Gold Chain Sosemians, is expected to draw large attendance with admission set at 25 cents per person.
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Adolf
Ausain
Eagle Lake
Lerge
Specialist to Visit Eagle Lake Each Week
T. C. Woolley of Brendany will visit Eagle Lake weekly with office staff at Dr. Laughlin's hospital. Woolley, UT and Brooklyn Bye & Mar Hospital graduate, served in World War I and is commander of the American Legion Post at Brenbem.
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T. C. Woolley
Brendany
Eagle Lake Tuestar
Mrs Smith Buys Cafe at Boling in Local Shuffle
Mrs Geo B Smoith and daughters will move to Boling Monday to manage the Allen Gate cafe she purchased. The wife may be renamed Keratt’s Place and invites folks from Eagle Lake area to visit.
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Geo. B. Smoith
Boling
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