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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1938
Page
2
A garbled tale shows a young man applying for a clerk job and taking an exam while an accident brings his wife and others into a scene. The narrative includes misheard words, wedding humor, and light domestic mishaps with onlookers and a bemused porter.
Fragmentary readers note requests address change notifications to avoid misdelivery. Mentions Mr and Mrs Sam Carter visiting Houston relatives and a garbled street scene with an elephant in a yard provoking police. Quoted dialogue appears nonsensical and garbled.
The Mobanda and Puan o families plan a two week gathering with relatives visiting from New York Houston Crosby and Austin. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Magnat I Landa, Mr and Mrs John EF Mingaz, Prof and Mrs Lois Lenda om Chinaga, Mrs A B Nasir and Mary Caral, along with Drs Z N Davidson and Dan Emmons family members. The Emmonses hosted weekend guests from Austin with extended visits.
A grass fire near Circe Inn on East Main Street was reported around 2 pm Tuesday. Firefighters extinguished the blaze quickly using standard equipment. Nearby residents, including Mr. Misch of Genston, traveled through town for weekend visits and social rounds with relatives and friends.
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