Eagle Lake Plans Trades Day Event
Eagle Lake Rotary club sponsors Trades Day in city hall auditorium. Unanimous plan designates second Saturday each month for merchant promotion and cash prizes. Local businesses listed as sponsors urge patronage to boost community commerce.
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Eagle Lake
Essie Lars
Anomih Cs
Esgle
Eagle Lake Busness Tims
Buscess Ims
Wesley Stepenants
Ant
Boys Cleaners
Walter E. Rodgers
Albers Variety
Vic Engelbard
J. G Penney Co, Inc
Q-P Sta Inc
Midget
Beckmin Drug Store
Skelton & Tate
Eagle Lake Grain Co
Fitzgerald
A. L. Marz
Treces
C. Edgar
Gilbert Chap
Milemtz
Rev. W. E
Ny C
Fteson
Memorial Services in Columbus for Former Fire Chief
Memorial services are announced in Columbus for the former fire chief and city officials. The invitation requests attendance by citizens and dignitaries to honor the late leader and the city’s service to the community.
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Columbus
Columbus Fire
Chile
Former Lissie Resident Passes Away in Houston
Obituary notices a former Lissie resident, Bure, widow of Rev. C. Bus, died in Houston. The brief report notes her prior role as pastor’s wife and ties to the Lissie E gal church, with fragmented OCR details about dates and locations.
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Lissie
Houston
Bure
C. Bus
Lans
Omicistios
Near-accident on highway ends safely in ditch
W. P. Wade and his daughters Misses Mebel Corvins and Billie were driving from Greaser Wednesday when a trailer struck the rear of the Wade car as oncoming traffic passed. Both vehicles slid into a deep ditch. Wade suffered serious damage and one Decupart (Deceupart) was injured.
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W. P. Wade
Mebel
Corvins
Billie
Wader
Smiths Headed to St Louis for Fall and Winter Stock
Mr and Mrs J B Smith left today for St Louis to buy stock for fall and winter trade. He aims for low price, dependable merchandise and plans to purchase a liberal stock to meet uncertain business conditions. Event includes an August 25 old-time dance with the orchestra of Hous. Jimmie McDonald of Temple performs. attendance praised at last event.
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J. B. Smith
St. Louis
Charlie Cerny
Ex's
Austin's
Feco
Temple
Burst
Carmel Rutherford
Jimmie
Rite Farmers
County Attorney Wens Weds Miss Malttly Hudson in Richmond
Colorado county attorney Dr. Rutta, formerly of Eagle Lake, married Miss Malttly Hudson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 3 W Hudson of Rock Island, at a Richmond ceremony officiated by Rev. C J Cole. The bride, once with Colorado County Abstract Company at Columbus, and the groom are praised as popular and promising locals.
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Mir Chas
Rutta
Colorado County
Malttly Hudson
W. Hudson
Rock Island
Richmond
C. J. Cole
Eagle Lake
Colorado County Abstract Company
Columbus
Miadiight
Oniny
Mr. Rutta
Fifty Cars Melons Left in Fields After Extreme Heat
Fully fifty cars of watermelons and large melons were abandoned in the Sand Ridge area near Chesterville after a heat wave that pushed temperatures to 108 degrees. The two days of extreme heat burned fruit in the fields, leaving only a few carloads fit for shipment. Local growers report sunburned melons spoiling in fields, and passersby can see the damaged crops along the Sand Ridge route.
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Sand Ridge
Chesterville
San Ridge
Former Citizen of Columbus Passes On
Former Columbus resident Mr. Bismark Heyer, aged 62, died in a Temple hospital. He had moved to Houston years ago and was a well known citizen of Columbus. Interment was held in Columbus after survivors included his wife and two brothers in law Sam E Monroe and Dr Ri H Barr ion, both of Houston.
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Bismark Heyer
Houston
Columbus
Temple
Heyer
Beyer
Sam E. Monroe
Ri'h. Barrion
Good Vaudeville Program at Avalon Theatre Tonight
Attendees at the Avalon Theatre enjoyed a lively vaudeville program featuring Gloria Cook and LaRue, Anton and Antoinette, Mrs Long at the piano, McBride, the Jennings sisters, and a strong ensemble. The show received praise and is billed to be repeated tonight. Mr and Mrs A T Tipton returned to Granger with a visit from relatives. Mr J HL McCreary was ill earlier in the week.
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Avalon Theatre
Gloria Cook
Cook
LaRue
Anton
Antoinette
Mrs Long
Us McBride
Jennings Sisters
A. T. Tipton
Granger
Biot
Frenk Adams
Mnnster
Bob Adams
Little Theatre Specialty Curtain Nears Completion
The ladies committee work on a new theatre curtain with progress toward completion as schools reopen. They urge any Indies with equipment or sewing machines to help, offering at home sewing work and pickup by Mrs. Allen. A meeting last week was at Mrs. Allen's, with next gathering set for Mrs. Duncan's at 3 20 p.m. on Wednesday.
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Tts
D. Allen
Ste
Allen
J. W. Duncan
Headlight to reduce size to four pages in September
Beginning with the September issue the Headlight will be printed in half its former eight page size. Advertising revenue has collapsed to the point that an eight page paper is no longer justified. Management laments the cut but says the only solution is to trim costs and reduce operating expenses.
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lMve
Sand Ridge Rice Farmers Barbecue Delights Community
A crowd of 250 to 300 gathered on the Bernard river bank near the San Antonio Aransas Pass railroad bridge for a Sand Ridge rice farmers barbecue. Attendees enjoyed barbecue, picnics, coffee, and drinks under oak shade while a musical program featured fiddles guitars and an accordion. Speakers including Judge Odom Johnson and Claude Dill praised the event and urged continued gatherings, noting the value of neighborly ties and future all night dances after harvest.
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Bernard River
San Antonio
Aransis Pass
Rice Farmers of
Sand
Tunch” Cole
Pat Anderson
Jimmie McDonald
Temple
Jesse Cutler
Fred Backhus
Odom Johnson
Bernard
Johnson
Sand ‘Ridge
Claude Dill
East Bernard-Lissie
Sellville to play at Columbus Sunday in decisive clash
Sellville travels to Columbus Sunday to meet the Columbus All-Stars in a fast contest. Tug Cousey and Jesse Tolbert each collected two hits, while Columbus struggled to win, committing numerous errors as Magnolia and other teams are cited. The Sunday game is slated to start around 4:00 PM with expected strong effort from both sides.
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Columbus All-Stars
Columbus
Torive
Magpolit Fish and Oyster
Houston
Columtus
Magnolia
Tug Cousey
Jesse Tolbert
Oil test at Garwood well sparks cautious optimism
Representatives from the Coyle Concord Oil Co report a Saturday oil yield of about zero to five six five, indicating a light grade oil. A gas test showed flame ignition, quashing rumors the Garwood gas would not burn. Officials hint at possible second well soon, but no specifics provided.
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Sinenlr Ol
Coyle-Concord Oil Company
Garwood
Usme
Coyle Concord Company
Columbus Young People Married in LaGrange
Mr Terry Xxotsebue and Miss Virginia Turner, both youths of Columbus, were married Monday in LaGrange by Judge G M Schleier. The couple, joined by the bride’s parents, will reside in Columbus after the ceremony.
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Terry xXotsebue
Mies
Virginia Turner
Columbus
G. M. Schleier
Galumbus
Iinton Back on Duty in Port Arthur AGA
W B Binton Jr, formerly with Eagle Lake and Port Arthur schools, returns to Port Arthur after six weeks at Texas University summer school and nationwide travel. He notes good football prospects, predicting Port Arthur will field the heaviest team yet, and hopes Eagle Lake rematches with a strong squad this year. Attention to Max M Landa Dry Goods Store ad highlights unusually low bargains and stock purchased at lower prices.
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W. B. Binton, Jr
Eagle Lake
Port Arthur
The
Texas University
Monterrey
Mexico
Newton
Kansas
Hinton
Max M. Landa
Landa
Jentz Church to Serve Barbecue at Annual Celebration
Jentz Church will hold its annual celebration at St Roche's Church in Mentz on Sunday August 21. A barbecue supper will be served from 5 PM at 30 cents per plate. Afterward an old-time dance with Hering Orchestra of Bellville. admission for gentleman dancers 40 cents. Pastor C P Sullivan invites all to attend. brass band may provide afternoon music.
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St Roche's
Mentz
Hering Orchestra
Bellville
Pather
C. P. Sullivan
Maxte
Columbus Municipal Band
Judges and Assessor Visit Austin to Check Valuations
County Judge Mayes and Tax Assessor Buescher visited Austin on Tuesday to gather information on pipeline and other public utility assessments for county tax rolls. Their findings remain confidential, but will guide the Board of Equalization as it aims to keep county valuations near 13 million to meet bond and warrant obligations. About 500 property owners will appear before the Board this week starting August 18, as the county works to maintain valuations amid declines in railroad property and merchandise values.
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H. Mayes
H. Buescher
Austin
Board of Equalization
Commissioners Court
Runoff primary ticket list for governor and railroad posts
Voters will cast ballots August 27 in a runoff.primary listing candidates for governor Mia Milan Ferguson Travis Ross Sterling and others. Also names for railroad commissioner six year term Lee Satterwhite G V Terrell and for one year term Gregory Hatcher Ernest O Thompson plus associate supreme court justice J E Hicker William Pierson and Congressmen at large George B Terrell Storling P Strong and others from Dallas and Burkett areas.
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Mia Milan A . Ferguson
Travis County
Ross Sterling
Harris County
Fer
Lee Satterwhite
Ector County
G. V.terrell
Wise County
Gregory Hatcher
Diallay County
Ernest O- Thompson
Potter County
Oil well near Sheridan to resume drilling this week
Mr R Killough, adviser to Johnson Bray, reports that arrangements have been made to resume drilling at the oil test well near Sheridan. The well, which has stood inactive at 4300 feet, is to be drilled 900 feet deeper. Albert Quebe and Mr Mrs Durkheimer of Brenham visited Mr and Mrs A H Dipple on Sunday.
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R. Killough
Johson Bray
Sheridan
Iiformud
Albert Quebe
A Durkheimer
Brenham
A. H. Dipple
Youth Hurt by Horse at Local Fair
A chaotic incident at a Saturday event left several people shaken as a horse kicked a youth during handling. Medical staff treated the injured party on site while officials investigated the sequence of events and the handler’s actions.
Busy Rice Harvest Set To Begin In Eagle Lake Area
The Eagle Lake region anticipates the busy rice harvest as water drainage and rapid maturation work proceed. Farmers report an average crop with good prospects, aided by ample river water and Lakeside Irrigation pumps nearing completion. Prices remain the main uncertain factor influencing sentiment among rice producers.
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Lakeside Irrigation Company
Stolen Filling Station Articles Recovered After Burglary
Constable Stout Whitten reports recovery of items stolen from the End Of Malt Filling Station after a burglary weeks earlier. A man idled near Santa Fe tracks found newspapers under a culvert and discovered spark plugs tire patches and other small articles worth about 1000. The finder turned the package to the constable who gave it to manager Mr Date Simpson, who identified the items.
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Stout Whitten
Constable Whitten
Santa Fe
Lakepile
Simpson
Afr
Miss Billie Elwood Crowned Personality in Galveston Pageant
San Antonio contestant Miss Billie Elwood won Miss Personality at the Galveston Revue. Miss Osk CILT Mary Ruth Whatley took second print, and Alberta Contley of New Orleans was third. Other notes mention Miss Nanka Caray as Miss Eagle Lake and costume descriptions from the Avalon Theatre event.
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Billie Elwood
San Antonio Fis
Galveston
Osk Cilt
Mary Ruth Whatley
New Orleans
Alberta Contley
Nanka Caray
Eagie Lake
Avalon Theatre
Galveston News
N Carey
Eagle
Nga Canes & Beines
Uriliantis
Segro Arrested Bere for Ft Hend Burglary
City Marshal Jos Osoba Montag arrested a negro named Neve who used the alias George Washington. He was turned over to Fort Bend county officers on burglary charges and is suspected in thefts of enamel plates in this area. The man claims Walls County roots while Lupilly Stein of Seguin visits near here.
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Jos. Osoba Montag
Gus Hubert
George Washington
Fort Bend
Teng
Osoba
Meyry
Price Error Corrected in Frank Stephens Circular
A clerical error appeared in the Frank Stephens weekly circular this week. The advertisement misquoted the price of Spanish style tomato sauce in 4 ounce cans. The correct price is now shown in today's paper with the corrected offer for four 8 ounce cans.
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Frank Stephens
Bing
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