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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1932
Page
2
A miscellaneous humor column gathers a jumble of jokes and vignettes. A motorist’s misadventure, a British classroom note, a New Orleans court gag, and a frank dentist scene all thread through the lively set. Notable bits include a Sabbath of wisecracks and a Scottish barber’s wit.
Mrs Frances Braden of Bernardo marked her 74th birthday with a Sunday barbecue. Guests included Dr and Mrs A H Braden and families of Houston, H Braden of Columbus, J Braden and family, Oscar Braden and family, Edgar Kansteiner of Bernardo, Gerhard Brod and family, Awalt Miller and family, Jacob Hennecke and family of Mentz, Elmer Braden and Miss Josephine Braden of San Antonio, John Jacobs of Galveston, Rev C Sullivan and Raymond Taylor of Eagle Lake. Stout Whitten has been ill but has improved and can be around again.
Poultry expert urges rapid action against coccidiosis in turkeys and possible tapeworms. Post sick birds, feed a milk rich mash for 15 days, scald troughs daily, and test worm capsules carefully. Seek free guidance from the county agent. Also notes visits by J E Roberts of Austin and local residents’ travel updates.
The board of Trustees of the Eagle Lake Independent School District will hold a meeting on Thursday evening August 10 in the office of the superintendent for final consideration and adoption of a budget for the fiscal year beginning September 1 1932 and ending August 31 1933. Any taxpayer who may desire to attend is invited to do so.
Friday Bridge Club members and three guests wore tacky costumes at Velma Harris’s bridge party. Miss Jewel Burger won a novelty ash tray for the tackiest attire and Miss Ruthburger claimed high score with body powder as prize. Refreshments included pork and beans, wieners, plums and crackers.
Miss Allie Seaholm hosted last Friday night on her lawn a bridge gathering for the Friday Night Bridge Club with five guests including Misses Ruth Burger Garriett Pickett Maurine Gideon Lora Baring and Mrs Hampton. A novelty guest award went to Mrs Hampton and Miss Velma Harris won the club prize. Refreshments featured a sandwich course and iced grape juice.
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