John White Shot to Death at Rock Island
John White was killed in Rock Island on Wednesday with Tom Flournoy arrested. The report names Joby Wilson, Fredyn, and Henn as witnesses or associates, notes a prior deputy sheriff in the area, and mentions White's family including a wife and children. The article outlines a shooting during a moving train incident and an immediate hospital death in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Rock Island
Tom Flournoy
Joby Wils
Rock Teland
Tom Fiona
Pak
White
Mg Issal
Tig
Ae Culumbuy
Jorn
Bute Island
Fredyn Wan
Ieng- Henn
Aigny
Avr
Eni
Gululer
Smail
Hegle
Dausbur
Columbinsy
Freeport
Bowston
Setonio & Ataplas
Piaghe Lake
Bay
Caine
Houston
Columbus Man Opens Barber Shop in City
A Columbus resident, A C Morris, has moved to Eagle Lake and purchased the Radio Barber Shop fixtures. He reopens the shop, offers barber services, and seeks local patronage while praising his skills. Also noted are visitors Dr RL Harrison and Mr EB Leysan, and a Colorado trip by car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myre
A. C Morris
Columbus
Eagie Lake
Marile
Morris
Radio
Moria
Bagie Leke
Morrig
Ball Cafe
Viett
Henry Harrison
Eb, Leysant
Alleston
Eas
Harrison
Heart
Elzy Connell meeting approves town repairs and posts
At a regular Elzy Connell meeting a motion carried to replace worn traffic posts on Square with modern street furniture. A request from Frank Stepy to install underground wiring near Gee Street and McCovly was read. Finances show receipts of 270.00 and 220.00 on hand. a committee was named to reduce insurance premiums. Warrants for February 1 1936 listed. payments to local firms totaled several dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elzy Connell
Wis
Wade
Ulevin
Gultunz
Olen
Uae
Ube
Gee TY
Heel
Gee Street
Aml McCovly Atenas
Siceer
An. A. Hudier
Uenosiba
Pipst National Bank
Jonas Wee
Westmargijad
Chtef Keiee
Yale
Winteram
Huury
Teague
W.C. Anade
Bags Take Grub Company
Alien Motor Compons
Fire Company Is Reorganized and Officers Elected
The Eagle Tak volunteer fire company reorganized with four wards for efficiency. G. W. Keith named fire chief, F. P. Kotmann deputy, W. Lenburg secretary and treasurer, and Hury Ahlers captain. Subsequent officers include Jobe… Jr as captain, Ernest Lestart as fret Meu bout, and W. Waddell as second lieutenant. No. 1 ward lists Percy Barker as warden with six members. No. 4 ward names Bea Blair, George Fuller, C. Randaw, Carl Sedholm, F. A. Hooninghaus, and M. G. ester among officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Tak
Hey
Jobeaen, Jr
Ernest Lestart
Meubout
Wea
Stolen Ford Car Abandoned After Ditch Arrival
A Ford sedan stolen while parked on Matagorda Bay area roads Sunday morning ends wrecked in a ditch between Raisor and Alleston. Property owner B. Witlina identifies the vehicle. damage includes missing horn generator and spark plugs. Local authorities, including the Matagorda sheriff and city officials, investigate. several residents and relatives assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matagorda
Alleston
Swiday
Mata
Igoran Cansils
Sherrif
City
Chy Maral
Ladler
B. Te Witlina
Watagorde Jedeen
Janrhoe Step
Che Dileh
Che
Weeklis
Bugle Lake
Pucadas
Tin
Fire Department Meeting Notes From Motarty Avenue District No 4
Oddly garbled OCR lists Motarty Avenue district details and a fire company schedule. It notes meetings twice monthly on the second and fourth Mondays, with the second Monday for drill and fire practice and the fourth devoted wholly to business, the latter described as ordnance or service related.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MiCarty
Clelsiot No
Tehneke Amatat
Motarty Avenus
Baptist Revival Continues Weeklong Series At Local Church
The evangelistic meeting led by Rev. J B Aillis of Houston proceeds at the Baptist church with nightly services to crowd the building and extend into another week. A. Wiles and Rev. Ned Bilis promote singing and ministry while urging community members to attend prayers at the hospital theater adjacent to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. A
Illis
Houston
Neamltis
Astiaustor
Fred Bot
Uae
P Wagner
Wangeliste Arenvner UK
Ned Bilis
Issieted
Bo Dor
M A. Wiles
Rently Emoyerd
Comannalty
Robbery at Richmond Office Sparks All-Day Search
Aug 10 report states burglars broke into an office on a Richmond street, rifled the desk, and fled with a small sum after firing a window. Agent Daimou investigated as police searched the area. Wells and family connections noted in the aftermath. Weathered by injury, Mrs. Longue remains under care in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuss
Tallady Diowi
Ikseverea
Daimou
Dighin Moralpg. U
County Highway Tarviated Across County Line
A garbled OCR inspired report describes statewide highway work funded to defray costs. It references Colorado county routes, Arkansas Lake, and a bond plan for future improvements. The piece mentions a fire at Hy Nusa store and a rescue of town properties, with scattered names and places rendered incompletely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Colarida
Colorado Couuty
Alorada County
Tievia
Whartun
Eagin Lake
Angle Lake
Uweaker
Rome
Die Square
Nike
Nusa
Biet
Nipabaun
Behilenburg
Advertising Value For Local Businessmen
Local businesses should consider advertising in the Headlight Eagle Lake paper. After twenty five years it reaches homes weekly, offering broader public reach at lower cost than direct mail. The paper urges merchants to invest in ads to boost customer footfall and sales in Hazle Lake and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korp
Eagle Lake
Losis
Fontels
al le Toma
Stey Texan
Hazle Lake
Daily Store to Open Here Next Week
A rambling, OCR corrupted notice announces a big upcoming opening for a Daily Store. It mentions modern facilities, advertising pages, and inviting customers to visit during the extended invitation period with various specials and showcases.
Superintendent Marrs to speak in Columbus Friday
The Stoh. 8. MON Marrs Buite Sraeritendeh of Watanarivd will address a meeting at Gas court Twos on Friday August 10 at 10 o clock. The public program will discuss school conditions, trustee duties, and the role of PTAs. A county alie triangeen meeting and a separate session with district trustees are planned, with emphasis on parental involvement and educator support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoh
Buite Sraeritendeh
Watanarivd
Gas Court
Dinevian
Hedoen
Altwad
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OTES
Fire Company
Tapa
Stelen Fa
Ail
Abney
Staughter
Mecresiuetite Ink Winns
Dante
Geerkil
Levi Dowie
Ragin Buke
Farmer Populee Girla
Mint Tun Weetmereland
Abney Vine
Taifkla
Thici
Titkin
Cameron Wortmoreland
Setion
State Uleiway Department
Mra
Nodhan
Hon
Tenin
Notary
Tome
Waee
Richmond
Wal Stuith
Wells
Moston
Chon
Longue
Cork
Baghy Lake Fein
Waituy
Dolly
Dally
Giraud
Marrs
Geert of
Amiston
de Lewa
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