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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1938

Page

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Louisiana Rice Crop Escapes Storm Damage

Storm damage to the rice crop near Lake Charles is minor despite heavy rains and high winds. Officials report few losses in the affected areas east of the lake, with roads impassable in some spots and full extent of damage not yet known.

Louisiana Tamsiats E. Turner Hloe Growers’ Assiation Office Lake Charés Tromes Lake Charles Fortema Charles Brec Ana Welsh Jenkings Mier Mentau Texas Tee

Funeral Services Held Yesterday for Mrs Fay Harter Smith

Funeral services were conducted yesterday for Mrs Fay Harter Smith of Houston and Eagle Lake who died Tuesday in Denison at age 24. Survived by husband Smith, a ten year old child, mother Mrs C J Were, sister Mrs Louisints, and Mrs Loja Tikton. Interment followed at Leneside Cemetery after services in Houston and Eagle Lake. Active pallbearers were local men from Houston.

Emile Tloustan Denison Ete Bre Smith Eline Stale Jen Savher A. Harter Houston Eagle Lake Harter Ans Biewo Iu MET Markhaum Thompson R. W. McGann We Grave Leneside Eenorel Bogees Riv Boogets Harry E. Soles Robert Creech Robert Meecher W. P. Haley Houtson

First Rice Sales by Association Here This Week

The American Rice Growers Association reports seven sixteenths of Early Prairie rice sold this week. Orders totaling 8,000 barrels went to Prichard and Gulf Coast Rice Mills with buyers from Pfeifer Texas Rice Mill Standard and Bay City Pure Mill. Prices ranged from 2.01 to 2.17 per barrel, with producers Mose Thomas Alfred Gerson Albert Dumber Tellara Bros Brooks & Roddy A P Powers and John Clifton involved. Manager S Turner praised quality, noting favorable moisture and color. Local residents, including Mrs. Eiinche Robinson and Miss Lema Craly, were among visitors and relatives mentioned in the report.

Roomi American Rice Growers Assention Prichard and Gilt Coast Rite Mills Prichard Guilt Coast Pfeifer Texas Rite Mill Standard Bay Cry Pure Mill Mose Thomas Alred Gerson Albert Dumber Tellara Bros Brooks & Roddy A. P. Powers John Clipton Harold Thomas Turner American Rice Growers Association Ana Ture

Complimentary Luncheon for Mrs McRee's Sister in El Paso

Mrs Addieing McRee hosted a bridge luncheon on Wednesday for her sister Mrs DR Wilkes of El Paso. The living rooms were decorated with cut roses from friends. Prizes were awarded and Miss Addie Jo Johnson assisted Mrs McKee in hosting.

Addiing McRee DR. Wilkes el Paso Addie Jo Johnson McKee Mesdames J. R. Colly. Colter Houston Sublett Beeumont G . P. Howry Hettie Carey L. D. Roberty Max Logda Hayes Stephens Mellie Matthews Agnts Dromgonie W. G Reid W.E. Lennart W. Graves P._C Middlebrook B. E McElhinney H. C.fitegerald

Bellville Softball Tournament Sponsors Team From AZ Store

The AZ Store sponsors a team for Bellville softball and the event features twelve men's teams and six girls teams from Bellville Hempstead Navasota Eagle Grove Wallis Tomball Wharton Fayetteville Sealy Burton Industry LaGrange. Games are in Felville with sixteen players per squad and the opening doubleheader set for Thursday night at Eagle Lake against Wallis.

Bellville Hempstead Navasota Eagle Guke Wallis Tombail Wharton Fayetteville Sealy Burton Industry LaGrange Wallis Chappel Hit Midlzen Chester Glainer Hinton, Jr H. Co Pitagerald A. Rupeles Kennett Aurich Lol Butch Altman Bush Duce Buddy Rendow Wesley Bates

Rotary Club September Ladies Night Planned

At the Eagle Lake Rotary Club meeting W E Lenhart motioned to hold a tables event on September 24. William Gabert heads the arrangements with guests including Mr and Mrs Harry Wool and Harry Jr and Mr and Mrs C Garbert of McAlister Oklahoma.

Eagle Lake Rotary Club W. E. Lenhart Ablers Louis Gabert Harry Wool Harry, Jr C Garbert McAlister Oklahoma Meyer D, Nathon

Mrs Seaholm Hononen Birthday Honor At Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs. RE. P. Wilcox hosted the Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday afternoon honoring Mrs. A. Seaholm's birthday. Mrs. Mae Coals of Taga greeted Mrs. Seaholm upon arrival. After memory contests, a basket of handkerchiefs was given to Mrs. Seaholm and everyone sang Happy Birthday. Refreshments were served to nine town guests who wished Mrs. Seaholm many happy returns.

RE. P. Wilcox Presbyterian Church A. Seaholm Jay

Smithville Tigers Football Schedule and Prep Notes

The 1938 Smithville football season features five home and five away games. Key dates include September 16 Smithville at Smithville and October 14 El Campo at El Campo for the first district game, with several district showdowns through November 11. Smithville opens training August 15 with 20 lettermen from last year, has a new coach Clyde Gott, and Corpus Christi to aid in camp. Wharton also welcomes Pete Sikes as new coach.

Smithville Rast. Bernard Eagle Lake Sealy Belville Belivile el Campo Rosenberg Wharton Richmond Bey City Flatonta Smilthville Tigers Harry Styler Cornil. Christi High Bornoo Stiller Clyde Gott Hull Dejadla Butler Corpus Christi Wharton High School Pete Sikes University of Texas Sikes Itl

Fremont McCollum Taken to Alcatraz Federal Prison

Fremont McCollum, famed jail break leader, was imprisoned at Alcatraz after his 1994 conviction for staging the Orange Grove State Bank robbery with $4266. Previously linked to a sensational Nutces County escape, he faced multiple trials and a transfer amid federal action, while South Texas officers report his transfer and presumed danger to the Rock.

Fremont McCollum Orange Grove Alcatraz Island South Texas Grange Grove McCollum Garwood State Bank Segrin Nutces County Court House Corpus Christi Detroit Michigan Leavenworthederal Aloutray Hes Colorado the Rock Alcétens Bouthexis Mba Alcatrog

New Young People's Department Opens at Baptist Church

Rev James Keever of Exwvll and Marshall Barnett of Dallas led the service as the new young peoples department of the Baptist Church opened. After a talk in the auditorium, attendees viewed the third floor quarters for six classes including two intermediate and two senior groups. Teachers include Brice McGarty Mrs E A Witter and H W Graves with J W Read as superintendent. Eligible youths over thirteen are invited to participate.

James Keever Exwvll Ths Slinger Marshall Barnett Dallas Jiaior Ilismureved Depar Ener Brice McGarty E. A. Witter H. W. Graves J. W. Read Sandy Mering

Leon Wood Improves After Bad Leg Injury

Leon Ward of Fort Sam Howton in San Ananis visited his parents Mr and Mrs Jake Wood and relatives. Nearly a year ago he suffered a broken leg when his motorcycle collided with a car in San Antonio. He spent months in hospital and underwent several operations. He is improving but still using crutches. Donald Ammold of Rosenberg was here visiting his friend during the work week.

Lema Craly Port Worth Harry FE Craig Caraisa Smothers Houston Leon Ward Fort Sam Howton San Ananis

Mr Engelbard Expected Home From Hospital Soon

Victor Angelbard has been at the Veterans Hospital at Legion for several weeks after surgery. Doctors plan his discharge next Monday or Tuesday. He will walk a short distance before any further operations and to assess recovery from work already performed.

Victor Angelbard Veteran's Hospital Legion Los. Wial Wile

Contracts Set For New Columbus To Houston Highway

Contracts are being set for the construction of state highway 175 from Columbus to Houston. Five contracts total nearly 1 million dollars, paving Katy road to Katy and linking Waller Austin Sealy and Colroado counties. Bridges over Brazos and San Bernard rivers priced at 300000 and 120000 respectively. Expected open by 1940 with first work this fall.

Columbus Houston Hos A Sear Antonite Katy Road Katy Waller Austin Oddities Sealy Colorado County Aube Film la Grange Bastrop Austin San Antonio Howton Beaty San Bernard River Colorado Coulty Ban Bernard River Austin County Brazos River Haghway Department Braly Bank Bernard River

Old Fashioned Revival Meeting Starts Soon at Eagle Lake

Revival services announced by local Methodist and Baptist churches begin in Eagle Lake with pastors Kev Levwi and Key at the helm. Amish Money Sisters to handle offerings. details to follow next week in the Henailght.

Eagle Lake Neily Lissie Engie Kev W. Rel Daing Money Sisters Dyesston Winns Bagh Lake Fem Eyaneneat Church Lissle

Good Orchestra for Tance on August 207

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Adolf Jay Austin Maglo Lake

Walter Woodal visit noted in Blythe Enke Morlas area

Mes Walter Woodal was visited Monday by Mr sad Mes Clyde Sepetiree and Mrs Water Woodal lighted by Blythe Enke Morlas. Mr Smith spoke at a gathering supporting Woodal's candidacy for attorney general. Mrs Wood and Smith were pleasant callers during her short stay. the primary election date August 27 was mentioned. Mrs Wood lived in Engins Take and was formerly Miss Ethel Eldridge.

Sad Clyde Sepetiree Water Woodal Blythe Smith Woodal Woouli Akl Air Smytth Useth Atutist 271 Astair Wood Engins Take Ethel Eldridge

Lake High Eagles Open Season In New Uniforms

Lake High School opens 1938 football season with new uniforms and a practice week under lights on August 29. Coach Hinton and Bruner plan a fast, light attack, with nine lettermen returning from last year and a Sept 16 opener at Smithville. A mass meeting August 26 will finalize roster and conformance to plans.

These Lake High School Eagles W. B. Hinton Smith- Vile Smithville Exngles Franklin Rees Paul Balas Bennie Hodde Franklin Tise Corgie Chariie Braden Clifford Everitt Jaime Hay Thames William Glainer Hinton Bruner Allen Glueck Raymond Kohleffel Roland Campbell Jack Hoover Chnrd Bat Rodgers Paul Burnett Wesley Cansex J. O. Wills Fred Proka Stapleton Lester Schindler Buck Robert Watson Emesh Froka Deck Mievin Hutchus Mack Delno Fortes Robert Memilling Oxek Rober Adams Senna Priert Anne Ted Bruvtt AO & My College

Garwood Troop Boys Outing Detailed In Cold Storage Task

Garwood boys attended an outing under instructor Mix Wester and coachers at the Garwood school. They were locked in a cold storage unit at 20 degrees below zero for a test drill amid interest in the U.S. Department of Agriculture entomology branch and local figures. Jessie Wright of Fyale is mentioned as a candidate for an honorary role in a summer science camp at the University of Texts.

Garwood FP. A Mix Wester Daw Girwold Bore Lavaca Syle Ingilant Hw U.S D. A Oki Tawn. Mim Endisnoii. Re Oar Oh Communication Universie of Texts Jessie Wright Fyyle Thre Alegice Achriny University of Texts Axegust UN

Shower honors coming day for bride to be

Mrs Florcivn Sayetly ae une Smith honors Miss Masustine Mataln with a bridal shower on Tuesday. The room was decorated with garden flowers and guests offered wishes for happiness and prosperity to the bride to be Merore ton Bysinit or Lissie on Saturday.

Florcivn Aeune Smith Masustine Mataln Meroreton Bysinit Lissie Mya

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