Speakers Laud Dr Gates At Eagle Lake Series
Local residents enjoyed a week of speeches at the High School Auditorium in Eagle Lake. Dr I E Gates of San Antonio spoke on education to a large audience and aids campaign plans for a San Antonio hospital costing about one million dollars. Rev T Y Adams heads the speakers bureau for the drive with a target of raising about 250000 to 300000 in 30 days. Rev Henry Airre of Houston preached on citizenship and Americanism to a crowded Methodist church service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
I. E. Gates
San Antonio
Gates
Peice
Southwestern Baptist Hospital
Alamo City
Rio Grande Valley
Rev
T. Y. Adams
Bueau
Saalyooldd
Henry AlRire
Houston
Clurch
Local Rice Mill to Start Operations Next Week
Mr BE Dopule of Interstate Rice Mill announces the plant will begin trading use with boiler fired and operations starting Monday. Expect full activity next week if weather cooperates as early rice supply is being moved to markets and processing ramps up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Dopule
Local planter yields corn crop after drought without rain
Mr. Matthews owns land along the Colorado River bottom where two crops were ruined by dry weather. He planted Surecropper corn as a third attempt on the same field after a dry spell, expecting about 20 bushels per acre. both earlier crops failed to mature due to lack of rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutthews
Colorado
Matthews
Matthews Undergoes Operation at Wharton Sanitarium
Mrs. C. H. Matthews was operated on at Wharton Sanitarium Wednesday after noon. She had been at the facility for ten days prior and her condition was reported as improving with some return of activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Matthews
Wharton Sanitarium
Wharton
Wharton Benitarium
Bielaa
Dead Men Used On Streets To Check Speeders
City crews have installed crude road humps or "dead men" across several streets to slow speeding drivers. The measure targets dangerous crash zones but critics say it harms innocent motorists and public safety while failing to penalize violators directly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everal
Cragest
Drilling At Oil Well Suspended Due To Water Shortage
Drilling at the Colan bus Bernardo Oil Corporation Well 1 paused because water shortages hindered operations. A water well is being drilled to 200 feet to restore drilling with anticipated abundant water. The boiler was overhauled and the site prepared to resume work once water is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colanbus-Bernardo Oi
Hiv
ex+p&ted
Luling
Mrs G A Young Addresses Women Voters in Houston
A large crowd at a League of Women Voters event heard Mrs. G A Young of Houston speak on citizenship and suffrage. She urged women voters to learn the issues, study candidates, and cast ballots wisely to uphold moral and civic responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Younes
Houston
League of Women Voters
Young
Gils
Y Westwereland
Atice
Texas
Women Church Societies Meet at Methodist Church
A regular quarterly meeting of women from different churches is set for next Tuesday at four oclock in the Methodist church. An election of officers for the ensuing year will be held and ATL women are urged to attend. The program includes talks and discussions on public playgrounds and poles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
ATL
Austin visitors tour season's end with family drive
A fragmentary notice shows Arend Mra Julius Seeholm and two daughters from Austin visiting during the season. Their trip ended Monday, with plans described in the readable portion of the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arend
Julius Seeholm
Austin
Don
Ford Coupe Flips On Highway Wreck Injures Passenger
A late Friday crash near the Central residence left a Ford coupe on its top after a collision with a Barger car and a Brown dairy delivery vehicle. A six year old boy and two Houstonians suffered minor injuries. driver blamed for excessive speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashers
Cearnal
Kerrife
Ford
Bhey
W. J. Roberts
Universal Motor Company
San Antonio
Houston
Wother
Business Men's Bible Class Elects New Officers
The Business Men's Bible Class elected new officers last Sunday morning. Dr A E Jones presided as president with Geo Henle as treasurer and A D Shedlworl as secretary. Installation will occur in September and the group plans a member campaign. Attendance was strong and interest rose among regular attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s Bible Class
Mum
Ae Jones
Win
Commis
Coalsee Aid Geo
Henle Bee View Trei- Monnes Wo
McMilan
Aid
Aon D. Shedlworl
de Fuse Butuhay
Alkire
Houston
Revival Meeting Underway at Glidden Baptist Church
Revival services begin at Glidden Baptist Church led by Rev. McLaughlin, described as a forceful preacher. Mentors pray for a sustained revival as many from Colnumbia and nearby areas attend the circuit services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glidden Baptist Church
Tev
McLaugh
Lake
McLauglin
Cobrintus
Colnruila Girzen
Chiropractic Office Opens Here by Mr Clare
An advertisement notes the opening of a chiropractic office here by Mr. Ti Clare in Norris Bullitt. The notice appears in this week’s Headlight with brief details and welcoming remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Norris Bullitt
Oreja
Unclear fragmentary notes on visitors and care plans
Fragmentary text mentions a person ready to care for others and a ten day visit to a family, with partial names and relations. Details are obscured by garbled OCR and do not form a complete event or notice.
Sam Roy Arrested in Shelley Alley Murder Case
Sam Roy of Altair was arrested by Columbus officers Sunday afternoon on suspicion of murder in the death of Shelley Alley found dead last week near the Colorado River. A shotgun used in the shooting was found in Roy's possession as investigators continue to pursue leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Roy
Altair
Con-Wetton
Shelley Alley
Colorado River
Roy
Fin
Columbus
Stey
Alley
First Rice Sample For Season From Lisle Area
Mr Winn Poole brought the first early Prolific long grain rice sample to J M Chomuer of the American Rice Growers Association for site review. Poole threshed a small lot on Friday and prepared to thresh about 100 barrels Saturday morning. Standard Rice Mill of Houston bid $3.81 for the lot, which Poole reportedly accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winn Poole
Winn Poole Ou
Lisle
J. M. Chomuer
American Rice Growers' Association
Mr. Poole
Poole
Rwe Mill
Houston
Fire near Ramsey oil tank endangers crew and town
A fire at Ramsey Tuesday threatened a major disaster as workers from Coe Idmbus Bernardo Oil Corp tried to unload fuel oil from a car when wind blew flames toward the tank area. Volunteers and Mexican section men aided but faced language barriers and caution to prevent an explosion while firefighters finally contained the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
A.C. McChinghan
Coe Idmbus Bernardo Oil Corporation
Ant
van Mey
Bagtion
Woman's Mission Society Meeting Notes at Church
The Methodist Woman's Missionary Society met at the church on a Tuesday for Bible study led by Mrs. JB Wearmoreland. Members discussed several notable Old Testament figures and agreed the next meeting will be a business session the first Tuesday in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Woman's Missionary’ Society
Tueeday Atoteroo
Wearmoreland
Liloly
Local Rice Growers Association Leaders Visit Lake Charles
Messrs. H. G. Chalkley, president, and F. C. Quereau, manager, of the American Rice Growers' Association of Lake Charles, La., were in town Thursday to discuss rice interests and collaborate with Manager Chumney of the local mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
H. G. Chalkley
F. C."quereau
American Rice Growers’ Association of
Lake
Challes
Maner Chumney
Ioral
Local boy earns appointment to West Point
Janes Thomas Carney son of Mr and Mrs J T Carney of Eagle Lake received notice he was appointed a cadet to the Military Academy at West Point. He is urged to inform Representative Mansfield at once whether he will accept the appointment. Carney a graduate of Eagle Lake High School class of 19 year and active in local work, plans to attend Texas A&M while awaiting examination for West Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes Thomas Carney
J.T. Carney
Military Academy
West Point
J. I. Mansfeld
Washington
Carbey
Joh Norris
Austin
Mansfield
Tom
Tames
Thomas Carney
Eugle Lake
Engle Lake High School
A. P. Rollins
Wharton
Texas A & M
Eagle Lake
Tam
Eagle Lake Negro Killed in Granger Death Case
A Granger death near Eagle Lake is reported as accidental. Initial sheriff notes suggested an Ax Man incident, but later reports indicate the person was struck by a train. The victim is identified as John J. Raezer, involved in local disputes and remembered by nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Granger
Johnsen
Bil Jesus
Gap
John J. Raezer
al Girer
Johnson
Dis
Former Local Citizen Teaches at A and M College
A former local citizen, Bevol Mukdleron, elected to teach at A and M College in Vietnam era notes. He is described as a graduate with a strong academic record and proven teaching ability. The notice expresses pride and hopes for his continued success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bevol Mukdleron
Mra. i. Midditud
Kacle
Vietariyy
Chemis
Fey My
Mule Tern
Elle
Briof
Eagle Lake
Alvin
Bagh
Krrit
Ponthi
Prank Stephens Cuts Bread Price to Eight Cents
Bread buyers cheer as the Prank Stephens Company lowers loaf price from ten to eight cents. The move aims to boost sales amid a slump in consumption this week, benefiting daily consumers with cheaper bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Stephens Company
Frank Stephens
Anne
Leon
War era bread substitutes fuel lingering memories
The writer notes wartime bread shortages and substitutes like corn bread and bread made from shorts left a bad taste and lingering memories, questioning whether taste has improved or faded from the period.
Mrs J S Bruce Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Susie Hivers Bruce wife of Dr J S Bruce longtime resident of the city died at her home Sunday afternoon after a lengthy illness. Survived by her husband and daughters Mrs M Guynn Mrs T W Oliphint and Miss Mansfeld of Washington D C. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 am at the Episcopal Church with interment in Masonic Cemetery. The Headlight extends condolences to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Hivers Bruce
Dre J
Beuce
Dr.j
Bruce
M. By Guynn
T. W. Oliphint
Mansfeld
Washington,d. O
Petit
Bay City
Episcopal Church
Masonic Cemetery
Former Chesterville Man recounts life in Germany
A former Chesterville resident, Mr Schmidt, returns from Germany with his wife and child. He describes high passage costs, German wages at 200 marks per Gay, and wartime shortages. He notes German taxes take about 10 percent of wages and observes plentiful work in America but wage tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Girt Willand Schuidt
Vatarrt
Texas
Colorado County
Mir
Schwidt
Gil Country
Cheyterville
Schmidt
Moat
Sys
Sytunldt
Unclear VR Incident Report on Sledge Involving Aunt
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a person named Sledge with an accident near a ditching machine on a highway by Lissie. The account mentions a serious injury and references a “two inches” detail, with unclear verbatim phrasing and damaged names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lissie
Ugle
Wirtz Baby in Hospital with Bright's Disease
A baby named Wirta, child of Mr and Mrs Witt, is hospitalized in Houston reportedly suffering from Bright's disease. The note mentions Sanitarian involvement and concern from Columbus friends as the condition with the infant worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirtz
Witt Brights
Willson
Aitit
Houston
Bright
Columbus
Peagtie
Visit to Mee Carney Ends in Tragic Death
A visitor Mr Norris, brother of Mrs Carney, dies en route to a burial in China. The account notes the fatality occurred while traveling to meet Carney and family. details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Norris
Mra. J
Carney
Peduimberet Dysom
OUP
Chiaehn
Mee
Cormey End Fauitly Uy
Mit
Merrie Imei
Ieee
Vedton
Werd
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G. A. Young
Moe
Iupits
Jand
Ulery
Priday
Useey
J.S. Bruce
Chesterville
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