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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1938

Page

6

Scattered Fragments Describe Pub Dinners And Local Gatherings

A jumble of phrases mentions dinners for the public, a look at food quantities, a scavenger hunt party hosted by Misses Maxine and Rachael Lewis, serving cookies sandwiches and lemonade to a group including Miss Grace Reed Jo Ann Thomas Evelyn Zen Mae Waddell and others. Also notes Mr E F Michaelis of Bagie Lake now visiting at Wharton Farm.

E. F. Michaelis Bagie Lake Wharton Farm Business

Texas 1937 maternal deaths and infant mortality report

In 1937 Texas reports 698 maternal deaths tied to childbirth and related conditions, 8618 infants under one year and 3972 stillbirths. Dr Geo W Cox notes many deaths could have been prevented. Colorado County records 243 births: 124 white, 87 Black, 32 Mexican. 124 male, 119 female. All births at home with 3 stillbirths and 19 infant deaths. mothers died at a rate of 82.5 per 10 000 live births.

Texas Geo. W. Cox Colorado County

Garwood Social Gatherings and Nearby Visits

Garwood residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. H W Huvar welcomed the Bridge Club, awarding prizes to Mrs. J J Hopkins and Mrs. O T Danklefs with Milas Charlene Frnka as guest prize. Several families from Alleyton Houston and Beaumont spent time with local households.

H. W. Huvar Davis Alleyton Prank Shaw Aly Beaumont Wm Diebel Houston W. H. Shaw E. A. Reitz P. A. Walker D M. Stiles R. A. Frazar Burnet Prazar Alice Priesmeyer Ben Alice Edith Martin HW. Huvar Bridge Club J. J. Hopkins Madelyn Drapela A. Dyypela

The Methodist Church Sunday Services and Revival

The Methodist Church invites parishioners to Sunday School at 9 45 am and morning worship with a sermon on The Great Words. Evening services are canceled for revival at the Nathan building. The pastor urges all members to attend and follows Lincoln inspired maxims about daily life and courtesy.

The Methodist Church Nathan

Puerto Rico's Parque Colon joins world park names near Aguadilla

The report highlights Puerto Rico as a scenic, historic site near Aguadilla where Columbus is believed to restock in 1493. It describes San Juan's blend of Spanish and American influence, lush tropical scenery, and the island's evolving economy including tourism and rum production amid past hurricanes and modernization efforts.

Columbus Park Puerto Rico Colon Aguadilla U. S. Territory Historic Association Washington, D. C National Geographic Society Switzerland West Indies Atlantic Ocean Caribbean Sea Virgin Islands Puerto Rican Cuamo Ponce de Leon e-Eton Island Columbus San Juan Caplin San Cristobal Morro Castle Fortaleza United States Uncle Sam Winship

Eastern Star Indoor Picnic Celebrates Robert Morris Birthday

East Star Chapter No. 483 held an indoor gathering at the Masonic hall Friday in honor of Robert Morris founder of the organization. Worthy Matron Mrs. R. P. Wilcox chaired a brief program with Rev. J. W. Lewis delivering the invocation and Supt. W. C. Reed recounting Morris life. Music by Mrs. Noel Parker Miss Katherine Baring and Mrs. J. R. Laughlin enhanced the evening. About 150 Masons and friends enjoyed a buffet supper of fried chicken salads sandwiches chips pickles olives cake and iced tea. After refreshments, games followed and Mr. W. H. Albrecht the associate patron led a talk session.

Eagle Lake Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Robert Morris R. P. Wilcox J. W. Lewis W. C. Reed Noel Parker H. W. Ahlers Katherine Baring J. R. Laughlin W. H. Albrecht

Austin's Mill 18 Now Grinding New Crop Corn

Cordell Austin reports superb new corn harvests with rains arriving at the right time. He says the meal from the crop has a delicious nutty flavor and notes farmers bring in fresher, fuller ears. The piece also cites rising tax burdens on large companies, urging reflection on taxation and wages.

Austin’s Mill Cordell Austin

Primary Department to Be Honored at Baptist Church

Next Sunday morning at the Baptist Church the Primary Department under Mrs Graves will be honored at the closing exercise. Pupils faithful in attendance will be recognized. The pastor will preach on How to Promote a Successful Revival. All members and friends without a church home are invited to Sunday School and morning service. Mr and Mrs F S Kluttz of Oxford NC are guests of Dr and Mrs P T Gordon.

The Baptist Church How. Graves

Negroes Own Slaves Before Civil War Noted By Historian

The article cites Prof. Carter Goodwin Woodson's Prep Negro Heads of Families, noting free African Americans in the South owned enslaved people as early as 1830. It cites counts such as one SC owner with 200 slaves and Louisiana holdings of 91, 89, 60, and 47 slaves, with estimates around 40,000 free negros owning nearly 100,000 slaves. A Charleston man reportedly bought a slave woman as a wife and later sold her for profit.

North South Carter Goodwin Woodson South Carolina Louisiana Charleston

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