Gravel mining rush begins at Eagle Lake pits
Gravel shipments from two of the three Eagle Lake pits are set to start immediately. Heavy machinery is installed at Mortin, Horton, Geminer and Tanner sites with drag lines and wash plants, while railroad spurs and shipping pipelines are under construction. Local workers and residents watch progress as high grade road gravel is prepared for delivery to road contracts.
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Eagle Lake
Syewes
Byen
Urbe Grater
Horton & Horton
King Place
Bettey Huewo
Geasner &Tanner
Viery
Gemwiner & Tanner
McCarty Bros
Towa
Marton de Morton
Herton & Horton
Herten
Steve
Useddnery
SUI
Mortim & Horton
Hyrton & Morton
Meturty Ptt
Cemimer & Tenner
Ine Gemmer & Tanner
Wien Road
Sheen
Harry Moonhead
Getnner & Tanner
Bere
Genaner &Tanner
Tlery Place
Greyhound racing to headline Colorado County Fair in October
The Colorado County Fair amusement committee announced whippet and greyhound racing will be a chief feature of the October program. Dogs from across the state are expected to compete, with wagering and racing equipment described as major attractions. The effort aims to make this event a leading feature of the fair.
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Colorado County Fair
Cuuilng
Died at Luling after brief illness C O Bishop
C O Bishop aged 64 died Tuesday night at the hospital after a two day illness. He had lived at Bayle Lake for three months, moved from Ealing last year, and is survived by his wife and two sons. He was preparing to move to Gorse Creek Moody when illness struck. A brother and other relatives reside in various towns.
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C. O. Wisbop
Bayle Lake
Monty
O Hospital
Letdag
Bishop
Kole Lake
Ealing
Han
Bikop
Hating
Bassline aMray
Mehug
Lowi
Gorse Creek
Moody
Meid
Wawel
Syears
Douk
Areata
Aimarilin
Yort Piercy
Blue
Fronatan Hanguter and Doris Helen Visit Smithville Family
Doris Helen of Smithville and Fronatan Hanguter were guests of Mrs. Wil Walker and her family this week, staying with their sister.
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Fronatan Hanguter
Doris Helen
Smithville
Sisner
Wil Walker
Gemmer and Tanner expand gravel operation near Eagle Lake
John Tanner known as Chief leads Gemmer and Tanner forces in the East as they buy gravel mining gear. Santa Fe cars on siding carry gravel to Lake area while Grivel and Horton pits prep shipments next week. Many workers seek housing near Eagle Lake, asking for rent information and help via the Headlight office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tanner
Gemmer & Tanner Forces
Santa Fe Cara
Gemmer & Tanner
McCarty
Horton & Torton
Tirnna
Eagle Lal
Fugle Lake
Pitchfork Wound In . Foot Results In Death of Mr. J. Carraway
Mr J Carraway aged 72 died at his home Wednesday at 8 o clock from blood poisoning after a pitchfork wound several weeks earlier. He was a respected citizen, survived by his wife and eight children. The funeral was held at Bellville today.
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Perrell
Surrows
Missouri
Marshall
Carthage
J. Carraway
Mr. J. Carraway
Carron
Bugle Lake
Aml
Eigtr
Bellville
Beagle Lake Hatchery Opens On September Six
Beagle Lake Hatchery announces opening on September 6 with improvements to buildings and power, promising hotter heat and electricity for better chick hatching. It will hatch limited weekly runs and welcome customers on Saturdays or Mondays, with regular hatchings on Mondays and deliveries Tuesdays. Mrs. J. F. Ulery has left St. Joseph Infirmary and is recovering at her sister’s home, Reeves.
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Lake
Healy
Nuwalibier
Ulery
J. F. Ulery
St. Joseph Infirmary
T Houston
B. Terrell
Unt City
Brady woman visits Houston with relatives
Mira Lucy Margaret Finlay of Brady traveled to Houston with relatives from Brady for a brief visit, motoring down Monday night for a two day stay before returning home.
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Mira Lucy Margaret Finlay
Brady
Houston
Tre Marshal Warns on Grass Fires From Local Marshal
The local fire marshal warns that careless burning and cooking spark could start serious grass fires. Residents are urged to take precautions to prevent damage and injuries.
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Tre Marshal
Poultry Clinic Planned as New County Fair Attraction
Officials at the Colorado County Fair emphasize education as a key feature this year. A poultry clinic will be conducted by veterinary surgeon Dr McCaly with Dr Hicks and Pete Chinda, offering short courses on poultry and hog health, care, and disease prevention during the fall event.
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Colorado County
Hy Lee Com Yung
Oilihu
Becktui
Beekman
Fair Association
Lee Company
McCaly
Petet Cninda
Mckillop Veterinry College
Stile
South Dakota
University of California
Jeep Show Promises at Colorado County Fair
A big wheel show is planned as part of the Colorado County Fair at Bugle Lake from October 5 to 8. Led by Leadlight, featured attractions include Abydny and bert pelzes with a readiness to entertain. County secretary Berreuiry Paber notes limited admission and a push to attract sheep breeders and local exhibitors for this year’s event.
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Colorado County
Bugle Lake
Litormaion
Bason
Abydny
Bert Pelzes
Suai
Berreuiry Paber
Gaswetirion Sald
Wreck on Highway Ends Upside Down No Serious Injuries
A Chevrolet sedan with four occupants overturned on a rural highway near Blasio Friday afternoon. The driver lost control on loose gravel, the car turned completely upside down, and an elderly passenger was treated by Dr. Bycle for minor wounds. The party was traveling from Jasper toward the western part of the state.
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Gwa
Blasio
Wharton County
Colorado
Mikey
Dycle
Jaxper
Georgia Smart Set Minstrels Here Saturday in Eagle Lake
The Georgia Smart Set Minstrels, a fifty performer troupe, will perform in Eagle Lake this Saturday ushering a big street parade and free afternoon acts. The new show features songs, jokes, dances and a headliner billed as the king of “all Billow” singers, promising strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Smart
Eagle Lake
Burger to Close Out Grocery and Hardware Stock at Cost
Lod Idager advertises the closing out of Mr. Burger’s grocery and hardware stock and fixtures at or below actual cost. Everything in stock will be sold off, as BurgerDiscontinues the grocery business. Mr. Taper has not decided on his future plans.
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Idager
Nale
Burger
Taper Sys
Hunters Kill 163 Alligators at Mayle Lake in Three Nights
Port Arthur hunters A. McGee and family camp at Mayle Lake. Over three nights they shot and captured 163 alligators, using headlamps to shine eyes from boats. Larger specimens fetched high prices in markets. Mrs. A. McGee aids skinning and packing while reporting on heavy work and steady pace of processing for shipment.
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A. McGee
Sorfee
Teal
Chester McGee
Mra
McGees
Port Arthur
Mayle Lake
Heal- Hight
Ube
Meee Beglu
Ten year old bitten by cottonmouth moccasin on heel
Braden family reports ten year old Braden boy was bitten on the heel by a cottonmouth moccasin ten miles north of Bogle Lake while his father worked hayfields. First aid with kerosene and turpentine and rapid medical attention helped him pull through. the snake was not killed or found.
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Braden
Adam Braden
Bogle Lake
Cottom
Fiield
Nisson
Tel
Gravel Man Seeks House for Rent Near Eagle Lake
Public notice lists gravel pit operations near Eagle Lake with rent housing needs. It requests applicants contact Limnee Mevaety at the Headlight office or meet Mr Hutch at the McCarty tar pit about one mile from Eagle Lake for details.
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Gedaner & Tanner
McCirty Fae
Muteliies
Bts
Columbus
Limnee
Bin
Mr. Hutchfns Fs
McCarty
Two Weeks Revival Set to Open Early in November
Rev JW King pastor of the Christian churches will lead a two weeks revival at the Christian church in Notawa. The first week features Z W Boultinghouse of Paris directing church extension work in Texas. He will oversee preaching with a potential song service to be announced. Mr King is not yet able to name the singer.
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JW. King
Nottawa
Kvllingelist
Z. W. Boultinghouse
Paris
Om. Holmes
Texas
Jens
Mr. King
Servier
Eagle Lake Mayor Plans To Mark City Buildings
Eagle Lake mayor J Westmerchind, after government remarks on growing commercial aviation, orders painting the town name in white letters atop several buildings to guide flyers. He directs manager JC Stutlesinn to initiate the project immediately amid rising air traffic concerns.
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J. Westmerchind
Strou
Udked
Tig Town
Westmorchind
JC. Stutlesinn
Ayntra
Mayer
Ghee
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C. O. Bishop
Luling
Herder
Tmerder Laminged Dows
Beagle Lake
Jane
W. Keith
Mr. Kelth
Seriona
Fair Secretary
Georgia Smart Set
Tony
Mirketa
Mette
Meteo
Moccasen
Fagle Lake
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