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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1932
Page
8
Reading from a garbled clip, Walney's Candy in Canby appears to be mentioning a trade exchange and repeated phrases about candy, life and Canby. The fragmentary text lacks clear actions, dates, or identifiable people beyond Walney and Canby.
A birthday gathering featured refreshments including treat cake sandwiches and beverages. Guests enjoyed light fare as part of the celebration.
A civic sermon on citizen responsibility, urging individuals to invest in their community. It argues government reflects the people and that not government but individuals, especially workers, must drive improvement. Emphasizes voluntary effort, public spirit, and solving town problems through action.
The Eagle Lake Grain Company promotes its Star automobile and truck tires at the lowest prices ever recorded with a tax free purchase if bought now. The ad notes the new tax significantly affects tire prices but guarantees tax free Star tires during the sale.
Apolitical noting shows Avalon Theatre delaying The Red Headed Woman due to reel damage. New dates shift to September 1st and 2nd with Washington Masquerade slated for next Sunday and Monday per Avalon program. Carl A Milentz received notice from cooks about the reels.
An advertisement from Universal Motor Company in Headlight promotes Firestone tires for cars and trucks. It promises high grade tires at the lowest prices in history, inviting readers in need of tires to take advantage of the opportunity.
Me W R Terrell of Eagle Lake Texas advertises good seed potatoes suitable for fall planting. Potential buyers are instructed to contact Terrell for details. Published August 27.
W T Eldridge died after a long career shaping rail lines from Rio Grande City to Missouri Pacific. He led Sugarland Industries growth and built the Sealy Mattress plant, later selling it. Former Eagle Lake merchant and hotel builder, he served as Engle Lake mayor in 1888 and remained active in business until retirement months before his death.
The local Methodist church schedules a four day reunion starting the first Sunday night in September with a sermon by the pastor or presiding elder. Monday and Tuesday feature short talks by members and music by the Young People's Choir, followed by host duties and light refreshments. Wednesday includes a church and Sunday School picnic with games and singing. Former pastors and citizens are invited, with the whole church to participate. A detailed program will be published next week.
Mrs Ellen Wright, longtime Glidden resident known as Grandmother Wright, died at her home Monday at 2 30 am after several months illness. Born Feb 14 1870 in Victoria to Silas Key she married Wright. Funeral at family residence Tuesday Angus 23 at 10 am Rev D Q Blaisdell officiating. Survived by sons W D Wright East Bernard T F Wright East Bernard and B S Wright Rusk. daughters Mrs Nettle Haralson Houston and Mrs J L Mabry Victoria. brother C D Howland Victoria. twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.
Benny Blair Fred Feléham and Howard Cearnal recall an all night fishing trip on the Colorado River below the pumping plant. They faced hurricane winds breaking trees and driving them to shelter under Benny's truck. Dawn brought difficult truck extraction through debris as they finally returned home.
The Methodist Woman's Missionary Society met on Tuesday afternoon for monthly Bible study led by Mrs Wozencraft. Sixteen members attended an interesting lesson with Mesdames Chamnes Heck Holman Wilcox Morgan Tolbert and Johnson taking part.
J P McDonald state agriculture commissioner estimated over 45 percent of the early op rice under cultivation in a storm area west of Houston would be lost. The survey covered about 100000 acres around Richmond, Eagle Lake, El Campo and nearby regions. Damage was greatest to rice in bloom or the milk stage, with heads blown off and stalks ripped up. No monetary figure given yet. final report to be issued from Austin.
Unfavorable conditions threaten the early crop ahead of final harvest. The extent of damage is uncertain, with estimates ranging around 45 percent in the worst case, but possibly lower if conditions improve.
The Indies who have worked on the curtain urge last contributions of four inch squares. Leave squares at Steinwell store care of Miss Daisy Morgan or call Mrs Lt Ds Allen to arrange pickup. A sewing meeting will be held at Mrs O G Kolberg's home next week for volunteers.
Mr and Mrs C J Harter of Houston spend several days in Eagle Lake visiting former friends and relatives. He is a former city marshal who served Eagle Lake in past terms.
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