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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1938
Page
1
The Eigh Lace Rotary Club plans a banquet at the high school gym this evening at 6 30, with the event described as the first major fundraiser for the group. Tickets are being sold locally and volunteers from Po and Ney coordinate the sale and event setup.
The Baptist Church schedules a one hour five minute Christmas morning service at the Baptist Club. Rev James W ed leads the program with Sunday School divisions presenting carols nativity readings and a Christmas meditation by the pastor. Music will be by a mixed-voice chorus directed by Mrs James Read. Congregation invited to attend.
Cotton and rice growers in Colorado County are urged to vote at the American Farm Growers Association office on Mary Street. Local election judges are Noel Parker C. Terrell and Ernest Staholim. The nationwide referendum asks two million three hundred thousand cotton farmers to decide on marketing quotas for the 1939 crops, seen as a test of farm legislation and industry sentiment amid past opposition to control measures.
Construction on the Eagle Lake Altatr highway is set to start Monday morning December 1st. The federal and state governments have funds for the PWA project and about 250 workers will be employed for eight months. Avin Nusbaum reported his mother Mrs. K Nusbaum is improved health-wise and feeling better than in a year.
The Garwood and Big Lake bridge project across the Colorado River has an awarded contract to the Austin Bridge Company for 61525.20. Homer Trimble, Austin engineer, says coloradans’ materials are on order and expects work to begin soon despite steel mill delays. preparatory steps and ordered components suggest construction should start within a week.
Irvin S Cobb, famed waiter and humorist, stayed Tuesday and Wednesday at Lakeside Clue House with friend Mike Hogg of Houston. He discussed duck hunting, screen work hopes, and his Texas trips, noting he enjoys Tarver’s hunting spot and plans for a future screen role.
Eagle Lake superintendent W C Reed was named athletic director for the spring county school system by the state teachers association at Columbus. Colleague W Rin ton Jr and Miss Katherine McRee of Eagle Lake spoke on retirement funds and association membership. The session featured talks on tenure law and financing a school site while the Eagle Lake High School Band performed and received praise.
Evangelist Huby Haley of the Assembly of God, from Michigan, began a revival meeting in Eagle Lake at the Nulun Building, with services nightly at 7 30. Wayne Harbraugh from Houston assists as soloist and song leader, with a children’s meeting planned for 2 pm Saturday.
Eagle Lake bottling manager Albrecht announces a long range Coca Cola newspaper advertising campaign to start in the Headlight in January and run monthly through the year. He notes strong local newspaper support and aims to boost Coca Cola sales with new dealers and territory growth while celebrating the sixth anniversary of his Eagle Lake business.
Dr. Gr Dayléson of Wharton spoke at a Rotary meeting about Eagle Lake’s early days. He recalled the 19th century town’s sparse buildings, the depot express office, and the rise of a drug store that launched two notable careers, including congressman J. J. Mansfield. He described local life, hunting, and trade, noting firearms briefly among neighbors. The talk highlighted Eagle Lake’s close community and evolving commerce.
Coyle Concord Oil Company prepares to spud a new test well west of Garwood. Crews completed deck work and set on casing while awaiting spudding this weekend. The project includes a power line to the site and aims to surpass a neighboring producer with initial tests expected to draw keen interest.
Miss Mary A. Smith lifelong Colorado County resident died in Columbus on Saturday aged 42. She lived with her sister Mrs Nannie Barrow near Eagle Lake and in Columbus. Funeral services were held Sunday at MeOzeius Funeral Home led by Rev M Lewis, with interment in Eagle Lake Cemetery. Pallbearers included W H Albrecht Frank Morgan W K Williford and others from the "Brothers" Sunday Service of the Methodist Church.
Mrs Gusie Frazar, seriously ill, has been moved to Houston for treatment at Greenwood Hospital. She was committed to Howren by her caregiver Mrs Annie Cardy. The Headlight notes her young friends are hoping for a swift recovery.
The ten year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jae Smith died Monday at the family home. Funeral services were held at the home at 1 p.m. Tuesday led by Rev. J. Lewis, pastor of the Jocas Methodist Church. Interment followed at Lakeside Cemetery. The community offers sympathy to the Smith family in their sorrow.
The Eastern Star chapter in Antler invites members to a dinner and Christmas event next week. Attendees will gather at 7:30 with a post dinner program and a guest speaker.
More than fifty eligible men gather at City Hall auditorium for a meeting to organize a Junior Chamber of Commerce. Officers chosen include Edr. Larson as president with plans for committees and a December 19 organization date.
Henry Kirkser, 53, a long time Colorado County resident living in Prelsburg, died Saturday and was buried Sunday in the Prelsburg Cemetery. He is survived by his husband and five children.
Texas rice growers will vote on a national marketing quota plan this Saturday. The measure sets compulsory production limits to determine fair prices and prevent overproduction, with implications for 250 000 acres planted. Officials note potential carryover and price shifts if quotas are approved.
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