Christmas Headlight Notice Urges Early Ad Copy Submissions
Local churches coordinate Christmas cantata at the Methodist church with twenty voices titled The Angel and the Star. The event aims to draw capacity crowds and raise funds for Eagle Lake charity, with offerings urged from all in the community.
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Felloth
Methodist
Giorgigie
Alice Norosud
East Ber
Anns Mae
Mery
Prince of Piece
Geed
Eagle Lake Charity Fund
Bro. & D. Lambert
Bro. Lambert
Ms Ist
Nis Cequist
Failure to Certify Engelhard Election Threatens HIV County Results
Officials delay certifying November results as Secretary of State cannot tie election certificates until reforms are received and tabulated. Telegraphed notices went to eighteen county officials urging prompt filing of returns. Mrs. E. J. Morse moves to Eagle Lake after Harris Conference sale. Morse Drug Store stock sold. Morse and husband reside at Drummers Home Hotel.
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Jeders
Secretary of State
Austin
Tic
Colorado
E. J. Storse
Houston
Eagle Lake
Harris
Morse
Drummers’ Home
East Texas farmers profit from cane syrup
East Texas growers consider planting sugar cane to run a small syrup operation. An East Texas need for local syrup is noted as prices range from 1.00 to 3.25 per gallon. The Mount Enterprise Progress reports a $1.5 million crop value with yield per acre 150 to 200 gallons and a 20 to 30 percent county drop in Rusk.
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East Texas
Eagle Lake
Mount Enterprise Progress
Rusk
Rusk County
Henangat Beleves
Eagle Lake Merchants Warn Shopping Away Hurts Town
Eagle Lake residents are urged to shop locally as heavy Houston patronage threatens town vitality. Merchants warn tax‑paying Eagle Lake firms fund schools and government yet see customers drive to Houston for Christmas goods, risking job and service losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Eagle Lake
Esgie Lake
Prowlers Ransack Eagle Lake High School Buildings
Burglars entered Eagle Lake High School Wednesday night using a stolen master key and damaged desks in many rooms. They rifled papers, opened the home economics room, and pried open the office of Superintendent W C Reed. money hidden there remained untouched. A similar break occurred in Columbus schools with offices and desks damaged and records scattered.
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Eagle Lake High School
Victor Engelhard
W. C. Reed
Eaglet
Wartown
Columbus
Columbus High School
Rowter
Supt
W. G. Clayton
Columbus Grammar School
Mies
Neal Ellis Becomes San Antonio Pastor
The Rev. Neal Ellis, former Baylor football player and Navy veteran, preached his first sermon as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in San Antonio. He earned a Master of Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and previously led Eagle Lake Baptist Church. Friends here wish him success.
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Neal Ellis
Baylor University
Calvary Baptist Church of
San Antonio
J. F. Peachey
Austin
Mr. Hillis
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
Eagle Lake Baptist Church
El Campo Wins Regional Championship Game Friday
El Campo won no regional championship in the aleh school football game, as Rice Birds were declared winners on penetrations of Smithville's 20 yard line. The 13 to 13 tie saw El Campo threaten three times vs Smithville twice, with observers saying El Campo outplayed Smithville but luck favored the champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Campo
Rice Birds
Smithville
el Campa
Herring Advertises At New International Service Station
A damaged ad highlights Leo Herring at the International Service Station on east Main Street in the Hanly warehouse. It notes Herring specializes in repair work on McCormick Deering Tractors and International tractors and urges customers to choose the right auto mechanic.
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Leo Herring
East Main Street
Hanly
Crim & Chapman
Cotton prices drift lower then recover as farmers store bales
Cotton fell to the lowest level in fifteen years with middling at 24 cents. By Wednesday the market rose about 22.5 cents per bale and many farmers in Colorado county and Wharton hold hundreds of bales unsold awaiting better prices, while owners store or cover bales in yards and warehouses.
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Colorado County
Wharton
Eagle Lake
Local party bags three deer near border during hunt
H Matthews of this city and Carl Calloway of Rosenberg returned from a border hunting trip near Laredo with two bucks, a four point and a G nokia. Urban Burttschell, Whatley, Sanders, L D Roberts, and the Matthews brothers remained camped, aiming to add more deer before the hunt ends as they head home late weekend.
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H. Matthews
Carl Calloway
Rosenberg
Epetnet
Laredo
Mr.Matthews
Vernee Matthews
Whatley
We. C. Sanders
L. D. Roberts
Urban Burttschell
Matthews Brothers
Tree of Light Graces Corner in City Park
The Rotary Club donated a decorated cedar tree in the city park corner. Strung with multicolored lights, the eight large cedars create a Christmas atmosphere at night. Rotarians are praised for keeping the hometown festive and bright.
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Tree OF Light Graces Corner
City Park
Rotary Club
Ifront Rans
Southern Union Gas announces lower rates effective January
The Southern Union Gas Co says a lower rate will take effect with the January meter reading and lists new charges for natural gas. The company also plans to discontinue handling gas appliances and will close out stock at one-third off regular prices including gas ranges water heaters and gas heaters. Milen Emshof went to San Antonio for Miss Daisy Louise Wagner who is studying there. Mrs Cyagner will spend Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs L Wagner.
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Southern Union Gas Co
Noo Nn
Eagle Lake
Milen
Daisy Louise Wagner
Cyagner
L. Wagner
Frosty Wednesday Morning Report With Patchy Snow
Weather notes indicate heavy white frost on Wednesday morning with mentions of ice and cold conditions. Reader observations reference distant snow and frosty patches as residents brace for continued chilly weather.
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Hedry
Pele
Jararhy
Tomato Growers Begin Planting Seed Ahead of Week
A. M. Snodgrass reports eager Eagle Lake farmers are preparing hot bed plantings for a new tomato industry. About thirty five growers plan 150 to 200 acres with next week’s work including flat breaking disking and bed formation. Fertilizer costs run just over two dollars per sack and about ten dollars per acre.
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Eagle Lake
A. M. Snodgrass
Mr. Snodgrass
Snodgrass
Judge
Strickland
Harry Larsor
Mr. Boodgrass
District Champions Banquet for Coffey's Eagles
Coach Coffey's Eagles, unbeaten in District 18, were feted at Darby's Cafe with an oyster banquet hosted by Mr and Mrs Darby. The football players will attend a Rotary Club luncheon at White House Hotel today, with a fine menu by Burger and Brosig.
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Coffey
Eagles
Darby
Fall From Coal House Breaks Garwood Boy's Arm
Master Jon Heiman nine years old of Garwood visited the city with his father when he fell from a coal house at his home last week. He suffered a broken left arm and wore a sling. He expressed a hopeful, if humorous, view of Christmas, trusting Santa to bring many presents.
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Jon Heiman
Garwood
John
Santa Claus
Hell
Avalon Theatre Christmas Matinee Program Preview
Avalon's back page presents a Christmas matinee and the upcoming week’s lineup. The note invites readers to check the Headlight for details on show times and the Avalon's program.
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Avalon Theatre
Avalon
Carl Méilen
Mayor Urges Liberal Donations to Local Charity Fund
The mayor appeals for generous donations to support a local charity fund aiding the needy. He calls for cooperation with churches, especially the Methodist Church, to replenish depleted funds and encourage both general and specific gifts.
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Methodist Church
Columbus Scouts Plan Two Week Circus Tour
The Columbus Scouts led by Rev. J. W. Airey organize a two week road circus tour by truck with a big tent, menagerie and trained animals from a Houston road circus. Eagle Lake dates January 10 and proceeds support local scout efforts plus Rotary Club charity. A Columbus high school chorus will perform and Mayor W E Welford may act as ring master.
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Columbus Gesuts
J. W. Airey
Eagle Lake
Houston
Acout Circus
Columbus High School
Firls
Tenner Walker
W.E. Welford
Cash Register Stolen From Pennant Station
A robbery at A. and Klockmann’s office and service station on Main Street left the cash register missing its contents and a few coins. The thief gained entry by unknown means around 4 o clock before dawn, with no other items taken aside from cigarettes. Local authorities note this is the third recent Eagle burglary with no sign of forced entry.
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A. &. Klockmaan
Main Strest
Smith
Eagle
Ben Johnson
Featine
Bis
No State Committee Meeting Held on Eagle Lake Ineligibility
The Headlight reports no formal meeting of the State Executive Committee occurred when Eagle Lake was ruled ineligible and Smithville named champions. A District action followed Rule 60 to certify the district champion, with no grounds for a formal hearing, and the timeline pressured timely certification by majority vote.
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Eagle Lake Hs
Eagle Lake
Smithville
Rey Bedicheck
Austin Asklayr
Usly
W. O. Reed
Bedicheck
Austin
Texas
Bruce McCarty
Eugle
McCarty
Interscholaste League
Shell
Oiec
Reed
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Engelhard
Nome
Osobs
Herring
W. C. Sanders
Mr. Sanders
Mr. Roberts
Allar Society
Sayre Church
Fred G. Prika
Kathryn AhRee
Baylor College
Beat
Everett McKee
The
State University
W. 5
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