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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1928
Page
3
Concrete brick and frame construction and all lands of repair work offered by R. H. Reese General Contractor. If you are planning a building project, contact the office at 65 or residence at 907 for plans and estimates.
Last Saturday evening at the high school the junior class hosted the senior class banquet in pink, green and orchid. Six sophomores served a five course dinner in matching colors while Cameron Westmoreland toasted the seniors and Terry Wallace responded as junior leaders. Supt W C Reed spoke, gifts were presented, and Miss Kitty Belle Ney read the will. Santa Claus delivered gifts to the seniors and faculty, distributed by Coach W B Hinton amid an affectionate, festive atmosphere.
An advertisement urges men to try Cystex to relieve bladder weakness and night urination issues. It promises renewed energy and sleep within 48 hours with a money back guarantee if not improved. Only 60 cents.
Accompanying guests were read as gifts proved to be horns and other noisemakers used to enhance the joyful event marking a festive conclusion to the gathering.
Coach Hinton awarded sixteen football letters to players including Captains Terry Wallace and Cameron Westmoreland and nine others who will be lost to next year's team. Reserved letters went to Leon McMillan and others. The team also gave Coach Hinton eight victory emblems and an additional sweater.
Rev W C Wright, local church pastor, announced during his first post holiday visit that a campaign will begin to raise funds for a new roof and repainting of the church. He said it will be a chief topic until the work is done. Mr and Mrs Hayes Stephens and Misses Annie and Long Strickland spent Tuesday in Houston.
Rains last week boost prospects for next season's crops and Humble Oil and Refining Co conducts test work near the city. G Werlla buys A J Borger property near the depot and plans remodeling to relocate stock. Visitors include Sawyers and a daughter from Miami Arizona for Christmas. Walker visits Houston relatives. Ragan family with Foster family attend church. Rev J R Murray preaches a noted sermon. Norman of Rock Island attends services. McQueen couples visit Columbus from Vox Papuli and move to Coumbus Rock Tshind road. W F Hulmer of Columbus and A Walker shop in Columbus. Hamburger family from Houston, former local residents, stop en route to Columbus.
FOR SALE My home place on Lake Avenue. For particulars write see or telephone Mrs. T. W. Oll pint 12 224.
Henry Voorhees of Orlando arrived to spend the winter with his sister Mrs. H P Carter. Rex and Roy Shoop and their mother returned from a northern motor trip. A. S. Moore and family visited. Jasper Poorbaugh and John Dixon traveled to Boling for work. P Waigh and son Harold from Houston visited. Gene Baker and family from Missouri stayed a few days. W O W Lodge hosted an oyster supper and a lecture on Christian Homes by Rev Wim Nolberly. P T A women served pie and candy after the talk. Miles Singhamant and sons returned from a two week deer hunt in West Texas and Mexico. Creece Rate of Yoakum visiting grandparents. Mrs John Wegenhoff Sr of Columbus returned home after a multiday visit. Arthur Milentz and son Babble of Glidden spent time with relatives. Jessie Bean of Eagle Lake visited.
Darbys Cafe hosted a banquet Tuesday honoring football players and their dates. Rover Puller won captaincy for next season amid speeches by coach Mr Hinton and Supt Reed. Leaving players shared thanks, as family guest Mrs Louis Larsen visited from Houston.
The Web school basketball season starts right after Christmas with players from the Inet years squad aiming for spots. Captain Terry Wallice and William Wallace are among the three letter men expected to contend for places on the team as the boys take a rest before resuming play.
Oscar Class Ed Kelley has been showing very good form and will make someone hustle for one of the forward positions. Quite a number of the boys expected out as soon as the season officially opens.
Cedar and pines of all sizes and neat shapes will be on hand eight days before Christmas at Dick Ney Store. High chance shoppers will find selections to suit homes and gifts as holiday decorating enters peak season.
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