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Newspaper

Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1931

Page

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Christmas Tree Programs At Four Churches In Eagle Lake

Christmas trees light up four Eagle Lake churches with programs and gift distributions. The Christian Church opened with a Sunday School tree and gifts, followed by a Methodist and Presbyterian service, an Episcopal pageant, and a Baptist tree program. Santa Claus will attend select services as children recite, sing, and receive presents. Churchgoers travel to celebrate, with Rev. Ozment and Mrs. Worencroft directing respective programs.

Christian Church the Methodist Sunday School Marion Worencroft Noel Parker N. G. Ozment Presbyterian Church Santa Claus Episcopal Church J. V. Duncan Santa Clara Lils Christine Tree Baptist Church Tonight Thurstay Muse Elfts Genta Claus

Christmas Sale at Q-P Big Success

The five day Christmas sale at the Q-P Glore advertised in last week's Headlight drew crowded crowds both day and night. Shoppers from neighboring areas purchased free Christmas needs, attracted by the special discounts on groceries and other goods.

Q-P Ineal Eagle” Lake

Merry Christmas Wishes From Headlights

The Headlights extend season greetings to all Fo subscribers readers and friends wishing every child joy and a stocked tomorrow with goodies. The message expresses festive cheer for the community and underscores hope that no child is disappointed during the Christmas season.

Christ- 4 Vmis Suotn Glaus Christine

Local Lady Fights Burglar With Tiny Flashlight in Room

Mrs Elele Tedd of M Steinwell store awoke early Tuesday to a prowler in her room at the Albert Pusterovaky home. He entered, switched on a small flashlight, and searched drawers beads and a box of face cream for about 15 minutes while she lay still and held her breath. A child slept nearby as the intruder moved about the bed and surrounding area before escaping when the light was switched on. The incident ended before 5 am with no injury. the family believed the alarm kept by Mrs Tedd saved them.

Elele Tedd M. Steinwell Albert Puslejovaky Ted Maurine Agate Tedd No Man Brick

Dramatic Club Composes Christmas Program at High School

A large Tuesday night audience enjoyed the High School Dramatic Club’s Christmas program directed by Mrs Swanson with the Glue Club assisting. The show featured plays Christmas Memories Hello, Was, readings Why Chimes Rang A Letter to Santa Claus, plus glee club songs and a Santa act with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. The performances by Unne Coston Addie Graves Mabe Wade Mori McCaleb Harold Thomas Louis Balas William Cook Helen Osoba Maurine Todd and Alle Belle Senholm drew tears and applause, with the choir and orchestra delivering a strong finale.

High School High School Dramatic Club Swanson Umder EB. P. Bentley W.R. Coston Addie Graves Mabe Wade

Wild Cat and Coons Bagged on Christmas Hunt

John Mickow felled a 40 pound wild cat near Rumsey with a shotgun after his dogs treed it during a Christmas night hunt. He also claimed a 19 pound raccoon, said to be the largest seen locally. Nearby festivities included Westmoreland visiting family and a holiday dinner, plus local students on break.

John Mickow W. H. Mickow Rumsey John John Snd

Christmas Postoffice Busy Yet Slightly Short of Last Year

Christmas mail volume at the Eagle Lake postoffice runs heavy but below last year. Postmaster A L Wahrmund cites cold weather and later start to holiday mail as factors. Through Wednesday, incoming and outgoing parcels totalled three to four hundred fewer than a year ago, while Christmas card traffic is notably heavy and described as the season’s strongest. The staff strives to provide courteous service with no complaints from the public. A separate item notes A J Remmert of Austin County and N L Speer of Walker County indicted on Texas fee law violations, bonded Tuesday after a Travis County grand jury investigation.

Tignal A. L. Wuhr- Tmund Wahrmund Parnel Post A. J. Remmiert Austin County N. L. Speer Walker County Travis County Remmert

Patsy to Be Shown at Columbus by Eagle Lake Players

At the invitation of a Columbus resident, Eagle Lake Little Theatre plans to present Mair’s The Patsy in Columbus. The production is praised as a standout amateur performance and is expected to draw local interest. Meanwhile Mr. and Mrs. Cornett celebrate the birth of a baby girl born weighing pounds.

Sone Columbus People Eagle Lake Cornett Carnolt Eyth Willems

Avalon Theatre Weekly Pin It On Your Wall Program

Readers are urged to clip the Avalon Theatre program from the back page and pin it for a weekly reference. The notice lists showings including Possessed with Jonny Crawford and Clark Gilble, Dugan of the Bad Lands, Unholy Garden, Beret eer vice, and other features, plus a New Year lineup and special matinee.

Avalon Theatre Magle Tike Eairiday Tin Avalon Jonny Crawford Clark Gilble Ana Egal Christman Hot Saurday Bil Cody Andy Scheford Dugan Hehnyd Bert Lyle Finntesé Orient Lowers

New Year's Day Observed as General Holiday in Eagle Lake

Practically every business in Eagle Lake will close Friday for New Year's Day. A list of signers includes Eagle Lake Lumber Co, J. C. Penney Co. Inc, Beckman's Drug Store, City Barber Shop, First National Bank, Universal Motor Co, Lone Star Market, Eagle Lake Grain Co, and others pledging to remain closed.

Eagle Lake Ruth Clapp Harry Brower Fiiday Jaonlary Emanuel Roog F. H. Dostul J. C. Winkel Smith & Walker Market Eagle Lake Grain Co Universal Motorco A. T. McCreary Nathan's Variety J. Ben Johnson Eagle Lake State Bank Q-P M. Steinweta J. B. Smith Lone Star Market Joe Berger T. Westmoreland Alamo Lumber Con Skelton & Tule

Towns Family Mourns Father’s Death in Franklin

The Headlight extends sympathy to Mr A M Towns on the death of his father at the family home near Franklin Monday. Towns, who visited Engle Lake, made many friends here. The elder Towns had planned to spend Christmas with his son and left for Franklin upon learning of the death.

A. M. Towns Franklin Towns

Local Car Crash on Highway in Heavy Fog

A car driven by Mr and Mrs Pustejavaky collided with a truck west of Salford during dense fog on Tuesday. The Pustejavaky vehicle sustained door damage and injures were reported, with David Winterm... tears attending Princeton University, returning home for holidays. Mrs Winterminn and Supt Woo Reet and family planned to visit Normingey during Christmas. Alton Choppet departed for New Orleans, visiting relatives.

Alberh Pustejuveky Pustejavaky Houston Salford Bustejovsky seViek Pustefovsky Rene Oor Davit Wintermunn Princeton, University New Jersey Oab Winterminn

Slaton Boy Injured as Turley Faces Assault Charge

Lorn Cullix of Sinton, son of Gi M Gull, was seriously hurt after an incident on the highway as Turley, a peddler from Smalletown, allegedly struck him with a hatchet and dragged him several feet. Cullix, a Slaton High School 1928 graduate, was taken to Houston after spending the night with friends. Turley is held on $2000 bond for assault to murder with motor vehicle.

Lorn Cullix Sinton Gi. M. Gull Bint Dh T Youxam Houston Slaton High School Turley

Headlight Week On Friday At Usual Time

The Headlight will appear next Friday afternoon January 1 at the usual time. This issue will carry New Year greetings from various members of the city. Send your greetings to be included and place your copy in early next week.

Formal opening crowds fill new Stephens Company store

The Frank Stephens Company celebrated a crowded opening day last Saturday with ample parking filled and visitors from 6:30 p.m. to after 10 p.m. A brass band performed, a film showing explained the new 1.6 system, and refreshments were served by a team of attendants. Local residents and visitors praised the store as a success amid cold weather, with many guests and extended family enjoying the event.

Frank Stephens Company H.W. Auilers Noel Parker Alice Mac ‘Thomias Agni Margaret Martin Kathryn Gavi Mary Waddell Alice Mav Kollman Den Enerying Tee Biggle Laver Brass Band Axis Serenade Tie Istore Oplerfvtm Stephens Company I Nev Faigle Lake Columbus Sobei Tiny Uae Manner Hayes Uhlarelien Jaye Henry Seluhoneher Dent Sehataacher Pony Oinvnaning Heath Aki Neclony Wisimon Moi Hele Yao Fenok Stephens Erry Ati Mwaasbouy Meretundistig Bamin Toni Frank

Car stolen in Eagle Lake recovered in Louisiana town

A car stolen from Eagle Lake was recovered in a Louisiana town. The vehicle contained groceries and clothing, and two suspects fled after a pursuit by Monroe officers. The car’s entry point and the theft’s local connections are being investigated. The story notes a garage entry and a cat saved from the scene.

Eagle Lake Louisiana Misa Madera Gearnal Centnal Mopyoc Loaiskn Munroe Howse Engle Lake Eddie Uepiceque Arch Cent Thuston Miles Manrbe Stu

Bay City Move Includes Mr and Me Pair

Fragmented notice reports Mr and Mrs Chaplin and companions moving to Bay City for the winter. It notes Mr and Mrs Norman Re Davida and Norman Hentley visiting relatives, with inquiries about a suitable rent house and local arrangements. The text remains jumbled with several garbled names and stray phrases.

MR. and Bay City

Fragmented OCR Reading of Saturday Waterside Scene

The text shows garbled OCR from a Saturday waterfront scene with mentions of a wall, ditch crossings, and a noon Monday timeline. It lacks clear names, dates, or places to identify a coherent event or outcome.

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