Blanket of sleet and snow hits the community
A heavy sleet and snow blanket covered the southern and central Texas region, with Eagle Lake reporting the heaviest snowfall in 31 years. Temperatures dipped from 22F to single digits, while carriages and teams rolled in snowbound streets. Residents built snowmen, some celebrated with bells, and many tourists stopped to photograph the scene as livestock and farms benefited from the cold snap.
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Texas
Hoyday Bsa
Ivery
Enrane
Microwihout
Whyter
Carl Senholm
Bruce McGarty
Southern Pacific
Eagle Lake
Chatr
Fox Stephens
O. McCarty
W. A. Duklas
Gael Seaholm
Inch
Bruce Willson McCarty
Anan Tid Howe
Olespantstyn Trail
Beekman
Christmas Bride Vivian Creech Weds Roger Gonunt in Houston
A wedding of unusual interest occurred Monday at Christ's Church Houston when Vivian Creech married Roger J. Gonunt. Bishop Quinn officiated. The bride, escorted by her brother, wore a burr-ensemble of crepe with matching red accessories. The groom was attended by his brother-in-law Ralph Burke. The couple left for Mexico after the ceremony and will reside at home.
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Houston
Christ's Church
Vivian Creech
Roger J. Gonunt
Bishop Quinn
W.W. McMillan
Ralph Burke
Mexico
Headlight Announces Big Subscription Bargain Offer
The Eagle Lake Headlight unveils a one week bargain rate of $1.25 for a full year or two years for $2.50. The paper urges current subscribers to renew for one or two years at the reduced rate, noting the aim to boost readership and advertising revenue.
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Eagle Lake
Christmas Day in Eagle Lake Brings Clear Skies and Family Cheer
Balmy weather and sunlit streets made Christmas Day ideal in Eagle Lake. Families reunited at home while trees lit in colored lights brought festive spirit. Elders recall harsher holidays in earlier decades, noting fewer revelers and road mud hindered travel.
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Eagle Lake
Boys Track Rabbits and Larks in Snow Weekend Fun
Saturday and Sunday saw boys chase rabbits and field larks despite snow and sleet. In pastures north of the scrwal bulking crowds reported flushing birds and giving chase on foot, with many returning cold but eager for the sport. Willan Barrow of Dalinx and Monroe Tiayow of Houston visited for Christmas. Willan may move to Dallas for a posting, while Monroe plans to enter the A. and P. training school in Indianapolis after the float.
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Gal Binay
Fey
Mike
Willan Barrow
Dalinx
Monon Tiayow
Houston
Vv. O. Barrow
Willi
Dallas
Monroe
Trllarnipolis
A.& P. Training School
Christmas Tree Program Draws 200 Mexican Community Members
The Mexican community at Mexican Hall held a Christmas Eve program with about 200 attendees. Readings and songs included Navidad and Noche Buena, with performances by groups led by Leonor Reyes and Catan Reyes. Donations from local supporters funded the event, and guests, including Sam Cnt and Mr. and Mrs. Rhend Pouts, visited homes afterward.
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Tujhe Lage
Christie
Raul Chrvistmas
Sul
Mexican Baptist Mission Most Rabledo
Navidad de Unit Huerfant
Olivin Bermen
Mit
Jena Bermen
EL Maestro
Leonor Reyes
Catan Reyes
Jon Ts Born
Jesus
Mpx Smisalonary
TP. Dole
Creny Hedoll Baptist
Woman's Mission
Rhend
Porethy Mt Zelie
Vite
J. PB Ulere
Zelle Green
City
Avalon to Install Large Electric Sign Downtown
An upcoming project will add a sizable electric sign to Avalon’s storefronts. The plan aims to modernize Matty Street with a bright public display, enhancing the area’s city atmosphere and attracting more foot traffic.
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Avalon
Avaton
Thea Terns
New Year Holiday Closings Endorsement in Eagle Lake
A local New Year holiday order lists businesses to close on New Year’s Day Wednesday. The First National Bank and many shops including A Ly Wagner J C Penney Alb Variety Beckman J B Smith Calvert B H Dally Eagle Furniture Eagle Plimbing Max and Frank Stephens are affected. The Headlight reports voluntary closures and asks advertisers to submit copy early to compensate for lost time.
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Eagle Lake
Ems
Ita
Bank
Dic
Ney
A. Ly Wagner
M. Stelewin J
CG. Penney Company
Alb Variety
Nial
Prosperous New Year Greeting of 1920 Advertised
Fragmentary OCR note typical of a vintage newspaper greeting. It mentions health wishes and a closing notice for The HiTlee next Wednesday. It references Christmas week, sales advertisements, and dense typesetting with unclear dates and figures.
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Renchodt
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Cty
Opartr Unui
Wie
Test
Tsa
Mexican Hall
Smith
Manly
Horkani Drae
Stein Ua Svi
Albert
Santi Ghai
Columbus
Frivente Woods
Iles
Somenes Bers
Weigre
Trale
Ellzen
Bhat
Bratee
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