29 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1928
Page
1
A burglary disrupted Christmas plans at the Burger residence as intruders broke in while the family prepared. Police investigated the break in, describing items disturbed and the scene left in disarray. The report notes no injuries and ongoing inquiries into the suspects.
A reader learns Tarzan and Ben Maynard perform remarkable tricks in a new western at the Rex Theatre Saturday. The show titled The Phantom Ghz promises action and thrills with entertainment value for audiences.
Eagle Lake lies on Suthern Amusement Company's tenet-hacking picture chain and boasts access to top films while they are new. An Antonio visitor noted rapid advertising and the Rex Theatre plans a week of specials. Beginning Wednesday night February 2 an antique eveningware giveaway is announced with the Rex promotional push inviting patrons to reference the week's program.
Local notes detail the relocation of the Trorge Herder store to the Sincline Building. The item lists individuals visiting Eagle Lake for Christmas, mentions family ties and relatives, and notes residents dining with Rev. and Mrs. J.C. Wilson and other community members. Santa Claus is seen as part of the Christmas season events.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a theatre picture caption or text with garbled tokens including MADE IN HEX THEATRE and a quoted term TAdoraeon. No coherent event or entities present.
A holiday burglar struck twice, entering a residence while an occupant slept and triggering a family scare. Neighbors and relatives reported a stealthy intruder described as medium height wearing dark clothing, who escaped through a kitchen window and triggered a broader alarm within the household.
The report notes Stell plans a small scale laundry operation adjacent to a tailor shop. He intends to hire several colored women as the business grows, expanding facilities as demand increases. Mr Stellashy seeks prospective customers for details and prices. Mr HB Vipeyard spent Christmas with his daughter.
The RT Wilkerson estate administrator John Trimmler reports 1,117 pecans gathered from a single tree on farmland in northwest Set county. Paper label type pecan nuts averaged a high price per pound, netting the owner about 335 dollars for the season’s yield.
Reports describe a December 27 crash on the Barstow to Tyne route four miles from Barstow. Crank Karlson died after his car left the road and overturned, with relatives and local authorities noting a roadside burial in the Barstow area.
Tarzan Hargowes is highlighted for a real acting scene in a Rex Theatre program. The Phantom Cly is billed, star William Maynard and Charles Te Rogers production credited, with local names and a brief notice of show dates and cast.
Dan Morgan a 15 year old sailor recently returned from his teen months in the United States Navy, brings cheer as he visits family in the old town. His delighted parents Mr and Mrs Morgan and relatives warmly welcome him back for the holidays.
A new lighting system in the city parks features eight large illuminated globes mounted on the four park corners. The upgraded electric lighting promises improved visibility and safety, with posts connected by pipes and cement bases. City officials weigh further park improvements as crews adjust posts and hedge lining.
A negro named Swan was wounded during a Christmas party at Swan's home near Gaswood in a disturbance that involved several local Black residents. Deputy Awrie NLWF reported the melee followed by a dance and dinner. one man shot and hurt Swan, others were charged with treason-like offences as the investigation continues.
An improvised gathering at a local telephone office during Yuletide featured speeches and a dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs individuals named in the text with a long list of attendees. The event formed plans for future years and concluded with a repack at a community venue.
Colleen Moore showcases a varied repertoire at the Pineh Tex Theatre, including Synthetic Bin and a humorous Hitty spoof. The article notes her blackface performance in a Types costume and references her past dances and stage works, with a wartime-esque cast and production by J. McCormick for First National Pictures.
Fragmentary report describes a rare fruiting of julberey trees in South Texas with ripe berries and mistimed harvests. The text notes birds plucking fruit as the season repeats for the third time, referencing unusual climate conditions and affected tree growth.
Visitors from Tlotinis in Paris Niguis presented a holiday display at Nadlawa, praising the pleasant Christmastime weather. Me McCax and Ab pre Aira McQord lauded the climate as delightful, clean, and up to date, amid festive scenes and a Bendlight gathering on Wednesday.
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