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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1934
Page
8
Fragmentary reminiscence honors Hank Monk stage driver of Concord coaches across the plains before the railroad. It mentions Bark Meek and a 2008 drought incident at Calit es, with vague references to a Grevier crest and the start of Henk-2n.
Mrs Lee Brown and her young son from New Orleans Louisiana visit her parents Mr and Mrs I B Tubbs and sister Mrs Armitt Thorn. Mr Thomas from near Lissi Ais WG of town listed as a resident south of town. Mrs LOF Clark and others spend Thursday with Mr and Mrs A L Jordan. Ing Tanksley of Houston attended Saturday activities with family.
Old-Time Dances tonight at Austin's Hall featuring Charlie Cerny orchestra until 11 30 modern after US hour admission for ladies free February dance at Austin's Hall with Baca New Deal Orchestra music provided February 9th admission included Masquerade Model Dance at Nada Hall postponed to next Wednesday February Lincoln's Birthday dance at Nada Hall Monday February 12th with Bob Schramm orchestra three prizes for best dressed ladies free admission 40c attendance offers and local classifieds note nearby rental and farm services listed by Ramsey Nursery Skelton Tate Market and area trades exact details vary by listing.
The Avalon Theater hosts All of Me Sunday and Monday February 4 3 with a stellar cast led by Fredric March Miriam Hopkins George Raft and Helen Mack. The film centers on a society girl whose peculiar pursuit of love drives a dramatic story with strong performances across the board.
A fragmented student voice muses on shifting from music to physics, imagining richer lab gear, more exits, conveyer contraptions, and even a sandwich stand in the lab, as discussed in a Georgetown Sun item.
A 1930s era review notes Carole Tombard in White Woman at Avalon Theatre. The von Pertamount drama stars Charles Laughton and Noble Johnson in a tale of a white actress trapped among Malay natives and harsh captors. The piece highlights romance, danger, and moral peril within a jungle setting.
A street con artist in La Grange targeted a clerk at Afoy Drug Store, swapping counterfeit or wrong value notes for real cash. He attempted a series of tricks including offering a five for a ten and pressing for larger exchanges, then fled. Local residents Mrs. W. Lo Harbin and others noted the incident while Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay moved into a red brick cottage recently.
A report details a long running search for a $14,000,000 treasure said to be buried by Spaniards along the San Saba river in West Texas. Expeditions center near Menard and Belton, Texas, with various clues including a tunnel under a black walnut near Big Blue Spring and a rock crusher marked 1821.
Sunday School at 109 in the evening at 7 p m. Preaching at 9 21 dollars and 01 cent 7 00 p m. Midweek service on Wednesday at 7 90 p m. Services conducted Sunday morning and evening by church laymen. You are welcome to attend our services.
Elmo Scott Watson details John Sevier born 1744 in Virginia, famed Tennessee pioneer and defender known as Nolichucky Jack. The piece covers his frontier raids, victories against Native tribes, role in Kings Mountain and Yorktown, and status as a Tennessee mountain man leader amid early statehood turmoil.
The text reflects on a woman who faced triumphs and disasters with dignity. It notes her marriage, motherhood, and daily labors, highlighting how she supported her husband and cared for children. Her life is presented as essential yet understated, ending with contemplation of her legacy.
An old time dance in Nada Wall is moved to Wednesday night February due to heavy rain. The program features music by Lee Braggs orchestra with Misses Frances Harris and Frances, Clemet Campo, Virginia Walker, Sara Lane and a Rice Institute dean’s daughter among attendees. Local residents and families are noted in attendance and preparations.
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