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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1932
Page
1
Ragged notes describe itinerant students and a football player with unclear names. References to Rosemary, Mervin Marsns, Jenn J Pinca, Gogsie Susie Jobolds, Carey, and Jobrne Johnson appear as scattered fragments amid garbled lines.
A brick wall at the Eagle Lake Rice Mill warehouse collapsed after a heavy weight shifted in the southwest part of the building. Witness Pettus reported the explosion to Roy Buchanan and F. Corley, and workers began clearing debris and rebuilding the wall.
A local subscription promotion for the Headlight ends on Saturday, February 13. The offer includes a $1.25 rate for three full years and urges readers to renew subscriptions and mail checks promptly before the deadline. The Headlight office will remain open late for renewals and new signups this week.
The Eagle Lane program will be broadcast from Rice Hotel Station on the evening of the 20th. Rotary Club secured Supt WC Reed as speaker and will feature a short address plus musical interludes. Reed will arrange additional talent for the musical portion.
Breenwood February 4 Miss Nemo Phulen twenty five year old teacher at East Bernard files a $50,000 damage suit against K. Bottecher president of the Union Bank and of the East Bernard Independent School District Trustees. She alleges the charge of dating a pupil led to her dismissal and damaged her reputation causing mental distress.
The February term grand jury for Colorado County reports 36 true bills, 30 felonies and 6 misdemeanors. They note jail repairs needed, including a leaky roof and unsafe sleeping conditions, and urge immediate corrective action. The panel also cites audit concerns, misused funds, and recommends annual audits and court action to recover misappropriations.
A Texas case centers on Miss Philen a Brownwood native now teaching near Houston facing allegations of inappropriate conduct by Principal Cramp and a romantic entanglement with Victor Holchak at a time when she was under contract. The trial in Austin before State Superintendent Marrs explored claims of impropriety and potential damages while detailing testimony and the teacher’s defense.
Charles R Kunze a well known Columbus man died at his home Sunday morning at 7 o clock. Funeral services were held Monday at 3 o clock with Rev T J Windhaus pastor of Epistolpal church of Houston. Pallbearers named Welly Stafort Tanne Gruss Hat and others. He was survived by his wife formerly Miss Love Cullison of Dagle Lake and by his step daughter Mrs OC Harton of Houston. The Headlight extends sympathy to the family.
Early reports show farmers across the district starting potato planting this week. Many planters expect to complete acreage by next week, with yields affected by continued rains and late frosts. Estimates suggest total planted area this year could reach around 600 acres, up from 420 last year, as seed supplies remain available and weather slowly cooperates.
County Superintendent A Westen of Columbus visited Friday as the legislature’s 829 law shape faced court questions. The piece discusses Wooten and a claimed offer, with legal appeals pending to test constitutionality and potential delays in the office.
Santa Fe’s special farm train operated with TP & M College cooperation starts from travel to February 45 day runs along main lines. Exibits include 4 H pottery and cotton uses and healthy baby chicks. J F Jarrell oversees agricultural development and the extension service aids with displays and tours.
The grand jury in vision 9 Jumbius returned several felony indictments this week. Defendants include James Archer and others charged with transporting intoxicating liquor, burglary, embezzlement, forgery, and conspiracy. Additional names reference county funds violations and liquor law breaches.
Eagle Lake residents report Mrs RJ Pickin of Flgtenia, formerly Johnson, is critically ill at home. Relatives and neighbors visit regularly as updates on her health circulate.
An elderly farmer from Garwood was found dead by hanging in his home Saturday night. Thos F Reed discovered the body after missing the owner since late Saturday. Justice W M Grit Titts reported death by his own action. A German note stated all property, 350 acres, and other assets.
The court appointed a Wedtar man to fill the unexpired treasurer term after clearances showed the position vacant. John Klint of Weimar and Mx Kouctisa were among candidates discussed in the proceedings led by Judge Peter Bolt.
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