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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1923
Page
2
Reports from Tulsa detail the sudden death of Lella Harris a colored woman described as a teacher by trade. She was buried Friday evening at Musine cemetery with many people in attendance as friends and family mourned her loss.
Mrs Hanly attended the Third General Convention of the Women's Auxiliary of the Southern Presbyterian Church in Houston on Feb 14. Missionaries from Japan Korea and speakers from New York City and several states attended. The Goodland orphanage sent 120 girls who sang, including a Choctaw song. The First Presbyterian Church choir of 60 performed the Hallelujah Chorus to close the program.
Mahoney a 27 year old colored resident of Mattersom died Thursday evening aboard Southern Pacific Train No. 10 between Columbus and Eagle Lake while en route from San Antonio to Louisiana. Her father Filjab Tad accompanied her as remains were prepared for burial and to be shipped home. Services planned at Eagle Lake Adventist Church Sunday evening.
A feature highlights Molly King, screen darling, and twin performers Mole Bing and Creighton, with a tale of two sisters one raised in luxury the other in poverty. Mrs. Tobie Meyer of Rosenberg visits the city to see her relatives as a Maygoers event unfolds Saturday at Hex theas tre.
The Eagle Lake Retail Merchants Association met Thursday night in regular session with several members present. Routine and special business were transacted, highlighting cooperation and attendance as keys to benefiting the local business community. Isadore Nathin of Post was noted as visiting Eagle Lake this week.
Dallas resident Mrs Strawn shares her experience with Ironized Yeast claiming weight increase from 103 to 126 pounds and restored vitality after years of weakness. She notes improved appetite digestion and mood and says her husband sees her as she was eight years ago. The ad promotes the yeast remedy with druggist endorsement and a one dollar treatment claim.
The Houston Mill and Elevator Co contest grows interest as close nears. Florence Evelyn Waddell leads with 15 290 votes followed by Willie Elaine Russell at 15 210 and Hattie Harris and Mary B Daughtry at 14 600 and 14 300. Prize winners to be announced Saturday night February 4. Mrs J C Hunt of Rock Island Texas dies after years in Rock Island community. Funeral services held at Baptist church and burial in local cemetery.
On Feb 10 at eight o'clock, Opal Sparks married Otis D. Nettles at the Baptist parsonage in a small ceremony conducted by Rev. M. A. Phillips. The bride wore a navy travk suit with accessories. They left for Houston on the B & S P train Sunday afternoon, greeted by friends who wish them a long, prosperous married life.
James A promgoote and J W Ulery express gratitude to supporters for their nominating efforts. They affirm dedication to public welfare and civic upbuilding, asking for unselfish cooperation of all citizens to carry out their purpose and improve town conditions.
Mr F A Norman and wife with three children are confined to bed with flu. Norman, active vice president of the Bagh Lake State Brut, remains ill after a severe cold. Mrs Boggs and her children visit from Houston. John Guynn and R J Pegram from Bays City spent several days in town on business.
Austin Texas January 15 1932 out of 3032 arts and sciences students at the University of Texas 774 named for scholastic averages in fall term honor list ranks by groups 1 through 5 with 37 107 148 201 and 201 students in each group Louis A Landa of Fagle Lake is noted for fall session honors The piece also references a Parent Teachers Association market on Main Street and unrelated ad snippets including Ballard's Snow Liniment and a quoted exchange line
A card thanks Eagle Lake voters for liberal support in the February city election and notes a runoff on February 20 between the author and Mr. Skelton. The candidate pledges to serve the city’s best interests if elected Alderman and expresses appreciation for past support.
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