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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1932
Page
4
The piece discusses Texas boosting population through immigration of Mexicans and settlers, praising contributions and urging support for state development. It notes leaders, museums, and a push for a state building program with projected budgets and museum ambitions.
Reports from Texas counties indicate no widespread business failures despite stringent conditions. Analysts cite conservatism and resilient energy driving gains, while Hoover advisers note about 1.7 billion dollars in currency withdrawn from circulation and hoarded in vaults, rendering money effectively useless until returned.
A collage of reader notes and subscriptions from various towns praising the Headlight paper. Mentions names like Bruce Lambert and Mrs Gianie Foote, expresses affection for Eagle Lake and Rock Island memories, and notes renewal checks and visits.
Mrs R B Lin hosted a Valentine party for two elementary students Monday from 2 30 to 4 00 with decorations and Valentine boxes and a lunch of meat and cookies. Mrs Arthur Lindquist hosted a bridge afternoon with prizes and luncheon while several local residents visited Houston and nearby towns. Church groups held meetings and upcoming services at the Presbyterian church were announced with times.
Washington birth announcements and holiday notes mix with travels through Wharton. Mr Geo Cook and Mr Moe Thomas visit for family and hospital events. Mrs Ed Causey improves at home. Local visits include Miss Tempy Gerreth Velma Spalinger and Ruth O Battan. Community groups meet Friday with social bridge and notes of gifts and improvements.
Mr and Mrs George Miller and family of Houston spent Sunday visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs W J Braden and guests, and Mr and Mrs Hille Kotzebue with son joined Dennis Frank and daughter for Sunday visits. Also seen were Miss Mildred Braden, Lavine Braden, Alice Golla, Laura Becier, Hilmae Dunlevy, Herbert Braden family, Anton Meartz, Laura Becier, Alice Golla at PAL beston home Glidden. Jecely Honnecke and others visited relatives, and George Townley of Houston visited friends. A boy poem closes the column.
Mr and Mrs O Watkins Pledger announce the arrival of a baby girl named Myrtle Lucille born Tuesday February at the Vetle Indy. Mrs Watkins formerly Leo Howard of this community. Mr and Mrs J B Businger are guests this week of their daughter Daisy in Yoakum.
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