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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1934
Page
1
Fragmentary notes mention former citizens at the John Gunn funeral with names including Quillin Oliphine Conner Dr W T Beard and Senator Antonio among others. The garbled text hints at a local obituary notice with several individuals listed as attendees or mourners.
District court records show criminal docket items and civil actions heard this week. Several divorce cases were granted, with juries or judges issuing decisions, while miscellaneous civil matters proceeded or were continued.
The East Night event at the Masonic temple drew about three hundred attendees. Mrs Noel Parker Gwison presided with a ful duet performance. Refreshments of sand cake and coffee followed the ceremony.
John A. Guynn died at his El Campo home Monday at noon after a long illness. A native of Eagle Lake, he lived there until 1912 and later moved to Be City then Campa, engaging in business before returning to El Campo. Funeral services were held at Odd Fellows Rest in Columbus with interment in the family cemetery. He is survived by his wife Bessie Harris Guynn, two brothers M. E. Guynn of San Antonio and W. C. Guynn of Houston, along with many friends and former neighbors.
Colorado County Democratic chairman A B Hinberr of Columbus urges March 3 and 4 observances for Roosevelt Day to lift spirits and mark the first anniversary of the New Deal. A patriotic, nonpartisan event includes a parade, band ceremonies, a 11 a.m. assembly, and a firing signal at the high school square. Local Legionnaires and color bearers are called to participate.
The Powell 1-8 well of Humble Refining Company in Garwood area drilled to 4600 feet found no gas. Earlier gas at ground 4% was reported in the original record, but not picked up here. Reports say gas sands near 4000 to 5000 feet were hoped for, with Captain A J Opie visiting the site days ago. Meanwhile Plymouth wells showed some oil near 8900 feet. The final outcome remains undetermined.
Bay City farmer G a Longust from El Maton won a Chevrolet Sedan presented by the Gulf Coast Water Company for his rice crop. Anderson-Rugeley Auto Co delivered the prize. Longust averaged 20.48 barrels per acre on 353.8 acres, with Fortuna and Blue Ros varieties grown. The crop was harvested near El Mato.
George Washington Barry and Martha Washingtoner attend a Methodist Woman's Missionary Society gathering at Mrs Griff Thomas Jr's home. Guests enjoyed readings, games, and refreshments as twenty six members and visitors participated, with plans for monthly Bible lessons led by Mrs Wheeler.
Despondent Garwood resident G Cooper reportedly hanged himself in his bedroom as his wife prepared lunch. Born November 12, 1080 in Bas Bernard, he moved to Eagle Lake in 1894, married Miss Smna Brower of Beaumont, and relocated to Garwood in 1813. Funeral at Eagle Lake home conducted by Rev. Bo Wheeler. Survived by wife, mother, two sisters, two brothers, and many local friends.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. morning preaching service at 1100, 11 a.m. evening preaching at 700 p.m. Youth group meets 6:30 p.m. Monday prayer service 7:00 p.m. Rev. Foerster to occupy pulpit both services Sunday. Seminarian service in morning on The Tree Pictures in the Upper Room. Evening topic The Assurance of Adoption. Cordial welcome to all.
A disjointed social note reports a gathering at the Bruce McCarty home for Mrs Willson and others from the Baptist church. The entry mentions sewing with tools and afternoon refreshments, then lists names of attendees and a visit by Miss Waddell. The text is garbled but preserves names and a church social context.
The Hearlisht warns autoists near the school about dangerous driving. Residents report many people travel the streets near the school area. Drivers are urged to refrain from unsafe arrival and returning routes near the school building to improve safety.
Ize Towell, 43, a former Columbus city marshal who helped pass separatist railroad seating laws, died at his home Wednesday night. His death appears to be by self-administered poison with chloroform. a will promises funeral arrangements and financial directives. Relatives named include Mrs Betty Walker and Judge Whit Boyd among others. The service was scheduled for Friday at 11 o’clock with pallbearers and a spacious funeral plan outlined in Towell’s will.
Welmar Wildcats paced by forwards Shaltd and Ford Fothast won the county tournament in Columbus last week and will represent Colorado County in Ye district in Schulgabug Friday. Eagle Lake, Colum- bus Lake, and Gate City divisions contributed scores as Welmar secured a clear victory and the district bid. New goods department opens at Franke Stephens Co with T P J, Virginia Jacobsen, and Bessie Breitkreuge joining sales forces.
Reports say Sunday raids halted potato planting as weather and soil conditions improve slowly. Farmers resumed work on Thursday but several fields remain dry and wind risks persist. forecasts expect completion next week with heavy activity and local funeral notices amid community updates.
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