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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1931
Page
9
Water classes convene with Wharton on Saturdays, featuring two clusters. The program emphasizes practical drills and targeted technique for swimmers of varying levels, inviting participation from local clubs and schools.
The text celebrates a couple with affectionate praise for the groom and best wishes. It notes a long friendship, home life, and a warm disposition, ending with heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
Coach Coffey's Eagles earned two places on the Fort Worth Star Telegram Class B Team Honor Roll. Red Puller and Wil lant Wallace are named as fullback and standout players, with the sport writer selecting the honors for the district.
Rev B M Heintze, pastor of the Catholic church at Nada, is leaving after about twenty two years to take up duties at St John’s parish near Schulenburg. A farewell luncheon was held by Mothers Society at the parish house with a 20 dollar gift presented to the retiring pastor. Reverend Father Jos Pustka from St John’s, Schulenburg, will assume leadership at Nada.
Evoritt acquired the partner’s stake in the Lissie Store, purchasing George Cook’s share and continuing the firm’s operations as a partnership. details appear muddled but indicate a change in ownership and ongoing business in the local trade.
Miss Erna Marie Baring wed Mr Oliver Mar at Catholi church yesterday morning at seven thirty. Father Sullivan officiated with Miss Barn as maid of honor and Mr Matti as best man. A wedding breakfast followed the ceremony and the couple planned a short honeymoon to San Antonio. The bride is well known in the community and the event drew a small circle of friends.
Eagle Lake mourns as Colorado county loses a esteemed couple Mr and Mrs J Alvey Harbert died at home in Columbus during the week of pneumonia Mrs Harbert died at 1139 pm Tuesday and Mr Harbert followed at 845 pm Tuesday after her passing They were longtime prominent Columbus residents married January 30 1894 and survived by a daughter Mrs R Wells and three grandchildren The obituary lauds Harbert as a sincere courteous man and notes the community sympathy for the bereaved mother and siblings
Mrs Boile Campbell of Lufkin arrives in Eagle Lake to oversee the Mad ert Beauty Show on the Norris Building second floor. Mrs Dc L Shaw, previously in charge, has left for Yorum as her home. Mira Campbellther, expert in beauty shop work, invites residents to visit her steer shop in the Norris building.
Mrs Etzateth Faber Obenhaus, longtime Columbus resident since childhood, died Tuesday after many years in the community. She came to Columbus from Germany and is survived by her son Gus Faber Obenhaus Jr and a grandson. Funeral services were held.
Jol Norman a 55 year old colored man is dangerously wounded at his home in Columbus area after a dispute with his stepson S J Keller about an Eagle Lake matter. Keller fired bird shot at Norman hitting his side and stomach. Keller was arrested and released on bond of 500 dollars the next day.
Mrs Ita Wegenhoft 85 of Columbus died at home Sunday. She came to America at age five, settled in Colorado County, married to John Wegenhoft who died in 1819. Survived by three sons John of Columbus Charles and Adolph of Rock Island. six daughters in law Harfeon Miller George Miller Augusta Glog Julia Little. interment in Miller's Creek family cemetery.
CHAELEY STROUD, a 45 year old telegraph operator for CO. B in Columbus, died in Hillsboro hospital hours after a wreck seven miles south of Hillsboro. His wife, three sons, and a daughter survived. Stroud, long based in Fort Worth, was en route to LaGrange for an aunt’s funeral when his car collided with a truck on a wet road after a preceding crash. The other occupants, Mr. and Mrs. Allen of Mercedes, were not seriously hurt. Stroud also managed the Mutual Patching Corp. in Fort Worth.
A burglar or burglars broke into LaGrange and Sechlubenberg school buildings last Saturday. Locks were broken, valuables taken, and damage estimated around $200 at Sehulen high school. A remittance note from Rev. Accey of Gameran requests continued Headlight subscriptions.
Mr Lee Breitkreutz and son Otto attended the funeral of their brother Frederick A Breitkreutz at Riesel Texas on Friday. He was fifty three years, ten months and nine days old and left four daughters, two sisters in Duluth Minnesota and Dallas, and brothers Brenkam, Leo, and Otto.
The community mourns John F Beard a former Eagle Lake resident who died at his Blessing home Sunday night at age forty three. He was active in stock business and survived by his wife and young son Joh Warren his mother Mrs Ex Rand of San Antonio a brother in San Antonio and three sisters. The funeral was held Tuesday at his home with Bishop Clinton S Quinn officiating and interment in Masonic cemetery. Pallbearers and mourners included many local friends and kin.
Mr and Mrs J of Rumsey were called away due to the serious illness of Mrs Vert Hodis Hodges is slowly improving despite the disruption. The note records minor local business changes made here for yy.
Miss Eagle Lake remains in new year transition with Mike Erna Rnrhiss as bookkeeper at Frank Stephens Company’s store. Mrs HO Herrle resumes duties as senior bookkeeper, while Wins Harris returns to duties at Tiptversal Motor Company and Marshall studies at State University before serving as weather desk at Galversal.
The Glidden Mercantile Company store in Glidden was robbed Saturday night for the third time in two months. Most silks and numerous other items were taken, including cigarettes and notes, with the building housing the Glidden post office also damaged. The prior break had destroyed the store in June but it has since been rebuilt. Security losses are estimated around $300.
Mr E G Miller saw two men unlock a gasoline pump at Columbus Mote Company garage near his home and steal fuel. He chased the Grudebaker coupe, obtained their number, and sheriff Hoegemeyer pursued to Eagle Lake. The suspects Charles and Thomas Carter were arrested at Stafford and will face examining trial. Police will contact Atlanta officials to return the car owner’s property.
Generations are extended to Mr and Mrs George J. Oisaveky on the arrival of a knee boy at their home on New Year’s Day. The young man is healthy and grows with hopeful prospects. A fire destroyed the pretty house of Otto Kramer at East Bernard, with origin undetermined and insurance likely to cover part of the loss. Mr and Mrs RR Yett of Anson were present for the funeral of John Fy Beard. Mr and Mrs C S Hurt visited relatives in Taylor during Christmas.
The Crim and Chapman sale shop relocates two blocks west of Main Street, advertising a large stock of reconditioned cars sold at low prices. The note promises thorough reconditioning and warns customers to watch Headlight Greet for new prices and posts about forthcoming bargains.
The Boy Scout Circus led by Columbus Troop No. 1 and Rev J Weasel presents acts by Scouts and Christy Bros Circus professionals. The parade starts in the afternoon with a 7 PM show, tickets 50 cents for adults 35 cents for children, profits to support local scout work and Rotary Club fundraising. The event features a girls chorus, various acts from July 10, and the Christy Bros troupe with animal trainers jugglers and clowns arriving by truck tomorrow.
W B Martin and vie Brosthant returned Wednesday evening from a fishing and hunting trip down the coast. They left earlier with high hopes of salt water fish but brought back little or nothing.
A large crowd from multiple towns attended the funeral of John P F Beard in Euple Lake on Tuesday. Friends and relatives arrived from Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Gonzales, Egypt, Glen Plove, and other places, with many local residents also in attendance.
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