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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1932
Page
2
Advertising copy touts the Chevrolet Six as a value leader with Syncro-Mesh and Free Wheeling. It highlights a smoother six-cylinder engine, improved power, and reliability, plus advanced Fisher bodies and easy one-button Free Wheeling operation for economical, high-performance driving.
New six cylinder engine reportedly reaches 65 to 70 mph with a stopwatch acceleration of 0 to 60 in 6.7 seconds. Distinctive styling includes a chromed radiator, twin radiator grille, double tie bar and pebbled horn form a striking front end.
The Eagle's Feature notes student projects and class goals with seniors Marl Mc and Louis Balas juniors Hayden and LeRoy Land and freshmen Nellie Reading, plus plans for a conference prize. It reports a January 13–10 voice program at Orsak's and recalls resolutions, games, and social events among seventh graders and staff.
A collage of playful lines and reader snippets lists names like Harry, Willie Mae, Thelma, Bertha Maurine, LeRoy and Elmer. It mentions school chatter, New Year tales, amusing Qs and mischief at East Bernard, Schulenburg, and local life with light humor and dialect.
Local residents recall festive holidays with visits from Mr. and Mrs. Chiroix and son David and mother from Cleveland to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wills. Alfred Segelquist family from near Lissle spent New Year’s Eve with Cameron Higgins’s family. Magnet relatives hosted school teacher Minx Doyce Norwood. Glen Tver Jennings visited grandparents north of town and returned home Monday. A large circle of friends greeted AMON Young and others, with Mrs. Pred Gertson and Eleanor Chirk also seen in town.
Sunday morning travel and Monday return among residents including Chas Salladay and Floyd McLain visiting Columb Tuesday and shopping at Bugle Lake. Bridge party hosts Mrs Harry Laryon and Allie Seahorn lead a lively night with prizes for multiple categories at Larson home. Community activities include church events, missionary society support, and a call to renew subscriptions before withdrawal.
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