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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1929
Page
6
Farm and ranch loans offered under a low rate plan with a three year term and option to extend under a minority plan for twenty years without renewal or commission expense. Association details and secretary-treasurer W. P. Lenhart listed.
Emergency funds are urged for Matacorda County after a cyclone damaged homes and injured residents. A checkup shows isolated spots hit by the twister from the south, uncovering bones and lifting a small house, raising fears of further devastation.
A powerful cyclone struck near Wylie and Bay City, Texas, injuring several and killing members of the Wylie family. Houses were demolished, livestock perished, and hundreds were left homeless. An emergency relief committee was formed by the chamber of commerce to organize aid, with plans to appeal countywide for assistance. Weather was severe with four inches of rain and disrupted communications.
A weekend gathering of Mr and Mrs O P Culbertson and children Ployd J Olota and Charley Jr visiting Mrs Culbertson s sister Mrs J W Wether all staying with friends A flu confinement is noted for Kate Rogers since Wednesday At Womack farm a barn suffered extensive damage Friday night when a storm struck and debris scattered in all directions Further readable fragments describe wind and storm damage and unsettled condition after the event
The report describes hay and corn soaked by water and sheltered by hands. Monday night scene shows two enra in the garage, both undamaged, with the garage lifted from the cart and blown apart in the field. Very little other damage noted in the area.
Nottawa notes weekend visits at the Smith home with L F Brod guests and a turkey dinner for Mexats Ryo Cooper and J C Fennston plus their families. A W Caylor helped at J T Reed home, and Mro and Mra A W Caylor prepared to Fouston. B G Womack and J C Johnston were bushes viellor. John Mayes of Oakland ill with flu at T A Smith’s. Allen of Liberty moved back. Mira QA Coota recovering, with no one knowing how the divible and how the lightning flowed Friday night.
The Embroidery Club enjoyed a pleasant Thursday afternoon at Mrs Roy W Wrights home with light work and refreshments. The Red Tal and Parent Teachers Association planned a program for January but undecided on date. A short slate of plays and music for charity was discussed. The first quarterly conference was held Sunday at 3 pm with Rev FH Youkam in charge delivering a fine sermon.
The East Bernard Parent Teacher Association held a meeting on Thursday January Ard with reports read and a treasury update. Members discussed a membership drive and a play Indy Gump’s Wedding to be staged January 18 at S J hall.
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