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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1928

Page

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Gemmer and Tanner Open Gravel Pit Operations at Ulery Farm

Gemmer and Tanner begin gravel extraction at the Ulery farm site near former BS, with large-scale drag line work and washing of gravel. First Santa Fe shipment left the site last Saturday. Daily operations support sizable orders as crews at Eagle Lake pits also haul roughly fifteen trucks of gravel per day.

Gemmer & Tanner Ulery Farm Ayoubahs Santa Fe Satenday Tomer & Timer Tiygner Biehly Gomer & Pit Oy Eagle Lake

Mayor Seeks Small Apppropriation For Planting Trees

The city council is asked to grant a small appropriation to plant shade trees and ornamental shrubs at strategic spots in Eagle Lake. Mayor R T Westmere works with council and Southern Torate officials to beautify grounds around stations and along the highway corridor. A row of crepe myrtle and other shrubs along the railroad could enhance the town’s appearance and leave a favorable impression on travelers.

Trenl R. T. Westmeres Bugle Lake Eagle Lake

Allen Plans Big Home Additions and Village Improvements

Building activity heats up in Attle—Mr Allen advances main home site work and cottage construction along the highway. Carl Beaulieu now owns the model cottage, with more houses planned by Allen. Widened street crossing at end of addition prompted safety upgrades, new cement driveways, and electric street lights to illuminate the growing neighborhood.

Lod Allen Ma Carl Beabulm Tey Plante Dig Oriental Coutydewor R. Mo Bigelvie Wille Reese Steuins Weitten Alva Carl Bawheli Fatty

Grand Jury List of February Term

A fragment lists grand jurors to serve at a February term. Names include W. D. Williams, Walter Black, Sam Mayes, Walter Duncan, Otto Gross, Christina Vaneeh, Gus Henichy, Hugh Wilson, and others. Court convenes on the sixth day of February.

Court Conevenes Pinelback W. D. Williams Ong Steank al J Rubelitt Walter Black J.D Mayes Sam Linniburger A Milly Lo Voo Duncan Warner Gast Verlla Hugh Wilson Otto A, Gross

Will Rogers Feature at Rex Tonight in Comedy Show

Will Rogers star Texas Steer headlines the Rex Theatre program tonight with a vaudeville mix of comedy and musical bits. The bill promises lively sketches and a new headline act, with additional performances scheduled through the week.

Will Rogers Rex

Skating accident injures six as walker suffers broken arm

Willie Walker, son of Mr and Mrs Will Walker, broke six bones in his arm while skating on a cement pavement at the showl building on Wednesday. Dr Wt McTella set the fractures. Mrs Toliver and Mrs McLellan then traveled to Houston Thursday afternoon with Mr A. Toliver.

Willie Walker Will Walker McTella

First National Stockholders Meet and Officers Elected

Stockholders of the First National held a meeting in the directors rooms electing officers for the ensuing year. W S Stekelsstod presides, with I Leysaht as vice president and Hayes Stephens also vice president. B L Winn-Spit is cashier, C O Boothe secretary, Ida Pennington bookkeeper, and W F Ulery proprietor of a hatchery announced a 18 season opening January 30 with improved equipment and services.

Maye How Keith Lenhart Bo Duvsatt Stuchils Hayes Stephens Stricklynd Nut Whitermann Whch Stelekstod Leysaht Hayes’ Stephens Winn- Spit Vleb Pee AV Boothe Ida Pennington

County Meet Set for March at Eagle Lake Campus

Executive committee of the University Interscholastic League of Colorado counties met in Gobunbus to finalize the county meet dates March 30 31 at Eagle Lake. Contests include round robin basketball track events and memory contests for grades four through six with four groups forming sub meets prior to the main gathering.

University Interscholase League of Colorado County Wil Gobunbus Eagle Lake Rpelltinss Sui Colvitias Satnar Climpions Pobrinry Wilbee New Bielau-Content Borden Oxaxe Wildwood New Wet Oakland Aymony County Line New Benin Live Oak Oak Grove University Strew Austin Air

Three Test Wells Planned in Bernarda County

Ax Schinter of the Bernarda section visited the Headlight and reported he leased all his lands to Jim Rich of Houston. Rich will sink three deep tent holes on the lease block, starting with the Schultz Sand well eight miles west of the Schindler home plate and one mile east of the old Schulte ferry, currently at 100 feet.

Ax Schinter Bernarda Hia*hinds Jim Rich Houston Rich Schindler

Farm Loan Association Holds Annual Meeting

The Eagle Lake Farm Loan Association held its annual meeting on Tuesday. Directors elected: J. A. Dromgoole Winnie Poole G. H. Thomas L. V. Duncan C. P. Hoye I. C. Townley J. N. Lee 0. S. Sinclair 0. J. Wintermann A 6 percent dividend was declared. Officers elected: O. I. Sthelatr president J. N. Lee vice president J. A. Dromgoole second vice president W. Lenhart secretary and treasurer.

Annal Eagle Lake Farm Loan Association Lst J. A. Dromgoole Winnie Poole G. H. Thomas LV. Duncan Cc. P. Hoye I. C. Townley J. N. Lee Sinclair J. Wintermann O. 1. Sthelatr W. —. Lenhart

Oil Derrick Rises as John N. Lee Leases Land Near Lissie

A new oil derrick is being erected on land controlled by John N. Lee near Lissie with crews arriving to begin operations. The permit involves leases held by Rich and Associates in the Gissle section, targeting depth around five hundred feet south of the well site as of 1917. Operators intend to install drilling machinery and commence active work at the earliest possible date.

Lida Dim Rich Gissle Tre Herrick Dolar N. Lee

Rector Attends Lectures in Houston

Episcopal rector Rev J W B Airey left Sunday afternoon for Houston to attend lectures at Rice Institute by Dr Andrew Tean of philosophy. Francis Hamilton Jr rented services at the Episcopal church during the rector's absence.

J. W. B. Airey Episcopal Houston Rice Institute Andrew Teanoff Francis Hamilton, Jr Episcopal Church

Valley native sails first long flight by local airship

Mrs M G Calvert of McAllen returns home by airplane Sunday with her sister and D C Perkins. They praise the trip despite rough winds as the first long air voyage by a local girl, aboard the new airship linked to Plano.

Werthios Mellen Netherska Mes Aden Coriano McAlley Chris Sahil Derkins Benteroni Lenin

License enforcement tightens for motorists in county

Highway department representatives announce strict enforcement starting January 1 for all motorists on roads. Inspectors will issue licenses and target unlicensed drivers with arrests for using vehicles without proper plates. No exceptions are noted, and newspapers will publish official notices as inspectors visit towns.

Geo. L. Haldusek Tatuy Iecense Highway Department Aire Ole Phittasek Healehit Hatdasek Engly Lake Mendright Ign Slenajere

Crushed Rock Project Slated for Wharton County Highway

The state highway department plans to place crushed limestone rock along the forgotten end of the highway from Bayle Lake east to Wharton county line, with work starting Monday morning. Crews will haul rock from Engle Lake and Lissie to the cement paving and transport it toward the West End Filling Station area. Rock will settle through spring before the entire distance is surfaced with shale.

Bayle Lake Wharton County Alamo Bomber Company Lore Ol Mbuily Engle Lake Lissie

Prohibition Enforcement Head Visitation Reported

An Eagle Lake visit by Chas. A. Warnken and Hracey Melton, both officials tied to Federal prohibition enforcement, sparked discussion of operations in North Voxana and Southern Oklahoma. The meeting highlighted planning and contact with Porter Worth and Houston colleagues and referenced past connections at Christian University decades ago.

Chas A. Warnken Morter Bort Worth Hracey Melton Houston Warnken Voxayan Oklahoma Iiss Bn Exis Christian Wiversity Bagh Lake Thoreven Herdi Port Worlth Melton

Poll tax payments urge voters in state and county races

Citizens are urged to settle poll taxes ahead of the upcoming elections to qualify as legal voters. The note warns that without payment, individuals cannot vote in national, state, or local contests and lose a voice in government. Mentions local teachers and a Mr C W Heatley connected to a weekend event.

Jaye All Indicationa

Driving Without Meg Aque Notice Penalties

Vehicle operators face arrest and fines after the publication of this notice for driving without the meg ague. The penalty may include a percent added to the license tax.

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Pifon Ulery Farm Ee Frank I Ruwsve Eagle Take State Bank Cee T. Burris Bessie Wessler G. C. Weister Weisler Mya Mae Weisler Texas Vonelt Feiday Tisell Andy Wingers Nantes Syed Atery Astor Eliy Sds Isaghe A. Toliver McLellan First National Ulery Fy Kighe Farm Loan Association John N. Lee Alocabgire Hoteo Jassie Prohibition Hes Misson May Clark Catherine Nicholsson Gladys Smith Hagle Lake C. W. Heatley Mutored ii Manston Conner Chrysler
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