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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1923
Page
1
A lively session of the Old Maids Convention concluded successfully at Frazer's Opera. The event featured able leadership from Afes i. D. Alest apa fh and Buccan. Attendees participated in discussions and noted the gathering’s positive impact on local society.
Mr T Loughridge died Tuesday after a long earthly career. He served the Methodist church in service during the Civil War and later in Texas. He leaves sons KP Loughridge Flora Texas A Loughridgs of Pegrsadl Texas and ANE, a daughter Mrs Chae Dariace ridge Texas. He was laid to rest in Aberdeen after services at the local church.
The Rex Theatre in Port Arthur is sold to Morris of Port Arthur as Dr. McLellan leaves the business. The last program featured Ethel Clay, with a presentation of If I Were Queen. McLellan plans to resume medical practice, while Morris is described as a fine gentleman anticipated to steward the theatre for the next sixty days with strong support from the McLellan family.
Work this week progresses on a city project to improve drainage along the highway west from Hotel Dallas. W J Martin leads Southern Pacific Railway Company crews as large new ditches and a concrete culvert are installed to carry storm water to a downstream canal system, relieving prior flooding and traffic delays.
The Colorado County Farm Bureau elected officers for the coming year including Fritz Edgelhard as president and Jonn Skinek as vice president. G. R. McNeil was secretary with BR. W. Gillespie treasurer. The group discussed organizational reports and a public hearing was scheduled for Tuesday evening at several o’clock amid taxation and reclamation committee concerns.
Texas legislative committees approve the reclamation program amid a dramatic, chaotic hearing. Officials pledging full support describe a sweeping plan to irrigate arid lands, boost power generation, and transform regional agriculture and industry. The session features tense exchanges, enthusiastic testimony from farmers and workers, and a decisive push toward securing full legislature approval.
A detailed Farm Train demonstration itinerary outlines two major exhibits on the San Antonio and Avensis Pars line. The first half guides visitors through initial displays of crops, livestock and farm machinery, with staggered entry to avoid crowding. The second half reopens cars for feature showcases including dairy, grain, vegetables, and home-grown products, ending with a souvenir program.
A local notice outlines Councilman Skelton seeking re election. It praises his long service, noting his work for city betterment, his record of achievements, and pledges continued efforts for improvement and attention to city needs.
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