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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1934
Page
6
Borrowers urged to repay loans to the Crop Production Loan Office in Dallas Texas. The notice lists a balance of 1301 74 with borrowers totaling 31 who have fully repaid and emphasizes prompt repayment to restore confidence and ensure future aid. It warns that late payments affect access to government credit programs.
Fifteen ladies attended a gathering at Mes Hopkins home with refreshments of salad and coffee. Mrs Bayram Teader was the hostess and led the meeting as plans were discussed for upcoming activities.
The draft plan aims to organize county farmers to gain greater buying power and influence production decisions. It details board representation from contracting grocers and farmer committees, with elections by farming members and community committees of three to six members.
Page columns list a January 19 old-time dance at Antiva Hall Hage Lake with plans and prices. Multiple ads promote nursery plants fruits and furs offering cash for pawers. Local work listings include haulers route sales and boarding requests with names and contact hints.
A social Dash week event featured a buffet dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Fenzington at their Tocleck home Friday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Ranft who were recently married. Menu included baked turkey and dressing, potatoes, celery, fruit cake, coffee and tea. Mrs. W. C. Reed offered brief remarks expressing thanks and best wishes from friends and coworkers.
Guests enjoyed a social evening with bridge and dominoes honoring the hosted couple Mr. and Mrs. EG Ratt. Attendees included Reed Mose Parkes Hanly Engel Lenhart Ranit Fitzgerald Howard Holman Thomas and many others.
Funeral services are set for Friday for Mrs. Herbert Lass who died at home in Eagle Lake after a Thursday passing January 11, 1934. The 74 year old pioneer woman, born Myra Thatcher Montgomery, traced roots to the Thatcher plantation and early Texas settlers. Her husband Frank P. Herbert, a former county commissioner, died October 9, 1991. Survivors include relatives and a list of local pallbearers.
Miss Cecil Buchman, described as pretty and liter, married last Saturday to Deser Gestenburg of Weimer Bay. The ceremony took place in Richmond Saturday morning at the home of Rev. My Moore, with a check after the event. The report notes the marriage is well regarded by the people of Bale.
A Purina Mills Experimental Farm report argues lightning could raise profits for dairymen by converting a 4 000 pound cow’s production into parity with higher yield cows. The piece discusses milk prices, creamery margins, and how disaster could paradoxically improve herd economics.
The Headlight notes Swearingen Vavnig an experienced operator at the Eagle Lake telephone exchange and groom connected to Moreland-Dupree gravel pits at George West. Mrs Gestenburg remains with the local exchange as the couple begins their married life.
The federal seed loan program, halted by Congress, is urged for continuation this year. Senator Connally has introduced a Senate bill to appropriate funds, with Texans Buchanan Marvin Jones and others actively backing the measure. Farm organizations also press for small loans contingent on passage.
The Chesterville column records visits by Mr. and Mrs. J Hi Wills and Mrs M E Leith to Mes Wills Mother Mrs M E Jordney near Eagle Lake. It notes the community grieving General J B Davidson’s death at her home, plus church attendance, illness concerns, and local social visits across families including Tubbs, Bowles, and Salla families with mention of Houston travel and pneumonia fears.
A January 17 1994 Columbus meeting condemned the Civil Works Administration service in the state and county. Mayors Q A Zumwalt Henry J Taas and W E Welford endorsed the CWA aims praising Colonel Lawrence Westbrook and the County Administrator Roy Burti for practical views and fair minded leadership. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for funeral support and offerings.
A brief report mentions a patient recovering from an infection with reduced illness and pain. Solomon Daniels of Eagle Lake is hopeful for a full recovery. Salomon Daniels visited Headlight this morning and Lars Wo seeks farm work. Kenmit Gideon of San Mare and John Gideon of Sugar Land were guests of Mr and Mrs FP Hoeninghaus.
Advertisement in Headlight for bids by Eagle Lake Independent District School Board to purchase the old Negro school building in Westmont Addition. Bids may cover the building and grounds together or separately, due to be opened at 7 30 p.m. January 22 with board action to follow on received bids.
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