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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1927
Page
2
J Nathan departed Thursday afternoon to visit Mrs Ralph and attend midterm genaine exercises of Miss Lois Hart, with a focus on family and local events.
Jos Braden 60s longtime Columbus resident died Sunday after a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Catholic church in Columbus conducted by Rev Park. Survived by wife eight children and siblings Ed Braden Nada and Mrs J Miller Mentz.
William Green of Shiner president of Eagle Lake State Bank PhiMp Welhausen of Yoakum and M C Driscoll president of Youkum State Bank were among visitors in Eagle Lake Thursday.
A city primary election is planned in Kilgh Lake next month to select three aldermen to replace J A Dromgoole Mary and O O Winterneani whose terms end in April. J A Dromgoole was chosen last spring to fill the unexpired term of EB Mooney and may not seek another term.
Frank Hofmann aged 83 a longtime Nada resident died at his home five miles south of Garwood. Born January 6 1844 in Europe he came to the United States sixty one years ago. A retired farmer he was known throughout Colorado County. He leaves a wide family connection. Funeral services were held the following day conducted by Rev Father Held of Nada.
Wharton County saw eight arrests by the game warden this month including four in the county. Week arrests involved night hunting and hunting without a license, plus a "yellow leg" noted among the species. The season limits snipe, ducks and geese, with a close date soon. hunters are warned not to keep birds in cold storage longer than ten days after closing.
The Headlight invites a live correspondent for Nada to regularly send news items each week. Respondents will have their name added to the complimentary list and must submit reports as happenings occur in the Nada area.
Mrs. W. C. Papenberg was called to Seguin by news of her daughter Miss Gladys and was quarantined there by health authorities due to scarlet fever. Gladys remained at home with relatives, and was reportedly improving as she awaited return to the college.
The notice discusses poll tax payments in the city and county, noting about 150 payments recorded so far and a total of 460. It warns residents that even in non election years poll taxes may be required and bond elections may be called, urging payment to remain eligible to vote.
The Weimar cagers won from Ei the Lake in a close, exciting contest played last Friday afternoon. Columbus defeated Garwood 25 to 1 in the same session, with references to local basketball strength and a hint of regional sports rivalry.
Seventh grade pupils traveled with teacher Mrs. OG Bolborg and staff to Houston for a field visit. The group included several students and chaperones, taking a day trip to observe local classrooms and programs.
A countywide stock law election will determine if losses mules and other stock may run at large. The election, set for February 190x, will confirm whether Eagle Lake precinct will follow the longstanding local law.
Mrs M L Andersen hosted the Thoraday Bridge Club yesterday afternoon at the parish hall. Journeyed players included Miss Gladys Smith who won the chilly prize and Mrs B B White who earned the guest prize a hand painted handkerchief and powder puff. Refreshments featured a salad course.
Wanted to buy two puppies about eight or ten weeks old good stock. Write or see Fred G Frnka at Headlight office.
A wartime account recalls Allied radio deception and submarine tracking methods. Rear Admiral John Halligtin recounts how German submarines used radio to locate shipping, while Allied radio stations and compasses aided plotting of submarine positions and crossing routes near France and the Azores.
An advertisement promotes LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN as a specially prepared laxative for habitual constipation. It claims relief within 4 to 21 days and recommends regular use for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. The syrup is described as pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
Fragmentary text depicts a naval discussion of Mediterranean operations, mentioning destroyers, Brest, routes to the Mediterranean, and enemy submarine movements. The garbled lines suggest a wartime briefing or memoir referencing navigation choices and port approaches.
A Norris Hall service Sunday morning features Baptist pastor Bilis Levi discussing The Leavell Covenant. Mrs Willis prepared a sewing room for attendees and the theme centers on community interests as discussed during the morning. A lost item notice and a clothing search near the Charlie White camp is noted, with a reward offered for return to Jesse Cooke.
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