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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1932
Page
1
Announcement column names AL Guat Wa as candidate for mayor of Eagle Lake. Gus Wagner, a longtime resident and former city councilman, aims to reduce the tax rate and publish regular city finances. He pledges to inform taxpayers about all amounts collected and spent and to govern in the best interests of residents.
Anishali Sey, who completed six months probation with the Border Patrol at Laredo, has been granted a permanent appointment. He will remain stationed at Laredo.
On Saturday morning a Chevrolet sedan carrying Mrs. H W Ahlers Mrs K G Woren craft and others left a slick road east of Sugar Land and rolled over. Two Houston salesmen witnessed the crash and rushed all occupants to Sugar Land hospital. All suffered bruises and shock with serious chest and neck injuries to Mrs Ahlers and Mrs Worencraft. Both later improved enough to receive care at the hospital and plans note their return to teaching duties.
The Headlight extends its bargain subscription offer to February 6, allowing new and renewal subscriptions at 1.25 per year or 2 for 2.50. The paper notes rapid sign ups, word of mouth, and plans to drop delinquent subscribers after the deadline.
Five miles from Garwood a house owned by Co. BR Schillrein g was destroyed by fire believed caused by a defective tire. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shoop were away and the firemen or bystanders saved a few furnishings. No insurance was carried on the dwelling or its contents.
Hon Geo Herder moved merchandise from East Main Street to a new location between J Bop Jol Ron jewelry store and The Bale Blore. The Belber store, previously on East Main, returns to the uptown area where friends say they will see more of him.
A fragmented historical note cites Colorado County sheriffs from 1837 onward, based on Secretary of State records. It lists names and tenures with numerous transcription errors, including Townsend, Townsend’s long service, and many others through 1930s, noting military removals and disputed terms.
Wes driving with two companions near San Antonio when a 410 shotgun in a car discharged. The blast struck him in the shoulder, causing instant death. Justice of the Peace Talbert held an inquest and ruled accidental fatal shooting. Survived by wife Leona brother John and five sisters. Funeral services planned in LaGrange.
Deputy Sheriff W. G. Builth arrested will Cook, colored, about 40, in Matthews vicinity, facing two counts of theft of chickens. Police report stolen fowl from the home of V. Duncan and the Strickland farm. Dr. T. P. Boole recovering. Mrs. F. T. Keilman improving after illness.
The Lakeside Golf Club will hold its annual meeting at the Eagle Lake Bank on Monday evening. Members are urged to attend as plans for club operations and course upkeep for the year will be discussed. The event invites new and returning members to participate in shaping the season.
An unsuccessful attempt to rob the tax collector’s safe occurred at the courthouse during a holiday week. The would-be robber used gloves. no fingerprints were found. The offender escaped with cash and checks totaling about $8,800 in money orders and approximately $5,000 in checks.
Last week a Garwood farmers course drew strong attendance despite bad rusks and cloudy weather. George W. Johnson opened with a talk to youths, then B S Budley dairy expert spoke on success in dairy business. Louise Bryant organized a canning club after a meat canning demo. W Young, Colorado county agent, outlined profitable poultry practices and culling methods.
City crews fight plant stops as sewers clog with rags cloths and waste. Mayor Wellford urges residents to avoid flushing toilet paper or nonpaper items. Recurrent blockages could force several days of disconnection and plant cleaning, inconveniencing town residents.
Five stitches were needed to close head wounds of Dallas Pittman colored of Eagle Lake after a two car wreck. Rosenberg Pillawin and Sherman Pope, local Negroes, and two others fled in a sedan. A track sloped near a railroad crossing between Richmond and Rovemberg. The driver steered onto the track to avoid striking the sedan. Pittman received about a quart of blood loss before reaching Eagle Lake. Dr Teb Mellellan dressed the wound.
A Sunday incident near Mt wide involved Mrs Abbott and her son. A boy matching a described appearance entered the home, asked for food, opened a purse left on a ladder, and left a box at the doorway. No other items were disturbed and cash totaling about seven dollars was missing.
Tax Collector Eni Mr Rabel reports stolen mail from the Eagle Lake post office on January 10 containing tax payment checks from McCarty Bros B Lande Mocarty S Hodde and others. Checks had been routed to banks in Houston and back to the Eagle Lake State Bank and were to cover multiple months of taxes. Police believe the letters were taken from the post office box.
Sportsmen allege common house cats destroy many quail this season. reports cite reduced quail numbers after a dry summer and in autumn fields. Authorities note abandoned cats pose a threat to birds, urging humane destruction of roaming felines to protect game species. Local names and details appear in clipped notes from North Dakota and Texas outlets.
Meriwether Anderson confirms plans to return to farming with improved methods, after rumors of leaving farming for other work. He stresses faith in farming's potential to provide a real, comfortable living, not riches, and aims to manage property at the family farm with Mrs. Anderson.
Farmers report cotton stalks in some Texas counties remain green and even show blooms due to mild winter. If cold weather does not come, many plan to cut back branches leaving stubs to encourage a possible second crop. Volunteers say stubs may yield four to five times more cotton than new stalks, but observers warn of uncertain outcomes and potential reversals.
Mr Froid Fojulkaf near Nottawa offers home grown tomatoes this week priced at a penny per pound. The harvest shows well formed fruit with minimal skin blemishes and a strong supply as spring warms the area. Gus Goeckisthn also ships the same crown Lomstaos, reflecting a market full of heartily grown produce for the season.
A Loy W letter in the Post-Dispatch compliments the paper on cyclone coverage. He notes the images were well covered and refers to the misfortune of a person named Miscus. He writes of a wife encountering a door accident in the line.
A holiday dance at the Lakes Golf Club is planned for Saturday night. An Acbare crowd is expected and the organizers promise the best ever event with music and engagement for the occasion.
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