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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1930
Page
4
Advertises sweeping closeout prices on ladies silk dresses coats and wash dresses, knitwear and gowns, shoe deals including ladies pumps and men's work shoes, plus fabric yardage and raincoats. Highlights include silk hose, prints, crepe, rayon silk, and heavy wool dress goods with low regular prices slashed to bargain levels.
Eagle Lake newspapers announce a major magic show by Birch, touring act praised by How Jard Thurnton as a top magician. The event, secured by the local Parent-Teacher Association, will be staged in Eagle Lake, Colorado County, with ads noting subscription and advertising details.
An expert magician named Birch, Master of Magic, will perform at Eagle Lake High School auditorium Wednesday, February 5. He emphasizes constant experimentation to keep magic fresh and engaging, sharing tricks and theories to inspire young performers. The program promises a lively show with audience participation and novel effects.
Morton Texas reports snow blocking roads and mail delays. Readers send checks for two year renewals and one year gifts to relatives. Names include W S Curry Altair Chas Walker Mrs Alleyton Dr R Henry Harrison J Lane San Antonio TH W Nussbaum B Leysah t Edwin Campbell E P Rongan of Waco. Readers praise old issues and request subscriptions for two years and one year gifts.
Rev and Mrs W D Dilbock and children Nadine Genieve and Raymond attend Evangelical church rally in El Campo due to extreme cold no others from here. Texas ParM Women to meet next Tue at Mrs B C Considay home. Mrs George Cook and son Robert Cook went to Houston Monday. Mr Walter Darby of Houston spending week at A J Darbys. Mrs A Brosig spent days in Houston forming acquaintance of Nor Thil inital ep SOE ite kate.
Frank R Capra directs the making of the all talking epic Fight at a newly chosen San Diego site with 220 men aided by U S Marine Flying Base experts. The seven day effort leveled a rugged terrain and prepared a full flying field including a barranca fill, water basins, a corral base, and crew housing. Jack Holt Ralph Graves and Lila Lee lead the cast as production continues amid local church supper notices and travel notes from residents.
Edmund Lowe stars in the Pathé comedy This Thing Called Love at the Avalon with Constancy Bennett. The film, adaptation of a New York stage hit, also features Zasu Pitts Teath Taylor Carmelita Geraghty Raoxon Karns Stuart Erwin and John Roche.
Mrs T. 3, Rollo of Houston spent last Wednesday here visiting Mrs Chis P Salladay. Mr Lyle of Houston, auditor for the Smithern Pacific Railway, was a visitor here one day last week. Everything is at a standstill due to mud and bad roads near Eagle Lake. Mr and Mrs Mebain and Junior were in Engle Lake last Saturday.
Telegram reports a magician coming to Texarkana schools on February 5 and a preacher unable to attend due to cold weather. Other items note church attendance in January, Mrs. C A Breuning’s return to a White Hot Motel position, local sausage offerings, and family updates including births and moves.
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