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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1934
Page
1
The Eagle Lake School plans a five acre athletic field adjacent to the school grounds funded by a $6000 work program approved by the CWA. The field will be built this week and ready for use at the interscholastic meet scheduled for early April.
Mansfield recovers to be notices a Washington on one PBS satis re Howse.
An event titled Hoosevelt Birthday Ball took place before February at Coltsmbes with Raimes leading or hosting. Local turnout included notable attendees and a festive program marking the occasion.
Lagrange editor plans to announce as candidate for state senator. Report notes ongoing consideration of timing and potential district influence.
A clay pigeon shooting event took place Sunday in East Bernard drawing participants and spectators. Local organizers promoted the afternoon event at the nearby grounds, with enthusiasts from the area turning out to test their skills.
Mes Millan from Wharton Hospital shows continued improvement as plans to return home progress. Needing rest and follow up care, she is expected to resume daily routines shortly.
Finis for Plym outhi Company's Ream No 2 at Garwood reported initial oil yield of about 50 barrels daily but deeper testing produced salt water. The well was plugged and equipment moved to Linton. Crew departed Garwood as drilling shifted to other sites in Duval County.
Rice farmers of Eagle Lake are summoned to assemble at the Ely Nall auditorium Saturday night at 8 o'clock. The meeting follows a Shreveport Louisiana acreage control session where a 45-year quota was discussed, aiming to detail the internal workings of the acreage control program.
The nationally known John J. Raskob, former party fundraiser, and a companion arrived by high powered car in Eggle Lake early Saturday. They paused for breakfast at a local cafe while en route to California, drawing local attention.
A Friday night dance in Austin drew a large crowd as old-time music thrilled attendees. The Frank Baea orchestra provided the tunes, marking their first Eagles Lake Houston appearance. the next event at Austin's Hall is set for Friday with dancing to continue past 12:30 AM.
Grown Hereford steer weighing 1910 pounds sold by Colly and Thomas to the Zeno Smith market. The sale confirms successful growth of a heavy steer in the Ole Lake section.
Mrs Edwards, who had been ill, died recently after being called to her bedside Sunday. Funeral arrangements were set for Wednesday in Houston, with services led by A Hoeninghans and others. Edwards had lived in Houston for about seven years.
County agents urge cotton farmers to return pink survey cards and sign acreage contracts before January 31. The message warns noncompliers could lose quotas, stresses cooperation improves outcomes, and urges contacting community committeemen to meet the deadline.
Mrs Teresa Boyd, famed hotel woman, takes over the Dallas Hotel dining room and reopens it for patrons. Known to many traveling men from across the state, she previously ran Phillips House at Boerne and invites Eagle Lake residents to enjoy Sunday lunches and meals. Mrs Bord arrives in Eagle Lake from Wace.
In the CWA education program five more teachers are assigned to Colorado County. A free kindergarten opens in Eagle Lake with Miss Lillie Mae Hayden in charge for six weeks, ages two to six. Hours are 9 to 12. Location is the Charles Lenger house near the school building. Interested persons should contact Miss Hayden immediately as classes start next Monday morning.
Mrs. dJenpie Lorena Edwards 56 died at home 3430 Bell Avenue Houston at 4 09 Tuesday morning. She is survived by daughter Mrs Hy jue Stuckey Jr of Port Arthur son Vernon L Edwards of Houston two sisters Mrs HT Mair of Minneapolis Minty and Mrs T W Bailey of Royal Iowa and one brother Trewin Dull of Royal Iowa Funeral services held Wednesday at 10 oclock at the residence Rev EB Mitchell presiding Pallbearers included J Howard FP Ewing Malcolm W Williamsort L Brandis H J Murnchy and Co B Buwler Mrs Edwards and family formerly lived at Eagle Lake.
Roy Buchman G C Weisler and Ray Crutchfield seined the Colorado River for bait and reported an abundance of genuine saltwater mullet in shallow water near Womack Place. A few drags yielded about eight inches of fish, released after trapping near legal size limits. claims it may be the first time such fish have been seen in the river.
A county wide old fiddlers contest will be held at the Garwood school Friday night February 2 at 7 45. Contestants must be 43 to 99 years old and reside in Colorado County. Each contestant may be accompanied by others and will play two old time selections. Prizes are 7 for first 3 for second and a consolation prize for third. Admission 25 and 15 cents. Garwood PTA serves a pre program dinner of sandwiches cakes pies and drinks for a nominal charge.
Thelma Blanche Dunlivy received gifts and praise at a charming bridal shower hosted by Merc H W and Mrs BR Dunlivy. Guests enjoyed a yellow and white theme with bridge games, chicken a la king, pineapple salad, and refreshments. Prizes included Italian cut work won by Mrs L W Harbin and cocktail napkins won by Mrs E W Jones.
Richards of 3620 La Beach Houston escaped death Friday after a shooting on the highway en route to Chere. A vehicle fired at his car from the side as he approached a crossroad, bullets pierced the front and rear windows while the assailants sped away into darkness. Richards was hospitalized.
In Garwood, the Humble field iteration stalls as rains hinder crews and equipment movement. The derrick is up but details delay cementing and drilling at the Ream No. 2 Plymouth vicinity. Exploration may revive if a new Humble location proves oil bearing, while the Tut Plymouth venture shows disappointing saltwater results.
Captain Harrison leads Eagle Lake with 14 points and Leon Kallina adds 13 as the Eagles defeat Schulenburg 35 to 26. W. Bates shines on both ends with rebounds and scoring while Smokesby tops Schulenburg with 22 points in a hard fought road game. Next, Eagle Lake travels to Bethesda Schulenburg for a 7 pm tip.
The Eagle Lake Study Club gathered Wednesday afternoon with officers Mee W C Reed president Mrs H C Pisaperaid view president FD Eall secretary Sallie P Jones treasurer A Hoeninghaus reporter Cc Durbin chair of Taxes board. The event notes a meeting time around AP 30 p.m and references the town board and local officials in a garbled transcription.
A new teacher joins Eagle Lake area schools as Mrs Below Riinery receives a B.A degree last June. She and her husband Mr C A Rameay have recently settled their home and business in Eagle Lake and she will begin duties next Monday at the school.
Surveyors for State Highway surveyed last week for a new Eagle Lake highway project. The line would run from the B L Vinder road near the Eagle Lake residence to the west, skirting the lake, passing the Gemmer and Tanner gravel pit railroad tracks, and heading to Altair. The route would miss Eagle Lake town by about half a mile if adopted.
Mrs. E. W. Carahers and Miss Ian Ma Tatell host a 3 to 6 p m family tea featuring a red and silver theme in the dining room. Honorees include Mrs. Carey Tosell of San Antonio and Mrs. Durell Carothers, recent brides, with 300 guests expected among family members.
A fragment reports a former pastor delivering sermons at Roseberg during a temporary stay. The passage notes their arrival Tuesday night and mention of a hat removal for a Beasley Rey, with unspecified plans and a temporary home residence lasting several days. The text includes an East Bernard Home Demotion club meeting summary and program items by Mrs G W ton and others.
The Texas Company geophysical forces, after weeks at Rosenberg, moved to Columbus this week and are said to be working the Rock Island area. Upon completion, the Texas Company will return to Eagle Lake for Tunis peopleyales work. JE Green of Houston visits Mia and C Middlebrook while townsfolk express plans to see them again.
Miss Morgan entertained six Night Club members with four of bridge. Attendees included Sam Davie Jones Mr MY Mise Allie Seaholm 0 Miles Theu Livene Theuman Ed Tat and Clyde Morgan. Refreshments of frozen Jad crackers cake and hot wt were served, then prizes awarded. High score prize for the club went to Mrs Allie Seaholm. Two perfume bottles high ladies prize went to Miss Burger Patr Davidson captured the gentleman’s prize bottle of lavender lotion.
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