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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1936
Page
1
Fragmentary report from a Texas oil field notes drilling progress at Garwond and Powell B-2 wells. Mentions Coyle Sterling, possible producer optimism, delays due to weather, and local church notices.
In Eagle Lake the coming city election will select three aldermen. With two months left and no clear candidates, residents face an important decision affecting the town's welfare.
Funeral services for B C Birdwell of Povo Texas and Garden Birdwell will be held Friday at 3 30 p m in the Lakeview church with local pastor Rev A L Smith officiating. The family asks gifts be sent to the family burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Surviving are three daughters and several friends including Newell Birdwell known as Dink. The community extends sympathy to the family in their hour of sorrow.
The Garden Club backs removing the band stand to ornament the park with shrubs while opponents favor repairing it. The issue divides residents by age and opinion as the city council weighs tearing down versus restoring the stand where the Eagle High School band hoped to perform concerts this summer.
The 1936 Texas Interscholastic District plan creates a new high school football map. Eagle Lake and Columbus area towns join District 41 alongside East Bernard Wharton El Campo Boling and others, reshaping competition and balancing school counts across districts. Roy Henderson notes potential minor tweaks to maintain balance as districts settle.
Lea McCarmel, a popular young man from Eagle Lake, married Miss Helen Bennett of New Braunfels in the city last Wednesday. The couple will reside in Eagle Lake where he works in a large chicken business. Congratulations are extended by friends and family.
Market notes list Middling cotton at 11.55 while Strict Middling 12.05 in Houston. Miscellaneous items include Bakers, Roosters, and small groceries with prices for cheese and pecans.
Mayor W B Welford announces candidacy for re election in Eagle Lake in April 1936. He has served six years amid hard municipal and business times and pledges a safe conservative administration with tax relief and permanent city improvements.
The Garwood community and surrounding area mourn the sudden death of J W Pinchback, 60, who died at home after brief illness. A respected Garwood resident, he served as a trustee of the Garwood Methodist Church and cherished husband and father. Funeral services were held at the Garwood Methodist Church with burial in Lakestle Cemetery at Eagle Lake. He is survived by his wife and daughter, a sister, and three brothers.
A pleasant family gathering was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Dalrymple in Broughton. Gust Goeckler and family from Atleyton and Mrs Paultie Donley of Buchnan Michigan were honor guests. Mrs Donley is Goeckler’s sister. The reunion, long awaited, drew many relatives and friends.
The first construction on Highway 200 in Colorado county is set for Wednesday February 26 with thirty men from the local crew to fence clear and grade. State highway engineers plan to stake off the new highway next week, followed by actual building. The right of way from Eagle Lake to the Colorado River bridge is secured and work should progress from the Eagle Lake end toward Lavaca county line.
Funeral services for James Lyd Chapman, longtime Garwood State Bank cashier, were held Thursday at the local Methodist church. Born March 11, 1869 in Tennessee Colony Texas, he died January 28 after weeks of ill health. Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Crim. funeral celebrant Rev. A F Foerster praised him as a devoted husband father and community member.
An 12 year old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blamrich Sr, died Saturday after being shot in the right side while crossing a weeds field on hunting trip near Nada. A bird shot charge likely discharged as he carried a gun, instant death. Funeral services were Sunday at OD H S Cemetery in El Campo. community extends sympathy to the family.
Reports describe Saturday demonstrations at AB Store with planned activities and free samples. The article mentions a public event featuring beverages, a seating area, and promotional offers, noting local attendance and safety considerations.
An order by the Public Safety Commission designates county assessors and collectors as agents to issue driver licenses. The new license, effective February 14, authorizes the commission to appoint agents in counties, with 5 cents per license site accrue. The move aims to streamline licensing through county officials and ensure orderly distribution of forms and processing.
Fragmented obituary notices mention various individuals and families, with references to burial, funeral services, and local connections. Names appear scattered amid partial phrases, indicating a community-wide death notice page from a historical newspaper.
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