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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1938
Page
8
Edward L. Vint of Staty Texas and A. Machemehl of Austin County contend for the Ber Representative seat alongside E. G. Marshall of Garwood Colorado County. Otto P. Moore runs for County Superintendent with B. Wooten and Bh. Meinert as nominees in the same lineup.
A historical overview notes that since 1867 women entered federal posts from inspecting subs to feeding mice. The report lists occupations like irrigation engineer and senior airplane mechanic while highlighting a shift toward clerical and stenographic roles. It contrasts wartime and peacetime postings and reflects on gendered job norms in rural regions and across agencies.
Garwood residents extend condolences to Mr and Mrs Hugo Schpeer of Hahn on the death of their sixteen month old son Billy Gene who died Thursday night. Funeral services were held Friday at Gobler Creek Church with burial in Hahn cemetery. Several local families attended including Schmeckie Stallman Treybig Heiman and others. Community members also noted visits and gatherings tied to local residents and extended family events amid ongoing social life in Garwood.
From State Observer Austin a conservative tally shows gubernatorial campaigns spending about 75 000 to 100 000 dollars, well above the 10 000 legal cap. Estimates cover press agents, postage, printing, newspaper ads, radio, hired help, transportation, and rent, with weekly totals for each category and a note that many expenditures flow through third parties.
Mr and Mrs Dave Wright of El Campo and Miss Alice Priesmeyer with Frederick spent the week end camping and fishing near Three Rivers.
Saturday only July 2 features Roy Rogers and Smiley Burnette with Carol Hughes in Under Western Stars. Oswald comedy and the serial Wild West Days also play, offering a full Western night for audiences.
Sunday and Monday July 3 4 feature a college themed program headlined by Martha Raye George Burns Gracie Allen Bob Hope Ben Blue and Betty Grable plus comedies and news items shown by the cinema.
Film listing notes Arsen e Lupin Returns starring Virginia Bruce Melvyn Douglas Warren Williams Jobo Holliday and Nat Pendleton along with comedies.
A historical note outlines a campaign budget totaling 88000 for twelve weeks plus further items like sound cars and managerial costs. It lists weekly figures for telegraph tolls, stationery, and campaign worker expenses, with an additional 10 percent for leaks. The text also promotes Joe D Luna’s vacation needs and a local ice cream soda ad.
Social Security Form SS-1a returns for the April 1 to June 30, 1938 quarter are being mailed to about 44,000 Texas employers from the Austin office. Returns are due by July 31, 1938, with instructions to request Form SS-1a or 88-1 if not received by July 10. Seasonal employers must file non taxable returns if no wages were paid in the quarter. Also notes local hospital update and social notes.
Miss Billie Wade of Houston former Eagle Lake girl is visiting Miss Mith el Hight and other friends for a few days. A humorous exchange about beauty and dreams follows a playful quote about a wife dreaming of wealth coupled with a joke about daytime dreams.
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