Buick Sinks Into River After Ferry Rope Breaks
A Wichita Falls visitor and his parents witnessed a Sunday morning accident when the Altair ferry boat rope snapped as the car driven by Mr Werlla departed the boat. The Buick slid into the Colorado River, with the vehicle remaining afloat briefly before sinking. Prompt rescue efforts and safety concerns at the ferry were noted, as locals called for improvements to protect traveling public.
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Wichita Falls
Gc. Wertla
Altair
Colorado River
Wer
Alpilr
Wehila
Werlla
Uae
Bertley
Adyldyut
Leivner
W. Reith
Othe
Neal Ellis Accepts Pilot Point Pastorate
Rev Neal Ellis accepts the pastorate of Eagle Lake Baptist Church in Pilot Point. He will oversee Pilot Point church work while attending Fort Worth Baptist Seminary. At a merchants luncheon he impressed the crowd and plans to serve Christians of all denominations, welcomed by Pilot Point citizens. Mrs W C Crimm and two daughters left for Pine Hill after a pleasant visit.
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Pilot Dujot
Neal Ellis
Sears
Eagle
Baptist
Baptist Church
Pilot Potet
Mir. Ellis
Potet Point
Baptist Seminary
Fort Worth
Pilot Point
AL Oe Merchants
Eilis
St Eagle Lake
Elle
Pitot Solur
W. C. Crimm
Pansy
Soorsiv
Pine Hill
Bof ‘Imam
Railroad executive to form Boy Scouts troops
A. F. Sawyer national field scout executive of the Southern Pacific will work for thirty days in the Beaumont and Dallas divisions to promote Boy Scouts along the railroad lines in Texas and Louisiana. He aims to aid youth development, moral and physical welfare, and to foster safety and citizenship in towns served by the railroad.
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A. F. Sawyer
Wik Tie
Southern Pacific Linns
Texas
Louistin
Informa Hon
N.C. Ney
Beumont
Dallas
Susyer
Southern Pacific Lines
Boll Weevil Invasion Looms After Rainy Season
Farmers urged to poison crops as boll weevil infestation is expected following frequent rains. Cotton prospects brighten yet face risks, with experts advising precautions and regular dusting at night. Local golf club funds a three section mower to keep fairways tidy year round.
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Ube
Carta
Palms News
Herbie
Vevier Matthews
Phair
Symmelier
Harrison
Allestey
Lakeside Golf Club
Uig Week
X Fund
Richmond
Indiana
Phe Ein
L. DP. Allen
BH. McKthinney
Pracciaaily
Howe Mower
Eagle Lake State Bank
Lab
Baptist Pastor and Bride Return Home Today
Rev. D. D. Sumrall pastor of First Baptist Engle Lake Texas married Miss Elizabeth Currell of Beaumont New Orleans ceremony. They plan to return to Engle Lake today or Saturday and reside on Lake Avenue. He will lead regular services at the Baptist church Sunday with morning and night sessions. Mrs. Quver Brown and her family visit relatives here. Local Southwestern Telephone Company employee remains in Austen.
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DD. Sumrull
Eagle Lake
Fort Worth
First Baptist Church
Lere
Elizabeth Currell
Beaumont
New Orleans
Rey
Sumrall
Ellis
Ville
Missiseippi
Lake
Lake Avenue
Susorull
Quver Brown
Heimer Senhim
Wnd Wother
Belle Natl
Brown
Austen
Water survey permission granted to power firm along Colorado River
The Central Power & Light Company of San Antonio and Massachusetts was granted last Friday by the state board of waterway regents permission to survey feasibility of impounding 20 000 acre feet of water from the Colorado river for power generation. Investigations will cover about fourteen miles along the river beginning near Columbus and proceeding upstream.
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Central Power & Light Company
San Antonio
Massachusetts
Colorado River
State Bord of Waterway Regents
Columbus
Iriver
Eagle Lake Pair Ties the Knot in Alleyton Home
Eagle Lake groom and Alleyton bride wed at the bride’s parents home in Alleyton with family and friends present. The couple, both from prominent local families, plan to reside near Eagle Lake after July 16 and begin married life with well wishes from relatives and neighbors.
John Roten Store to Open in Eagle Lake Soon
John Roten of Warton plans a new store in Eagle Lake on Main Street near the former Lam burger shins. The building has been repaired and rebuilt to Roten’s specifications and he expects to travel to Eastern markets before the Eagle Lake opening, likely in about thirty days.
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John Roten
Eagle Lake
Warton
Ais John Toten Company
String of
Luis
Eagle Lake House
Weekly Concerts Begin Season For Band 10
Local boosters discuss vacancies and recruitment for the Band 10 weekly concerts in the city park and Was room, with rehearsals and new beginner classes forming to maintain a balanced ensemble. Directors note progress, recruiting efforts, and support from J. G. Sillerton and community contributors.
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BAND
Couple from Houston Pack Goods for Shipment to City
Mr and Mrs J Huumbinger and Mixx Mollie Tinyburger seated here this week packing Rotkehobt goods for shipment to Houston. Mrs Ditaburger plans to enter the drug business in Houston and may return to the town of Mite Lake to resume business here.
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J. Huumbinger
Mixx Mollie Tinyburger
Houston
Seateh
Ditaburger Sage
Tle
Mite Lake
Eagee'lare couple wed in Gonzales ceremony
The Eagle Lake settler Winkel and Min Byie Werella daughter of Mr and Mrs Werle of Altie wed in Gonzales on a Monday. After the ceremony they visited her parents, and the groom arrived in Katte Hake earlier this year. He is praised for his pleasant manner and businesslike conduct. The Headlight extends congratulations and best wishes.
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Winkel
Eagle Lake Tukery
Min Byie Werlla
Amd
Altiie
Goureles
Grodra
Uribis
Hale Lake
Anelal
Katte Hake
Eagle Lake Stores to Close for Fourth of July Holiday
The Eagle Lake area plans a quiet Fourth of July with most stores closing Monday and activity limited. Citizens are advised to stock up on Saturday for the two holiday days, as no local celebrations are scheduled and many residents plan quiet home observances or fishing and boating trips.
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Joly Ath
Eagle Lake
Mugle Lake Wade
Anmns
Local Constable Records Yellow Tag On Car Wheel
A local constable found a yellow tax tag on a car wheel during a routine check. The tag prompted investigation of the vehicle and front-end details as officers questioned the driver and noted plate features. Nearby Hastings residents Mr and Mrs Lino White and Mrs Salley arrived after a visit to Hot Springs, Arkansas, with White’s car, while Mrs Cur d planned a California trip, returning by Lang Benen.
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Plats Highway Department
George
Unitasek
Tisppetian
Maeschy
Rae
Wina
Meyer
Sandane
Mr. Aind
Lino White
Dieo
Hy Salling
Hastings
Erа Tr angustErates Nellie Cochrand familly move in
The fragment notes Nellie Cochrand and family moving into Chine Henome near Westmhoreland on Stte Street. It mentions Moy purchasing suns hime, Moe Cabinier theme in Criftin Addition, and occupancy by Mrs Tk The Adeok and vie huss. Also lists Harold and Baby Ladwe as involved, with three ayerks velin joining Adveck from Bay City last week. Mr Ade cork is manager for Tee Goistes wiy Fool Company.
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Nellie
Chine Henome
J. OW
Westmhoreland
Stte
Moy
Criftin
Adeok
Vie Huss
Terbwtt
Ladwe Harold
Velin
Adveck
Bay City
Ade Cork
Mumiger
Tee Goistes Wiy Fool Company
Pruit It's a Dry Spell Could Boost Local Cotton Yield
Farmers fear boll weevils as fields show heavy fruiting and squares fail. Drought hope looms for a record cotton yield this season if dry weather persists, with many reporting reduced weevil activity and optimism for rapid maturity.
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Tate
Leasing Land For Oil Development Active Again
Oil land leasing in Colorado County is resuming with multiple leases sought on the Colt area tracts. Companies including Roxina and others target surrounding lease blocks, while landowners seek steady payments. Prospects hinge on obtaining leases within the required acreage, with activity expected to spread to Unie County before summer, as wells may begin within the year.
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Colorado County
Oie
Shull Cevek Io
Columbus
Volorn
Calumbus
Lo Iwai
Divine
Unie
Marmon Car Recovered As Rosenberg By Owner
Monday morning a stranger rushed into the John Hornlsther store asking for a telephone call to the city marshal at Moxenberg. The call distracted officials who stopped a Marmon car they said had been stolen from a stranger at Bincont. The car was later seen near Nuttawa and then recovered at Rosenburg with a worried boy and no driver aboard.
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John Hornlsther
Nottawa
Moxenberg
Mosenberg
Bincont
Rosenburg
Sedan Overturns On Highway In Sunday Night Crash
An ORD sedan overturned on the highway last Sunday night after rear tire failure. Mrs Cunsey Mrs Matthews and Henry Clipman were en route from a visit to Houston when the accident occurred. Minor injuries were reported and the car sustained visible damage.
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ORD
Ford Kedan
Gunes, Jr
Dlichwany Tata Ak Aso
Cunsey
Matthews
Henry Clipman
Houston
Youth Released on Fine After Car Use Charge at Victoria
A local boy faced a charge for using a car without the owner's permission in Victoria. The boy, deemed too young for harsher action, paid a fine and was released after authorities noted he had driven a Victoria Ford in Dagle.
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Devia Denkibs
Erhls
Tw Vletera Twoieves
Victoria Ford
Dagle
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BOY Scouts
Golf Club
Annie Morrisen
Dadachiter
Henry Hartvison
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ACM
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Alley Tony
Bi. Taye
Augusta Layeat
Gio Weller
Duietlingen
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Mk Ryelot
Glen Ant Bide Kyeten
Mixx Hera Ort Hoover
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AS P Mitelwell
Cameron
Me. Slukies
Arthur Dipple
Mike Ednad
Hoover
Brite
Otheir
Hone
Mgb Xehoot
Corley
Hughie Lake Iee Milling Company
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Gar ‘Bhot
Roowins
DING
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Rex
Wedgeut Dlutes
Sys Koi
Davis
Lear
Miltary
Mirsuay
Blue Wire
Aire
Aitiay Hotes
Ukeenett Berton
J. G. Silletson
Eagee’lare
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Carly
Stes
Lang Benen
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Faveltette
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