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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1933
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text shows a government cotton cut offer event described with jumbled terms and unclear details. Named entities and specifics are not reliably readable. the readable portions indicate a promotional or campaign context around a cotton measure.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a partial obituary or notice mentioning a father, state grid, names like Mrs. Charies Beonttt and Mme Amie, and references to brothers and a feed. Details are unreadable, limiting precise facts or identities.
Henry Nussbaum a prominent Kagls rae businessman and longtime resident, died after a spell of illness at Hermann Hospital in Houston. He moved from Welmer to Eagle business, built the Nussbaum dry goods and general merchandise operation, and was 66 years old. He leaves three brothers, Adolph Vecak and others, with a funeral set for Houston at 4:30 PM.
A former local boy, now with Ges Com Bany, visits his mother at Alcove before planning a trip to Basti to see relatives. He expects to depart around the 20th.
Widespread unease gripped the region for days as a tropical storm tracked toward the Texas coast. Weather officials warned of inland impact while locals prepared, recalling prior hurricane fright. A rescue motorboat incident near Malagorna Bay disrupted by a wreck left two men in the water before salvage efforts began.
A popular young couple, Frank Daly and Edith Jones, married at the Christian Church parsonage in Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Rev. Ems Brediey officiating. After the ceremony they visited relatives in DeRidder, and both families noted the bride’s ties to the Central Power and Light Company. The groom, a motor freight driver with Engle Lake, was described as a favored and amiable young man. The community extended hearty congratulations and wished them happiness in marriage.
Fragmentary report recounts travelers ending a trip through the Southern states. Descriptions hint at long distances urged by travel, weather, and hospitality. Names and places are garbled but imply a North Carolina connection and a rapid 660 mile day.
An independent exploration team arrives in Eagle Lake to begin seismic work in the Lisie area. Led by J HL Bart temporarily in charge, with Russell Lost directing field forces and a committee including J. W urn, Bes Johnkon, WERi Hargrave, Preer Chenack, Peter Flynn, Joe Areslang, D. Powell and Dr. Ethie. They employ seismic equipment to locate oil pockets and expect royalty sales to rise across the Lisie section, with about sixteen dollars per acre noted as a general price.
Allen Choppin enters the Houston Press Metropolitan Swarch beauty contest as a former Eagle Lake boy. Forty two contestants vie in Turaday afternoon with all eliminated except eleven. Winners will appear at a Saturday platform filmings with Valcol and greens nets, selecting girl and men winners.
A paleontological note reports Roy Graves finding a petrified prehistoric tooth in Colorado while retrieving a grave. The well preserved tooth measures about 4 inches long and 1.5 inches wide. A large ancient animal, likely a prehistoric whale, is inferred from the find.
Howard Fitzgerald who has run the Texaco service station near the Hotel Dallas sold the business to A. W. Linke who is now in charge. Linke solicits patronage and invites you to drive to the station for fueling and service needs.
Mr and Mrs. Ben Banty travel from Oklahoma to visit relatives this weekend. Mr and Mrs. E W Hanly and Mr and Mrs. George Heck join the gathering. Harty notes Feul Drown, formerly of Eagle Lake, now editor of a daily Oklahoma City paper, is in the capital.
Austin's Hall hosts a continuous two orchestra battle dance from 1 p.m. to closing, featuring Bece and Charlie Cemy orchestras. Admission 40 cents for all entering, with no intermissions and a modern dance program continuing through the night.
Avhnar Finkelstein aged 25 died at Hallettsville hospital last Thursday after a lingering illness. He was well known to Eagle Lakes residents, born in Russian Poland, emigrated to New York in 1883, married in the Gold Pearlows building, observed their wedding anniversary in January. Surviving are his wife, one son Dave Finkelstein, two daughters Mrs. D. Rudrick of Cincinnati, Obie, Mrs Henry Greenebaum of El Campo, and Mrs RM Pinchin of Tereso, plus two grandchildren. Interment in Hallettsville Jewish cemetery under the auspices of the IOOF lodge.
Local girls Miss Blip and Miss Sreltkrrotr left with Mrs. O L Breiterents for a Sunday trip to Chicago. They plan to attend events and visit points of interest while in the city, including possible betting activity related to the Palace or fair attractions.
Elizabeth Westmoreland completes a school year away from California after a ten month stay in Los Angeles. She attended Pasadesa Junior College during the term and expresses happiness at returning home while feeling glad to be back.
The Garwood field sees a new spud at the Ramble Of Companys site on the Powell tract about 1600 feet west of Pipniccth wet wag. W J Brown reports progress with electric power connections and the Humble camp staying nearby. Plymouth prospects inch forward with valves set and tests showing improved flow but overall opinion favors near term production. other crews move to adjacent sites, with machinery shipments and site preparations underway as the area voices cautious optimism.
About 200 or more people enjoyed a barbecue at Benge Ranch with veal mutton pork and other dishes. The event featured coffee and watermelons and was described as a well attended and pleasant gathering with good meat and greens.
A large crowd watched El Campo and Eagle Lake compete after Columbus failed to show. Three races produced El Campo wins with a 4 15/16 second effort and Eagle Lake finishing strong with a 24 second average. Watermelon treats followed, drawing more spectators and a lively crowd at the city hall.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Perry a Santa Fe conductor who long served the Columbus area before retirement. Tales describe his daily routines at Ease Lake, youth rides to a Columbus dance, and the old depot near the cinder path where engine whistles echoed. family ties link Mrs Taylor and Miss Putney, reflecting WIS Ace Futurity origin.
Mr and Mrs Vo A Bayeen return to their home Sunday from San Angelo, accompanied by their daughter Ruth who has received six years of medical care. Many friends of the family express relief and hope for a steady recovery after a prolonged absence and ordeal.
Fragmented OCR reads as names and entities with unclear actions. Notable mentions include Simon Dromevale, Heiney Sater, Mae land ats, Charles Bitte Setar, Ruth Johnson, Mr. Mics H.W. Graves, and Mrs A. E Wikter, with trailing odd text and a final 3.
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