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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1938
Page
1
The PWA approved a grant of about 5318 to fund a rear gymnasium for the high school. A bond issue of 7500 will finance the local share, with maintenance and tax levies discussed. A community meeting is planned to consider issuing bonds and plans for the new structure.
Rice growers report hot dry weather has accelerated heading out of the rice crop. Headed fields in south and north sections near completion with cutting likely to begin in early August. Many farmers pin August 7 as a start date if conditions stay dry. Local rice men call the season good, with potential for an average yield.
Hart, a charter member of the local Methodist Church, returned from a Waco trip celebrating the fifty two year anniversary. He helped organize the Sunday School, served as pastor for two years, and renewed old friendships during the three day event. His daughter joined him for the travel back.
A twenty four by seven and a half foot cabin cruiser built locally by James Wilson was launched Saturday at Palacios. Named Huby J in honor of the Wilson daughter, the craft was taken to recalf the next day. The vessel bears a register number as required for boats over sixteen feet in length.
The Houston Power and Light Company began providing electric service to the Bonus community. Several homes received connections after weeks of contact, with most getting power in the past week. Notable recipients include Obenhaus, Earl Gartar, T. S. Harvis, A. W. Schiller, A. W. Broun, and Lloyd Tate.
Local women Misses Balle and Marc Jones and Mrs. Selma Falen drove to Wharton Friday to hear W Lee O Daniel campaign for Texas governor. about 4 000 people attended the largest political gathering reported there. O Daniel reportedly will be the next Texas governor. Hin Fullwily Band accompanied him, and the ladies praised the O Daniel family appearance.
Revival in progress with Rev Kendall attracting wide interest and high attendance. Many souls reportedly prayed at the altar, with Dave Enell among those saved. The McNeilly sisters Louise and Margaret, well known gospel singers, have long broadcast on Oklahoma City stations. Revival continues through the week and into Sunday with promises of more powerful messages.
The Rotarians open the week with a 7 to 3 victory over the Dyniyerss as Butch Parma drives four hits and three runs. Bigler pitched well for the Rotarians, limiting to three runs on seven hits. In the second game Meltzer struggled but Texaco bound & Toe-runs eventually pulled away 12 to 6. Universal Motor Company also beat A-B Stove Lean in game one, with strong hitting in the third inning. The paper notes follow-up on youth surgery and local social visits as other brief items.
Six 4‑H Club girls from Colorado County attend the Junior Short Course at College Station on Tuesday through Friday. Nolie Kulhanel from Santa Anna enters the canning contest with support from the Weimar Rotary Club. Viola Buxkemper of Frelsburg wins county clothing demonstrators contest. four girls are funded by their clubs to travel. The group includes Ridie Wennenreid, Lose Ripper, Irene Becker, and Dory Kollman. Alberta Waligura earns best reporter award from County Reporters’ Association, presented by Zumwalt’s Pharmacy.
Mr P E Mekain and family, longtime Chesteryville residents, have moved to Eagle Lake Maine. Mr and Mrs Porter, 3 Main Street residents, have sold their home and relocated. Mrs Pocher and daughter Ophelia have moved to Brownsville, the Headley district area noted.
Mrs J He McGreaty and companions travel by car toward Colorado for a visit with relatives including Mrs Garey Sill Stamat in Fowler Colorado while Ruth Burger and another engage in Fort Collins summer school. Return expected in ten days to two weeks. Fourth of July in Earle Lake quiet as most residents travel elsewhere. Businesses closed and traffic light. Mrs George Gray and Mrs Allee Webber depart by auto Tuesday morning for Minnesota relatives. Leon Wood visits from his parents after a period of hospitalization following a motocycle accident.
Colorado County Commissioners Court applied to the Public Works Administration for 45 percent funding of a Garwood high water bridge project estimated at 345000 dollars. If approved, the bridge will span the river near Garwood connecting to the Santa Fe depot and Eagle Lake road, with Congressman Mansfield backing the effort.
Judge W. G. Strickland was elected to honorary membership in the Begle Lake Rotary Club, the first to receive this honor in its 16th year. The club praised his work and interest in Rotary, noting he has not directed club messages recently. The item also mentions a miniature vessel built by Eagle Lake citizen BB Smith, details about a model boat and related names, and a panel trotted by GC I Righter, with contributions by GH Wi.
Miss Corie Mae Fen daughter of Mr and Mrs SY Hamat Bapelike and Mr Herve Weece son of Mr and Mrs A W Wallare of Eldetige were married Thursday afternoon in a simple ceremony at the home of a local master. The couple plan a Meridee wedding amid family celebrations. Fuller, a student at Baylor University, spent the Fourth of July holidays with his parents.
Mr G C Werlla of Altair, visiting yesterday, said paving on Highway TL is complete to Car Jambus though traffic not continuous. For a week, cars have used the new pavement as far north as Mrs Grace Byars home, with the highway groper open only to McKensley Creek.
The cotton season is again showing promise as hot dry weather returns. Farmers report better blooms across Eldridge section fields with several seasoned growers noting unusually strong plant vigor despite earlier pests and sporadic rains. Some producers want more rain, others fear overwatering could hurt yield. Local observers emphasize continued dry conditions to maximize quality.
Mrs. R. J. Culbertson of San Antonio, known as Mother Culbertson, will be the special speaker at the Methodist church Sunday morning. Former head of the San Antonio Mission Home and Training School, she now serves as Held agent for the institution, working to aid unfortunate girls. Everyone is invited to hear her, as her heartfelt talk is expected to inspire.
Willie A Dregenzer of New Ulm visited this district to discuss his candidacy for State Representative in the Austin and Colorado communities. A city event followed with remarks by local officials. a local barbecue drew about 250 to 300 attendees, featuring rice farmers and live music, and Supt. WG Reed spoke on the history of rice farmer barbecues.
Evangelist Mrs Selma Burger draws large nightly crowds at the Revival Fire meetings held in the Old Ode Fellows Hall upstairs over Lit Dally store. Six sinners prayed through to salvation last week as services continued with sermons on Holy Ghost baptism and healing. Special features include moon jig services and music by Glory Land Band with a five year old singer.
Paulr Weighes, Fritz Eimshoft has finished a new scales facility at the front cotton platform. He sold his old scales to Bugle Lake Furniture Company and to E. P. Hoover. The new ten ton scales are installed and awaiting inspection by the weights and measures inspector.
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