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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1924
Page
1
Nightly services draw steady crowds as evangelist leads week long revival in town. Morning sessions run daily in the church, with a strong turn out and organized seating between park and church as singers and attendees rally for the event.
Mrs Buchman hosts a meeting of the Ladies Society with Mrs Alice Dupree and Miss Evelyn Waddell among visitors. The event includes social duties, remarks on entertainments, and notes of local attendees and upcoming events in Eagle Lake.
Afr EL Aten announces major improvements at the Allen Motors Company garage. A high efficiency battery charging outfit will recharge in ten hours. The shop will gain a lathe drill press harping in machine and electroal tesla equipment to elevate service to first class level.
The Texas Rice Growers Association elected directors at a recent meeting in which Yates Rice Eating presided. Directors chosen include BU Vineyard Z M Lee W A Hayden and J M Clipson. A deal with Humney and Lengerke was set to handle sales for this year’s crop with a sliding scale of commissions based on price.
Miss Lillie Mae Sledge daughter of Mrs Sledges, wed at the Christian Church yesterday to Mr Wem of Ease Berband. The ceremony was conducted by Pastor affefaring with the congregation and guests teed after the ceremony for a dinner at the home of the groom’s parents. The couple will reside at Lake Charies, Lamidinuit, and extend heartfelt congratulations from the community.
A small party of local people and a few out of town guests enjoyed a lake side picnic and barbecue on the Fourth of July. The attendees included Mr and Mrs Wr. Wachell, Mr and Mrs Corner Miles, Mrs B Clement of Wichita Falls, others listed with Mr and Mrs in the party.
At a Wieschon meeting J. G. Perrino was re elected principal and Ruby Hin and Ethel Speaks chosen as assistants, extending the staff by one with Perrino’s wife joining. Other notes mention medical incidents, family visits, and community movements among local residents and relatives.
Mrs J W Bradford will relinquish the Dallas Hotel in Eagle Lake on August 1 to Mrs Hila Todd of Tulia who will assume control. Bradford plans a months rest before resuming business, has no immediate location decided, and will visit Eagle Lake again. The town regrets her departure, praising her tied to the community.
The article explains absentee voting procedures for the July primary. Voters out of town may apply to the county clerk ten days before the election, receive ballots for the White Loyalty Party primary and the regular Democratic ticket, and deposit them with the clerk who will deliver them to the voter’s precinct on election day. Absentee ballots may be made out by those away from the state after taking an oath before a public official, with affidavits sent to the county clerk for processing.
A family party led by Mr and Mrs Walt Poole embarked on a long automobile journey from their home passing through Nebraska Wyoming and Colorado. The route included Pueblo Steamboat Springs and Yellowstone Park with side trips to Lander and Chug Water. They endured light snow in Wyoming on a five hour stretch in the Two Ocean Pass with no vehicle trouble.
Afrs Wille Wicker and family consider relocating this month to Houston where they will establish a new home. Mary friends express regret at the family's departure from our city.
The Eagle Lake area reports Putney Drug Store sale to W. L. Nesbitt of Hearne, with Nesbitt planning to take charge soon. Local farmers focus on cotton growth, with weed control and poisoning practices linked to yield. reports say Eagle Lake forecasts a strong crop if weather cooperates and pests are managed.
Mr Reese and Miss Lucile Williams, both of this city, married Thursday afternoon at the home of Rev King who officiated. The bride is praised for charm and esteem among friends, and the groom is widely known in local business. The young couple plan to reside here as they begin married life.
An incident Thursday night near Lisson involved a Ford driven by Mr. SE. Mam that struck the rear of a parked car, causing it to overturn. Mrs. W. M. Taylor sustained painful bruises but remained stable. The Ford then damaged the Caylor Buick after losing control without lights, while drivers sought help and minor injuries were reported.
Mr and Mrs Lenhart and Ernest Lenhart depart for a cross country trip stopping in California Los Angeles San Francisco Victoria Vancouver Spokane Yellowstone Path Minneapolis St Paul and ending back in St Louis. They plan many side trips and brief visits at key points along the route.
The East Bernard school board elected all teachers except the English-Spanish instructor for a new session. They aim to hire an experienced science and math teacher and appoint McDonald as superintendent. Bryan resident A. M. Cooper will teach science, with other faculty named for various subjects. The district plans remodeling and painting of the high school and home economics cottage, plus minor updates to the teacher housing and balling facilities.
The article notes Marshal Vineyard resigning from his post with Mr. Wa Rawinw named as acting leader. It mentions Vine “WI Wark” and Vinegar ragging the crops, while Randawp steps in to ensure continued service and goals for a first class night officer.
The report predicts the rice crop will be the best in history with high yields and strong prices. Farmers anticipate good cotton crops as well, boosting optimism for the region. Messia, Winn Poole, and A W Caylor are leading the local cutting teams as August harvests approach. The first rice harvesters are expected to begin by late August with threshing by September.
Worded notes describe drilling at a Bernardy prairie well with depths near forty eight feet. The text mentions preparations and arrangements for extraction and references a potential pot of mine and a promissory depth around 4800 units, with a monitor or prompt informing further steps.
McDonald spent the past weekend here from Bist Bernard where he had been for a work assist. The group discussed improvements and plans for the upcoming term. Mrs. Muemeth de Lote and others, described as friendly locals, regret not staying longer. McDonald reportedly purchased a new Chevrolet and plans to visit friends around Lake Bag with his associates. Several local residents and visitors traveled to San Antonio for the summer, with discussions of state-wide trips and resort plans. Lake attendees included about 200 people amid grove sights and social events associated with a Lake gathering and Reverend Ble. Dalit and Mrs. Boothead Lane attended the retreat, with plans to visit men’s and women’s groups nearby.
Afra and Wade cul children returned home last Saturday after a four weeks visit at Bae lett and Semple. They were accompanied by J. N. Messer of Japrell who will spend several weeks visiting the family there.
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