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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1929
Page
1
San Antonio business men travel by special train for a trades day with a band concert and park speaking event. Balloon ascent and attractions promised, with Pred P. Mann, M D., to deliver a keynote on merchandising for profit.
Local firms promote special bargains for Trade Day with a large San Antonio crowd expected to visit Eagle Lake. Visitors will receive free prize entries, while the Lee Flying Circus plans a balloon ascent and a concert at the cup park. Officials arrange refreshments as wholesalers offer hundreds of prizes including food packages, cosmetics, and household goods.
A Friday storm struck a barbed wire fence east of Ene ele Cake, killing two mules in pasture near the Symdermann Homes and injuring a third mule. The lightning burned grass along the fence and shattered several fence posts as onlookers moved the injured animal to safety.
Mr and Mrs B Brown mourn the death of B Brown a retired Baptist preacher aged 72 or 73 The service drew many church members and over one hundred relatives The funeral was held as the Brown family hosted mourners with support from relatives in Denstatann and others visiting the home
An elderly visitor, J. M. Sange, returns to Colorado county area visiting Mr. Fannie Wilsem and recalling childhood days. He notes family ties to Tate RAL and Henry Ane, with memories of early local figures and long residence away.
A report describes using airplanes to apply calcium arsenate for boll weevil control. Planes with upgraded equipment dust the cotton rows in a fine fog, delivering poison as weevils drink water from cotton plants. Average poisoned weight and timing details are noted, with farmer choices shaping effectiveness.
Readable text reports an elementary school vacation program at a church, detailing songs bible study crafts sewing flower making and gardening under Mrs Winn and Mrs Wantmore with displays of work. The period includes a fine drill led by Mrs Mo Chomney and a closing program with prizes presented by Rev J S Wilson.
Garwood splits a twin ball with Platonia in Tri County League action. Flatoola fitted Oniah Garwood in the first period as Garwood contributes to a competitive score and early momentum for his team.
In 1964 Baylor University graduates participate in the commencement walk at the campus ceremony. The event honors seniors including J. Herr who received the B degree as part of the class.
A new J C Bent Dry Goods store plans a late August opening in Eagle Lake. Manager Thacker from Austin, joining his wife Aud, will head the business as the Bent family becomes permanent residents. Locals extend a hearty welcome to the Bent couple as they set up in South Texas.
A garbled report notes a change in ownership at Bups Tailor Shop with A T Macrenry selling to H. McDonald of Soling Bar Midzonpld and family. Details on future plans are unclear while other notes mention social visits and travel between Eagle Pese and the Mexican town notes the river.
Incoherent OCR text mentions arrests related to stops and pay lines. Other phrases refer to autos, signals, and a park with unclear action. No clear persons, places, or organizations are readable to identify a factual event.
The Eagle Lake school will name Coffey to succeed coach Hinton. The article notes Coffey’s background in mathematics and commercial subjects, his teaching and coaching roles, and his ties to Rosenberg and the University of Texas. It highlights his prior work with the district and mentions Miss Maby Bailey of Rosenberg in the context of Coffey’s career.
Obituary notes the death of Mr. J. Gilmore at the Masonke Home in Fort Worth last birthday. He moved to Texas, lived near Wursworth in Argand, raised a large family, and was a respected citizen. He belonged to the Bay City Masonic Lodge and the Methodist church, with several survivors listed. Funeral details and local tributes follow in the report.
The Welmar waterworks project costing about £43000 is finished and in operation. Officials state the system increases pressure by around 40 percent and serves residences and buildings within 600 feet of the main. Raper Welmar confirms the completion and compliance with required standards.
Police officers Osohn and Berk confiscated a large quantity of alcohol including 308 bottles of beer and 197 beer bottles, along with various equipment and containers, during a raid described by witnesses as a supply seizure. The incident occurred early Sunday morning and connected individuals were named in local reports. Authorities reported multiple items recovered and are reviewing the case.
The Eagle Take Rotary Club elected new officers at its last meeting in The Dalles. N. O. Rey will preside with Roy G. Wilson as vice president and Gilbert Choppin as secretary. retiring president Crawford Ret and secretary Choppin have long served the club. The address highlighted Rotary achievements and community service, with calls for continued support of Red Cross and local relief efforts.
Narrative describes W T Melson accused of buying a Chev auto with a forged check from local banks for 500 and a Range Rover deal at Grim & Ghagman station. Alleged men, names like Nelson and Rumsey, tied to purchase and return offers near Eagle Lake and Cat Spring area.
fragmentary OCR notes recount a trip to Old Mexico with Lane Weizens and C. Smothers, plus Chan L D and Roberts of Ba gs. Lake aging, morning fishing, and a San Antonio origin are mentioned, with jumbled names and a reference to being joined by Jriued them by tot dky and fuel pecunmalnigh.
The LaGrange Chamber of Commerce hosted a brief concert by the visiting LaGrange band drawing a crowd at the downtown store area. Local residents like Mr and Mrs Ayres Stephens and others in the community enjoyed the event despite rain while plans for future performances were discussed. Funeral services were held for Frnity Im Precot with local relatives attending as tributes were voiced to the late community member.
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