Land Leasing Fashioned as Garwood Section Strife
Fragmented OCR depicts Judge Mansfield of Columbus tied to Colorado County politics. The article notes Mansfield as a candidate for reelection to Congress and mentions Eagle Lake voters and local committee lines. The tone implies public interest in political alignment and party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mansfield
Columbus
Mansfield
Eagle Lake
Colorado County
Judge Mansfield
Conan
Toe Will Knon
al House
Heepeanot
Estbors
Local Girl Injured In Fall From Auto Near Eagle Lake
A local girl riding on the fender of a stripped Model T fell from the car while returning from bathing near Eagle Lake. She suffered a broken bone requiring X ray and surgery. After temporary care she was taken to Columbus for treatment and is reported doing as well as could be expected.
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Red
Halberg
Eotbere
Vernon
Petty
Eagle Lake
Columbus 3
Avalon theatre cuts admission price this Saturday
Eagle Community residents are urged to attend the Avalon theatre as prices drop to 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for children beginning Saturday. The reduced rate aims to boost attendance for thirty days and may become permanent if patronage remains high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalon
Eagle
Myre
Avila
Brice
Tepe
Paul
Eagle Lake Council Lowers City Tax Rate for Next Year
At its regular meeting Tuesday night Eagle Lake will reduce the city levy to 1.25 dollars per hundred dollars value for the coming year, down from 1.35. The council also cuts the street tax assessment to 3 dollars, payable in cash or five days of labor at 60 cents per day. The change is to be reflected in a finance amendment to be published next week. Jimmie Davis of Yoakum visited the Buffington grandparents Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E Welford
Eagle Lake
Segular
Rice Farmer's Barbecue A Pleasant City Tradition
The Rice Farmer's barbecue at Bayle Lake grounds last Saturday pleased about 250 attendees. Organizers O J Wintermann Stephens Duncan and others hosted meat from Louis Bilas with tables set under mossy oaks. The long historic event, dating to Capt Joan Raezer era, featured speeches and ample sides, marking 1933 as a memorable entry in rice history.
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Bayle Lake
O J. Wintermann
Stephens
Duncan
Louis Bilas
Atwe
Port Clue
Wruce Thy Golf Grounds
Joan Raezer
Eagle Lake Rice Irrigation Company
Great Gathering at Funeral Services of Dr. R L McLellan
A large crowd attended the funeral for Dr. R L McLellan 61 who died Friday at his son Chas McLellan’s home in Smithville after a months long illness. Born March 20, 1871 in Easonville Alabama, he practiced medicine in Ensonville, Texas after moving from Mobile. He served as medical examiner during World War II and was active in Masonic, Rotary, and medical associations. Known as a Southern gentleman, he was respected for his patient conduct and dedication to his practice and community.
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R. L. McKellan
Chas McKellan
Smithville
Lellan
McLellan
Southvile
Say
Robert Lee McLellan
Easonville
Alabama
Samuel P. and
Margaret McLellan
Alabama Medical College
Moblie
Phoebe Cowles
Ensonville
Texas
Palacios
McLellar
Eagle Lake
Honeberg Vince
UN Mello
Masonic Order
Rotary Club
167Th
McLellen
Iman
Bugle Lake
Watermelons Shipped From Chesterville Over 100 Cars
More than a hundred cars of watermelons were shipped from Chesterville station. Melons this season are unusually fine and heavy, but prices are low. Most cars are consigned and sold on commission. John Larsen, the largest local grower, shipped 69 of the total hundred plus cars.
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Chester
Villet
John Larsen
Chesterville
Steeb
Chesterville knife duel leaves two wounded in late night fray
In Chesterville two Black men, Jonnnik Thomas and C. Garcia Regroes, were brought in after a knife fight said to be a friendly wager during a whittling contest. Thomas sustained a neck and shoulder cut with jugular involvement. Garcia suffered back wounds. Dr. Laughlin treated both, stitching Thomas twenty four times and Garcia eighteen. Both men remained bedbound after the incident.
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Jonnnik Thomas
C. Garcia
Cheerville
Thomas
J R. Laughlin
Garcia
Gerela
Representative Fritz Engelhard Attends Cotton Meeting in Galveston
Representative Fritz Engelhard from the Federal Farm Association spent Monday in Galveston attending an all day hearing on cotton prices. Port interests railroad officials and cotton men from across the Southwest joined in the session.
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Fritz Enperhard
Federal Farm Assaciton
Galveston
Joverine
Cotton Rite
Port Interesta
Southwest
Funeral for Dr McLellan Held at Methodist Church
Pancral services were held Sunday afternoon at half past four at the Methodist church for Dr. McLellan. Rev WN Osmont pastor conducted the service at the church and grave. He is survived by his wife, three children, two sisters, and two grandchildren. Active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are listed. The community expresses deep sympathy for the bereaved family.
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G Osmont
Churel
Eherch
McLelin
Guy City
Husdredy
Dr. McLella
Chas
McLellan
Smithville
Frank
Hartwell
J. D. Putney
J. FE. Wilson
Leesville
Florida
C. P. Fant
Palacios
WE. Lenhart
H. L. Reading
E. Roos
N. J. Ney
Ernest- Seaholm
G. W Keith
Gilbert McDonald
A A Klockman
Oc. Westmoreland
Bruce McCarty
Johnson
Cotton and Rice Crops Promising Good Yields in Eagle Lake
The Eagle Lake area reports strong cotton growth with blooms visible and adequate rainfall. weevils are minimal due to hot dry weather. Farmers anticipate higher yields than last year, aided by good moisture, continued canals, and favorable conditions for rice and corn crops as well.
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Eagle Lake
Eagie Lake
Bood
Coblen
Engelhard Seen as 25th District Representative
Fria Engeiiere presents as Hon. Fritz Engelhard, current Representative from the 25th District comprising Colorado and Austin counties. Elected two years ago, he is in his first term and supports measures to curb government spending and stabilize farm prices.
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Caye
Fria Engeiiere
Colorado
Austin
Engelhard
Dex Lorg Olen
Wiernese
Tech County
Feduste
Hiusen
Brass band concert draws large crowd at Eargle Lake
A lively public concert by the Collabes Moumicy Band attracted a large crowd at Eargle Lake. The band played spicy, peppy tunes to praise from attendees and the director earned praise for the engaging program. The Headlight praises the musicians and notes plans for another big turnout at the next event.
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Englexe
Eargle Lake
National Junior Shakespeare Story Telling Club Forms Branch
A local effort forms a branch of the National Junior Shakespeare Story Telling Club. Parents are urged to contact Entw Rogers or Milas Darby for information about joining and participation details. The plan includes stories and plays for children with adult accompaniment and involvement.
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Shakespeare Story
Lou
Kure Rogers
Dorothy Darky
Katie Mere
Rogers
Milas Darby
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Yoakum
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R. L. McLellan
R-L-M'Lellan
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Fritz Engelhard Atten
Cotton
Fritz Engelhard
Day Eat
Pohang
Gail AppAy
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