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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1926
Page
5
Fallon News reports visits from East Bernard and Galveston relatives, plus community notes on cattle shipments, local fun, and a Houston funeral. The article notes J P Hoskins of Houston passing away and services held near Falten, with community members expressing sympathy for the loss.
By virtue of the authority vested in me as mayor of Eagle Lake, an election is to be held on Tuesday, August 3, 1929, to fill the unexpired term of M. J. Mooney. Mayor Moreland appoints a judge and clerks to conduct the election. city secretary Frank B. Ru wwr signs official notices. Local social notes mention visitors from Houston and a humorous poem about a merchant and Jones.
The writer from Palestine Texas reflects on votes for Ferguson Moody and Mayfield in past primaries, condemns Ku Klux accusations, and notes partisan tactics and lingering loyalties. He cites a World War veteran election officer and recalls local campaign tricks as examples of shifting political loyalties.
Mrs Oscar Wegenhoft presided for the members of the teambroihery Club on a Thursday afternoon. An enjoyable evening featured delicious cold melon. Guests included Mesdames Frazee, Grodhouse, Moore, Green, Nicewander, Maze, and others. Many attendees and local residents were noted, with several travelers mentioned visiting Houston Yorktown and Eldir. Refreshments and socializing marked the gathering as neighbors exchanged news and well wishes.
Early morning, Merv and Mrs. W. Z. Lewhart, Ernest Len, and guests from Houston and Frintty motored to Eagle Lake then to Nawider, Colorado Springs, Watla, Tark and Denver. They traveled via San Antonio, San Angelo, and Lubbock, visiting Mrs. W. EL Darts along the way.
Mabel Clur Brown and two Brown children visit in the region after Lufkin trip. L. Markus at Lufkin reports the group went to Eagle Lake last week and are now at Beahelus-Nall wore.
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