Looking Backward and Local Happenings in Swenty-Four Tears Ago
In the Headlight file, a note on an eight pump on a farm and a 5 moner pumping season, a Columbus death of Henry Tse described as a prominent citizen, and a long wrap of community items. The Eagle Lake area hosts the second annual ice barbecue with Rice Irrigation Company tenants attending. a lengthy toast, music, speeches, and prize talk highlight a festive afternoon. An article argues that Texas fishery law requiring return of undersized bass is flawed, citing Medina Lake catches and handling risks, with observations from Milton Everett on fishing practices and fish survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Henry Tse
Murray Armonic
Busleini
Erhal
Eagle Lake Manufacturing Company
Eagle Lake Rice Irrigation Company
Duskyers
Col. Brown
Sam Brown
John J. Raceger
Texas
Medina Lake
Milton Everett
Texas Industrial Resources
Slam Hoover Verse and Local Visitors From San Antonio
A satirical verse portrays Twenty-Third Slam Hoover as a shepherd of destruction for the Republican party amid bankruptcy and taxation, while a social notice reports Mrs M A Dobbins and her daughter Willie visiting in the city. It lists other local family visits including Airs Berbin Maltie Mersfelder Kate Griffin Mrs Hill and children and Bay Risien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slam
Hoover
M.A. Dobbins
Willie
J. W. HM
San Antonio
Airs Berbin and
Maltie Mersfelder
Kate Griffin
Hill
Bay Risien
Divorce Petition Notice From Colorado County Court
Court issues citation for Agnes Kizzire to answer divorce petition filed January 5 1932 in case No 9741 where William H Kizzire is plaintiff. The action seeks dissolution of marriage from Agnes Kizzire. citation to appear at next term in Columbus Texas on last Monday in September 1932. Includes details of publication and service requirements and court seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Colorado County
Colorado
Court House Shoreaty
Columbus
William H. Kizzire
Agnes Kizzire
Prairie County
State of
Arkansas
Ed Edge
Tan
Toy
I Love the Low Mood and the Oklahoma Letter
A Texas visitor to Oklahoma cites Henry Ansley’s I Like the low mood and adds a Kansas City style letter praising similar feelings of shared hardship. The writer notes better neighborly bonds, thrift, and adaptation to poverty, with humor about clothing, chores, and social status as they “play poor” and cope with depression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ansely
Texas
Oklahoma
Daily Oklahoman
Tam
Two-piece bathing suit sparks calf painting fashion talk
In a chatty note, a reader favors two-piece swimsuits and jokes that painting calves to match dresses could end hose buying. The remark highlights summer style debates and comfort in a simmering season.
Texas Cotton Acreage Drops Below Average in 1932
Cotton acreage in Texas falls to 1440000 acres by July 16, the smallest in a decade, down 10 percent from last year as farmers shift land to food and feed crops. Wheat yields are revised to a low 14.8 bushels, with weather blamed for poorer harvests. Christian Science services announce Sunday events, while community notes report visits and travel plans among local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Federal
ReTen
Christian Science Services
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Vic Engelhard
William
del Monte
Swenty
Eagle Lake
East Bernard
Lissie
VIA
Vick Truck Line
Central Motor Freight Depot
Crawford ST
Houston
W._C. PAPENBERG
Mattie Mersfelder
Lyle Phillips, Jr
Garwood
E. M
Georgetown
Lyle
Phillips and Sons
Eagle Lake State Bank
Ansley
Gulf
Matagorda
County
Newgulp
Wharton
Long Point
Fort Bend County
Emmett Hunt
Belle Nails
A. ‘M. Towns
Kipling
Dave Thomas
Uni Aisce
Ada
Alice Mac Thomas
G. B. Heflin
Dragoon
Arizots
Eagle Lake Insurance Agency
Irs
W. E. McRee
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