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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1930
Page
7
L EB Norman Mrs Della and daughter Miss Corabel wed Thursday for a brief visit to friends here. The Nicewander spent the week in Richmond and for the week’s end cousin Miss Mabel of Houston spent Wednesday with Trit He was P Powers Bean and daughter.
Atha and son Guy returned from a visit with Chapman relatives. R. E. Bean of Eagle Lake visits grandparents M and Bean this week. Mr and Mrs Doc Starr hosted a birthday dinner for William Wallace with cake candles, fried chicken, roast beef and more. David Wintermann and William Wallace were top eaters and high scorers. Bridge games followed. Guests included Elizabeth Autrey, Kathryn McRee, Wilma Westmoreland, David Wintermann, Terry and William Wallace. Local note invites tamales and enchiladas for Saturday dinner.
A tale from a Wichita area page shows two new radio enthusiasts hearing three stations at once, a road deputy and a poultry lecturer, with sermons. The piece riffs on biblical roads and detours from Salina to Wichita, Jericho, and Paola, then notes local political and civic mentions including Judge E C Thrower visiting Eagle Lake and Hoegemeyer campaigning.
In a precinct notice Walter Adams thanks voters and asks for support at tomorrow's election for County Commissioner. He notes one term of service improving roads with available facilities and finances and says a second term would benefit from his in office experience.
A local candidate appeals to Eagle Lake Justice Precinct voters for support in the upcoming election. He notes prior service filling an unexpired term and seeks a full term focused on enforcing laws and continuing his law enforcement program.
Earl Taylo r expresses thanks to Eagle 1 voters and asks for support for Stout Whitten in the Constable race Precinct No 8 promising undivided attention to duties, strict law enforcement, and good government if elected, urging voters to cast ballots tomorrow and spread kind words during voting hours.
Report from Rosenberg describes robberies near the underpass weekend events. R D Smith of Galveston claimed he was held up for forty dollars near Eagle Cafe No 2 while a tall man in blue clothing matched the description of a suspect seen loitering by the water tower and box car. A separate run at the underpass involved four youths attempting to board a moving car. a Houston man fought them off. Local weathered opinions on Texas politics mingle with brief items about Madeleine McCarty returning from Houston visit.
Sinclair Consolidated Ov Corporation extends free $1000 life insurance to permanent Pierce Petroleum employees with six months service, effective July 1, as part of the Sinclair group plan. Later, eligible workers may obtain additional coverage at reduced rates without medical exam. Chesterville News reports.
Dr. J. S. Davidson and his son De-Jos. Davidson Jr of Thomasville Alabama and Dr. J. D. Bozemanof Fort Worth visited Mrs. F. O. Norris and relatives in Eagle Lake on Monday. Davidson Sr once lived in Eagle Lake and is Norris' brother. Bozeman is Norris' nephew. Miss Bessie Bozeman, once at Eagle Lake, is remembered by old residents. Also a reminder to get tamales and enchilades at Mrs. Walene y’s Saturday, call 295-J.
A. H. Sesheim and W. DML B. T. Neiswender sign a notice inviting visiting brethren to the city. The message extends cordial welcome to attendees and emphasizes hospitality from local brethren and Seey.
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