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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1946
Page
7
A batch of small ads from Texas listing sand gravel services, a baby chicks sale, farm property for sale near Taft with rice crop and oil lease details, and a porcelain table top gas range for sale. Names include Camp Feed and Supply Store, Taft Lead Company, Mrs. B. Smith, and Duncan Ranch. Dates range from 1922 to 1931.
Reputable repair service offers machine repair or rebuild by experienced craftsman with parts on hand. Local references provided. Estimates available. All work guaranteed and delivered.
Goods offered include Singer electric portable machines with attachments and lights from Fred McKeever, sale listings for a large two story building in East Bernard, a four wheel trailer, two wheel cattle trailer, and a handbag lost with money and papers to be returned to Mrs. S. C. Smothe. George Jackson advertises upholstery and moving services in the hill area of the colored section. Also a house for sale in Eagle and contact info for W. R. Walker.
The Dixie Playboys, the southwest's best string band, will entertain with music for two dance at Nada Hall. Plenty of refreshments will be available to help make the evening a social success.
Miss Leatrice Joy Matthews daughter of Mr and Mrs L C Matthews wed Jed M Hampton son of Mr and Mrs W H Hampton of Bastrop in a 4 pm ceremony at Dolly Memorial Methodist Church conducted by Rev Earl Spotts. Out of town guests included J P Hill Houston and Rev J W Griffin Bastrop.
Miss Nettie Vivian Frankum and William A. Dayvault of Glen Flora married by Rev. A. D. Jameson at Colby Memorial Methodist Church in Glen Flora. The bride wore beige tan with brown accessories and a white orchid corsage. Matron of honor Mrs. E C Wiederstein wore pale green. best man was Smoot Dayvault. A brief reception followed before departure.
Harvey Betts a State Senator candidate called on friends in Eagle Lake and visited the Headlight Office. Alton Linne a District Attorney candidate visited the Headlight Office, newly elected First Vice Commander of Seguin American Legion. Walter Schaefer another State Senator candidate visited with Joe Haas and Alfred Scheler of Schulenburg at the Headlight Office. W C Papenberg seeking re election as County Clerk called at the Headlight. Homer Koliba of Columbus and Lynn Smith of Gonzales visited Eagle Lake to solicit votes. Henry Buescher seeking re election as County Judge visited Eagle Lake with his son Buck Wheeler. The piece also notes residents visiting in Eagle Lake and a few local family visits.
Twelve members of Scout Troops 421 and 313 encamped on the San Bernard River for an over night trip. T. T. Wandell and A. Gertson provided transportation. The group arrived Friday after leaving Scout Hall at three o'clock and pitched camp immediately. They cooked supper and tried frog gigging but caught only one frog. Gadgets like clubs and gas lanterns hindered the hunt. After a restless night they returned home Saturday morning. The Scouts plan another trip soon. Forever Forward the Boy Scouts of Eagle Lake.
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