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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1928
Page
7
An Austin interview urges Texas voters to back Dan Moody for governor tomorrow, criticizing supporters of Wardlaw and Jim Ferguson while praising Moody’s highway program and governance. The piece frames Moody as the candidate of good government amid a crowded, partisan campaign.
Matthews at Auselia of Houston mourn parents Mr and Mrs LG Wolfe and child spent Sunday at home following a bereavement. Mr W D Smith also noted in attendance as relatives gathered for the church event.
A personal letter from Mayor R T Westmoreland describes his California trip with daughter Rita and son Cameron. The family stayed with Mrs Herage Maxwell in Rivera near Los Angeles and toured Long Beach Hollywood and Beverly Hills. The mayor notes July weather ideal and their 1800 mile drive, with Cameron recovering from the journey.
Columbus to host a Saturday evening event featuring a “Male Beauty Review” with a twelve and a half inch silver cup prize for the winner. Contestants from Colart de county eligible. kiddie contests and family entertainment planned. entries via the local Episcopal pastor in Columbus. adult and child activities and visitors noted.
Invitations in Ole Lake announce the marriage of Gladys Smith to Ernest Verne Woolsey on August 4 at 10:00 AM in Luling Texas. The bride, a longtime primary teacher in Eagle Lake, is praised for her service and affection from the community.
The marriage of Miss Jacqutine Mansfield to Mr Frank Schmidt Hew at Bandera Texas surprised the bride’s friends. Miss Mansfield, daughter of Don and Mrs J J Mansfield of Columbus, is among the city’s most popular young ladies. The couple were joined by families and friends in celebrating the union. Local congratulatory notices appear in The Citizen.
The Eagle Lake Rotary Club begins its new year with Crawford Reed as president Hayes Stephens as vice president Nick Ney as secretary and Will Lenbert as treasurer. Directors include Osa Corley Harry Read ing and Emil Harigel the retiring president. Helmer Seaholm leads today’s program at the Dallys Hotel with Ridge W. Ss. Striekind set to speak a Spanish traffic association representative will discuss the Camse Athatle highway project.
Gardner Duncan, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. Duncan, was injured when he attempted to jump from a loading watermelon truck to another and was run over by a wheel. His collarbone was broken and he was bruised. Dr. Warencraft treated him and he was sent to Houston for X rays before final setting. He is recovering with the Sewell family in Houston.
The church thanks members for loyal attendance in bad weather. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. followed by preaching at 11:00 a.m. The pastor, J. C. Wilson, invites friends and visitors to the services and evening worship at 7:30 p.m.
Mrs. K Sanders and her son Odwin Myrel od Wells are described as guests of sister Mrs C Ty Harrivon at an event.
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