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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1938

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Wrecks Dope by Leading in City County Wrecks Dope

Vague OCR text records partial election results with names including Lee ODaniel Gerald Mann Ralph Yarborough and Jen Wood among county and state offices. The fragment mentions attorney general vote shares and a race for associate justice, with scattered vote counts and positions.

Lee Odaniel Touragles- Mar Fr. Worth Woodul Houston tSe County Gerald Mann Daling Ralph Yarborough Woo. Dassen Jed Colorado

Wallis Man Leads in Austin and Colorado Counties

Reported tally shows Wallis Man leading in both Austin and Colorado counties for the impending legislative primary. Martin Sprain of Wellis and Ed 1 7 £, Vint at Sealy led the race with a combined 2571 votes, Austin 1176 and Colorado 1245. Edward G L Vint of Sealy total 1487 votes. L. A. Machemehl of Bellville third with 102 in Austin 76 in Colorado. Celensia county 1046 and Austin 75 for Marshall. Eemonison 25 total with 11 in Austin and 91 in Colorado. Wille A. Bregenzer 294 total with 221 in Austin and 72 in Colorado. Congratulations to Doyle Browning and wife on the birth of a son, Doyle Jr., at Caney Vettes Hospital.

Martin Sprain Wellis Vint Sealy Panolf Colorado Austin Sprite Austin County Edward GL Vint Af Sealy Austin Cowry Colorado County L. A. Machemen Beilville Machemehl E. (. Marshall Garwood LMZL Celensia Eemonison Aosta County Wille A. Bregenzer

Work Re On Home For Supt And Reed Family

Contractor A Smith began a modern new home for Supt W Reed and family on Mick Carty Avenue between GO Leedy and Meyer D Nathan. The ten story structure with three bedrooms and back stairs, living room, dining room, kitchen, and powder room will include a connecting garage and is set to be completed in about eight weeks if weather cooperates.

2 A. Smith Cork Moniays Supe W. & Reed Mick Carty GO. Leedy Meyer D Nathan Reed Smith

Farmers accuse Buchanan Dam mismanagement over flood

Farmers and landowners along the Colorado River valley protest Buchanan Dam conditions in Payette Golpradh Wharton Matagorda counties. They blame the dam’s mismanagement for a flood and urge action including a federal probe. The Columbus Chamber of Commerce sought federal oversight and Secretary Ickes replied to their telegram.

Colorado River Valley Payette Golpradh Wharton Matagorda Buchanan Dam Buchanan Columbus Colorado Higex Authority Colorado Flyer

Harvey Faust Aced Man Dies Sunday at Botting Farm

The article reports the death of Harvey Faust on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. on the Botting farm east of Eagle Lake. He lived in the area for eight to ten years, having moved from Buffalo New York. Funeral services and burial plans are noted, with community members reacting and committees forming to address river flood concerns and plan a visit to Austin with local officials and lawmakers.

Botting Eagle Lake Faust Bollino Place Buffalo New York Beffelo

Rotary Team Wins Championship in Eagle Lake Softball

The Rotary Club clinched the Eagle Lake softball league title by edging the Universals 4 to 3 in the final playoff game. Winning pitcher Davis allowed seven hits while Parma took the loss, with two runs scoring on timely hits in the fifth inning. A second-game shootout saw the Farmers outpace the Business Men 28 to 18 as pitchers struggled.

Universals Tavis Rotarians Fords Muerreras Universal Hoya Parma Davis Guve Ffth Tonden Sehen Pielchers

Span and Crest Flood LaGrange River Bridge

The Colorado River at LaGrange rose to forty four feet washing out the bridge approach and causing floods across Idaho county roads. The old bridge piers were damaged and traffic shifted as river waters cut through near the business district. highway officials reported progress in repairs after estimates of thirty thousand dollars already spent.

Colorado River LaGrange Payette County BPR MIT Mijroad Pridge Iself Wb Laeime Highway Department

Wat. couple wed in quiet Saturday evening

Gladys Tate of Yookum married Jon Lats last Saturday in a ceremony at the foyters in Oboes with ev W M Loran officiating. The bride, a city paper favorite, and the groom will reside in the Plazar Apartments. Friends send best wishes for happiness.

Gladys Tate Yookum Jon Jan Tie Foyters Ev. W. M. Loran Plazar Waele Hite

Flood Devastates Cotton Crops Across Lower Colorado Region

Colorado River overflow peaks at 38.3 feet near Columbus causing bands of floodwater to cover highways and farm land. Damaged crops include extensive cotton plantings in Payette, Colorado, and Whita counties as residents consider a Dallas delegation to question Buchanan administration.

Colorado Lower River Payette Whiarta Henin Texas Austin Columbus Highway 3 Ghaden Ralclff's Creek Rony Pont Columbis Jonding Suk M. L. Anderson

Fire destroys cedar posts at Lakeside plant

A grass fire near the Lakeside Irrigation Company plant at Lakeside Wednesday afternoon consumed a stack of fifteen hundred cedar posts. Wittenman Co. owned the posts and rapid combustion prevented saving any of them.

Irigatian Company Lakesite

Reading voters reelect county officials in Saturday primary

In Reading county, H. L. Prause won reelection as commissioner in Precinct No 3 with 578 votes to Walla's 287. In Precinct No 4, reelects for commissioner included a tight race with Rodgers tallying 75 votes against Reading's 332 in Eagle Lake, plus other polling boxes showing Prause leading. Results also list local races for Justice of the Peace and precinct posts with multiple small totals.

Reading Suburbes Rodgers Eagle Lake Alleytor Rogers Eldridge Prause Walla

Colorado River Currents Lashing West Bank at Garwood

Heavy Colorado River flow surges threaten the Garwood west bank with overflowing banks and rapid currents. Residents report loud sounds and debris drifting as floodwaters affect nearby properties and roads. authorities monitor the evolving conditions.

Colorado Red Garwood

Presbyterians Plan Sunday Acuonnon Loom

Fragmentary church notice notes Presbyterians and a contractor J. Smits involved in a Sunday event. Building at 20440 tel appears tied to a kitchen and council room project. Estimated cost around 2700 dollars.

Smits Clinyetn Eigae

Sprain Wins Unexpired Term In Colorado Special Election

In a special election to fill the unexpired term of Representative Chas. D. Rutte, Sprain won with 1598 votes overall. Austin and Colorado counties produced strong showings. Golan, Edmonson, Bergen, and Marshall also polled notable totals across the two counties.

Sprain Chas. D. Rutta Savitar Annit Colorado Ume Marvin Boroto wWallis Austin

Mayes Re-elected Sheriff by Majority of 386 Votes

Mayes is re elected sheriff by a 386 vote margin amid a countywide election. Other results show Edgar L. Litemann beating Elo J. Schiling 3035 to 765 for county clerk, J. H. Wooten re elected superintendent of public instruction 2639 to 1204, and bond votes for a gymnasium on the school levy ballot.

Goanry B. Waves Frank F. Hoegemeyer Sierttt Mayes Cab Edgar L. Litemann Garrod Elo J. Schiling J. H. Wooten B Menert Wooten Tor Melnert Itartay Lod Binder Thelma Hampton Temple

Reitz and Siebrecht in Wharton County Sheriff Runoff Race

Walter Dotson led the district clerk race with 3558 votes to FE 1395 as Carl Liebrecht and A H Reitz of Campo top the sheriff runoff field. L C Lundy, once a Rock Island resident, placed third. W F Wolding named school superintendent amid overall Wharton county turnout.

Walter Dotson Wharton County Kaehl Frank Shanon Carl Liebrecht Sherif A. H. Reitz Campo L. C. Lundy el Campo Rock Island W. TF Wolding

Amendment to Texas Constitution Proposed for November Vote

A measure labeled Hosa Iola Desolation No. 20 proposes altering the term of office for Texas legislators and related offices. The amendment appears in today's publication and is set for a November decision following four weeks of reading and posting as required by law.

Texas

Eldridge Levee Breach Wipes Out Large Plantation

A Wednesday night flood breached the Eldridge levee flooding an entire plantation and damaging 2400 acres of land. Water poured over the embankment as overflow rushed through, destroying crops and forcing residents to assess the damage Thursday morning.

Eldridge Igor al Che el Avieger Thuklek Blyenes Cay Colorida Aire Ag Uae Rome Eldridge Plantation

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Legan O'Daniel Ead Camreissian Jen Wood Gres Wallis Man Edward L. Vint L. A. Machetneh Doyle Browning Doyle, Jr Caney Vetles Hospital River Valley Harvey Faust WD Estlnbrum Truislay Eilinger LaGranga Tom Connally Dimes Y Allred Colorado Heer Linden Johnson Elites Pidridge Rotary Universal Wat Today's Market Report Treifle Earl H. Rodgers Lon Presbytertans Wint of Tria County Golan Seco Colorado Srinty TA Mathemeh Bellville Rich Aust F. G. Marshall Edmonson Bergen Aaeh Mayes Boride Ty Dhe Amin Dha Beagle Lake Sehoml Mnich & Pwa Reitz Siebrecht Lundy Kate Wey Cogn Roe Mes R. Mooney Lom Shiriaie Thel Fourtuen Vopy Sun Billy Howard Sherre le Tt Sprog Agin Nivathear Frank Davison A. A NM Calfere G. E. Thomas Tome GE. Thomas
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