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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1932
Page
5
A small delegation left Cuero after a brief session noting regrets. The group carried no cover and signed Paris statements as they prepared to depart tomorrow morning amid unclear next steps.
Sparse crop news notes a few bales of cotton ginned at Tatton. Rain and dry conditions hinder progress but overall activity is limited with ongoing weather impacts.
A string of weekend social visits and small town movements. Mrs W G Miller hosted Anns Mise and family. Pearl Clipson left for a Short Course at RM College. Mrs Clipson attended a ration club gate. Nearby residents and guests included Armitt Thomas and W Mo Thomas, the Ran family, Harold Arnold of Houston, and Alene Bennett from Last Ber. Mr A B Smith departed for San Antonio for a clinic, while the White family and East Bernard visitors were noted.
Garwood Gathering hus Billie AbelL Ben and Albert G P Harry Archie members of the 4-H Club for Bryan with Prof. E ane Floyd Comelite and daughter. Ellen Martin returned to home while Miss Miller acted as delegates to the bridge event. Guests included Mrs Carl m and a group of attendees such as Bill Schiurring Mary Alma Dele Pinchback Huvar and others. The hostess served home canning samples and iced grape juice with cake. Dorothy and Billie spent the weekend at rvilie with Carl Mattern and baby. The article mentions church class plans and upcoming Republican convention delegates from the area.
Vr C Williams hosted weekend visitors including his father Mrs Williams sister and brother in law L L Gleghorn and Franklin. Mrs Williams spent weeks visiting son Albert. Arnold and Clement Richter traveled from Houston with Dilton Stiles. Nearby families Mrs Walker Reitz Read Martin Braden and children joined trips to the burning off well in Port Bend county Sunday.
Theodore W. Friedrich, 49, of San Antonio, an insurance man, drowned Sunday afternoon in the San Pedro swimming pool after being pulled from the water. An autopsy by Dr. D. A. Todd cited drowning as the cause. minor facial bruises were noted from rescue efforts. Guard James Ater pulled him from the pool, artificial respiration failed. He leaves a wife Ma Camille Gordon Friedrich, a son Gordon William, his mother, and three sisters, all of San Antonio. Funeral held in San Antonio Tuesday. Mrs. Friedrich previously lived in Eagle Lake. Local filling station changes noted.
Léon F. Baar of Weimar, longtime associate of the state highway department, has been made a member of the Texas Rangers. He will operate from Weimar as the central point for his territory, and previously served as a highway patrolman for the state.
Mr and Mrs D Landsberger and family plan to return to Brookshire where he will resume business. They leave Eagle Lake after two and a half years with The Fair store. Packing begins Saturday night. some stock will go to Tildorado Arkansas. Friends wish them well.
A test bale of Colorado County cotton for 1932 grown near Weimar by Willie Ossina weighed 547 pounds and sold for 6 cents per pound to Joe and Rupple. A second bale weighed 476 pounds grown by Gehoard Oncken and bought by The Spootteher Company at 6 cents per pound.
The Outlaws and Dr Peppers meet in another game Sunday at McCarty Park after snow. Start time 4 o clock. Teams resemble last Sunday's foes. A fuller game report appears elsewhere in today's paper. Local hosts extend invitation to attend.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Bruce McCarty with Mrs PB Willson as hostess. Ten members and three guests attended a Bible session from Royal Service led by Mrs WG Reed. Guests included Messrs C S Newman H C Edgar and Bruce McCarty. The next meeting is set for Tuesday at 4 PM at the effect with a business meeting and study from Women of the New Testament. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
James Elkins son of Mr and Mrs WLC Elkins broke the right arm at the wrist yesterday after falling from a horse while riding Robert Corley s horse in Cavendale during a bareback stunt. Dr Holloman reset the bones and Elkins continued working Chronicle deliveries in the late afternoon. Sunrise breakfast hike hosted by Miss Hilda Anice Steinxels with guests from El Campo Yoakwa and Columbus among others.
Miss Eugenia Almond formerly of Calhoun and Mr Alfred Schaller of Glen Flora were married last Wednesday at San Marcos in the presence of Miss Nor Almond Coin Ridunil and Messrs W E Terrell Chester Jones. Miss Almond graduated from Eagle Lake in 1926 and taught in Glen Flora for two years. Mr Schaller is a Glen Flora businessman and they will reside there.
Mrs. P. Hoye reports Ralph Fuller, visiting his brother Everett in Houston, was seriously ill at Baptist Hospital for more than a week. His condition has improved and he may be moved to his brother’s home this afternoon.
The report details Texas and U S duck hunting rules including a November 6 to January 13 season in parts of Texas and a national daily bag limit of 15 ducks with species caps for elder ducks and several divers. It notes extended possession limits, two protected duck species, and a 25 live decoy limit.
A fishing party from Freeport aboard the Juanite, including Vic Engelhard B H McElhin nev L D Roberts David Wins termann Dr J A Halimecek and W C Sanders, landed 27 king fish weighing 15 to 30 pounds. Sanders famed as an expert angler, Halimecek took five, while Sanders netted one.
About 100 members of the Lisste Evangelical Church attended a farewell and appreciation event for Pastor and Mrs Wines. Tokens of appreciation were presented, including the Wines' gifts and a collection noted as 1 pound. Guests included Mr and Mrs Memphis and other couples.
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