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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1934
Page
5
Advertises Firestone tires as the choice for winners in the Indianapolis 500. Describes a patent process Gure-Dippins for cord protection and heat resistance, claiming safer, longer lasting high stretch cords and better adhesion. Mentions the tire test as the sport’s toughest.
Henry Palec runs for district attorney in Ant Colorado County. The campaign focuses on reform and safety while highlighting Palec’s legal experience and commitment to justice for local residents.
A community bridge party was enjoyed on Tuesday with attendees including ACS Harris, W. Camps, Pat Cook, Martin, C. Sydney, Louisias, Anter, McRee, M. Prager and Bruce Cat. The event featured socializing and friendly competition among local residents.
Ms Pur Cook and daughter Barbera Jean of Houston and Mrs C Sanders of El Campo spent the day with sister Mrs Frank Weaver. Frank Weaver Jr and Miss Pamie Merle Weaver were guests at Mrs With Welker's home during the gathering.
Purist Episcopal Church announces Sunday School at 10 00 morning prayer and sermon at 11 30. In June services move to Bungay mornings. Ladies Guild meets Tuesday at 3 30 at Mrs T Waddell’s home. Missionary Ladies meet with Mrs Grit Thomas Jr and a visit to the Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society planned. Quilting and dining room preparations noted. Church society to hold business meeting next Thursday at 4 00. Mr and Mrs Rauh and daughters visit in Kansas. G H Martin and Mrs Sampson guests at M L Anderson’s in Matthews.
East Texas born Lon A Smith known as Lon across Texas. As former State Senator and veteran, he is praised for kindness and service to farmers labor and all citizens. In 1924 he ran for Railroad Commissioner and won a large vote total praising his hard work and leadership.
An elderly resident, Mrs. Armstrong, revisits Eagle Lake with kin after years abroad. She and her late husband Rev B Armstrong once served as pastor here for 25 years, and she plans to spend most of the summer with relatives. Local families and friends, including Miss Virginia Guynn and Miss Lucy Kate Rogers, greet her return as summer plans unfold.
The notice lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with A. J. Struss as superintendent, morning worship at 11:00 a.m., Young Peoples meeting at 7:15 p.m., and evening worship at 7:45 p.m. Visitors are invited. A partial local social note mentions Mrs. Wm Billen and son Bil Jr of Houston visiting, and Louise Me formerly Miss Clanihan of unknown relation.
A historical column notes Texans pay 14 taxes in a typical day with potential rises to 20 or 23, covering federal and state levies from breakfast to bedtime. It cites gasoline, auto, liquor, soap, tobacco, and other items, arguing tax breadth is broad and burdensome. The piece contrasts truthful advertising with misrepresentation, urging consumers to trust reputable businesses. It also discusses ad practice as a gauge of reliability among local merchants.
In a Georgia mountain community near Gainesville, blacksmith Hamby Patterson, past seventy, forged his own tooth pulling and grinding tools. After years of dental trouble he improvised iron pullers and an alumina dish, then melted metal to cast a full set of grinders. He claims the home-made devices let him chew anything from rock candy to tough foods.
Local adult society members attend the Methodist West Texas District Conference in Yoakum on Tuesday. Names include Mesdames Wheeler R T Westmoreland Howard Butterworth and T Doole. Young Woman's Circle members Mexdiff D Larson Frink Duty Rever seryoery also present. George Hever Jr of Wetman was among visitors.
Fort Worth Star Telegram reports from Huntsville on the women’s prison farm, where 107 inmates live in white and Black quarters. The women, ages 18 to 68, work in garment and dairy operations, with daily milk output of 230 pounds. The piece notes their relatively short terms, occasional feuds, and a solitary confinement row of four buildings as a control measure.
Mrs M Aguire entertained guests Saturday afternoon in honor of Miss Mary Castellano of Uni city returning from high school. The visitors traveled via Houston to Floresville and planned to resume studies at Southwest Teachers' College.
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