03 Jun 1933
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1933
Page
1
A fragment reports an oil well near Plymouth yielding between 600 and 800 barrels. Mention appears of Procting and Cobras, gulf coast field, and a team from Denver, with unclear lines describing the production and names.
The report describes a local operator using four tractors fueled by Garwood field oil claiming higher octane and better engine performance than standard distillate. It notes tests by Mesrin Serenek and suggests Garwood oil could replace distillate fuels for tractors, with field supply details and uncertainty about supply size.
Three major oil companies test leasing in a growing east district around Eagle Lake and Notic with rumors of geophysical work tapering and potential salt dam nearby. Leasing has intensified, leaving only a few blocks between towns as crews work months on surveys and related preparations in the area.
A call is issued for residents interested in organizing a city community chorus. The notice, though partially garbled, urges eligible individuals to participate and questions cost and logistics, noting the prevalence of automobiles and professional sports.
A garbled report shows Plymouth crew planning visits to San Antonio for pens, with notes of a Shiner well and another at Garwood. The text mentions the Plymouth group returning to a second well and timing tied to a near term forecast, with crew members described among fellow workers.
Readable extracts describe Garwood field expansion with Plymouth and Humble offshoot wells expected to begin soon. Plans include three offset wells, a new camp, and potential additional tests by Peerless and Danginger companies. Drilling activity may resume next week, with six wells anticipated and ongoing equipment upgrades amid uncertain permits and local drilling rumors.
A Garwood boy completes eleven consecutive years of perfect school attendance as public schools close. The student, Everett Cornelius, kept an unbroken record with no absences. His parents Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Cornelius express pride in the achievement and gratitude for the support that helped him reach this milestone.
The Southern Pacific moved two cars Cromite Ramsey district this week bringing the season total to about 90 cars. Prairie section output reaches 396 cars to date with only minor losses. The week saw the largest undug yield at 191-were on a Mathews field begun Friday morning. Prices ranged from 210 to 315 per hundred pounds.
Mrs. Hanty, son of war widow Mas. FW. Hanly, and Miss Mildred Yeatim were married in Schulenburg. The couple will reside at Eagle Lake after a Houston trip. Both are regarded highly in the community with the bride praised for amiable manners and the groom for his good family background.
Mr and Mrs Hb Stuckey Jr stopped over for a brief visit this week to Mr and Mrs F A Hosn ainghaus on their way to Sabitial They wed in Houston last Saturday Mrs Stuckey formerly Miss Myra Edwards of Eagle Lake and the couple have lived in Houston for several years The groom is a former Bubinal where they are their Dome
A new cement pavement on Route 3 from Lissiete to Houston has been completed and opened to traffic. The surface is smooth and wide enough to ease trips, but rough edges and sharp joints near the old highway cause jarring rides at high speeds.
Humble Oil and Refining Company near Carwood shows oil saturation in cores after thirty feet of dry sand. Officials report renewed hope as drilling returns to deeper shale in hopes of a producing oil well. operations paused briefly by a ground slip but resumed with the rig back in place.
Ben B Hunt of Mexia with J J Bunt and son Pranklin Davis of Waco arrived after noon yesterday seeking local oil opportunities around Garwood. They plan to visit Horace Hunt in Columbus and are evaluating the oil prospect near Bere Headlight office notes show Hunt’s name. discussions focus on oil potential and local leases amid rising activity in the lower county.
The Bara orchestra formed in 1892 by Prang Sava, Sy, and later led by Joan R. Baca until 1907 when his sister died. The mass organization lists twelve members including John R. Baca as leader Ludwig Baca Rudolph Baca the Bena Eg Bare Clarence Been Anton Mulhsnek Lawrence Hula neek Frank Gerik Prenk Jurica PLJ Pojtie and Eiger Frenzel.
A sixteen year old boy Vienna Leage died while swimming in an abandoned gravel pit on the King farm three miles west of Eagle Lake. He entered the water to retrieve a frog and sank after reaching the bank, despite his brother and cousin’s attempts with a rope. Efforts by bystanders and an undertaker failed to revive him after nearly two hours in the water. The tragedy prompted community condolences and funeral arrangements.
Mr A H Lee aged 65 a longtime Engle Lake resident died at his daughter’s home after several months illness. Funeral mass was held Sunday at 8 o clock in the Catholic church with Rev G F Sulliven officiating. Interment followed at Mixogic Cemetery with pallbearers J E Miles Chester Land A L Barsing N C Ney H W Abler Mose Thomas. Survived by three daughters Mrs Toby Mayer Victor Mrs Adams of this city and Mrs Hilde Heard of Victoria.
Fragmentary notice reports the Commissioners Court to appoint a constable and approve related matters. A meeting is expected next Monday to address an assessment petition and other unfinished business. Names and details are partially garbled in the OCR text.
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