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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1938
Page
1
Rock Island notes show a large turnout for a homecoming event with many attendees and social acquaintances listed. The article names numerous local residents and visitors including families and friends gathering in Weimar and Scranton connections, highlighting the community’s festive atmosphere.
Dry conditions improve field cleanliness and crop progress as farmers report clearer sections and healthier growth. Farmers generally see fields free of grass, with better stand establishment and rising expectations for harvest yields.
Activity has been lively on farms this week as farmers assess corn and cotton prospects after cold weather. Weathered conditions and late cold spells troubled some crops but recovery looks promising. Growers report cleaner fields and brighter prospects for cotton and corn despite earlier setbacks.
Cole's Theatre advertises a candid camera reel by manager Cole featuring downtown businessmen, Eagle Lake High School graduation, and other events. The notice urges locals to visit the theater to see friends and themselves on screen, mentioning a hospital stay for some attendees after tonsil operations.
Postmaster and Mrs. W E Mc Ree and Miss Kathryn McRee returned home Tuesday from Baton.
A large crowd watched Wharton claim both ends of a doubleheader as the league’s seven teams competed. The top hitter sparked a strong game with two runs while a pitcher’s throw to second base kept the visitors honest. Proceeds from the gate benefited the local softball league.
County Agent Young explains 1938 cotton acreage allotments for Colored County totaling 27 060 acres or 60 percent of 1537 planted acres. He notes the percentage varies by farm due to federal amendments and stresses complaints should go to Washington rather than local offices. He invites inquiries for information and promises service.
Mrs. R. T. Westmoreland with her sister Mrs. A. W. Whatley and two boys and father J. A. Blasdell of Richmond left by automobile Wednesday afternoon for Mineral Wells to visit a relative. Gan's bedside is reported improving.
Rice farmers and business men prepare for a Tuesday game with Laughlin Frank Harewell and Umpire Rudolph Spenther in attendance. The event aims to showcase fair play and good sportsmanship, with lingering talk of a favorable outcome and a pleasant afternoon.
The Old Dutch Bakers has changed its name to Blue Bonnet Bakery under owner Mrs. Lots Bailey. A distinctive blue wrapped bread promotes the new brand. Locally grown roasting ears from Wil Walker near Eagle Lake sell 20 cents per dozen. Frost in April set back corn but spared the ears, producing a first harvest for sale next weekend.
Thirty four members of the Thomas family gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Nave Thomas for a Tuesday night reunion. The event marked a rare family gathering with relatives from Pennsylvania and a brother, Armist Thor from Australia, recently returning from overseas travel. Mr and Mrs F C Durbin are spending the week at Carlsbad New Mexico visiting the Carlsbad Caverns.
Frank Fuller, manager at Herder Packing Company in Lakeside, suffers two broken ribs after a calf, killed and tracked into the dressing room, strikes him as he tries to keep plant operations moving. He remains on duty though in pain.
Incomplete repair plans for a bridge at Garwood over the Colorado River connect Garwood with Eagle Ridge through a two public works project under the new government setup. With Mr Mansfield's assistance, it is hoped an appropriation may be secured for construction. Whether the plan reaches success remains undetermined.
Garden Club ends its season with a picnic among oaks and fallen leaves. Members listed include James Red, Horace McRae, Frans Stephens, J. W. Giessel, Agnes Dromgoole, Mrs Taller, Miss Gertrude Malcomsen, Gardner Duncan, and Mrs Heyes Siephens. Next season to be called in September by the press chair. Mrs Chas Schuele of Hondo visited family here last week and spent time with her son Jake Schuele of Rice Institute in Houston.
Mr and Mrs Jake Wood and Betty Ruth with Mrs C E Everette and sons C E Jr and Gerald with Mrs G E Thomas Jr and sons James Ray and Robert H and family return from a reunion and birthday in Franklinton Louisiana Miss Marjorie Everitt accompanied them having finished a school term in Louisiana Their host family EB Everitt of this city and Mr Jake Wood's father attended Guests from four states totaling about three hundred were present.
Reverend Logan will spend about ten months at Theological College of the University of Edinburgh, one of the world’s oldest and best known universities. He leaves Eagle Lake church on leave of absence and will be replaced by a supply pastor during his studies, resuming duties upon return.
Large crowds attended Garwood school closing ceremonies as grammar and high school grads heard sermons by Rev. A P Foerster and Rev. H C Travis. Twenty seven grammar graduates were named, and nearly 600 attended the Catholic commencement address by Father Buckley on agricultural education and farm issues.
Attorney General candidate McCraw spoke to a large Columbus crowd last Friday in the city park, discussing tax issues and old-age assistance while pledging a high plane campaign. He praised voters, urged state economy, and drew laughter with a quip about a rival candidate's campaign pace. He proceeded to Weimar and then delivered the commencement address at Columbus High School that evening.
Mr and Mrs O J Wintermann visited Dallas last week to attend the commencement exercises of the Hockaday School where their daughter Gloria was a graduate. The ceremonies were held Friday afternoon in a floral outdoor setting and Gloria returned home with her parents.
Mr and Mrs J M Chumney announce plans to depart by car next Tuesday for a short visit to Dallas then continue to Yellowstone Park and California. They expect to be away about three weeks, with a motor tour outlined including a Yellowstone trip.
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