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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1932
Page
8
Advice to motorists stresses caution and safety for Sunday travel. Officials urge careful driving, obeying rules, and watching for pedestrians, with emphasis on reducing accidents and honoring right of way. Community notices from Yorktown News highlight event attendance and public safety reminders.
A miscellaneous column recounts a Heck of notices and travels including Hallettsville residents and visits to Garwood Tulsa Oklahoma City and Oklahoma. The text mentions Mr Fred G Franka and Charlie Halling with family ties and long memory in the community. The piece also notes a local cotton paper product and pricing details for a paper product.
Former Representative Jos V Fraka of this city was selected as trial electors for Texas at the state convention held in Houston last week His name will be on the ticket through the November election Delegates to the national convention Chicago on June 21 include Senator Hopkins of Gonzales JR Habena of Fayetteville Senator Gus Russek of Schulenburg and C Ingram of Wharton Chas D Ruta of this city and A Anim ar of Pistonia were named alternates Attending from the county were Hon des V Fraka Attorney and Mrs Nhiton Green Meteor Fraka and Chas D Ruta Rep Fritz Engelhard of Eagle Lake Jenna F Walker of Weimar and E S Schylling Frank Arnold and Albert Arnold of Garwood
Eagle Lake Grain Co advertises a special tire sale for Star Tire products with all tire classes and sizes offered at set prices. Roy Graves carnival shows perform on Main Street with usual grounds attractions drawing crowds though games of chance lag in patronage. Mrs H C Fitzgerald hosts Thursday Bridge Club with Washington Bicentennial decorations and a prize for best score. refreshments follow the gathering.
A clipped public notices page lists political office candidates and re election bids in Wharton and DeWitt counties. Names include CLIFF EVORITT, STANLEY KULAWIE, W.C. PAPENBERG, RENRY P. HAHN, CHARLES D. RUTTA, JOHN HASTEDT, EMIL H. RABEL, T. W. ACK EILLMER, FRANE F. HOLGEMEYER, HENRY BURSCHER, JOHN KUNETER, and others.
W B Martin of Horn Palace and Dr J Henry Harrison of Alieton fished in Loraine Duke yesterday catching 96 brim. They waded water above waist, timepieces ruined by water. Bill Harrison’s $65 watch and Doctor Harrison’s $130 cue were soaked then dried but damaged. Bill stung by a wasp while Doc had his temper peeled off his face. Otherwise the trip was uneventful.
Rev c H M Wolff of Howton gave the commencement address at Columbus High School and presented diplomas. Rev A A Leicester of Blinn Memorial College delivered a baccalaureate sermon. Graduates include Frances Adam, Thames Allen, Ruby Fay Culpepper, Isabel Pehrenkamp, Ada Bello Sogby, Ada Kickler, Estelle Logan, and many others. Robert Jr. Wilcox and family arrived to join Schuhmacher Co. as new manager. they stay at the Dallas Hotel before moving into Mrs Bonnie Harrisom’s home. Attendees and visitors from Garwood and nearby towns were seen at the Avalon Theatre event.
Mrs. Loo C. Ditto her daughter Mildred and her worker Mrs. W. S. Ray of Jacksonville spoke of east Texas fruit losses from late frost. She noted the tomato crop revived after replanting with a good price of 6 to 7 cents a pound. Ditto, formerly Miss Mabel Ray and a graduate of Eagle Lake High, and Porter relatives returned from Luling after a week’s visit.
Oliver Albert, a Fayette county resident formerly near Willow Springs and now near Alice, spent one and a half years on a compact auto named the Longhorn. Crafted from parts of 16 junked cars with only farm tools, the car reportedly can reach 80 miles per hour.
A pleasant Wednesday night dance was held in the vacant house of Mrs. Davidson in Chesterville and attended by many Eagle Lake residents. The house will be moved to Eagle Lake, remodeled and occupied by Mr and Mrs Wm Randon Jr. The Alley Orchestra provided music. Contractor Jacobson of Rock Island plans to move the house to Eagle Lake next week.
World expects Firestone to perform as the best tires as drivers praise their safety and reliability. For thirteen straight years all winning cars at the Indianapolis Sweepstakes used Firestone tires. Firestone highlights its patented gum dipping and dual extra gum dipped cord plies, offering extra value and lower prices than ordinary tires.
Rev Mel Morris of Hyde Park Baptist Church in Houston will speak at Eagle Lake Baptist Church Monday night June 6 on Whats Wrong With the World. He will present a series of messages with illuminated pictures exploring creation evolution atheism fundamentalism and end times with audience input on additional topics.
Mrs Bruce McCarty hosted the Friday Club luncheon at 1 o clock with twelve members present including Mesdames L D Allen Jesse ams E L Beckman Hettie Maude Matthews W E McRae H Neklhinney J N Frazar D Roberts C B Stephens W Dakies and I V Duncan Mrs P T Kollmann visited Houston on the day.
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