Local talent shines in Aunt Lucia stage hit
Eagle Lake Curtain Club presented Aunt Lucia directed by the University Production Company last night at the school auditorium. Lorja led a large cast in a lively night of humor with strong turns by Miss Cain, Prof. Gaddis, W. B. Williamson, G. F. Nears, and Moe Brian. The show drew praise for the cast’s energy, the “Sorority Flappers” scene, and vibrant college spirit from Eagle Lake residents.
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Eagle Lake
Univérsa
Cath
Sears
Madel
Verey
Gaddis
Max Conner
Max
Lome
W. BM. Williamson
Collins
Dirk
G. F. Nears
WC. Reed
Jesse Adams
Wes
Dun
Moe
Brian
Pinkle Chapman
George Allen
Ben McKihinney, Jr
Fota
Gilbert Choppin
Mont G. Celvert
Rauteawakes
Harry Hoffman
X. Bremwels
Gloria Swanton
Gloria
R. A. Risten
Potatoes Reach Market Amid Strong Yield Outlook
Potatoes total about 900 carloads shipped from Eagle Lake district this season with strong prices. Santa Fe and Southern Pacific lines report substantial carload shipments, while within the district melons cotton and corn show promising yields. Weather remains a factor for watermelons and crop prospects. local social notes include visits and a Frelsburg baseball win.
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Eagle Lake
Sesson
Santa Fe
Glen Flora
Southern Pacific
Ramsey
Waldo Terrell
Gordon Thece oWiside
Eagie Lake District
Strange Worms Attacking Cedar and Cypress Trees
Mr. Stout Whitten reported to the office a cedar tree infestation with worms eating trees. He notes worms bore into leaves forming shells, killing at least one tree. Worms hide in leaves, making detection difficult. The text mentions ladders and other unclear details from the scene.
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Stout Whitten
Potato crop valued at over half a million dollars
The last potato crop shipment is expected today, with 900 cars at about 625 per car totaling roughly 563800. About 175000 will leave Eagle Lake to firms and individuals outside the community, fueling local business in the coming weeks.
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Gien
Flora
Eegle Lake
Eagle
Lake
Matthews Brothers Show Fertilizer Boosts Potato Yield
Matthews Brothers claim a new fertilizer experiment will boost potato yields. On five acres they applied 40 pounds per acre underground, while a nearby identical plot without fertilizer produced 115 bushels per acre. The fertilized land yielded 175 bushels per acre, with all other factors kept constant.
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Matthews Brothers
Matthews Bros
Adj
Avalon offering great program for next week
Avalon presents a busy slate with Richard Dix in Lovin the Ladies and a revival of last night’s wow. It features He Trumped Her Ace a strong comedy and a varied lineup including Vengeance Tarzan the Tiger Sky Skippers and Hold by See. Winnie Lightner Sally ONeill Grant Withers and Loretta Young lead a week of crime romance and adventure with the Second Story Mystery and another Billy Dove appearance scheduled.
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Richard Dix
Jack Holt
Billy Dove
Grant Withers
Winnie Lightner
Sally Oneill
Avalon
Loretta Young
Shower for Bride of Coming Week
Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Raymond Jochetz the Indies of the Catholic Altar Society entertained a miscellaneous shower for Miss Rit Busse a bride to be Guests entered gifts were placed in a decorated basket then thanked all present Refreshments of chicken salad sandwiches cake and punch were served hosted by Mesdames Jochetz and Jaborer assisted by their daughters Betty and Mary Best wishes to the upcoming bride
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Raymond Jochetz
Indies
Catholic Altar Society
Betty
Mary
All County Candidates Must File Written Applications
H J Laas county chairman of the White Loyalty Party of Colorado county prints a notice urging candidates to file in writing by June 14 to have names on the official ballot. The deadline is the third Monday in June, June 9, for filing. the fourth Monday, June 23, sets the last day for allocations. Names not meeting requirements will not be printed on the ballot.
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H. J. Laas
White Loyalty Party
Colorado County
Columbus
Braden
Bei
Drilling Begins Near Allerton On 126-Foot Derrick
A 126 foot oil derrick has been erected on Hugh Wilson land at Allerton near the Wilson home about a mile from the highway. Machinery is being assembled and drilling is expected to start in a few days. The operation will be conducted by the Guit Company with Humble and Penn Companies also showing interest in the structure. Gas from the Raccoon field passing Alleyton area will be used in the Alleyton well drilling.
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Hugh Wilson
Allerton
Wilson
Guit Company
Humble
Penn
Raccoon
Alleyton
Installation of Officers in Eastern Star Chapter
The Eastern Star local chapter will install newly elected officers at the regular meeting Tuesday night Deputy Grand Matron Ruth O Connor of Sealy and other grand officers will perform the ceremony Members are urged to attend as the lineup includes Worthy Matron Miss Olie Senheim Worthy Patron Mr W C Reed Associate Matron Mrs Mille Campbell Associate Patron Mr GC Pennington secretary Mrs Luella Henly treasurer Miss Daisy Morgan conductress Mr Ollye Reed associate conductress Mrs Ida Pennington chief Mrs Kate McKeershal Emma Towell organist Mrs Zurdine Killough warden Mrs Clara Arnold sentinel Mr Abters Adah Mrs Almanor Grit Ruth Mrs Lena Walney Esther Mrs Ruby Ahlers Martha Mrs Ora McCreary Electa Mrs Nellie Larson
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The
Eastern Star
Ruth O'Conner
Sealy
Olie Senheim
W. C. Reed
Mille Campbell
GC. Pennington
Luella Henly
Daisy Morgan
Ollye Reed
Ida Pennington
Chalain
Kate McKeershal
Emma Towell
Zurjine Killough
Mra
Clara Arnold
Sentinel
Ben Abters
Adah
Almanor Grit
Ruth
Lena Walney
Esther
Ruby Ahlers
Martha
Ora McCreary
Electa
Nellie Larson
Nada Man Hopeful Bond Election Carries
A. C. Leopold and his daughter Regina with two sons visited Eagle Lake on Wednesday. Leopold, visiting Nada for the first time in a year, expressed hope that the bond issue will pass to improve roads for the Nada section to reach Eagle Lake. He noted good crop prospects but rain is needed for corn.
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A. C. Leopold
Regina
Clarence
Joseph
Nada
Leopold
Eagle Leake
Neda
Eagle Lake
Rhode Island Red Fowl for Sale by Trinity Widow
A Trinity widow advertises twenty five Rhode Island red hens and a rooster for sale. She wishes to dispose of the flock quickly before she leaves town, urging buyers to contact her about the birds.
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Wei
H Cauthon
Trinity
Rhode Island
USIG PUPILS At Avalon Theatre Tuesday Night
Pupil performers from Mrs. R. Willoughs music class presented a delightful program at the Avalon Theatre Tuesday night. The children acquitted themselves beautifully with well carried numbers and a charming Candy song that pleased the audience.
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Avalon
Sterling Club Formed in Columbus for Governor Support
A meeting in Columbus Tuesday formed the R. G. Sterling for Governor Club for Colorado County. J. F. Walker was chosen temporary chairman with H. L. Reading as secretary. The group planned precinct vice chairmen and a county rally with Sterling as speaker, aiming for a permanent organization next week.
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County “Sterling Club
Columbus
R. G. Sterling
Governor Club
Colorado County
Sterling
Hb. Reading
W. A. Dalvis
W. M. Wil- Asmeon
Sagle Lake
Ed. Rabel
A. Reissner
H. Ginder
B. B. Hott
J.B. Walker
Weimar
4Rnold
F. J. Bouske
W. Lehrer
Garwood
L.T. Everett
Alfeyton
J. F. Walker
Ant H L. Reading
H. L Reading
W. E. McRee
Eagle Lake
E. G. Miller
Former Columbus Man Death At Lockhart Shocked Community
W. H. Fehrenkamp, a former Colorado County official and long-time Columbus resident, died by suicide at Lockhart the day before. He was about 75, described as a kindly gentleman, with three brothers remaining in Columbus. The tragedy deeply grieves local residents.
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Houston Post-Dispatch
W. H. Fehrenkamp
Lockhart
Fehrenkamp
Colorado County
Columbus
Colorado Country
Verner Matthews Leaves Town to Become Traveling Salesman
Verner Matthews of Eagle Lake, a familiar figure, will soon embark on a new life path as a traveling salesman. Burns Waggoner, based here representing Girrne Pink automotive parts, will move to San Antonio with his family to head a new territory. Matthews will succeed Waggoner in the local territory, and the Headlight expresses regret over the Waggoners leaving and wishes Matthews success in his new venture.
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Verner Matthews
Eagle Lake
Tife
Burns Waggoner
San Antonio
Matthews
Waggoner
Garwood Ladies in Match Baseball Game Planned
A novel baseball game in Garwood on Friday afternoon June 13 features Garwood dads and Garwood PTA supporters. Captains Mrs. C. H. Martin and Mrs. J. R. Pinchback lead teams, gate at 3 o clock, admission 25 cents, proceeds go to the Garwood school building fund. A large crowd from nearby areas is expected. an enjoyable event is promised.
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Garwood
C. H. Martin
J. R. Pinchback
Admis
Garwood School
Garwood Ladies
Gle
Two Applicants File for Ballot in State House Race
The Headlight reports two candidates may compete for state representative in the district centering Engle Lake and Columbus. Engelhard filed for a ballot slot, while Streich submitted two applications at counties, though rules require district clerk filing. Implications hinge on party decisions and filing validity. background notes recall Streich's Engle Lake ties and past barber work.
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Fritz Engelhard
Engle Lake
T. H. Streich
Columbus
Coentres
Awe
Engelhard
Engle- Lake
Streith
Streish
Headight
Engeliard
Streich
Abe Beakes
Leonard Titlotson
Bealy
Reuben Evans Held On Charges Of Theft
Reuben Evans a longtime porter at M Steinweis store was arrested by City Marshal Jos Osoba on theft charges. Ten separate counts await county court action each under $50. Evans was jailed in Columbus after signing a confession in the presence of Justice WM Conner City Marshal Oucba and Attorney Emanuel Roos.
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Reuben Evans
M. Steinweis
Jos, Osoba
Osoba
Evans
Columbus
Justice of the Peace
WM. Conner
Oucba
Emanuel Roos
Seventeen Cars Tomatoes Sweeper-Up to Saturday
Mr and Mrs Mose Townsend of Rock Island visited the city last Saturday and brought a remarkable supply of tomatoes. They presented the Headlight with tomatoes as large as cabbage heads grown in Townsend's garden, not for shipping. Townsends noted Gulf State Clark's Early and Moreton are used for shipping due to tougher skins.
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Mose Townsend
Rock Island
Pretty new home 18 rising at Alleyton
Contractor BH. R. Jacobsen broke ground on a six room home for Mr. and Mrs Hugh Wilson at Alleyton on May 26. The Wilsons expect a modern, up to date house with two baths at the site of the present Wiken home. The Wilsons are undecided about disposing of the old home.
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BH. R. Jacobsen
Hugh Wilson
Alleyton
Wiken
Court Hearing for Road Bond Election Delayed to Next Monday
The court in Columbus continued the road bond election hearing to next Monday. The dispute centers on apportionment of 428000 bonds for building roads in the precinct with $40000 challenged and a proposed increase to 52000. The petition for election will be revised and reheard, with the election date expected before the July 26 county and Democratic primary.
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Commissioners’ Court
Columbus
Alfeyton
Alleyton
Charles Davis and Daisy Callison Married in Columbus
Charles Dayle of San Antonio and Daisy Stockbridge Callison of Eagle Lake wed at the home of a local pastor in Columbus. Rev A Guyon officiated as relatives from Eagle Lake accompanied the couple to Columbus and then to San Antonio where they will reside. The bride is from Eagle Lake’s esteemed Stockbridge family and known for character and popularity. Davis long resided in Eagle Lake and Embridge where he managed large mercantile and farming interests. Neighbors extend congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy life together.
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Aenet Dist
A. Guyon
Columbus
Charles Dayle
San Antonio
Daisy Callison
Eagle Lake
Guyon
Heres
Eagie Lake
Daisy Stock— Bridge
Mr. Davis
Fue
Ome
Embridge
Graduates at Columbus Receive Diplomas
Fred Blundell of Lockhart delivered the address to Columbus graduates last week. Valedictorian Lillian Hoegemeier and salutatorian Helen McMahan led the event, with James Wooten named among the honor graduates. List of diploma recipients includes Burford Hahn Earl Tucker Ernest Lawrence Edgar Besch Eddie Hodder Billie Ward Crockett Young Bernice Tserly Raymond Guyon James Hopkins Mary Elisabet Youens Irma Smith Helen Cuts Pepper Mary Litzmans Listen Hoegemeyer Catherine Coleman Margaret Glithero Gertrude Tigrig Zlaine Nicewander Bernice Reckes Ranna Flint Vern Jewel Wegen and others.
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Fred Blundell
Lockhart
Columbus
Luian Hoegemeier
Helen McMahan
Salutetorian
James Wooten
Burford Hahn
Earl Tucker
Ernest Lawrence
Edgar Besch
Eddie Hodder
Bille Ward
Crockett Young
Bemnie Tserly
Raymond Guyon
James Hopkins
Mary Elisa
Stepens Company Store Interior Remodeling Underway
Carpenters work inside the Frerk Stephens Company store building remodeling the ABW office area and enlarging the former bakery rear section with six large windows. The space will become the new “Toor room” after renovations. Edgar Wahrmund, UT Austin student, arrived home for a visit to his parents, Mrs. Posie master and Mr. A. L. Wi.
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Frerk Stephens Company Stare
Isfeal
Jeaents
Edgar Wahrmund
University of Texas At Austin
Mra
A. L. Wi
Handsome Nada Church Construction Nearing Finish
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate the Handsome Nada Church project is close to completion with brickwork and plastering nearly done. Emmett Jackson appears as a referenced contractor or supervisor, and a second phase was expected to finish soon.
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SIO Ou-Crarate
Emmett Jackson
Jilly
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