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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1934
Page
1
Fragmentary notice indicates equipment orders placed for the Eagle Lake canning plant. Text is garbled with unreadable segments but implies procurement activity and unspecified dates or parties involved.
Obscure candidate statement appears as garbled OCR text. It references reform and a 30e adjustment with aim to reorganize, but lacks clear names, dates, places, or concrete actions. The fragment signals political theme without verifiable details for a fuller summary.
A fragmentary local notice describes a gathering at Ramsey with home made ice cream and cake. Attendees listed include Miss Abcemstlinkaum Jewel Obenhau Me ci Bonnteerie Clare Me Davidson Reeves Jordan Warren Harmen Bruner Lee Merian Carer Albert Mohuen Laws Ke Douglas Seearcgss and tHe.
Construction crews advance the Stephens improvement project in Texas with heavy equipment on site. Crews clear and grade land, install utilities, and prepare foundations for the anticipated development alongside new access routes and drainage works.
College students return home for summer term visiting families and friends in multiple Texas locations. Mentions include Chas Womseh Sam Norris Deyid eri Dr Joe Bre and others at A. & M Wadace George Institute Ben McEl William Weddell and Lorens Westmoreland Hiloush Misses, with activity around Austin San Antonio Fort Worth and local farms.
Miss Jacouelin Olipsint of Houston formerly Eagle Lake girl earned distinction in Rice Institute commencement. Among a class of over 400 she ranked among fifteen to receive the honor of class distinction for average grades over two percent.
At Eagle Lake Independent School District board meeting on Monday night teachers were re elected. W C Reed remains superintendent. Otis Coffey named high school principal and coach. High school teachers listed include Velor Ehgsthard Swanson Parker Ranft Themes. Grade teachers named include Gail H M fourth grade Zozehcraft Mersfeider Presley Ward Aguirre Genero. Teachers for the Negro school listed as H Henry principal L A Petrino Ethel Speakes Olivia Pedesciguxy Wille Pettus. Mrs Henry resigns. Kathryn McRee will replace as fifth grade teacher.
The Little Theatre annual picnic is set for Friday on the lawn at the Matthews Duncan home, with plans finalized at Monday’s meeting hosted by Mrs. H. E. Carey. A supper will be served before the opening performance of Spreadin the News, directed by Mrs W. Reed, featuring a cast well suited to their parts. Cast includes Conner, Gardner Duncan, Randon, Liesd Spalinger, Besse, Fulton Dremgoole, Sits, Rosana Howard, Mrs. Lange, and Josephine Kins. a large turnout is expected for an enjoyable evening.
Mr and Mrs EBBH Rogers left Eldridge in their car Tuesday for Hot Springs Arkansas where they will spend several weeks. They were joined by Mrs Rogers niece Miss Lena Neuman of Houston a guest at their Eldridge home for a week.
Eugene Watson Jr his wife and two children and his mother from Flyker Louisiana traveled to Eagle Lake for a rodeo at the Dunesn reach. They were eager to see a West Texas rodeo after hearing of the Eagle Lake event from J R Colley. They praised the show and plan to attend the next Duncan ranch rodeo.
USDA crop reports show the 1933 cotton crop at 13001000 bales, 46000 below 1932. Final figures released last week say the crop was 198 percent of predicted, with an overestimate of 330000 bales. Mrs. H W Tibbs left for Cuerc due to her brother Fred Rigby’s appendectomy illness.
Colored residents arrange a two day Juneteenth program at Remedy on June 19 and 20 featuring baseball games rodeo and dances. Management by Connie Woolridge with Nell Turner as secretary Linsey Wilson as treasurer and Virgil IDickey as president.
The Juneteenth Rodeo will be held June 17 at 2 50 pm four miles south of Eagle Lake at Duncan ranch. Cowboys and cowgirls from the region are expected to attend with participants including Coy Dawson George Downey Nelst Carter John Gipson Chunk Woods Buddy Hempnill Swift Stephenson John Berry Albert Clayton. N J Booker will be the master of ceremonies and a grand entry parade will precede events of riding and roping with Negro performers promised an entertaining show including a stint by Mose Thomas cowboys and CW Butterfield performing in blackface.
The Headlight announces the start next issue of Ebony Waters by Apna McClure Shell a mystery and romance serial after Outlaws of Eden ends. Readers praised the earlier tale and the paper promises an engaging opening installment plus a pleasant romance. Henry Goldammer of San Antonio remains in hospital recovering from a serious operation with cautious improvement reported by his wife. Local readers send best wishes for his full recovery as neighbors visit.
Wharton county ladies including J S Duty M C Truitt Cora Gabiness J O Rogers and Mass Kate Griffin attended a canning club rally at Wharton fairgrounds Wednesday about 400 people attended Wharton county celebs present. Morning program featured club reports and idea exchange. After barbecue dinner a dress parade made from foundation patterns showcased variety and originality. First prize a trip to Scotlege Station for the short course went to Mrs L O Nygard of the Plainview Club. Mrs L H Jobenhaus of Nedra was mistress of ceremonies.
Heavy showers drenched Garwood Sunday, then heavier rain Monday. Authorities note Garwood section received sufficient rainfall for crops. West of Garwood the Sunday rain was heavy, sparking brief crowing of young larks. Eagle Lake area had only a light sprinkle Monday. Rice area saw rainfall. Hetley and Ramsey regions reported flooded ditches along the highway after Tuesday’s downpour. Walter remained in corn rows. plan to plant feed crops on potato land when ground dries.
Work progresses on a swimming pool at W. K. Lehrer home in Garwood. The pool will measure 100 feet long and 2 feet wide with a depth from four to nine feet. It will feature four 250 watt floodlights totaling 1000 watts and draw water from a well via an electric pump.
A. G. Delano of Yockum reports the local tomato trade thriving with over 100 carloads shipped by rail and substantial trucked quantities. He notes the season was short but careful growers earned at least one hundred dollars per acre, with some reaching up to five hundred dollars.
Alderman G E Thomas left Tuesday for a tenth eastward tour. The trip includes Pittsburgh where he hasn’t returned in about twenty five years, then Buffalo Scranton and Welksburg New York and Chicago. In youth he worked as a printer in Pennsylvania and will revisit his old stamping grounds.
Federal hunting stamps of 100 dollars will be required on state licenses for migratory waterfowl hunting. Post offices in towns over 2500 will sell stamps, expected to raise about 1 million dollars to fund refuges for ducks geese and other waterfowl. Bird collectors for science must obtain stamps.
The Avalon Theatre reports a forty dollar purse will be offered next Tuesday night. Jeff Smyth, a Santa Fe station cashier, failed to attend the show and loses twenty dollars, which is carried over to the next drawing.
Avalon Theatre announces a strong week lineup with Stand Up and Cacer for Sunday and Monday featuring a large ensemble cast including Walter James Dunn and others. Mystery of Mr X screens Tuesday and Wednesday, adapted from Philip MacDonald’s crime novel with Robert Montgomery as the thief and a suspenseful climax, not for the faint of heart.
Rall jammie shopmres out of Hallettsville Raye excel last vege. ascording ums from TCOW agent. the Tumiata come to at shipped, compared with year, or three cars mar inle New Era Herald. ENGELHARD APPOINTMENTS ON CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Representatorie Engelhard has appointed Mrs. J. H. Wooten of Calanthus and John GC. Ruban?) of Welmir to reput Colorado County on the Texas Cenmnist Commitee. Mrs W. F. Brown of Wallis and J. H. Pettoy of Bellville are printed for Austin Coun The committee held 5 first meeting in Austin on Wednesday of this week.
A roughly 30 year old Black man named Jack Marshall was shot in the foot near Alleyton on Tuesday afternoon while at the Everett farm. His wife, armed with a shotgun and extra cartridges, went to the H. C. Thomas home and asked for the sheriff to be alerted. The wounded man was transported to Colinas for medical care as Sheriff Frank Hoegupiever took the woman into custody.
Everett McRee Jr earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas with the graduating class of last week. Two other locals, Elizabeth Ernst Autrey of Port Arthur and Margaret Abney of Austin, also completed the BA. Dr. and Mrs. A. R. Airey and Miss Ida Mae Autrey of Port Arthur joined Mr and Mrs W E McRee and Miss Kathryn at the exercises. After commencement, Everett left for Dallas for a house party and plans to attend Galveston Medical College next session.
At the Dunhan Ranch rodeo a strong Sunday crowd attended while Saturday show drew fewer fans. Contest results included Satur Claude Bartee of Alvin winning break away with 44 3, Aston Ludwig taking seconds, and Buck Echols of Aston second in 40 4 3. Other events saw Nemo ridden by AL We Landers, and Miss Mildred Bahner leading the girls riding. I V Duncan won the Sunday program calf event in five seconds, with a three way tie for second. Clinton Boothe and Ro Hone tied for runner up in tie down. Full riding honors went to Frank Marion at Deadwood, S D and Clinton Boothe toping several events. The night gown race produced comedians the Delie Store Cowboys and Jellybeans taking wins. Ranch figures from Houston and League City judged events. Zeno Smith entertained arena on Sunday afternoon.
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