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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1926
Page
10
Fragmentary OCR notes reference tractor owners, a Mr. Ison of El Campo as an expert mechanic, and Allen Motor Co in a regional context. Mentions of grain company, Davis, and local metering appear, but details are unclear.
A batch of social notices details Mrs. and Mr. Wa. Wiese hosting no Sunday guests while relatives like Mr. Jal Mra W. Themis and Mr. Thad Thomas family attend various gatherings. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. J. Hurts and several families from Eagle Lake and Bogalusa. Local officials and clergy schedule visits and a ministerial conference is planned for Friday night. The piece lists numerous short social movements, family visits, and travel between towns in the area.
Ruth Ubring, an African American woman, faces charges after she says a man deceived her into giving him eleven dollars for an enterprise. The man allegedly kept the money and did not aid her, prompting her appeal to authorities. The Clacksville Times reports the event and ensuing dispute.
Mrs John Whear returns from Ana Ullia Iowa after six weeks with her mother and relatives. Mr Roy Swan and family visit Victoria Weldon while her father B Muckelroy and family host. Little Miss Gertrude Varhees visits from Cityy with relatives. Workers Council meeting and a barbecue supper are noted. Roy Wright hosts a surprise party for his wedding anniversary with friends and cake. Mrs B H Cumley and son Harold visit from Damon for a few days.
Mi and Mrs H W Green and Ute daughter traveled to Houston for a brief pleasure trip, returning home. Miss Lilly Olsen planned a Galveston visit, while Miss Alice Beckman joined relatives in the week. Mr Sho, a tractor expert from El Campo, offered services. Allen Gier Co advertised. Mr and Mrs Lester Merafelder passed through Eagle Lake en route home from San Antonio. Superintendent W G Reed left for Sig Meyy to teach at Southwest Texas State Teachers College during a six week summer term. Hayes Healing Honey advertised to ease coughs and Groves Open Trate Salve for colds and croup. Birth announcement congratulated Mr and Mrs S I Ham on their daughter Robie Jean. Evelyn Adams of Blogsville visited with her grandmother Mrs Bilderbrand. Miss Evelyn Adams’ mother and Mrs Simon accompanied her home. Kodak film ads at Alers Jewelers referenced.
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