14 Jun 1935
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1935
Page
1
A Baptist church revival drew large crowds as worshippers gathered for the event. The report highlights attendance and community engagement during the revival services led by church leaders.
A garbled note reports improved performance by Cawfield with unclear context. It mentions events at a facility or meetup and references others observing progress. The fragmentary text lacks clear dates or locations but implies continued testing or display of skill.
A local turtle race drew spectators with a straw hat parade and an ice cream stand. Riders from surrounding towns entered multiple shelled racers, and the victorious turtle from Chester won a cash prize of 150 dollars for the best time.
Mr and Mrs O J Wintermarn of Houston travel yesterday on the rotary special train to Mexico City to attend the National Convention of Rotary clubs. Mr Wintermarn will represent the Eagle Lake Rotary Club at the Nuticuel meet.
In the Garwood area, the Coyle-Concord oil venture plans a new drill site about 1900 feet west of survey line 45 and 380 feet south of the line. The Plymouth Oil Company and associates have explored nearby wells with limited production. local reaction praises the effort and potential oil yield.
Garwood residents present a local talent show in the school building to benefit a church. The program features songs, vaudeville acts, and an exhibit titled Making Over Old Mois. Admission is charged with proceeds to charity. refreshments offered.
Residents fear recent trenching under city streets will cause pavements to sink within a year unless sewer, gas, and water-ditch backfills are thoroughly soaked and compacted. City engineers and local businessmen press officials to address the unstable groundwork and cost implications.
On Thursday night Mrs. Belle Tomlinson of Sealy served as Installing officer for the newly elected Eastern Star officers. Assisting were Mrs. E. Roos, Marshal. Mrs. W. G. Darby, Chaplain. and Wes L. C. Wovens erat as organist. The chapter room was beautifully decorated and a large crowd attended. After adjournment, refreshments including brick cream were served.
The proposal from Governor Witt to expand pension funding would raise taxes in Texas if the constitutional amendment passes. Analysts warn the measure could require about 4 million dollars in monthly spending adjustments and affect state revenue.
Mrs. H. W. Ahlers and Fen Anlers attended the funeral in Wehner for Swinwate PY 8 SNAVOT WB Wenn. The service was conducted by Highway official Mr. Shiver. Survived by wife and four grandchildren Mary Gratye, TT Jauchen Chan of Beaumont, and a sister Mr. Baima Low Breeding. Shaver, born in Payette county, was a long time Webnur grocer retired since 1890. Mrs. Shaver active with Webnur schools for 25 years. Stanley Gideon of San Antonio visited the city as guest of cousin Frederich Hoeningnius.
Overflow water from the Colorado River covered Garwood Road for a day and night, cutting off traffic briefly. No damage to the road was reported, with officials noting temporary flooding near Lawton and Engle Lake-Garwood area.
The newly formed County Planning Board in Colorado County was organized at a Weimar meeting on Tuesday. Members O J Wintermann, 8 Cyerbathe, Li W Stiles, Jett Brasher, Mo Lambert, RH Yoder and others were named to represent county districts. The board aims to cooperate with government programs, improve roads, and coordinate rehabilitation efforts, with the commissioners working alongside to modernize county administration and support relocation plans for families.
County School Superintendent F A Wooten of Columbus announces enlistments for the 18 year olds in Colorado Governor Goaty's draft plan. Camp Bulls will host the event with ages 18 to 21 eligible and expenses for travel provided. a local speaker outlines patriotic aims and healing efforts while Mr Wooten chairs the meeting and Mrs Mangan’s recovery is noted.
Mrs Maur Kelly visits friends locally with mentions of New Wipers and New Waverly. The note describes past childhood routes in Bag Ake and hints at hospitality and social visits.
A colored rodeo is planned at Duncan Ranch, four miles south of Eagle Lake, on Sunday afternoon June 16. Riders and ropers from Duncan and Northington ranches are expected, with others from Pierce Hudgins ranch and several nearby outfits. A blackface comedian will perform, and the event begins at about four o'clock in the afternoon.
A lively slumber party hosted by Miss Corinne Wade at the Wade home featured dancing skating bicycle riding and a late night breakfast. Several guests attended including Lithia Ten Glen Flora Nadette Daly Damon Madelaine Fath Thorns and Johanny Bains. Lil Man Duery fell from a bicycle on Mun Street near the First National Bank and was injured, losing consciousness and was transported for care.
Clarence Stephens 18 firms poultry manager details a family business, its supply chain and markets. The report notes Stephens Co. operations, the role of the hatchery and feed, and local market activity with references to nearby towns and travelers including Miss TELLIN and visitors from Pottsburg Texas.
Oil activity accelerates around Bernardo, eleven miles north of Eagle Lake, with Creighton Company set to drill on Herman Witte’s land. Nearby wells north of Ragte Lake and the Coyle well to the south drill in parallel, as test outcomes could boost leases owned by Humble and Texas oil interests near the Colorado County area.
Nida Correspondent Mee Rod reports the 45 year old posthaetrea owner of a Herat Blove in Thiton died Friday in Houston Hospital. Her husband, sons, and other relatives mourned at a funeral held Sunday at Cathyte cenmilary.
The Baptist Evangelists lead the business meeting at the registry hall. A charity event plans are discussed with Miss Betty Noy visiting from a local town and Mrs. Saiie Westnere noted among attendees.
A cyclist named My Sontalat was struck by a passing auto on Malt Surat Street. The bicycle was knocked about thirty feet and the rider fell to the pavement, suffering unspecified injuries. Officials reported the incident near the Ame uric Rice Grows Ansaelon office. Carl Sevhabn witnessed the event and described the moment of impact.
Manager E Turner of the Amerean Rice Growers Association reports a record sale of seed rice to the Gulf Rice Mill at Houston through local buyer J Mo Churmtey. Prices ranged from 3.33 to 3.60 per barrel, marking the highest levels since 1929 as the Gulf Mill modernizes and expands operations with new machinery.
Local families including Mr and Mrs WB Riceaid Rhudus and Mr Chunk Poole are noted in a rural切 context. Poole stakes a claim on farmlands in Wyoming while Bariison runs the End-O Man station, commuting daily. The piece mentions country life with crops and poultry cited as enjoyed by residents.
A community notice describes a vacation program at Clare church for children enrolled in the school. It lists activities and schedules, including a public event in a temporary room of the church, with participants from local families and various groups.
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