16 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1928
Page
1
Night rain and wet streets across the town with 3 inches reported in parts. A highway wreck near town prompted a makeover and police cautions as residents prepared for further showers. Local church services announced with Pastor Sungers preaching on "Snow" amid visits from Brown family and others.
Property owners in Columbus have signed for improvement of six tar blocks. Work was delayed by weather and other delays but is expected to begin soon. Detours will affect Main Street and the highway route to the nearby railroad.
Garwood student Steren Corbeltis achieved a sixth straight year of perfect school attendance, receiveing a certificate at last week's closing exercises. The record marks an unusual, noteworthy discipline and reliability for the boy and his family.
Otis Boothe and Miss Maude Anselm wed in San Antonio with Rev. L. Hike officiating. The Headlight reports on local congratulations for the couple, mentions visitors to Marietta, and notes Sheriff race discussions and community events. The piece combines marriage details, social visits, and political chatter from the region.
The Republican convention nominated Herbert Hoover as the presidential candidate and adjourned after the vote. A vice presidential nominee was expected to be named the next day.
A report notes an oil test near Rock Islands with drilling to start soon. The operation involves the Port Bend Oil Company of Hotstud and South Pacific trucks moving equipment five miles north of Hook Inland, targeting the Robert Mile survey and potential deeper wells in Colorado County.
The Wands family departs Wednesday for Abbago and Wilnals on a three weeks visit, with stops in Bacon City and Perdu. Local figures, including Mr and Mrs Wiel and Miss Maude Anselm, appear in a broad social roundup noting travel, illness recovery, and staffing changes at Universal Motor Company and the First National Bank of Taygle Luke.
The Muller family Mies and Mew We G Miller and daughters Alma Freda and Pauline left for vacation from their home to Barnsay Oklahoma then to Kansas, completing the journey in record dining time by covering about 00 miles in two days.
Mt J Hobertson acting for Architing Construction Company directs road surfacing on Liphwey and Bolen areas spanning several miles in Geloradd and Culuauns counties. Project includes laying gravel and tar via the government funded road program with local officials overseeing progress.
Fragmented readable text mentions Porme Citizens motor from Detroit Michigan with garbled names and events. No clear date place or outcome is discernible. The piece appears to be an OCR error filled with nonstandard names and stray phrases.
The article recalls Tom Blanton's campaign and his push for service to the people. It notes his stance on wartime economy, immigration, and fiscal policy. It highlights his criticisms of waste and calls for reform, with emphasis on leadership and accountability in Congress.
Dance event announced for next Friday night at the skating rink with music by Habe Sell ier orchestra. Dancing ball in the rink and a large crowd expected. Admission 75 cents, two charges for teachers.
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Boy Scouts announce a two week camp and program schedule for a near future date. Leaders identify camp location and activities, with details of travel, supervision, and safety preparations for participants.
Local officials in Oxia board discuss deputy grant and lantern display during next chapter, with aims to boost civic pride. Mention of Good and possible volunteers from Rat Springs and Hot Springs Arkansas. reference to Mabes and Mayes roles in coordinating activities.
Mev Joba Kernteeher who owned and ran a mercantile store at Mattusyin has moved his business property and home to Nettawn te A. We Davin of Glen Rake property near the former office. Mrs. Davis plans to leave for Glen Rose. The community will miss Mr. Hornigcher and his family in the Nottawa area.
A revised timetable for the Southern Pacific goes into effect Sunday. Westbound No. 308 and eastbound No. 42 will arrive several minutes earlier than the present schedule. Nos. 21 and 212 on the Route will arrive at Spokane earlier, while No. 108, westbound, will arrive at 6 44 p m. No change to the night schedule is noted. Train No. 105 will stop at Pioneers for El Paso passengers and No. 104 will flag stop at Columbus for Houston travelers.
A long road story from the West recounts a record drive of about 1260 miles in 40 hours by a altered stock-car crew led by Mrs. Thos. Wadden. The trip mentions Del Rio, Los Angeles, Callifornia, and New Mexico, with speeds cited and fuel stops noted. It also notes the illness of Mrs. Thos. Wadden’s relative and expressions of supportive wishes from home.
Sheriff’s deputies last week arrested fourteen suspects in a sugar smuggling case near Santa Meo de teneke deve. Involved were Bho FP Thoegemeyer and others. thirteen bags of sugar were seized as evidence.
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