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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1932
Page
8
E McRee and son Everett left last Friday for Port Arthur to visit the family of her sister R Aubrey. The text is fragmentary and unclear about further details or dates.
The Eastern Star held an installation Tuesday night with Mrs H Lee Johnson as installing officer along with a full slate of officers including Olive Reed as Worthy Matron and C C Pennington as Worthy Patron. A social hour and refreshments followed the exercises. Local city attendees also attended the South Texas Odd Fellows and Rebekahs association in Smiley where Gilbert Koenig was elected president and other officers named.
New taxes take effect July 21 and are expected to push tire prices higher by about 15 percent. Buyers planning new casings are advised to purchase soon to offset the added cost.
Miss Virginia Kelly of LaGiloria Cuba visits Eagle Lake, staying with Mr. John M. Chumney. She is the daughter of J. C. Kelly and Mrs. Kelly, former Eagle Lake residents. Her grandmother Mrs Georgia Murray taught school here years ago. Virginia plans to sail from New Orleans soon, after a year in the United States with time in Memphis and Victoria Junior College. Eagle Lake Grain Co advertises Star Tires and notes tire prices may rise with taxes.
Zella Jones, a Black woman, was arrested Wednesday charged with firing two rounds from a .45 caliber pistol at Dora Roac, another Black woman, near the Eagle Lake Rice Mill. The altercation over children occurred in the Black person section. the rounds hit no one.
J S Pabriguze returned from Houston bringing optimism for an oil test here. With Fabriquie and Winn Poole backing landowners to lease blocks, drilling may start within sixty days. Local landowners cautious, many hold back, risking missed opportunities. Methodist Missionary Society met at the church with leaders Mrs C P Nispel and others. Next week’s social planned at Mrs Nispel’s home. Mrs Drew Kolstad and family left for Palestine after visiting relatives. Mrs J B Alley of Ramsey returned from Houston visit. son Shelly Lee Alley in Marine Hospital in Galveston, reported improving. Several local families hosting visitors. revival services led by Local Presbyterian pastor in St Bellaire this week. morning services only next Sunday. Mrs Miss Stetford of San Antonio and Mrs Tim Tilson of Houston visited the Hints family. Misses Caroline Smothers, Mary Wulldell, and Lucille Leedy attended Columbus bridge party hosted by Evelyn Braden and Prances Adams.
Public notice to Eagle Lake taxpayers outlines a budget hearing under Texas Uniform Budget System. The meeting runs March 1 through March 7 1933 at 10:00 a.m. in City Hall with the City Clerk’s office holding the budget on file for public inspection. Mayor W E Welford signs the notice dated June 14 1932. Garwood Oil Well progresses to 3400 feet with gas shows at 3000 feet as drilling continues. A D 1232 and 1933 appear misdated in the clipping. For sale: purebred Duroc hogs with various priced pigs and gilts listed near Matthews Garwood Road Engle Lake.
Advert tells of three Saturday demonstrations at McCreary's Cash Store featuring Brown Cracker, Duncan Coffee, and National Bread. Souvenirs and samples will be handed out as part of the weekend's specials. Also notes Mr. Parker and partners going fishing. Parker quips farming would suffer if he fished less.
The Tuesday old-time dance at Austin Hall was praised as the season’s most enjoyable event. The Baca Orchestra provided music, fans cooled the hot hall, and attendees noted the excellent dance atmosphere. The next dance is planned for Thursday June 30 with expected extra fans to keep Austin’s Hall cool.
Public notices list announcing candidates for county offices including County Commissioner Precinct 2, District Clerk, County Clerk, Tax Collector, Sheriff, Tax Assessor, County Treasurer, Justice of the Peace Precinct 8, Constable Precinct 8, and Public Weigher. Names include Stanley Kulawik, J J Mansfield, W Papenberg, John Hastedt, Emil H Rabel, T W Wack Hillmer, Frank F Hoegemeyer, Henry Buescher, Soon Romer, Walter Adams, M Conner, Earl Taylor, and Pritz EMShoff with re election notes. The notices require cash in advance fees for announcements. Locations include DeWitt and Wharton counties and Ninth District of Texas.
Tom Carney of Brownwood a former Eagle Lake boy visited his parents Mr and Mrs J T Carney this week. Ernest Kahler Jr of Cameron is guest of aunt Mrs Joe Osobs and expects to stay two weeks. D Landsberger drove home Saturday from a visit in New Springs Kansas. Mr and Mrs A R Milentz of Dassetta spent a few hours visiting their son Carl Milentz yesterday.
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