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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1933
Page
10
A local soda shop promotes a large jumbo ice cream soda at Calvert’s Fountain. The item is highlighted as a specialty treat for patrons seeking a sizable, classic soda experience in a nostalgic setting.
A male quartet will perform at the Baptist Church this Sunday with prayer time noted at 8 09. The brief notice emphasizes the church event and invites community attendance.
A pair traveling in a 1930s Chevrolet used two forged checks in Columbus, drawing Payne noted sums of 5445 and 4981 in Dallas areas. The first check was honored with change given, then the pair presented a second check to J Hamburger & Son. Both checks were returned marked the bank could not locate the account. The suspects fled in a Chevrolet car. direction unknown.
The 12 year old daughter of Sam Miller and wife died from severe burns after a fire at their home Saturday night. The house was destroyed by flames after a match lit an explosion. She was taken to a neighbor for medical care but died about 32 hours later. Her arm and face were critically burned.
Local papers report an application to the State Department for designation of a state road from Eagle Lake to connect High 71. A hearing was scheduled for Monday with officials Irwin and others involved in matters related to funds for the depot and bridge project and surfacing on Highway No. 72.
Busy local page lists events and ads including an old-time dance at Borden Hall with the Baca Orchestra on June 14. Admission set at Gents 30c and Ladies 15c. Also includes yard sale items at First National Bank Eagle Lake Texas and various local notices and classifieds.
Missionary Society and Young Ladies Circle enjoyed an afternoon program with topics on China and missions. Speakers included Miss Marie Jones Miss Lillian Killough Mrs J D Luna Miss Louise Killough and Miss Ruth Johnson with Elmore Schier on Chinese culture and a later talk on The American Indian Light refreshments will be served. Rain fell in Nottawa Thursday afternoon with the Andrews place soaking and town rainfall noted.
The General Motors Building lights up the Century of Progress Exposition with 350 flood and projector lamps bathing its orange gold tower. Joseph Urban oversaw color and lighting creating a dramatic night panorama as power usage reaches millions of watts daily. Also noted are social visits from Mrs. Ed Rand and remarks praising Miss Annie among longtime local friends.
A large rattlesnake over five feet long with eleven rattles was killed on the Anderson farm at Matthews. Inside the body a baby rabbit it had swallowed was found, while spectators joked about a nearby battery of home gadgets and a humorous scene during a card game. The clipping also notes local postage rate debates and various small items from town life including visits, sales, and family news.
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