26 Jun 1936
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
1
The Senate approved the appointment of W. E. Mpree to be postmaster with the successor to take over duties as soon as possible. The article notes a forthcoming transition at Eagle Lake and mentions officials and locations around Lake region, with references to local figures and timing for the handover.
Five residents of the county were killed in a highway crash involving two other victims near Columbus. The dead include Miss Valda Holstein, 1, and Weimer Muvihoy, 24, along with Adolph Wenennotl, 32, and others. The collision occurred as a group traveled in a single vehicle, with drivers KT Leyhrgge and Antone among the injured. Investigators link the crash to the vehicle’s speed and unsafe driving conditions, as authorities remove bodies and begin formal notices.
A fragmented note describes a Monday event titled Splash Night aimed at children in City Park. The readable portions name a city park setting and a recurring night activity. The rest of the text is garbled, offering no specific dates or organizing bodies.
A Columbus homecoming program will honor Congressman Mansfield with one lighted field ceremony. Public invited as Mansfield attends, with plans for a tribute during the event.
A fragmented notice suggests a cast or group inviting participants to a forthcoming event. The readable text hints at names or roles and an expectation that certain people will attend, though details are unclear.
bizarre court scene described with misprints and garbled names. alleges Miss Carey and Miss Sronde sue C H Hutler Malimens over alleged trifling with two young women. claims potential damages totaling $1,000,000 and requests candy gifts as part of the suit.
A garbled OCR fragment lists multiple names and locations such as Waiihiviken Ka aos Mallowaie and Bagshot with unclear actions. The text includes scattered references to people like Jar aied Andrew Mevetelicy and Hose ge eee ty, rendering a coherent event hard to identify.
A gang led by Luke Framell and Forrest Gibson forced J W Cassagne to drive toward a rural road east of Glidden after hijacking a car near Needville. Cassagne, a Columbus resident with one arm, was spared but held at pistol point as the convicts fled through wooded terrain.
Jimmie Reel of the Lake Side by the Fagie Lake Rod and Gun Club killed an alligator larger than any in the lake for years. The 370 pound, 30 foot long creature was shot in the head with a 20 gauge at night, then skinned. Local oldtimers recall past captures and a 20 foot monster reportedly shipped to New York long ago.
SAP officials discuss potential changes to Southern Public Line schedules and a proposed air conditioned coach for routes via here. The meeting with Judge W. S. Strickland of the South Texas Chamber of Commerce covered timetable impacts and possible extensions, with mentions of service to Eagle Pass and Eagle.
Garwood School receives approval for an extra grant of 6186 dollars to support expansion and equipment for the linked wing. The project totals about 73000 dollars, funding items across the school program and enabling a broader facility upgrade.
A 14 year old Black boy, Henry Daney of the Vos Populi community, died in Columbus after being struck on Highway TE Sunday evening near the old Vox Populi School House. He lingered about six hours before death Monday morning. Witnesses say he was dragged about thirty yards after the impact as the car driven by Birt Hogue of Louise transported him to the hospital.
A local boy testifies regarding a killing and a car crash as authorities outline the sequence of events. The fragmented account mentions the Gowien-Sewill family and others connected to the scene, with references to suspects, witnesses, and investigation notes.
The Garwood 1935 rice crop totaled 93 002 barrels, generating $325 507 in payments to farmers. The report notes association receipts and farmer payouts, with scattered garbled text around names and figures but the core figures 93 002 barrels and 325 507.00 dollars are preserved.
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