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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1935
Page
1
Local entertainment item notes that Buster Brown and Tige will appear in person Monday at the Frank Company venue. Details are obscured but suggest a promotional visit with potential charges or pricing. The fragment references Avalon and registration, implying an event with marked activities.
The Orion group forms a strong Vaqueros unit with Gardner Duncan Heimer enolm Tommy Givens Will Mexiwether Alec Berder and Ben Hudgins. A practice game is scheduled for Sunday at 3 30 p m at Ure Dun can ranch. Public invited to watch the boys work. An American Legion meeting is set for Wednesday night at City Hall by Post Commander BP Wilks. Walters of interest to women exservicemen will address the meeting and discuss tenes matter.
A report says dogs at a Calhoun area home killed a black rabbit found near the property. Mrs. G. Smith witnessed the incident and attempted to revive the animal but it died from injuries. The rabbit appeared to be someone’s pet with a winged collar.
The Little Theatre plans a dress rehearsal of a three act comedy in the auditorium tonight. Audience members are urged to be seated before curtain by rising Fifth act, with the cast including Chester Cawlfield Mrs Tom Send Miss Hethry and under the direction of Reed s Boner.
An advertisement showcases a touring sedan now on display at Gear Motor Company showrooms. The car features a handsome design with upholstered seats and a trunk, highlighting its modern styling and added comfort. The notice promotes the vehicle as a featured model in the latest line.
Zeno Smith of Engie ek hus, then spointed the Governor Almed wa the Stace FunneT sive Halft Posterdal for Aust. His appointment replaces a former official as he transitions to new duties.
Mrs. and Mr. John Schmitt of Cut Spring and Miss Mary Vasut of Matthews wed in Columbus at 2 34 Tuesday. A large reception followed at the couple's home with many relatives in attendance and plans to live in Mrs Wilberes garden year round.
The regular city election set for April, on the first Tuesday, will elect three aldermen: O. J. Wintermann, J. N. Brower, and G. W. Meith. Terms expire then. Mayor W. E. Welland issued notice naming W. E. McReeny as judge. Candidates must register with Clerk Miss Georice Butler by March 25. It is unclear if any incumbents will run or if new candidates will enter.
A Rock Island man purchases the theatre at Hempstead and takes charge of the business on March 1. Mrs. Wright and Roy plan to move next week to Hempstead with the family, while friends in Rock Island bid them farewell. The town regrets the departure of a well loved family and wishes them health and prosperity. Wright will manage the Hempstead theatre and is noted as a charming host. Mrs Wright is sister to Carl A Nblenin of Pinsetts, former manager of the Avalon Theatre.
Weekend listings show multiple dances around the region. The Newadda Orchestra performs an old-time dance at Prole Lake's Austin Hall on March 2. Ree Mills with his band offers a modern dance at Rivenside Pavilion in East Bryant Town on March 1. Bara New Daal Orchestra provides mixed trance music at Columbus Opera House on March 6. Lee Phlase and his group play modern dance at KIT Wall in Nude on March 6. BI Griffin and orchestra with Chic musicians headline an old-time dance at Wertz Hall in Ment on March 4. Ruth Powers visits Mrs. Jo Bat Black over the weekend.
Garwood School vocational agriculture students and instructors travel to Houston for the stock show. A number of baby beeves fed by department members will be exhibited, with high hopes for a creditable showing in the Future Farmers of America event. Eight head of livestock will be judged in beef, dairy, and swine categories as part of the program.
Captain Leon Kia Lina, finishing his high school basketball career, led Eagle Lake to a top district finish. He scored 32 points in the district tournament first game and is bound for Denton Teachers College next September. W. J. Moore of Fairing, Oklahoma visited his sister Mrs. Roos and family.
Yorktown basketball team under Coach John Stermont defeated Fayetteville in the final to claim the District 24 championship. The Yorktown quintet, after a tough schedule, won four straight games including matches against Shiner and Giddings to clinch the title.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church plan a food and apron sale at the Freak Stephens Comp store tomorrow. Patrons are urged to attend and support the church through purchases from the full stock on offer.
Fritz Engelhard of Engle Lake was elected a 4 Member of the board of directors of the Colo Puedo River Authority and nominated for chairman. The term lasts about a year and the vote confirmed him as leader.
Bonnet and apron sale organized by the Presbytery will be held Saturday morning in the business section. Bargains include hats and various good items. Early arrival is encouraged to get first choices as items go quickly. Proceeds support the church program.
Dust clouds and reduced visibility swept Western Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and parts of Texas on Friday. Strong winds up to 60 miles per hour slowed traffic as dust filled skies from Fort Worth through Austin and into western states before easing Saturday morning.
Weather shifts expose cold air from the north after a warm spell. Temperatures linger near freezing with readings around 31 degrees, then fall toward the upper 30s as a bright afternoon sun gives way to a biting, windless night. Local gardeners fear damage to budding fruit trees and crops.
The Headlight advertises the Frank Stephens Company's Dry Department anniversary sale with reduced prices on seasonal merchandise and new stock. Readers are urged to visit the site to view special offers and celebrate the milestone.
Funeral services for Mrs Ida G Rogers were conducted in Houston with burial at Lakeside Cemetery. She resided in Eagle Lake and later moved to Holistar and Henistoe. survivors include son Rev W C Rogers and daughter, with grandchildren listed. The service honored her as a Southern school woman with many longtime friends.
A jury trial, held at Rae Hnl st Neda Welihes, featured W. HL Young as county agent in charge of destroying a creek near Teock Island Prk Ariol. The court heard testimonies amid cold, with jurors seated for the case. The defense cited a prominent local club president and other community figures in relation to the trial proceedings.
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