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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1931
Page
1
A sixteen year old Yoakum youth sustained a leg fracture after being struck by a car without lights on near Lake at dawn. Passersby and emergency responders aided the injured boy, who was taken to Stephens County hospital and later released to his home.
J N Frack tras was taken to Houston Friday afternoon where he underwent an appendicitis operation. Dr My K Bretines performed the procedure and he is doing nicely at Helaguise hospital. Several advertisements follow noting stock and new arrivals from local merchants.
Delegates from Weimar Columbus and Bay Lake attended the Associated Workers' Conference of Baptist churches of the Colorado Association held at Palacios on Tuesday. Dr. John A. Mold, superintendent of missionary work among foreigners in Texas, delivered the principal address. W. D. Wirtz served as moderator and the Rev. attended.
A Saturday wedding at Christ Episcopal Church united Miss Frances Cabarsisse and Mr. Maurice Parker at 4 p.m. with Rev. J W S Airey officiating. The couple, warmly celebrated by friends, will reside in Houston where Parker works for Hub Oil and Resinant. The ceremony and reception echoed the town’s happiness for the newlyweds.
Geo. H. Vick of the Vick & Line left yesterday for Kilgore in the Texas oil field area. His two trucks will be put into service and Mr. Vick expects to spend time there. In his absence Frank Duty will supervise the Big Lake Houston freight business, a role he has held with Vick for some time.
The Eagle Lake Headlight reports that the Frank Stephens Company building may receive an extensive front modernization after interior and rear improvements completed last year. Manager Mer Stephens hints at plans but remains noncommittal, while readers are urged to notice two Central Power and Light Company advertisements. Local residents and former St. Louis residents are noted among visitors and relocations, with several business movements and property rentals mentioned in this community update.
Members of the Thursday Bridge Club and two guests Mrs Joli Matthews and Mrs Howard Pittgerald enjoyed an afternoon hosted by Mrs N A Davidson. Mrs Matthews won the guest prize and Miss Gertie Milcomson took the club prize. Spring flowers decorated the room as refreshments of jello salad brown bread sandwiches hot tea and potato chips were served. The next party will be hosted by Mrs M Fitzgerald on Thursday.
Postmaster Wahrmund reports seventy veteran loan applications received locally with totals from 25 to 900 dollars. By noon a large batch arrived via other channels, and more are expected. Saturday is forecast to be the busiest day since the bill passed. Boy Scouts plan a new Caranchua district court of honor meeting every two months with members from area towns. The first event, March 30 at Wharton court house, inaugurates the council chaired by district leaders.
Mr and Mrs J B Smith visited Temple last Friday. Mrs Smith underwent an operation Tuesday morning at Scott A White Hospital. Friends hope the operation restores her former health. Mr Smith returned home Thursday and reports Mrs Smith doing as well as expected.
Beginning this week the tegic fake State Bank and the Dirt National Bank will close at three o'clock. Christian Science Service, Christian Seiener Services are held In the LO, Hall. Sunday ser vice at 11 a. m. Subject, "Mane Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday evening meeting at 7:45. A. coralal invitations extended w LL aid.
The Ladies of Ald of fisele will host a chicken supper next Thursday night in the storage room at Adams' Pilling Station. Children up to twelve pay twenty five cents. proceeds go to the Evangelical church via AML Grocery. Supper begins at seven o clock. you are invited.
Emma Putney continues to improve from injuries after a fall at her home several weeks ago. Friends in the community join in hopes she soon recovers enough to be up and about again, as she remains confined to bed with a severely injured hip.
From the Colorado Cat there is word Horton and Horton at Columbus saw their gravel pit shut this week by order. Forty seven workers were affected as the Columbus plant is suspended indefinitely after ten to twelve years in operation. Superintendent W. Ch. Thomas will move to Fal e Lake to join Horton and Horton pits. The firm is expanding activity at its Bogts Uoke plant with new hires and equipment, and plans a large gravel department at the former West moreland site. Cheaper freight from Eagle Lake shifts gravel flow away from Columbus pits, prompting temporary closure and increased shipments from local pits.
Local Chevrolet dealers lead a five hundred strong delegation to Houston on March 9 for a novel retail sales convention. A. Baring and 100 Car Club officers will oversee sessions using plays and demonstrations to boost dealer and salesman performance. The event is one of 82 nationwide efforts to restore sales volume and better position Chevrolet against competition and pricing.
The father of Supt Reed of Eagle Lake Public Schools, IW Reed, died of pneumonia at his Normangee home last Saturday after about twenty days ill. He was born near Flynn on April 11, 1849, lived within three miles of birth place, and had long ties to local politics and the Flynn State Bank which he helped organize. Funeral held Sunday at 3 pm with burial in Evans Chapel Cemetery. He is survived by wife Alaathen Reed and several children.
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W. M. Thacker leaves the J. B. Penney Company store in Eagle Lake for Plainview to take the manager job there. Edmie’s family will remain in Victoria as Thacker’s team departs. Local Presbyterian auxiliary officers were elected, with two-year terms, and County Attorney Chas. S. Rute visited Eagle Lake yesterday.
Farmers plan cantaloupe planting with seed supply arriving this week at the First National Bank. A second seed shipment is expected midweek. Joyipes will plant next week and Rico Milling Company advertises polished and chicken feed options in today's Headlight.
Weather has cleared enough for golfers at Latgite to return, with many ladies rejoining and new players taking to the greens. A sand-fill project targets all greens to four to six inch depth to improve ball lie, and the 1931 season is shaping up as the best since the club formed. Memberships open as spring events and entertainments are planned, with advertising in the community and local notices highlighting church services and area happenings.
Howard Fitzgerald, a star fielder in the Texas League for several years, and his family plan to depart Saturday for Sarasota, Florida, to begin training. The move, described in local notes, signals a planned stint away from home as part of his professional development and athletic commitments.
Mrs J G Cooke manager at the Western Union telegraph office received word of her brother Rao Mishael's death near Bust Point Georgia after a trek that left him unconscious. The funeral will be held at Villa-Rlems Georgia. The Cooke family expresses sympathy.
Bis,Hinny Rabel of Eagle Lake enters the potato chip market, frying fresh chips for sale at her home. She offers sanitary plates and accepts special orders by telephone, with contact details provided for interested buyers and local customers.
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