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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1934
Page
1
A Leesville report states ALee Smut of Li has been named postmistress at Lissie and officially checked in during the past week. Local officials expect smoother mail service under the new appointee and note ongoing administrative changes.
The Tennessee wildlife agency announces changes to the dove hunting season for the South Zone. Details include updated dates and any new restrictions affecting hunters in this region.
Jumbled OCR reads as a memorial note for a former local boy buried in Beaumont with sparse readable details. The fragment mentions a burial and location but lacks a clear name date or organization to confirm full context.
A fragmented OCR item mentions Helena Bubin with phrases trained expert and SS coming. No clear event, date, or location is discernible.
The notice outlines seven week slate for Colorado County offices including assessor and treasurer. It lists primary candidates and confirms election timing set for the first Tuesday in April. Aldermen races are noted with ballots and terms to be decided under official order.
Angfort proposes reorganizing the Odd Fellows Lodge to revive a previously active local order. The message calls for cooperation from members and supporters to form a committee and conduct a meeting for the welfare of the organization.
Service times noted with a 11 39 start and Rev A F Foerster leading The missionary evening hour titled The Ident is always to use services by the church calendar and schedule
A clipped local note describes a visitor named Happy McKeown from Stephenville appearing in Eagle Lake yesterday. The fragment mentions Frank dropping at the Headlight office and a humorous claim about his many self-sufficient skills, including shaving, smoking, eating, dressing, and playing tennis, with casual references to his hands and music training.
Henry Buescher of Columbus, current tax assessor, announces candidacy for the combined office of assessor and collector. The article lauds his record, diligence, and courteous service, noting the race is subject to the County Waste Loyalty Party primaries in July.
After a period away from the stairs and using a drug store as a temporary office, Dr L C Wozencraft has resumed full-time practice. He asserts that a strong man cannot stay down and is back on the job with renewed vigor.
W L Welford declares run for re election as mayor of Eagle Lake Texas promising honesty and economical city administration. He asks voters to cast their ballots on Tuesday in the forthcoming city election of April 1934.
Mrs John Kunetka of Columbus announces her candidacy for County Treasurer of Colotaflo County. She was appointed to complete her late husband’s term and has served effectively, earning support for re election. Her run is subject to the White Loyalty Party of Colorado County action.
Emil H Rabel of Colorado County announces as a candidate for the joint office of tax assessor and collector after the recent consolidation act. He pledges to faithfully discharge duties and seeks the vote of county residents under the White Loyalty Party banner.
The Austin Hall night dance drew light attendance despite advertisements for an old time battle dance. The Charlie Gerner orchestra of Houston and the Bender Orchestra of Bellville played while Ber s orchestra failed to perform as advertised.
In the July county primaries voters will see candidates listed under For Tax Assessor and Collector. The merger unites the two offices under one head in counties of 10,600 population or more, while in smaller counties the sheriff will perform duties. The change takes effect January 2, 1935, marking the first election under merged offices.
Supt E G Marshall of the Garland Wood schools will address the Men’s Bible Class at city hall Sunday morning at 9 45. His subject is Buried Alive and he comes as a speaker of note inviting nearby residents to attend the session.
Adolph Vacek a Frigidaire dealer led a several hundred strong meeting of dealers and Frigidaire supervisors in Houston to map advertising and sales plans for the next year. Vacek and E. E. Smith of Rosenberg accompanied the delegation as Frigidaire officials outlined business targets. H W Newell, a supervisor with the GM subsidiary, predicted that 1923 would set new record sales for the refrigeration industry.
Elkinner L Baying and SS White attended a Coast Automobile Dealers Association meeting in Wharton. Carl Calloway of Reeetbers serves as president. Helen Leonard taught graceful dancing with five students performing alongside Mrs. S W Lipscomb on piano and a dance number by Darlene Hudgins Opal White and Jel Harmanson.
Mr and Mrs A. Krenek and daughters Mi iol and Ever of Garwood spent Monday in the city on a stopping spot. Mr and Mrs R. T. Anselm of Houston spent Sunday with relatives. Mrs Eo Wo fly is listed among the relatives.
The colored school opened with about fifty to ninety students attending in the community building. Classes run through the night, offering several subjects.
William Cook of Lissie passed examinations with credit at Houston on February 1 in algebra geometry trig English rhetoric and literature and history. He is eligible to enter the United States Naval Academy after a successful physical. A rm graduate of Eagle Lake High School class of eighteen eighty eight, he stands among the school's top students. Supt Reed and faculty praise his strong school work and expect him to complete the physical examination. Congressman Mansfeld assisted in the process.
Er M Haverman opened a fruit and vegetable store in the Newton Apple House on Mal Street. He offers a line of fresh fruits and vegetables, cane tobacco and related goods and intends to maintain a full stock at all times.
The Ladies Aya group of Lissie Evangelical Church hosts a program at Petco Storch YS. The event promises good music and enjoyable pictures. No admission charge, but a free offering will be taken.
A Thursday night club gathering at a former home featured Ms Edgar, Lora Baring, and several members including Mesdames Waery Larsoz, Prederick Duve, and Mrs. Sam Davie. The event offered refreshments and a prize for Indies club pride, with pentioman and pie prizes awarded to Mrs Frecerig Dive and Mr. Wile Bardlaw. A Progressive 42 party followed at Mr and Mrs Frank Weaselski near Garwood celebrating Oleyson Frank’s birthday with guests including Mr and Mrs Robert Rosen and Evelon Kosher.
An oil well in the Humble Oil and Refining Company and Coyle Concord venture at Garwood failed to find saturated sands by 6200 feet. Captain Arthur J. Coyle noted low formations and little chance for production, with plans for another drill in the region likely this summer near Eagle Lake and Bernardo. Community notes mention local visits, health hopes, and a Young Women's Missionary Society meeting in progress.
Fragmentary notes show a report on a group of five institutions and associated students or societies. Mentions of Mrs L. Woicnens and EW Fite appear among partial names. Reading is hindered by OCR errors, but indicates school activities or associations involving several organizations.
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