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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1935
Page
1
Local notices announce the fifth Garwood Fair with event dates confirmed. Details include parade plans, vendor applications, and community activities scheduled across Garwood this year.
Leo Schilling wins the FNLL fiddlers contest. Jess places second, with T. Cellects and Chic noted among the top entries.
Mrs Gillette arrives for a family visit, staying with Headlight staff and planning a longer stay. She is a flying instructor at France Field in Panama, hoping to see Eagle boys Buster Brower and Lester Beckmann, who live in Honduras. The reunion includes a dock greeting after a seven hour stop at a local port.
A February auto crash near Austin left Mrs Ranft’s father dead at a hospital six hours after the collision. The incident also involved Mr and Mrs Rau and their daughter en route to Eagle Lake, with several relatives traveling to the city at the time.
A Des Moines guest attends a local Rotary Club luncheon, meeting community leaders and sharing remarks. The event highlights networking and civic engagement with attendees from nearby areas.
A recollection recalls John Perry guiding a freight train near Columbus with a lantern signals and rousing antics. Passengers and locals remember the era when workers rode the moving cars, braving weather and the routine risk of the line.
Notice asks subscribers to check the current issue date and ensure proper credit for paid periods. It warns renewal statements are mailed separately due to postage, and nonrenewal will discontinue service. Readers are urged to report any miscredit or overpayment promptly to avoid gaps in delivery.
Garwood pupils under R J Buchanna and Future Farmers of America wrapped up a season of feeding baby beeves at the Houston Fat Stock Show. Calves sold at good prices, Hed Stallniak leading with an $86 sale and $35 profit over cost. The Garwood community praises the effort amid local interest in feeder projects and future agricultural work.
George W. Barry, 36, of near Eldridge, died Friday in a Houston hospital after illness. Born in Bosque County, he lived in Eagle Lake area since age 18, farming and for 14 years as field manager on the Herbert plantation. Services were at Eagle Lake Undertaking Co. with Rev. C. G. Marmion officiating. burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Pallbearers named. survived by wife Luck, four sisters, two brothers.
Minor adjustments take effect Sunday March 17 reducing irregularities in the Southern Pacific passenger timetable. No. 4 west bound now 108 a.m. with Yaokum routing. No. 8 west bound due 4 03 p.m. No. 310 east bound via Wallis now 1 00 a.m. No. 2 east bound due 7 18 p.m. plus other small shifts to improve connections.
The Buen Wl orchestra will furnish music for a dance at Schneider Hall near Columbus Saturday night. Admission is 40 cents, ladies five. The Eagle Lake community is expected to attend. Robert Coburt visits relatives and friends and is stationed with the Beaumont drilling exploration crew. Adolph Varek attended a church service school in Houston Friday night.
Wy phin ning boards and Lugissulute abx ious to do its best for promotion of the welfare of the state. The real wealth of Voxas is in Its population of six millions whose prosperity is essential. Relief should be given with regret, as many tenant farmers face plummeting cotton demand and prices. New farming methods and local industrial development are urged to diversify away from cotton.
Burdick's carnival shows prepare to launch the season this Saturday. About a dozen to fifteen members, who spent the winter in Engle Lake, report equipment in place and expect a three week run opening Saturday and continuing through the following week. Smithville is expected to host the after show, with a peak attendance likely.
Emergency seed loan funds are available through the Federal Emergency Relief Administration and Texas Relief Commission for spring planting of commercial and forage crops. Loans require county approval, with limits up to 850 for relief clients, and prefund disbursement rules. Officials note no loans to those with access to credit through usual channels. Farm Credit loans resume normal operations after federal aid ends. Local dignitaries and residents visited family and friends over the weekend in Normangee and San Antonio.
Zeno Bulli, appointed to the state ranger service, is stationed at the headquarters company in Abst. He has many friends who wish him success and believe he will take the force. His brother WS Smith also served, two years older, and vanished after entering service ten years ago.
The Zenith Life Insurance Company opens offices at ve Litleneld Guilding of Austin on Saturday. Bldyed McKinnon president and J B Roberts vice president announce incorporation under Texas law and state insurance department supervision. McKinnon, longtime Austin figure, led the Chamber of Commerce and Capitol National Bank. Roberts, former Eagle Lake citizen, is known in Austin and served as deputy barking commissioner under Governor Moody.
Fragmented notices from Columbus and nearby describe a Thursday wedding of B Memert and a Car for a Western trip after a brief wedding, with local figures Annie Emshell and Miss Warele and Miss Elkins mentioned among social events. Also noted are Rice Traveling Tax Bill passage and various social visits by Estelle Warde, Ware and Morse, with local personalities and club gatherings mentioned in a cluttered, OCR-mangled listing.
An Easter eggs sale event organized by Mrs C. Pennington and Mrs J. Lanawag is announced. Delicious desserts were served, and the event featured baskets displayed at the Michogin Venue. The occasion drew local interest with attendees and community members praising the offerings.
Despite rain drenched conditions Eagle Laze's first invitational track meet drew many visiting coaches urging the Sage School to treat the event as a regular affair. Bryan High led with 48 points, followed by Bugle Lake at 46 and Wharton 35, as Rosenberg and Semileeburg posted solid showings and assorted teams battled for finishes.
Saint Patrick supper announced for Monday March 18 at 7:00 pm in the Hall. Supper served for those under 12, with a small fee. Attendees include Mr and Mrs David Barwandics, Mr and Mrs Dik Bird, and Miss Emu Jikerngott, in a community gathering with Saint Patrick style.
A fragmentary report notes four people at a storefront window observing young chicks inside a coop. A passerby recalls a moment as onlookers discuss a white variety and a worker remarks about the scene as others stand nearby.
Saturday night event at Avalon involves Mrs. May Surphiens registering while visiting relatives. A total amount of 330.00 is noted for the next Saturday, with 20.00 for the following Tuesday plant sale.
Adolph Vanek, a Crosley dealer, leads the new Radio Service Department. Mr Larson, well versed in repair work, has spent years in a major New York City service division. The piece notes a commitment to up to date service in the radio field and mentions Watt as a noted local operator.
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