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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1933
Page
1
Local business firms in Nada announce plans to relocate to ten new highway sites. The notice outlines new addresses and affected properties, with emphasis on expansion and improved access for customers.
Circulation of checks disrupted as banks operate on a normal basis since last Wednesday. Reports indicate customers encountered delays and backlogs while check processing resumes gradually after a period of irregular service.
Theatre 19 conducts tryouts for its upcoming production Grumpy selecting cast through a new vis vis method as part of rehearsals.
George P. Harry, born 1855 in Washington, died Monday afternoon at his Garwood home after four months with his son J ME. A farmer and businessman, he lived in Austin and Garwood before settling in the area. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Lakesigo with Rev. J EB Morgan officiating. he leaves four grandsons Jesse, Howard, Harry, and Ernest.
Mr and Mrs Meyer and Mr J Nathan report on the condition of Mr J Nathan patient at Turner Hospital Houston. Nathan shows improvement after a severe illness and friends hope he soon returns home. Humble station in charge with Tolbirt leaving to Dickerson partnership at service station and garage.
The local dance committee plans an Easter event with the Baca Orchestra for Saturday night April 22. Dancers will get a long rest through Lent before the old-time Easter music.
The Eagle Lake oil exchange opens today led by W. F. P. Greske of Houston with offices near the Headlight building. The venture signals growing interest in Colorado county leases as companies eye potential oil fields and three miles from Eagle Lake a well may draw further attention from oil circles.
More than thirty local business attended the Rotary Club gathering at the Dallas Hotel last evening. President Gibert Chop pin urged cooperation and growth, with Judge W S Strickland and J Wintermann stressing civic duty and joint effort to boost Eagle Lake’s progress and outpace nearby towns.
The Humble Coyle Concord Oil Well No 1 Mebane eight miles southwest of Garwood reached 4175 feet Thursday with sand at 4142 to 4167 feet showing no gas or oil. Plymouth Oil Co drills two and a half miles southwest seeking the missing sand strike while Dancigar Refining Co reports limited progress near Garwood. Rumors swirl about new wells from Mustang and Lisle blocks with April lease expirations and potential spudding near Altair and La Colorado River sectors.
The Headlight laments dwindling local advertising in Eagle Lake urging firms to support the paper. The editor warns without ads the paper cannot thrive and urges businesses in town to engage, noting some firms have not advertised for months.
Adela Watson a local colored woman and her fourteen month old baby Adelia Hardison were wounded in a shooting at their home in the Flat at 11 oclock Tuesday night. Dewey Hardison was arrested by Deputy Max Conner who seized a 48 caliber pistol with five empty cartridges. Hardison admitted firing three shots while attempting to shoot George Scott. both Watson and the baby were struck. Scott, previously jailed for burglary at the Epps home, escaped with a single shot fired by Conner when Scott fled near the Heiney Hotel. Sheriff Frank Hoegeneyer and Deputy Berry Townsend searched for Scott Wednesday morning without success. Conner strained a leg during the chase and was later taken to jail in Columbus with Hardison.
A new meat market named Eagle Meat Market opened on Main Street in Eagle Lake yesterday, located one door east of the post office. The venture marks a local business expansion with supplies expected to attract residents seeking fresh cuts and related goods.
Mrs Althea Prang and her son Stan ey, former Eagle Lake residents now in Lynwood, report they are safe after the earthquake. Mrs Franz says her losses are heavy, and readers note that conditions differ from newspaper reports.
The 9th District Convention of the American Legion will meet in LaGrange next Sunday with many Legionnaires expected to attend. Members are urged to pay dues and participate in the LaGrange gathering, which recently enrolled 216 members.
Mrs Anne Harter longtime Revie Island resident died at her daughter Mrs Sam Cooper’s home in Rock Island Sunday after more than five months illness. Funeral held Monday with Rev Mr Wyatt Baptist pastor Columbus officiating. interment Myrtle Cemetery Rock Island. Survived by four children Lon Harter Galveston CJ Harter Houston Mrs Sam Foster son Guy Salmon Houston nine grandchildren three great grandchildren.
The Headlight reports Miss Marian Wozencraft’s third graders staged Apamanondus in the high school auditorium. The pickaninny costumes and staging were praised as unusually good with well learned lines and a polished performance.
Rumors from the Attatr region suggest the Mus tang OM Company plans a new well on lease holdings between the Colorado river and Eagle Lake, within three and a half to four miles of the lake. The Headlight has not confirmed the rumors. Also noted is Miss Lillian Killough named on the State University honor roll for high academic achievement.
Report notes late spring in Eagle Lake and Sugar Cand areas with potato planting on March 6 near Littl Rock and Red River. Advises expect three to four week growth, unlikely frosts, prices seen as fair, but warns some weed affecting sales in Kansas City market with price around 1 dollar.
A drilling crew, including Lester Patrick and ER Minter, arrives to begin operations at the lake well. Machinery is to be unloaded by week’s end and drilling expected to start soon with Mr Paxson of Continental Oil Company inspecting the site. The venture appears promising per Paxson’s favorable territory report.
Two school trustees and three aldermen are up for election in Eagle Lake with deadlines for candidate registration set by City Clerk. Mayor W E Welford cites March 1st deadline to print official ballots. Pending candidates must come forward or retiring members may be conscripted into new terms.
Aunt Celia Blanton known as Aunt Celia, about 70, died in March. She was a trusted cook for Mr. and Mrs. Hayes Stephens and well liked by both white and colored residents. Her passing united the family and the Eagle Lake community in mourning and remembrance.
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