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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1934
Page
1
Track and field events set for a county meet at New Eagle Field. The meet features various events and participants including Davidson and Leke, with multiple heats and distances noted in the readable text.
A brief engagement notice reports that a former local boy, aged 15, is engaged. Details are limited in the short readable excerpt.
Local notes report no definite plans in Garwood oil activities. Observers await further details as projects linger without formal approvals and area officials schedule no decisive action at this time.
The Headlight marks its thirty first year and reaffirms its policy to deliver a readable paper each week. The edition notes fifty years of service in covering local affairs and the ongoing aim to report consistently through the coming years.
The Eagles placed in multiple events toward the season debut in Rosenberg last Friday. Albert McMil won first in the shot put with Henry Hrensehmar taking second in the male relay while Captain Campbell and Es also earned podium finishes. Henry Kretzschmer contributed two seconds in sprint events.
A Columbus gathering discussed the cotton situation with delegates from Fort Bend Jackson and Colorado counties. The event aimed to gain a clearer view of regional needs and county acreage trends amid landlord relations concerns.
Eyvank Horgemeyer and B. AL Townsend were arrested after a series of Glidden burglaries. They were linked to a hitchhiker incident near Cohmn and an attempted break in at Glidden. A stolen overcoat was found with the suspects and reported by five Glidden residents.
A Columbus Methodist Church was burglarized last week. Entry was gained through a side door into the main building and the economys room was broken into. Food stock intended by the women's clubs for feeding children was stolen.
In Eagle Lake last Saturday the Colorado County meet concluded first section results across essay writing spelling and student events. Notable placers include Egbert Schietinger Weimar first in essay and Hazel Reinhardt Weimar ward school first in Ward school contest.
Eagle Lake resident H J Campbell announces as mayoral candidate at Headlight urging a progressive yet conservative administration. He seeks voters’ support for a city hall election on the first Tuesday in April. Incumbent W E Welford seeks re election and two alderman seats hold J F Ulery and G T Thomas Sr. The filing deadline for new candidates is March 26 at the city secretary office.
The Baca orchestra of Fayetteville and the Charlie Cherney orchestra of Houston will provide music for an all night dance at Austin's Hall on Friday April 8. Music runs 8:30 to 12:00 and 12:00 to 3:00 or longer with mixed tunes after midnight. Dancers urged to arrive early for an 8:20 start. Admission 75 cents.
Judge H. P. Rath from Columbus visited Monday to obtain rent of way for straightening Highway No. 3 west of the Tigert Filling Station near Ramsey. He urged the highway department to remove the curve and one way bridge at that point and to widen the culvert on the highway in the west city units of Engle Lake.
Three Mexican men were arrested and jailed in Columbus by Sheriff Frank Hoegemeyer and Deputy Townsend, accused of looting a truck while the driver was forced to walk the highway. Officers say they escaped with cash and five sacks of beans sold for $18, with arrests in Sumit Sani and Houston.
Eagle Lake Independent School District will hold a election at Eagle Lake city hall on Saturday April 7 to select three trustees. Incumbents C P Haye R H Reese and J H McCreary seek re election. others must file by April 2 to be printed on ballots.
Senator Walter Woodul of Houston formally kicks off his bid for Lieutenant Governor. Born in Laredo, he rose through the University of Texas and the state Legislature, led the Houston Community Chest, and serves as a prominent lawyer. His wife Ethel Eldridge, a former Eagle Lake girl, accompanies his campaign as he plans visits to Eagle Lake.
Ben H Kolb born July 6 1866 north of Rock Island Texas spent life in Colorado county. A Baptist convert, pioneer settler, outdoorsman and courteous gentleman. He married Etta Stone in 1892. survived by two daughters and son. Floral funeral at church with Myrule Cemetery rites.
Columbus figure E R Spencer announces candidacy for Texas State Senator from the 15th district comprising Colorado, Austin, Waller, and Lavaca. He outlines legal and public service work, including eight years as Colorado county attorney, UT Law graduate, World War I service, and prior legislative terms, promising a policy statement soon. Frost hits potato crop area Monday morning, with estimated 30 to 40 percent damage across several counties and digging not expected before May 20.
B P Blair acting manager calls for residents to attend a meeting at the city Mall on Friday night March 23 to organize a local Eagle Lake baseball team for the spring and summer season. He aims to form a practical squad and align with nearby school leagues for a broader schedule.
A fragmented OCR list names numerous residents and families from Waelder, Houston, Yoakum, Columbus and surrounding areas. The text mentions individuals such as Mollie Stone Donna Omrin Slaw and Louise Wilber Deis Oder Sir Seymour Rage Columbus and others, plus several surnames including Townsend Bra Plourcot Johnson and Oder, with scattered middle initials and unclear connections. The passage appears as a miscellaneous roster rather than a cohesive article.
Garwood resident Mrs. H. D. Young celebrated her ninety fourth birthday Tuesday. Born March 20, 1840, she is known as Grandma in Garwood and has four living children, one deceased, 21 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. She remains active, often riding to town, keeping her room, and helping with household duties.
A mass gathering of about 250 rice farmers from Wharton Matagorda Jackson Brazoria and Colorado counties met in Wharton Monday to curb acreage for 1934 and to unite growers in enforcing agricultural adjustment act provisions. Temporary officers were elected with J Crefton Bay City president J P Hutchins Wharton vice president and C P Dusen El Campo secretary treasurer.
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