Houston Track Meet Brings Local and Houston Athletes Together
Local track event features Houston athletes visiting San Jacinto area. Participants listed include George Wallace, Albert McMillan, Benny Blair, Willie Rand, Cheser Glasser, Lloyd Spel, Sunshine Dipper, Chas. Brown, with Cosch and Cost grading roles mentioned in the Houston Club section.
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Houston
San Jacinto
Ensimes Recore
George Wallace
Huct Incutate
Alpert McMillar
Benny Blair
Willie Ran
Cheser Glasser
Lloyd Spel
Sunshine Dipper
Chas. Brown
Baseball Boys Suffer Unlucky Sunday setback
A fragmentary report notes a baseball game last Sunday where Lovsandee represented Columet and Tre trnal cit fame ended in a draw or uncertain result. The text is garbled but implies a disappointing performance and a tied or unclear outcome for the team.
Spring Alligator Crop Reported in Goop Town
Local brief notes unusual weather and crop conditions in Goop of the town as spring reports mention alligators and related seasonal activity. No specific dates or organizations are provided.
Mae West Film Preview Promises Change at Saturday Show
A Saturday night program at the cinema shifts to Mae West’s She Done Him Wrong with a complete change of schedule. The feature will run Monday and include a row of acts and a theater band.
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Prin
Wharton County Commissioner Race Heads to Second Election
In Wharton County Precinct 201 two candidates, E J Novosad and incumbent Claude B Dill, compete again after a tight April 21 primary. The recount plan involves voting boxes from East Bernard Bernard Prairie Nottawa and other areas, with results due at the May 26 county primary.
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Wharton County
E. J. Novossd
East Bernarried
Claude B. Dill
East Bernard
DUI
White Man's Union
Dhe Vormmutiee
Eget Bererd
Berard Prairie
Nottawa
Eefbt
Path
Roush
Houston Team to Play Locals Sunday at Eagle Lake
The Houston Light & Power team meets the locals this Sunday for a two game series at Eagle Lake. The game starts at 3:00. Manager Bennie F Blair says the locals field a stronger squad with new additions from Gar and Fast Bernard.
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Houston Light & Power
Compee Eagle Lake
Bennie F. Blair
Gar
Fast Bernard
T Place
Firefighters Head to Texas City District Meet
A local fire department team leaves this afternoon to compete at the district meet in Texas City. Participants include Lea, Hillie Koretz, Sunshine Dippel, Albert Loughridge, W. P. Wade, S. D. Porer, and A. A. Klockman.
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Texas City
Olec
Ost Firemens Association
Lea
Hillie Koretz- Sunshine Dippel
Albert Loughridge
W. P. Wade
S. D. Porer
A. A. Klockman
Irrigation Pumps Initiated at Three Plants
Pumps at Lakeside Irrigation began at the river plant and moved to the prairie plant, with one more unit at the lake site. The program targets multiple facilities to improve water distribution and efficiency across the system.
Workers Conference In Session At Wharton
A Wharton workers conference met with visitors present including A Gipnel Susie Frezar P O Willson E R Smythe R L Lange and C Mote Davidson. The group did not decide on a date for the next meeting.
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Wharton
BR. E Stower
A. J. Mites
A.gipnel
Susie Frezar
P.O. Willson
C.p. Bosa
Green
E. R. Smythe
R L. Lange
Shower Planned for Coming Bride Elsie Reuther
Tre ladies of the Catholic Altar Society plan a miscellaneous shower for Miss Elsie Reuther on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o clock. The event honors her engagement to Mr Raymond Taylor announced earlier. The wedding is set for Tuesday May 22. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes to the couple.
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Tre
Louis Eilas
Elsie Reuther
Raymond Tayior
Priends
Rodeo at Duncan Ranch Promises Big Show
Duncan D-Cross ranch three miles south of Eagle Lake plans a Sunday afternoon rodeo starting at 3 PM. Local talent will fill spots with out of town cowboys competing in roping contests between the Rite Farmers and the Jelly Beans, led by Helmer Seaholm and Charley Stephens. Entry price is 25 cents.
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Duncan
Eagle Lake
Helmer Seaholm
Mese Thomas
Cli Everits
Miles ‘Theliman
Ernest Seaholm
Charley Stephens
Stephens
Pranis Daly
Charles von Lengerke
Lloyd Tate
Frank
Weimar City Election Contest Filed by Defeated Candidate
Bea 5B Hali of Weimar announced he will contest the April mayoral race after losing by two votes. An injunction by Judge M C Jeffrey orders off county ballot transfer to LaGrange district clerk. County case moves due to judge relations. Welmar results show Henry Laws 207 votes and Hen Holt 205.
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Bea
Hali
Weimar
B. L. Townsend
M. C. Jeffrey
LaGrange
Colorado County
Plaints
Lester Holt
Hallettsville
Welmar Elty
Henry J. Laws
Hen B. Holt
Landa Returns Home After Mastoid Operation
Harry Landa, local grocer, has returned home from Memorial Hospital in Houston after a mastoid operation. He is improving at home here but will be unable to resume duties at the store for some time.
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Harry Landa
Memorial Hospital
Houston
Friday Night Dance Draws Sparse Crowd in Austin Mall
A Friday night dance at the Austin Mall drew a small crowd though attendees enjoyed the lively music. The Baca orchestra and Rosenberg’s Nesvadba orchestra performed, marking the first visit of Nesvadba to the area. The article also notes a Tuesday golf club dance with Leo Prawse musicians and an upcoming old-time Eagle Lake dance planned for May with Jodie’s oldtime orchestra.
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Austin
Baca
Nesvadba
Rosenberg
Ochestra
Golf Club
Leo Prawse
Eagle Lake
Jodie
Former Local Boy Married at Rosenberg
O Walker of Houston visited relatives in Eagle Lake with Mr and Mrs Ry A Walker. Witham, a former Eagle Lake boy, wed Miss Anne Christopher of Houston at Rosenberg a week ago. He has lived in Houston nearly a year and works for Horton Horton grave company. Headlight offers congratulations and wishes a long, prosperous married life.
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Walton
O. Walker
Houston
Ry A Walker
Witham
Eagle Lake
Rosenak
Annne Christopher
Horton & Horton Grave Company
Man Held On Bank Robbery Charge To Get Trial Saturday
Lule Livergood faces a robbery by firearms charge in Garwood State Bank. The examining trial before Judge Griffitts was postponed to Saturday at 10 am due to State prep needing completion. Bond may be set high, with $25,000 proposed. Livergood remains in sheriff custody.
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W. M. Griffins
Garwood
Lule J. Livergood
Garwood State Bank
Grimitus
Schiurting Rice Association
Sheridan
Loffense
Fd. R. Spencer
Chas. D. Rutta
Columbus
Stierreymel
Joige Griffitts
Ruitta
Livergood
Dunlavy Undergoes Serious Operation in San Antonio
Mrs Dunlavy underwent a very serious operation in a San Antonio hospital Thursday morning. She traveled there Wednesday with Mrs H W Ahlers and her daughter Mrs Joe Pat Black and Clyde who stayed with her for a few days. Word last night said she stood the operation well and was doing nicely.
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Dunlavy
San Antonio
H. W. Ahlers
Joe Pat Black
Clyde
Houston businessmen excursion stops at Eagle Lake
A group of Houston business men on a Chamber of Commerce sponsored excursion will spend an hour in Eagle Lake on Tuesday May 22. The bus tour reaches Eagle Lake at 9 45 a m and departs an hour later en route to Columbus.
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Houston
Houston Chamber of Commerce
Eagle Lake
Columbus
Welmir
Welmar
Taneh
Mr Colly Recovers From Car Crash Injuries
J R Cally is able to be about again after breaking one rib and fracturing another when his car jammed him against the steering wheel. He was driving over a pasture road when the accident occurred and was jolted by the impact.
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J. R. Cally
Cateln
Mrs Carter Undergoes Operation in Houston
Mrs. Carter underwent a serious operation at Memorial Hospital in Houston last Friday. She is recovering slowly since the operation. Her mother Mrs. L. D. Roberts was with her during the procedure. Mrs. Bruce McCarty accompanied Mr. Roberts to Houston. they returned home Tuesday.
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Houston
L. D. Roberts
Bruce McCarty
Roberts
Eagle Lake Firms Eye Universal Sunday Closing Move
Local Eagle Lake merchants push for full cooperation to close all stores all day Sunday. Clerks now work Sunday mornings until nine, hindering off town trips. a universal Sunday closing would give every employee a full day off.
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Eagle Lake
Iseal
Commissioner Reading Remains Critically Ill in Hospital
County Commissioner L L Reading continues seriously ill after ten days of illness. Friday morning reports show improved color and signs of overall better condition though he did not rest well last night. The Headlight and many locals wish for a swift and full recovery. Mrs H L Tibbs traveled to Refugio Tuesday due to a relative’s illness. she is married to the Q P Store manager and had just moved into the former R M Fitzgerald residence on West Main Street.
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A1. L. Reading
H. L. Tibbs
Q-P
R. M Fitzgerald
West Main Street
Unusually Good Programs at the Avalon Next Week
Avalon shows preview Mae West in She Done Him Wrong Saturday night and Dill is Wil Rogers in David Harum Sunday and Monday. Hold That Girl with Janes Dunn and Claire Trevor appears Tuesday and Wednesday. Musical We’re Now Dressing headlines Thursday and Friday with Crosby and Lombard and a star roster.
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Robert Cole
the Avalon
Mae West
Wil Rogers
David Harum
Rogers
Janes Dunn
Claire Trevor
Bing Crosby
Caryla Lombard
Burns and Allen
Ethel Merman
Leon Errot
Tore Ula Sisty Muinyitas
Talighs
Miss Lombesa
Mand
Strondstorm
Crosby
Garwood School Granted Complete State Affiliation
Garwood School earns full state affiliation across high school subjects after three years of upgrades. Superintendent E G Marshall led improvements including a new library, science lab, vocational agriculture building, remodeling, and $2200 in new equipment this year.
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Garwood
Garwood School
E.G. Marshall
State Department
Garwood Schools
Marshall
Supt W C Reed Leads Men's Bible Class at City Hall
Supt. W C Reed will lead the Men's Bible Class at their Sunday morning meeting at the city hall. His talks will focus on the Acts of the Apostles. Reed is described as an interesting speaker and all attendees are assured of a profitable session. a partial invitation is extended to everyone.
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W. C. Reed
City Hall
Reed
Denis h Injures Hand At Bunge Ranch Saturday
Edmund Denieh suffered a serious injury to his left hand when his hand was caught between piping at a well on the Bunge ranch. Bones were broken in the finger and the back of the hand. He is improving as well as could be expected under the circumstances.
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Edmund Denieh
Bunge
Forty Dollar Purse At Avalon Next Tuesday
Miss Kate Griffin suffers eye injury after dog claw strikes eye while playing. Her condition improves after serum treatment and a weeks rest. Next Tuesday at the Avalon a forty dollar purse is offered, with seats expected to be premium and a chance for an audience member to win the prize.
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Avalon
Kate Griffin
Kate Crittin
Kate
Jorce
Frank Stephens Company to Expand Grocery Department in Eagle Lake
Manager Hayes Stephens announced plans for a major expansion by uniting the Stephens and Calvert Drug buildings into one larger grocery store. The remodel includes a two entrance layout, uniform fronts, a black-onyx style glass facade, and modern interior improvements to create a top town class store in Eagle Lake Texas.
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Frank Stephens
Hayes Stephens
Stephens
Frank Stephens Company
Texas
Stephens Company
Calvert
Zeno Smith Shines With Strong Rodeo Showing
Report from a darker rodeo highlights Zeno Smith achieving a solid showing. Teams including Barker, Houston, Ted trains, and Hockley noted progress as the squad claimed a first place in an event.
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Zeno Smith
Darker
Houston
Ted
Syiewe
Bare Hockley
Zeno Lars
Risley
Lake
Galves
Inmate Confined at Hemey Hotel After Incident
A description notes an inmate remains confined to the spots at the Hemey Hotel following an incident. The report mentions Crane entity and International team but lacks clear dates or locations beyond the hotel. The fragmentary text preserves names and places with uncertain context.
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Crane
Hemey Hotel
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Sam J. Davidson
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Albert Kochan
Richmond
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Wy Koneman
Hotulon Wee Glalters
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