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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1939
Page
4
The Eagle Lake Headlight lists advertising rates at per line per insertion and specifies a one year and three month period. Publication date noted as May 12 1959 with editor Bruce McCarty and a publishing office in Eagle Lake.
Governor issues proclamation referencing the 16th Legislature and April 20 1335 directives to establish a Little Soil Conservation Board. Provision outlines constitution and procedures for forming the new board under state law.
Fragmentary OCR reading mentions Salhoun Matthews, a club president, and references an agent or presidency dispute. It notes a date around March and references Phylite Bays and a possible FE note. Readable elements are sparse and uncertain.
The document reports on extended German territorial claims across a wide Arctic region and lists accompanying public notices. It mentions historical figures, ships sightings, and diversions over latitudes and longitudes, along with personal notices for several local residents and families.
Frances Adams and Robert Brown attend Wharton County Scouts meeting with Lee Read and others Friday night. Families in Port Arthur and Houston area visit, plus Miss Lillian Isenholwer hosts Intermediate League gathering with devotional and party. Fractured ribs suffered by Wiese in a Sunday horseback accident. Mother's Day observances and church notices highlight the community calendar.
The Methodist Missionary Auxiliary Society held a World Outlook program on Tuesday at noon led by Mrs Holloway. Mrs Johnson gave the meditation on Working Together, Mrs Wozencraft spoke on Broadening the Horizon of the Rural Community, with singing and prayer guiding the session. Next Tuesday the group will meet at Mrs Holloway’s home for a follow up gathering.
The Young People’s Church Forum of Garwood met at Trev. Clayton McManull’s home. President Harry Labories called the meeting to order. Manly gave a talk on “Hoy to LivesTall.” After adjournment, the evening ended with lawn games and refreshments. The next meeting is May 1 at Mr. Manly’s home. Mrs. Surbrran and others plan to attend. Edna Freytag and Miss Martin joined a weekend visit with Mrs. Surbrran’s brother.
A close family and club gathering at Bagie Lake closes a busy period with a program honoring Mrs. J. 32 Luna and officers including Mrs. W ee Chapman and Mrs. F.C. Durbin. The event, set for Monday evening at eight in the gym, promises an outstanding social night with reception committees and guest invitations.
Mentz News reports a long list of local families visiting relatives and friends over the weekend. Names include Helfrich, Rosemary, Glueck, Brast, Meartz, Gleger, Neuendorf, Neuendortz, Blanchard, Howe, Kretazachmar, Derinia Frank, Richard Frank, and Barling among others. A child Rose Matte Hinges suffers whooping cough and hopes for a swift recovery.
Mr and Mrs A J Dupree and daughters from LaGrange spent Sunday with Mrs Nanny Barrow and friends in the area.
The sixth grade and teacher Mrs Nat Bol Rae enjoyed a Saturday trip to the San Jacinto battlegrounds visiting the monument and museum. They climbed to the top for a view of the surrounding country and toured historic marks before stopping at Herman Park to spread placards. Attending with the group were Stra DeeStephdngs, Mrs A DePtagerald, Mrs W Pophank, 28, Mrs Ernest Seaholmy, and Mrs Goode. Mr and Mrs Henry Freytair and Mrs Al Lawes of Hill visited Bir Freytag's sister Mrs HB Mrs Josie Walker, who left for Stacey in McCollough County.
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