Engagement of former local girl announced
Mr and Mrs SL Ham of Wharton announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Robbie Jear Ham to Edward L. Whaldon, son of Mr and Mrs E G Walton of Center. The wedding will be May 16 at the parents home. Ham graduated from Eagle Lake High School before moving to Wharton. Recent guests of Mrs J W Brower included the families of her children Mrs W R Dyer and Scott of Lake Charles, Mrs Edwy Hedges of Houston, and Col and Mrs J F Gillette and two sons Jack and Don stationed in West Texas. Colonel Gillette returned from overseas duty. Mrs Gillette is the former Lorene Brower. Mrs A D Alley and two sons of Houston visited with Chas McLellan’s family. The group later went to Austin to visit Representative McLellan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SL Ham
Wharton
Robbie Jear
Edward L. Whaldon
E. G Walton
Center
Buss Ham
Eagie Lake High School
J. W. Brower
W. ER. Dyer
Scott
Lake Charles
Edwy Hedges
Houston
Col
J. F. Gillette
Jack
Don
West Texas
Gillette
Army Air Corps
Lorene Brower
A. D. Alley
Chas. McLellan
Austin
Representative McLellan
Jeep offers mower plow and trailer pull on farm tour
Farmers and ranchers are invited to see and test a new Jeep that combines a six foot mower front and rear, a daylong plow pull, and a pleasure ride after field work. The offer includes on-farm demonstrations and trailer-pulling capability with various new trailers available for sale.
Columbus Welding Shop Ad Sparks Texas Listing
Local classified short ad for Columbus Welding Shop located at Columbus, Texas. Includes phone number 443 and a date stamp of May 2, 2011.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Welding Shop
Columbus
Texas
Senior Day Observed by Eagle Lake High School Crowds
The Eagle Lake High School senior class enjoyed a Friday Senior Day in New Braunfels with sponsor Mrs. RanIt and chaperones Mrs. Brower Gerison Williams White. A fried chicken picnic, swimming, and hiking followed a noon meal until a heavy evening rain cut the outing short. One family group visited for Mother's Day and extended their stay with relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake High School
New Braunfels
E. O. RanIt
J. N. Brower
A. A. Gerison
J. Williams
Harrison Walker
5. White
R. E. Harvorsen Opens Service Shop in Eagle Lake
R E Harvorsen announces in the Headlight the opening of The Service Shop at Eagle Lake Lumber Co until a permanent location is found. He offers custom Venetian blinds fixtures kitchen cabinets screen repairs furniture repairs and more. A Navy veteran from Kentucky he is married to Nadine Causey daughter of Ed Causey of Lissie. He helped remodel the J E B Smith Co office earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Harvisen
Eagle Lake Lumber Company
Harvorsen
United States Navy
Halvorsen
Kentucky
Nadine Causey
Ed Causey
Lissie
J. E B. Smith Company
C. E. Vandivier
Goliad
Texas Voters to Decide 60 Million College Building Plan
Texas voters face an August 25 special election on a constitutional amendment to finance 60 million dollars in college construction. A 6 cent tax on 100 dollars would back bonds for fourteen state colleges, allocated by enrollment, with initial shares for John Tarleton, North Texas, and others. Also noted are UT Law graduate Otto P Moore Jr. and Edith Townley at a Q P Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Conference Committee
Comptroller
John Tarleton
Texas Agricultural
State College For Women
College of Arts and Industries
College of Mines
Texas Technological
East Texas
North Texas
Sam Houston
Southwest Texas
Stephen F. Austin
Prairie View Agriculture and Mechanical College
Cat and Kitten Carriage Sparks Harsh Family Barbs
In a tense moment, Alice confronts a car carrying her kitten by the neck. She accuses a parent figure of being unfit, voicing sharp disapproval and maternal critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
From where I sit by Joe Marsh
A column argues that small towns attract industry due to wholesome living, good housing, and recreation. Local residents praise stable homes, friendly community, and simple outdoor pastimes. Adverse hours and routine routines are noted as conducive to steady work in office, mill, or field.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wembley
Pool
Sledge
E. W. White
Spanihel & Son
B. H
Eagle Lake
Donald Cochran
Pasadena
H.C. Har
Cochran
Clyde Dunlavy
al Witter
June
W. S. Strickland
R. E. Harvorsen
Evelyn Waddell
Wm. Waddell
East Bernard
Vice Truck Line
Herder Truck Freight Depot
Richey
Houston, Texas
Kagis
Capitol
People of
University of Texas School of Law
Otto Preston Moore, Jr
Otto P. Moore
Moore
Edna Majorie Townley
Q. P
Massey - Harris
Timken Roller Bearings
Gless Equipment Company
Richmond, Texas
L. J. Spanihel
Joe Marsh
Doe Marae
United States Brewers Foundation
Strickland Insurance Agency
Sam H. Broyles
Mgr
Tezaa
Eagle Lake Insurance Agenuy
W. E. McRee
First National Bank
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