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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1928
Page
7
A jumbled narrative mixes social commentary with stray school memories. It mentions Bavins, a Gehenna reference, Second Graders Enjoy Party, and Miss Mattie Mersfelder hosting thirty seven pupils for a picnic ending at Darby's Cafe with ice cream and cake.
A Sunday evening wedding united John Kelly and Adell Hough at the village church parsonage with Rev. Cunsey officiating. The couple reside at the Kelly home. Kelly works at Har Wert Garage as a salesman in Colorado City.
The announcements list candidates subject to the White Loyalty Party of Colorado County for the 1928 campaign. Offices include Tax Collector Emil H. Rabel Shas, Sheriff W F Causby Sr, Frank Hoegermeyer Ben Prause T W Giack Iutumer Will Struska, County Judge E C Thrower B Mayes, District Clerk W C Papenberg, County Clerk Juan Hastedt, School Superintendent P H Meine, County Treasurer J B Moor, County Attorney S R Spencer, Tax Assess Henry Buescher J W Hay, County Commissioner Precinct No 4 D Wallace H C Thomas Max Schindler Jr Walter Adams Geo W Keith, County Commissioner Precinct No 1 A L McCormick, Justice of the Peace Precinct No 8 Max Come, Constables Precinct No 5 Ashley Walker Geo H Weck T M Roberts Harry S Johnson, Public Weigher Precinct No 8 Fritz Ems ho fe.
Local notes recount visits by Mrs. Dick Coulter and Goose Creek families to Whar Honk Mainidditys, and May Mother’s Day gatherings. Fragments describe weddings, moves to Columbus, and a postponed Mother's Day program due to bad weather. Rentals and visits by Houston and Tusadena residents are noted along with a marriage at Rev. Geo Causey's home.
Santa Fe station agent W G Arnold is in Temple at the Santa Fe Hospital for treatment after weeks of poor health. Doctors expect recovery, with a full return home possible by mid July. Local friends and readers send best wishes for his speedy return and sound health.
Nottawa couple wed as Ney Dehino and Mrs. Henrietta Hogue tied the knot on a misty night at the home of Rev. Geo. Causey in Lissie. Officiant was Rev. Me Causey. Friends extended congratulations. Mrs. Mollie Gooden mourns her mother’s death. Jimmie Cabe accompanied her. Eagle Lake residents send sympathy to Mrs. Goodson and Mrs. Putney during high school exercises.
Wayne Haggard wears bandaged hand after a sidewalk fall near the city ball park early this week. He struck three fingers, which were bent back and initially feared to be broken.
A San Antonio mother touts California Fig Syrup as the trusted remedy for her child's feverish spells and upset stomachs. She says it has been used since infancy, keeps children healthy, and helps digestion and energy. The ad claims over four million bottles sold yearly and fronts the product as genuine with the word California.
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