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Newspaper

Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1922

Page

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FAGEE-LAKE GIRL Wins National Medal Honor

Verda Ray Townley of Freeport Texas and daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Townley receives the Theodore N Weil medal as one of five in the United States. The award honors her service as an operator for the Southwestern Telephone Company.

U.S Verda Townley United States J. C. Townler Freeport Theodore N. Weil Sye Tewnler Ray Town Texas Josaliy Devoliva Dury Fry Tesas Maxies Ray

Severe Wind and Electrical Storm Reported Last Saturday Night

Severe wind and electrical storm described with damage across several areas. Observers note fallen trees and scattered debris, with rainfall and sleet combined in the event. A local official interview provides updates on affected districts and anticipated repairs.

Former Eagle Lake Pastor Visits Here From Coleman

J. W. Gates of Coleman, former pastor of the Cormvian church, visits old friends in this area. He recalls his ministerial start here after Sunshine Valley Ives and notes rain patterns differ between Eagle Lake and Coleman County.

Eagle Lake Coleman J. W. Gates Coleman War Viestor Co. Herter Allon Gates Cormvian Sunshine Val Ives

Administrator's Sale of the J. H. Walker Estate

Those interested in purchasing cows and other live stock and leases of about 1600 acres of land belonging to the estate of J. H. Walker, deceased, should confer with F. A. Norman and J. S. Roberts, administrators. Mr Stein spent most of the week in Galveston under treatment.

J. H. Walker F. A. Norman J. 5. Roberts Mr. Stein Galveston Ender Epecie

Freak Calf Born Near Town Looked Like Jackrabbit

The freak male calf born last Sunday at H. G. Ball's Frank Stephens farm four miles north of town resembled a jackrabbit. It stood about 20 inches high with a 25 inch length, black body except gray hips, rabbitlike eyes, and ears that lay flat. The mother remained unidentified. the calf died on its third day despite Ball's efforts to raise it.

H. G. Ball Frank Stephens Mr. Ball Ng Vone Ball

Ten cars of spuds shipped out to last night

The North American reports ten cars of potatoes shipped out up to yesterday. Buyers are showing interest as digging nears completion and prices around 2.50 dollars per 109 pounds, about 150 dollars per bushel. The season’s quality is fair and movement improves yet.

Pasterday Smith

Weimar Beats Eagle Lake In Slow Sunday Game

The Weimar baseball team defeated Eagle Lake here last Sunday with a 71 to 64 score. The game drew few spectators due to sparse promotion and a slow pace, leaving Eagle Lake fans content with the narrow lead.

Weimar Eagle Lake

Modern Woodmen Meeting Announced for Next Tuesday Night

Members of the Modern Woodmen Large are urged to attend a meeting at Woodman Hall in the city next Tuesday night. Important business will be discussed. Mr Jack Breanbrack of Houston attended the celebration at Eagle Lake High School.

Woodsmen Thiefty Jack Breanbrack Houston Met

Road dries slow as Garwood route floods from high Colorado overflow

Narrative notes two feet of fine silt from recent Colorado floods in the Garwood corridor from the bridge to the dump. Locals expect the mud to harden slowly and improve road grade and drainage, though travel will be limited until stabilization occurs.

Garwood Bridge Garwood Colorado Coun Rand Unitil Furs

Oil Well at Richmond Shows Rising Flow

Oil well near Richmond increases flow to around six hundred barrels per day as test drilling continues. Agent Sam P. F. Dawonu notes the well’s improving output while awaiting deeper testing and potential new wells near Orchard eight miles north.

Sam PF. Dawonu Banta Fe Richmond Richmont Barre Weil Snel iv Alfers Orchard

Label Date Clue for Headlight Subscriptions

A reader notes the printed label on weekly Headlight papers shows subscription status. The text explains how to tell if you are current or in arrears by the label, and mentions actions taken when payments lag or expire.

John Brown Iit Adl

Graduating Class Largest in History at Bugle Lake

The principal praised the 10th Wayabe graduating class at Bugle Lake High for being the largest ever sent out, totaling about fifteen girls and boys. Dr West of Hansten gave the address, urging teachers and parents to share in the praise and stressing the value of hard work for future success.

J. A. Morgen Bugle Lake Tigh Morgan Tedeher West Hansten Ouracity

Olson Dies at Son's Home in Houston

The obituary notes Mr. Olson died at his son's home in Houston after suffering a stroke on April 5. He frequently visited Emnigie Lake and owned property there. Friends and acquaintances express sincere regret at his passing. Edmund Well, president of the Interstate Rice Milling Co., arrived on the day for a visit.

Olson Houston Oso O. EB. Qteatt Hateton Olson Suferec Emngie Lake Edmund Well Thein Interstate Rice Milling Company Ely

Eagle Lake Girls Earn 100 Percent In State Spelling Contest

Viola Guidroz of Eagle Lake High School scored 100 percent in the state spelling contest conducted by the University Interscholastic League. Only about 40 contestants statewide achieved perfect papers, judged on spelling and legibility. The event uses three divisions sub junior junior and senior with words spoken at six per minute for one hour.

Viola Guidroz Eagle Lake University of Texas Uttice Unive Interscholastic League

Oklahoma Grand Jury Indicts Man Linked to Arrests

Letters from the suspect prompted sheriffs to pursue him leading to a capture in Oklahoma. Deputies traveled from the county seat to Oklahoma to bring the indicted man to court. The grand jury previously charged him with alleged crimes tied to the case.

Death of Henry Girndt in Columbus at age four

Henry Girndt died last Thursday in Columbus at his home. He was born in Airndt to Joyo County and lived four years. He was buried in Columbus at the Ol t Fellows Rest the next day. He survived by his wife and eight children Herman Elo Mex B Borris Ewild Max Gilbert Alfred and Herbert, all of Columbus.

In Airndt Toseyello County Columbus Whursday Olt Fellows Strang Lathern Per Lerviers Herman Elo Mex B. Borris Ewild Max Gilbert Alfred Herbert

Ray Alley Leaves for Terre Haute Indiana

Mr Ray Alles an Alley Bros patent inventor departs last Saturday to Terre Haute Indiana to oversee manufacturing of the Alley Actomatle Lubricator at a major city plant. Demand exceeds production with lubricators selling faster than assembled. Mrs W L Holloway of New Jersey, formerly Mrs Ellen Mae Thaberts, visited her parents Der and Mrs Ws.

Ray Alles Alley Bros. Patents Terre Haute Indiana Holloway New Jeans Ellen-Mae Thaberts Der

Fund Raised for Bughy Luke Educational Fund

On Tuesday night at the chautauqua a new educational fund named The Bughy Luke Educational Fund was launched to aid worthy local students who lack funds for higher education. About $250 was raised, with aims to grow permanently through annual subscriptions and to obtain scholarships and work opportunities, aiding students to enter colleges and universities.

Chautaye Qua Lake Education Veneself Piercy Watsan Ie Bugle Lake High School Clase

Peculiar Accident Inspires Local Car Garage Tale

At the Motor Company garage on a Saturday morning a tire filling mishap knocked a man unconscious after a tire blew. Witnesses described the event and the injured person was attended by bystanders before help arrived.

Christol Futeful Motor Company J. Natl Les Blaw OM Stevek

East Bernard to Visit for Sunday Baseball Game

East Bernard is slated to come to Bugle Lake on Sunday for a baseball game with Payshe Take. The event will be played at Chephree field if grounds dry enough after rain. Mr and Mrs Lyle, along with their two sons, visited relatives here last Sunday.

East Berjard Bugle Lake O'Eloek Chetphree Genni Lyle Php Baobange Swent

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Frank Ubesterville Breil Calf Jackrabbit Fag Lake Hingat Willi Hoberts Dick Terrell Luis Gorden Hoy Habierke Mirrey Watson Allie Senholm Jad Mertinie Lewigp Inokla End Whiteheah Trani Haan Oklaherm Sheri John Woegenhoft AL Carter Phesday Mioyning Oklshoma Berreck Rine Tye Henry Girndt Ray Alley Geo. H. Bowles Chautauqua NEGRO Wien Filling Tire Wits Aub East Bernard
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