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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1938

Page

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Six Inch Rain Delays Farming Work Across Regions

A six inch Monday rainfall disrupted farm work as torrents overwhelmed streets and slowed transport. Crops including cotton and corn suffered moisture damage while rice and other yields faced pressure from rising Bernard River levels and delayed harvests. Agricultural forecasts signaled continued impacts with warnings of further crop losses and prices for Poton rice and Early Prolific varieties noted.

Garton Jneal Po Eagle Tures Turner Manany Bernard Malload Chesterville EM Shirley

Rainfall Hurts Crops in Gatewood Area

Severe drought like conditions hit Gatewood Monday with four inches of rain reported. Farmers say crops already stressed by late rains may suffer further into the coming year.

Gatewood

Senior Class Play Delights Large Friday Night Audience

The senior class play Gay presented last Friday night in the school auditorium drew the largest attendance in four to five years. Student cast included Miss Jane Crim as Gay Marshall and Charlie Skeeters as James Warren with strong performances and polished pacing. The High School Orchestra and Rostamy Band provided musical interludes in attractive uniforms, enhancing the evening’s entertainment.

Audien WLC Reed Willon Jane Crim Gay Marshall Georgi Jochett Getty Marshall Charlie Skeet Piptcialls Snow Lecielly Het High School Wader Marks Hate Rostimy Charles Bechtel Iader

Garwood Boys Entertained by Danklefs Family

Mr and Mrs Oo Danklefs hosted Garwood basketball boys at their Garwood home on Tuesday. The event honored the memory of the Gareot basketball era with twenty one toys given and enjoyed by attendees. Notables listed among guests included Mrs AF Poets slur and several named youths and community figures.

Oo Danklefs Garwood Danklefs My GC Travis Elton Mastin Jesse Nrry Foerster Trivie Feet Yoys Harp Victor Prederickson Robert Schhuering Melvin Sehniing Claybuen Uelayn Boots Foerster Fritz Kalla Algonso Mieulka Clarence Btrushu New Brullinay Lester Crest Teddy Dsnkiefs Samuel Martin

Reports Show Log Bit Children Ts Mad

A Pasteur Institute report from Austin notes a dog died and several animals were shipped for examination. Five children Charles Bechtel James Mathry John Camaris George Camaris and Martin Hutchins were bitten by the dog and treated by local physicians. Dog owners, led by Ming or WE, are urged to watch their dogs closely.

Pasteur Institute Austin Charles Bechtel James Mathry John George Camaris Martin Hutchins Witten Aso Welford

Rabid dog bites Mr Billing near Eagle Lake

Mrs Walker's father, Celamdo Crumty Citizen, of BL Peters burg, Fis, was bitten by a rabid dog while returning from Eagle Lake. The dog’s head was examined by Dr Austin and the report indicated rabies. Mr Billing planned to seek medical treatment after learning of the danger.

Celamdo Crumty WM Ritting BL. Petersburg Fis Eagle Lake Grienas Frank Walker Walker John's Episcopal Church AL Austin Florkin Billing New Orleans

Sealy Man Injured While Straining Calf Muscle

Bevly News reports a Sealy man suffered a muscle injury while in service. The man attempted to push an enemy and strained calf muscle in the big leg. Doctors expect weeks of recovery before return to normal activities.

Man Builds Cabin Cruiser for Coast Service

Jaenes H Wilson of Sage Lake is constructing a cabin cruiser intended for use along the coast near Aransas Port. The 24 by 7 foot hull uses mast iron from Mississippi with a five thousand pound expected weight and plans for modern comforts, storage, motor and sails. A Mooney handles the build with work under a Heiney Hotel shed and the launch date remains undecided.

Jas. H. Wilson Port Aransas Jaenes H Wilson Sage Lake Port Aransay Mississippi Wilson Hes Palacios Wilson Bolt Metor Saile A. Mooney Heiney Hotel

Honor Graduates Named For Commencement Night

Miss Dane Crim will deliver the valedictory at the Orgie Like high school graduation. Old Miss Georgia Joldiets will give the salutatory address. Both seniors posted strong averages across their four years. Crim’s average is 91.92 and Jocheta N26 Ty helped compile the class roster, noting an omission from last week’s Headlight listing.

Dane Crim Georgia Joldiets Crim Jocheta Namie Lautan Shirley

Nada School Graduation Ends Week With May 13 Closing

The Nada School closed Friday May 13. Four high school graduates named Annie Labay Marie Inbay Jona Woode and Albert Leopold. Eruvamar grade productions featured Lucille Mirlimer Adela Lea pold Virginia Boden Stella Keu decka Dorothy Behneider Hermina Kubecka White Schoellman Eddie Buzek Frank Bytelin and Walter Buctf. The graduation exercises were held Thursday night with strong attendance and a prize awarded to teachers and pupils for the fine program. The baccalaureate sermon and diplomas were conferred today in St Mary Church. The graduates marched into the church led by a boy in white as the organist led the procession. Reverend John Markovsky of Weimar delivered the baccalaureate address. Diplomas were distributed by our pastor who also awarded perfect attendance certificates to fifteen, including Margaret Ucopok Mary Schoellmann Joe Rhine Lenpold Hildegarde Leopold Evanell Leopold Eugenes Schollmann Adolph Popp Algks J. Leopold Nelle Schneider Gertrude Bopp Alfred Popp Bernie Leopold Ergectine Swaboda Joseph Leopold and Marie Leopold.

A. C. Lespolt Nads Hie Annie Labay Marie Inbay Jona Woode Albert Leopold Lucille Mirlimer Adela Leapold Virginia Boden Stella Keudecka Dorothy Behneider Hermina Kubecka Whiter Schoellman Eddie Buzek Frank Bytelin Walter Buctf Prisse St. Mary Church Geyman John Markovsky Weimar

Lutheran Service Bulletin for May 20 at 8 PM

The Sunday service at the Methodist Church will be held at 8 p.m. on May 20. Sunday School starts at 2:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend. W A Flachmeier is the pastor.

Wutheran Sunday Echo The Methodiat Church Prilay W. A. Flachmeier

Austin Hall Hosts Old-Time Orchestra Dance Saturday Night

Ingle Lake venue Austin Hall to host an old-time orchestra for a Saturday night dance. Gentlemen admitted after paying a small tax. ladies admitted free. Attendance expected to be sizable as the community gathers for the event.

Austin's Hall Ingle Lake Eluder Tax Lydtes

Bird Brand Cowboys bring free dance to Nada's Hall

Arrangements for a free dance at Nada Hall on Wednesday night May 25 feature the Bird Brand Cowboys and Little Corinna. The event, promoted by Bird Brand products, aims to draw attendees from surrounding towns with free admission and refreshments during the Bird Brand campaign era.

Node Colboys Sisier F. Ls Dante Atte Pereanal Eagle Lake WRAA Dallatore Ex Tong Fen Tarert Exes Misalesippi River Rocky Mountains Fom Kansas Rio Granat Alves Foreman Buck Corinne Ville Cyclone Ways Prcble Squires Coad Deniers Southwest The Armstrong

Surprise Birthday Party At East Bernard Honoring Daughter

A surprise party was held at East Bernard on May 12 to celebrate the eighteenth birthday of FH Seleer’s daughter. About nine hundred guests attended a late evening gathering with sandwiches, cokes, cookies, and tea in the dining room after ten. Wounds and mishaps are noted with a finger injury to W B Minton Sr, described as a sore finger from handling shrubs, and a vague account of the aftermath.

FH. Seleer East Bernard Hon Torviri Minton

Mrs V Burned in Gasoline Explosion Tragedy

Mrs Mabel Van Barn Jesh, age 18, badly burned in a gasoline accident Friday. She is hospitalized in Chicago, fearing for her son Phind who had been in Dagle Lake. The incident occurred during a fire/explosion linked event.

Mabel van Barn Chicaey Phind Dagle Lake Luis

Garwood Seniors Set for May Commencement Exercises

The Garwood public schools schedule commencements from May 22 to May 26 with pastors delivering baccalaureate and commencement addresses. Twenty-one seniors including Kalina, Kallita, Foester, Masti, and Lanter are listed as graduates or candidates for graduation.

Garwood Public Schools A. P. Foester Te Garwood Methodist Church H. . Travis Presbyterian.church M Burkley Port Lavaca Catholic Church Claybun Delayn Charles Faktor Adel Drill Joe Staff Curtis Lindquist Fink Beck

Garwoon School elects teachers for three year terms

At a Gare Woo school board meeting the following teachers were re elected for the coming term: Miss Merle Garey and Miss Femme Abbuet. Mix Wysterholm and E G Marshal were elected for three year terms.

Moretent Gare Woo School Johnson Merle Garey Mix Wysterholm Spt E.G. Marshal

Public Auction Sale Notice for Dairyman Stock

A local dairy farmer advertising a public auction sale at 36 heels of Jersey cattle. Bids open Thursday at 10 a.m. Displays list multiple stock loads, with proceedings to be held on site.

Miehnelis Ion Dairyman Heal Jeteeys Atvehliod Wartioneer

Garden Club Dains Elects Officers for Year

The Garden Club Dains met with Mrs Haley to name officers for the year. Officers include Mrs Hayes Stephyys president, first vice Mrs J Cony, second vice Mrs Bivé Hanly, secretary Mrs T P Hilley, treasurer Mrs O Bowers Whitinn, reporter Mrs C B Stephens. Committee lists were named for program and kitchen duties for the upcoming garden club plant sale at the Sub House Friday May 67th. The Nursery will observe Friday Jefferson Daring Birthidiy but will not be spring.

Fugit Lake Gardery TP. Heley Hayes Stephyys Pheardon O Bowers Whitinn C. B.stephene J. V. Dynean R. Killoagin Brice McCarty C. B. Stephens Ronnie Mewes David Winteraie T. P. Haley B. Atrphens

Night softball games set for Avenue park

Evening schedule shows multiple softball contests at Avenue Park. Pride Stephens Go faces By Peppers Universal Motor Company meets SoutersHelevlyy in a mixed lineup. An intercatting game was noted but details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Heoftball Games Kinke Park Pride Stephens Pink Stephens Company Loum

Attorney General William McCraw to Speak Next Friday

Attorney General William McCraw of Slutin, a gubernatorial candidate, will speak in the city next Friday at 2:30 p.m. Some say the talk will be from the city park band stand. The public is invited. additional events list a separate graduation address in Eygle Lixo the following Friday night.

WM. M’craw William McCraw William Mc Craw Qov Ernor Rotheen City Park Methnw Go- Latibus Wig School Eygle Lixo

Mrs Nathan Doing Nicely After Operation

Mr and Mrs Mix Mo Laan and Mes Meyer Di Nathate visit Mrs J Naunag at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Nathan also underwent surgery the day before. friends note she is doing well. Mr J Nathan spends most of his time with his wife in the hospital in town.

Mix MO Laan Mor Mes. Meyer di Nathate Jinnston Vielting J. Naunag Memorial Heenital Nathan J Nathan

Weimar Wins WPA Street Paying Project Approval

Mayor Henry Land announces a $20,100 WPA street paying project for Weimar with city funds of $2,000 and WPA share of $20,000. Twenty-five city blocks will be tarinated as soon as WPA labor becomes available.

Weimar Henry Land Lass Coinratia

Movenm Dance at Ment Hall Tonight

The Six P's of Rosenberg witness music for a dance tonight at Ment Hall. Admission is 40 cents for gentlemen, with refreshments and a fried entree highlight.

Rosenberg Ules Fry

Moon Performs Tricks for Local Audience at Ballet Event

Moon performed tricks for a local audience as Tagle Cake was treated to two performances. The event featured ballet motifs and a dramatic shadow scene, with Moon Wak and others showcasing interesting moves and eerie visuals during an early Saturday program.

Contie

Thea Janakis Found Dead Near Home

Theo Janakis is found dead near his home after a search that began when neighbors reported he was missing. An inquest led by Justice of the Peace notes a shotgun and a blow torch nearby. funeral services are planned for Monday evening. Mr Janakis, aged about 70, leaves a large family and several siblings. He long operated a gin near Colorado County.

Thea Janak Jenak Mulssing Danak Wis Bik Teves W. A. Cofujer Justice of the Peace Willy A. Hackson Muathhawe Fenny Engle Lake Theodore Emil P. Janak Mabathews Louise Ptak Coursey Mus Christina Eyenicky Fayetteville Ronelle Perry Matthews Tony Harrington Misa Albino Jug Aso Deny Janak Ant Yoakum Adulph Janak Hurterford Payette Colorado County Ein Moor Rocky Hill Dus Rater

Thirty Enter High School Grade Thirty to Enter High School

Thirty students from the sixth grade are set to enter high school next Wednesday night at Hill School Muddiortum. The event features a class of sixteen boys and fourteen girls. Notable attendees include Eugene Bauer Lonnie Brisco Wi Cuusey Jim Cosgrove James Putcher bred Hiltintnuits Jack Bam Ernest Herudas Ince Hisgver Marv Hutchins Guésiy Lee Krone Isidare Ramirez Gardner Senholm David Sunder man Chests Wither Frogar Wales Ince Misen duwel Admims Virw Blnla frown Ruby Cooper Dorothy Elkins Emily Fishey Sue Minotsn Fitagerald Ruby Gerson Etiwe Gouce Carolyn LaGringe Auunlu Muhuies Dorothy Reese Lemora Selph Gienn Scegah Evelyn Wilson.

Nexk Aesdar Tel Schaal Cevent Ade Straunuie Claas Eugene Bauer Lonnie Brisco Wi Cuusey Jim Cosgrove James Putcher Hiltintnuits Jack Bam Ernest Herudas Ince Hisgver Marv Hutchins Guésiy Lee Krone Isidare" Ramirez Gardner Senholm David Sunderman Chests Wither Frogar Wales Ince Misen Duwel Admims Virw Frown Ruby Cooper Dorothy Elkins Emily Fishey Sue Minotsn Fitagerald Ruby Gerson Etiwe Gouce Carolyn LaGringe Auunlu Muhuies Dorothy Reese Lemora Selph Gienn Scegah Evelyn, Wilson

Back for Visit After Sixteen Years Absence

Mr and Mrs G G Westmoreland visitors to the city after a long absence. Once Eagle Lake residents, the couple now live in Lily where they run a growry business. Mr Westmoreland held a position with Daily Read Motor Company here over seven years ago.

G. GB Westmoreland Bath Eagle Lake Lili Dailysread Motor Company Eagle

Change in ownership of business property title

A historical notice records a change in ownership of multiple business properties across Mary Street and nearby premises. The transfer involves firms such as Curly Bros, Mayes Stephens, and Butterworth’s Lirgvery along with several storefronts including the Headlight print and Barry Landa grocery. New owner Mrues Mecurty is listed as acquiring the properties.

Fool Lloherlys Ferytufore Curly Bros. Praweny Gurty Wits Lyte Stag Darby's CL Cooper's Nonin Perloy Butterworth's

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