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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1936
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR lists names and hints at a school event where a class sermon marks the start of a closing program. Names such as Terrei, Deci, RB, and others appear with uncertain roles, suggesting student participants and teachers.
A derrick was completed for a well at Garwood, about one mile away, marking a milestone. Initial tests showed strong drilling conditions, overcoming water and salt challenges to establish the Garwood site.
Garwood man pursues a Democratic mayoral candidacy as a county official and central committee member. The article notes his staunch party loyalty and support for the Roose nemistration, with implications for county party interests ahead of July primaries.
Fragmentary OCR text describes county crime coverage with unclear names and events. It mentions a bridge incident and public figures, but the excerpt is garbled and lacks coherent details to form a clear summary.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person named Paul Engkrech and scattered references to ages, items, and places, but the meaning is largely obscured and details are unreadable. The piece appears to be a damaged local note or obituary fragment with uncertain dates and events.
The Forvee Citizen notes a brief visit Saturday by undertaker Carl Duddllettiep of Raymenville, who accompanied his mother Mrs. E Duddlester of Alte. They are visiting Charlie Duddlesten near Bernards, continuing ties with former residents of Fale Lake.
Report notes Sterling East Bernard oil and gas drilling at 6750 feet with high formations. The well shows a rise in encountered depth compared with the nearby Dunth Mile No 4, with shale and Janik layers logged at multiple depths. Earlier Sterling wells drilled in East Bernard found gas and oil at 326, then 3249 foot markers, suggesting geology favorable to continued drilling despite earlier abandonment of an adjacent well.
With favorable weather farmers rush to market as 181 cars from Eagle Lake district and 21 from Ramsey-Hernarco area, plus 120 from Calhoun to Neds, speak to steady movement. Prices closed at 2.01 to 2.25 with indications of opening higher. yield high and quality strong, buyers mixing in lower bids for lighter fields.
An East Bernard man died when struck by a car near El Campo Tuesday in Wharton County. The elderly driver, identified as My Crutcher, was killed instantly and survived by his wife and several children. The coroner ruled death an avoidable accident with services held Wednesday and burial at the East Bernard Methodist Cemetery. Benoit Fraka, husband of Mrs Fraka, a former Garwood resident, and Mrs Ree, sister of Ed Ratliff, county clerk of Avkton County, are noted in the report.
A distressing message to Lupus and Mrs Reed reported their son W C Reed near Austin hospital with pneumonia. Officials say his condition is serious but not fatal as of yesterday morning. Reed’s schoolwork at the University of Texas grounds the hospital visit by Mrs Reed and others.
Rosylin Vacek three years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Vacek, was struck by a passing truck in front of the Headlight office late Tuesday. She suffered cuts and bruises, with minor burns from a glass bottle she was carrying, and received medical care.
Unprecedented overflows in the river last year altered the stream and washed away the familiar massive rocks known as The Rocks. Local men Fred G. Frnka and P. P. Konyonn report the longtime sight is gone, with the huge stones broken up below the spillway and no longer visible to fishermen. Roy Kughiman recalls a flood that filled the river with mullet, including footlong fish seen being netted, supporting the claim that river conditions changed drastically.
The fast Southern Pacific Sunset Limited struck an unoccupied car stalled on a grade crossing near East Bernard, tearing a 1931 two door coach into pieces. A. B. Spacek, owner of the car, said he drove to the crossing while en route to Fast Bernard. Train crews searched the wreckage but found no occupant. Spacek carried insurance on the car.
WR Marshall GaRWoop reports Mrs Marshall underwent an operation at the Medical and Surgical in Gay. Her husband and visitors from San Antonio plan to learn she is improving. She is expected to return home during the coming week.
The Big State Shows, biggest and best carnival ever visiting Eagle Lake, perform on West Main Street. Described as a premier carnival with free acts and a variety of attractions, the troupe travels with 300 staff and 95 racks for transportation. Governor Len Smith and Dig Sikty Shows owner were noted among attendees as the company prepares to close this engagement and move to Hallettsville then Yoakum.
The senior class stage show Strawberry Kate will be performed Tuesday night in the high school auditorium. Students Daphene McElhinne Rose Berg Johanna Balas Hazel Downing and James Elkins headline in key roles with Bob Crawford Tiny Esthabalam Liana Sunderman and Eleanor Reese among others in a lively drama praised as a strong senior production. Tickets 10 cents at the door.
Mr and Mrs Donny Fant of Ribeoy Bend plan a California trip with their daughter and son in law. They will visit the son Lotis Weisler near Berkiny and tour landmarks including Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. Other readable lines mention Ethel Barsertus and Weihk Stephens Company, with unclear roles.
Fragmentary readable phrases reference stock movements and local figures. The text mentions a person Stockton and Port Laven with various misread names and scattered events, but the overall meaning is unclear. The piece appears to be a damaged historical newspaper fragment with scattered names and locations.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a market notices page listing names and codes such as Todas Market Regert Cotten and Rootes Ofc revealing item codes MWe-190 and Qld Rootes Ofc-980. Content is unclear but structured as catalog entries or stock references with no complete details.
The article praises the Works Progress Administration for national and local impact, noting high performance and quality in projects. Mary and others credit county planning boards and city officials for backing and cooperation that aided WPA personnel and progress.
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