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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1931
Page
1
A crowded turnout celebrated graduates with speeches and musical performances. Ruth and Mary among notable participants, schools and community leaders praised students in a full evening program, noting strong attendance and commendable effort by teachers and pupils.
In Dallas on Wednesday Engelhard of Ragte Lakes was discreetly named to the executive committee of the Texas Cotton Co operative Association at the initial meeting of the new Board of Directors. He has been active in marketing programs and a supporter of agricultural welfare for the farmer.
Wallace approaches a national mark in the high hurdles at the Houston school meet. The event featured strong performances, with notable runners like Wilkins, Wattee, and Engle competing for top times in a faltering wind. The narrative notes tense moments as competitors pushed the pace, with spectators tracking positions and potential record attempts through the meet.
The potato market shows prices from 83 to 90 cents per hundredweight as digging remains limited in the Eagle Lake district. Industry reports say cool weather keeps potatoes in the ground with digging expected to resume generally next week, while shipments from local areas face slow movement.
Memorial services are planned Sunday morning by the American Legion at Avalon. The service will include Bible readings and messages from local clergy, with attendees expected from the city and surrounding communities.
A revival meeting will begin at the Methodist Church with nightly services led by Victor Tarnton of San Antonio. Rev. Lambert and Mr. Harrison are featured in the program with singing and patriotic readings. The public is invited to attend nightly through the week ending Sunday, with Monday services to follow and expectant attendance encouraged.
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