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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1933
Page
8
Senior Class Flay Delights at School Auditorium
The senior class presented A Peach of a Family on Tuesday night with strong cast performances. The program featured solo numbers by Abre Wink Vivian Ussery Joe Ann Dupree Nita Walney and a Rhythm Band parade led by Nancy Walney. Ophelia Johnnedn sang Moonlight and Roses while the orchestra, under young leadership, received hearty applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree Budiante
Eprendicts
Hey
Minoor
Wenencraft
Clifford — Wyese
Mee Thomas
William Coos
Mae
Farry
Joe
Bating
Louisetos
Pleus
Abre Wink
Vivian Ussery
Joe Ann Dupree
Nita Walney
Nancy Walney
Ophelia Johnnedn
Moonlight and Roses
Elocy
Lowisena Ralph
Leo McCormick
John Joseph Pinchtack
Two New Derricks Erected in Colorado County
Two new derricks are erected on the county as the Gerrick for an oil well near Weimar nears completion and drilling gear moves to the Brandt tract. The HT Brandt derrick stands 12 feet high with favorable geology noted while another derrick is set on Ben Kansteiner’s Lake tract. Culec Oil Co of Holly will supervise operations at the newer site as crews anticipate spudding later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weimar
Bern
H. Barger
W. G. de
Houston
Brandt
Colorado County
JLE, Roverts
Lquidar
National Bank Ab
Sandwiches At Calvert's Soda Fountain Draw Crowd
A fragment notes Calverts Soda Fountain serving all kinds of sandwiches during a lively week as visitors from abroad arrive. The text mentions former Australian citizens and a bustling land scene, indicating busy public leisure activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calverts Soda Fountal
Commencement Week Highlights From Local High School
The 1933 graduating class at the local high school celebrated with a baccalaureate by Rev. Dietsch, a class play directed by Mrs. Swarson, and a strong senior program. Supt. Reed received a token of appreciation as diplomas and certificates were distributed amid crowds and cheers for the students and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stad
Fey
E. PF. Dietsott
Bay City
Dietsch
Presbyterias
Charles C. Swarson
Verna Mar Hang
Madeleine McCarty
Clyde Garrett
Maurelle Foster
Jimmie Cash
Eva Reiger
Beswitul
Keith Jane Reed
Ruth Thomas
Leonart Staholm
John Westmore
Woodrow Land
Robert Carlos
Frederick Hoeninghaus
Farnley Roos
Kath Tripe
Louise Baring
Ben Howard
Elmer Weaillace
Abe May Thomas
iSupt
W. C. Reed
Reed
Mr. Reed
Calorec School
Cisss
Farley Roos
Verna Harry
Lowe Adams
Ru Aguirre
William Austin
Earl Braden
Leonard Brade
Robert Corley
Prank Davideen
Fredovith Horninghane
Paul Powers
Leonard Seaholm
Hugh Sheridan
Henry Sunderman
Lawson Swearingen
Fe Tolbirt
Raymond Waddell
John Wesveland
Leon Wood
Alfred Paylu
Pearl Lee Adama
Mabel Campbell
Mauce Ham
Maurine + Heffley
Hassie Herndon
Madeleine McCadts
Jane Reed
Ruth Smith
Corinne
Wade
Margaret Walker
Card of Thanks from the McLellan and Tomlinson families
The families express gratitude for the many funeral powers and favors shown during the loss of Charles S. McLellan. Signed by Mr and Mrs Wi N Tomlinson and Mr R L McLellan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovyell
Charles S., McLellan
Wi N. Tomlinson
R. L. McLellan
Local ads and notices highlight pets, housing, and sales
Old time dance event and music act promoted. Numerous listings include for sale twenty Polish China pigs, sale of canary birds, baby chick specials, and equipment. Rentals include furnished apartment and five room house with modern conveniences. Items for sale feature a range and various household goods. Local contact details and dates vary by listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
M. Snodgrass
Rock Ayland
Texas
E. F. Hoov
Bath and Grase
J. T. Carney
Universal Motor Co
R. L. McLellan
R. A. Risley
R. I
Wwe
Eagle Lake Chamber Names Directors for Committees
At a meeting called by president G. O. Choppin, Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce announced committee assignments across Publicity Agricultural Commercial Civic Housing Health andSanitation Geog Will and Membership groups. The event included a performance of The Legend of Houston at city hall with Mrs Carothers credited as author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
G. O. Choppin
Bruce McCarty
N. C. Ney
H W. Ablera
W. S. Strickland
C. H. Matthews
L. W. Stiles
O. J. Wintermenn
Brows Commercial
J. B. McCreary
M. G. Calvert
B. Kinney
O. Boothart
Tom Germal
L J. Surger
H. L. Reading
A. L. Baring
O. FE. Sinclair
C. Smothers
Gee, Herder, Sr
Strickland
W. E Welford
Albert Pisterovsky
E L Beckmin
J. Campbell
J. D. Luns
Elmore Schier
R. Laughlin
L. C. Wovenerstt
E. L. Beckman
G. W. Keith
P. C. Middlebrook
Geog Will
Gilbert Choppin
Charman
H. L. Heading
George Herder
Boothe
J. H. McCreary
Burger
N. C Ney
Elmore Schirr
Hayes Stephens
O. J. Wintermann
A. F. McCreary
W. B Welford
W. E. Lenhart
W. B. McRee
O. £. Sinclair
J. B. Smith
B. H. McElhinney
Captain Skelton's Grandson Is Married
The Hallettsville marriage notice reports Miss Bertha Nolan wed Donald Skelton, grandson of Capt G B Skelton, at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs W C Nalen. Rev Don Dulany officiated the Methodist Episcopal ceremony, uniting the couple in lifelong vows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Bertha Nolan
Donald Skelton
G. B. Skelton
Adia Tablets Offer Relief From Indigestion Suffering
An advertisement touts Dr. Em's Adia Tablets for indigestion acidity heartburn and sour stomach with quick relief. The notice mentions Beekman's Drug Store and lists Mr and Mrs O Sinclair and others as sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beekman
Pretty Birthday Party for Mrs Campbell
A surprise birthday party was held for Mrs W S Campbell with guests from Eagle Lake and Ches terville. Flowers, postcards, a birthday cake, and refreshments accompanied wishes for her speedy recovery and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Campbell
Charles P. Saltadas
Chesterville
W. S. Campbell
Texas student wins Culver Military scholarship
Garfield H. Horn, a 13 year old first year high school student from Houston, earned a $4,500 three year scholarship to Culver Military Academy in Indiana after leading Texas youths in two series of scholastic examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Garfield H. Horn Inbove
Houston
Culver Military Academy
Culver
Ind
Horn
Baca Orchestra Plays Here Saturday June 3
The Baca orchestra comes to Austin's Hall for a Saturday night dance drawing a record crowd. Dancers anticipate another enjoyable event two weeks later with the Neimeyer orchestra of San Antonio for an old-time dance on June 17. The Baca group is new to this city but praised for lively pops and entertaining stunts between songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baca
Austin
Neimeyer
San Antonio
Bride and Groom Marry in Sunrities Tradition
The bride, a Uetle lady from a respected Sunriti family, wore a brown crenyon with white accessories. The groom, son of City Engineer J G L. Skelton, is a popular young man. They left for Kerrville for a honeymoon and will return to establish their home. The New Era-Herald offers best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J G L. Skelton
Kerrville
Era
Herald
Family Night at the Avalon Theatre Promotes Group Admission
The Avalon Theatre offers Wednesday Family Night with a single price for the whole family, including admission for all members. The feature cost is 25 cents, inviting small or large families to attend together. The note also mentions a cordial visit from Mrs. Earl S. Adams of Houston and a local staff reminiscence about Thelma, a longtime Headlight employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Cauthers
Laura_towell
Houston
R.H. Towel
Rey Towel Jr
Avalon Theatre
Avalon
Weice
Earl S. Adams
Deve Thomas
Thelms
Jeokine
Thelma
Seventh Graders Awarded Sugar Prizes
After a Sugar Land refinery visit, Mrs G Kollbere’s seventh grade wrote essays about the trip. Sugar Land industries selected Lawson Swearingen Dane Reed and Mabel Campbell as the top three papers and awarded three sacks of imperial sugar to the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Kollbere
Sugar Land
Lawson Swearingen
Dane Reed
Mabel Campbell
Imperial Sugar
Colored School Holds Three Senior Class Commencement
The local colored school will hold graduation tonight in its auditorium featuring Emma Moe Robinson Vivian Taez Pedesceaux and Gladys Jewel Williams. The class motto is Our Opportunities are Measured by our Preparation the flower white rose and colors gold and white. The program includes opening chorus Invocations and several performances by the graduates and faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Moe Robbinson
Vivian Taez Pedesceaux
Gladys Jewel Willams
Dearland
O L. Podesceaux
Cottsee
Gisdya Williams
Beakmans Drug Store Bladder Cleansing Patent Claim
Advertises a bladder cleansing product BU-KETS 5 gr tablets priced at 1 cent per tablet. Claims to relieve nightly urination, frequent desire and burning by removing impurities. Promises refund after four days if relief is not found and suggests asking a druggist for a 65 cent test box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckmans Drug Store
Graduating Class 15 Honored With Dance Evening
The night scholar graduating class enjoyed a five delightful dance after commencement last night. Mrs. Rob Arnold and Mrs. Richard Ney hosted at Arnold home with honorees Merlin Ney Elmer Wallace Ben and Rosanna Howard. Fresh punch and sandwiches were served as Mrs. S Edward Arnold led at the punch bowl. Music from radio provided entertainment for 3 dance evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Arnold
Richard Ney
Merlin Ney
Elmer Wallace
Ben
Rosanna Howard
S. Edward Arnold
Demonstration Club Names Delegates at Meeting
East Bernare Home Demonstration Club elected Mrs. O. V. Guffey and Miss Polly Morrison as delegates to the A M short course. Mrs Dill spoke on pantry shelves storing 504 containers of food on shelves 8 feet high and 50 inches wide with 6 inches deep, spaced 10 inches apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T
8 Foot Auto Cylinder Draws Attention at Chicago World Fair
Gulf Refining Company showcases a massive 8 foot auto cylinder at the Century of Progress in Chicago. The display features a 29 foot by height model with a working piston and lights, plus miniature airplane, truck, and motor boat models. Other notable pieces include a farm lighting engine and a Buds Cummings Diesel engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century of Progress
Chicago
Gulf Refining Company
Inghouse Farm
Buds Cummings
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