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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1938
Page
4
Mr and Mrs W C Elkins of Eagle Lake announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Addie Josephine to Wallis Br. Paul son of Dr and Mrs W M Paul of Houston. The marriage will be in Eagle Lake at Christ Episcopal Church at 4 PM on Saturday with Rev. Prane Walker officiating.
Public notice details subscription costs and advertising rates for a Texas weekly based in Eagle Lake. Includes post office mailing method, second class mail, and per line ad charges. Historical format notes and termination dates appear with old governing dates and periods.
The community is shown visiting and hosting across several households including Mrs G W Drescher and family, Mr and Mrs Gregory Drescher, and Mr Eddie Klimple. Attendees travel from Falls View Columbus to share time with relatives, with multiple neighbors attending gatherings and a memorial event noted for later in the week.
The readable parts show jumbled fragments including names and potential military or speed references but lack coherent context. No identifiable events, dates, places, or actions emerge to form a factual summary.
Calhoun-Matthews 4 H Club year ends with a May 1 picnic at the Rol club grounds. Sponsor Mrs le A Brower and weekly youth members attended. Garden work yields a promising first school garden, with pasture seeding and donations from seed companies. Members report vegetables harvested and shared, and thanks extended to Herbert Matthews and local sponsors.
Mrs Marshall Grant left Sunday for Lebanon Missouri then Tun Oklahoma and Hearne or Bertram to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Frank Lowe, long away in Bratman with their daughter, returned home last week planning a San Antonio trip. J James Beilh shows improvement, Arenle Townsend and family visit. Arn Peterson of Hullo and others spent the weekend with Crippeath family. Mr Find and Mrs Bower entertained guests this weekend.
Virginian Robert Lee Bristow recounts his journey to be named Star Farmer of America for 1937. He describes starting with 195 chicks and two acres of corn in 1935, expanding to hundreds of birds, more land, and mixed crops. Bristow credits vocational agriculture training and mentor Mr. Cowles for guiding a refinancing plan after his father’s death and the family loan foreclosure. He notes pride in the honor and the role of classmates.
A small child was bitten on the arm when two dogs attacked near a residence. Dr and Mrs. Chegsal reported minor injuries to the child and a local officer, R. A. Walker, investigated. The dogs belonged to Ray Kotefiel and were involved in the daytime incident with Wilkey present.
Mrs M L Helmuts reports a Wharton district meeting on May 18 featuring Mrs J L Mortis of Lamesa, Texas Home Demonstration Association president, stressing women’s cooperation and citizen leadership. noted speakers included Helen Swift and other district leaders. A Wharton County Courtell luncheon followed with fried chicken.
G B E Thomas Sr warns against using the Masonite Cemetery area for parking or gatherings. He states violators will be prosecuted and exposed, praising the cemetery upkeep by Masonic Lodge and Cemetery Association, and vows to protect the site as a place for the dead with community support.
The Young Ladies Methodist Missionary Society gathered May 20 at Mrs. H. S. White’s home with Mrs. Lloyd Tate as co host. Mrs. Cecil Gerssenberg presented a pamphlet on Sixty Years In China and Mrs. Tate reviewed the Southwest Texas Conference in Corpus Christi. Mrs. Doole led a General Conference briefing in Birmingham. Mrs. Brisbola spoke on In His Steps by Charles M. Sheldon. Minutes approved. Mrs. Gerssenberg elected superintendent of social relations. Social time followed with refreshments. next meeting set for Sunday with Miss Madeline Cearnal and Mrs. Gerssenberg.
Brief services planned during Sunday School hour. W A Flachmaier is pastor. Mrs W B Me Ree and Miss Cathryn Me ree to leave for Baton Rouge to attend LSU Medical School graduation exercises for Everett McRee Jr class of 168 members.
A fragmentary ad text touts Cardot as a remedy for severe pain and nerve-related issues. It claims tablets ease pain, restore strength, and improve sleep, urging readers to consult a healer and avoid weak relief. The wording is garbled and marketing in tone.
Miss Sophie Hadde of Houston visited her parents Min and Ed Hadde this week to attend the grammar school commencement exercises on Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs J Ra Rungles and son Alred Lane spent Sunday visiting in San Antonio.
Advertisement notes price reductions by Kol verg's Creamery Dairy and Martin's Dairy effective June 1. Read the advertisement for full details. Presbyterian Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church held a Monday meeting hosted by Mrs Boothe. The evening included social time with refreshments of cake, cream, and cookies.
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