Burglary Strikes Werrlla Store in Altair
A Monday night break in at the Werrlla store in Altair saw thieves pry open a window and steal items including cigars and shoes. Police are investigating and reviewing nearby surveillance for clues.
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1927
Page
6
A Monday night break in at the Werrlla store in Altair saw thieves pry open a window and steal items including cigars and shoes. Police are investigating and reviewing nearby surveillance for clues.
Rex Theatre announces Bargain Week starting June Sth with nightly changes of pictures and reduced admissions. Corinne Griffith appears in Lady La Rehmne with Krazy Kat comedy and The Green Archer first episode. Free Monday admission with a guest. Upcoming acts include Chita Bow plus Metropolitan Houston premiere offerings.
The three Wade children at Eagle Lake schools received perfect attendance certificates for never missing a day or arriving late during the nine month term. The achievement reflects health at home and orderly routines, with Mr. Wade noted for maintaining his golf swing and household upkeep.
The Just Us Girl Bridge Club entertained Mr Alten Roberts of Uringsville and former city resident Miss Ruby Chipp with a sunrise breakfast and swim at the Elm Harling resort yesterday morning. Members listed include Miss Mery Walton, Darby, Kitty Helle Ney, Betty Mariel, Prances Cilligen, Diy Jhovell Borgen, Tutt Booth, and Mrs. Roberts.
A fragment notes a group including Gartmadit and Camily and Mere Wo traveling by car to Colltervia for a six week visit. It mentions Hie MUP Rumsey and the former pastor of the Taptise church, along with Mrs Hirshiat and families. The Hotel Tediay is referenced as a lodging point during travel.
A senior class hosted a farewell party for Mrs Neal Ellis at the T L Vineyard home Thursday evening. Guests followed a playful note directed scavenger hunt through the yard leading to a final surprise on the front step with a spool of thread completing the winding search.
The report notes the death of a local resident and details the survivors, including children and siblings. It lists a funeral service timeline, visiting hours, and extended family connections across the community, reflecting the social network surrounding the deceased.
Local notes describe school closure and community events in Lissie this week. Adele Hough Nell Kelly from Columbus visited Baw for meetings while Mes Pera Hough Rey Neuman from Houston arrive to hold Bible study. Harvey White Eagle Lake Willis Cutter Ed Cansey joined a Houston trip and a Ray Arnold visit to Wharton is noted.
An old health ad claims Worms indicate poor blood and stomach disturbance in children. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised as enriching blood, aiding digestion, and boosting overall strength over two to three weeks. Price listed as 60 cents per bottle.
A large audience gathered on Monday night for the senior class play titled Chir Senon. Disruptions marred the performance as audience members in the gallery and auditorium seats caused interruptions and comments about the staging.
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