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Newspaper

Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1931

Page

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Columbus Man Injured In Wet Highway Crash

A Columbus man was badly injured when his roadster collided head on with a truck four miles from Eagle Pass on Thursday afternoon. The wreck left the car and truck damaged with the roadster burning and the driver pinned in the wreckage. The injured man, Greer, sustained deep cuts and burns to the face, arms, and body, and was treated at a local hospital by Dr. Donle and others. The crash damaged the car and prompted a wrecker to transport the remains to repair facilities. local residents and relatives arrived afterward to check on victims.

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CINVERSAE TIRES ON PMLESTONE THE AGENCY

The article notes that the Universal Motor Company issues the Hazarditebht on a past date. It discusses a fire causing a takeover of the Pmlestone Tire venture and mentions a local buyer offer by B H Megihir, with the agency involved in the consolidation.

Cinversae Pmlestone Agency

Fatal shooting at Garwood near Eagle Lake shocks town

A Black man named Kelley died in Columbus hospital roughly eleven hours after being struck in the head by a large caliber public safety item during a confrontation in Garwood near Weed Street and the J. Cooper market. John Norman, a 55 year old former Eagle Lake resident, was arrested. witnesses describe a tense exchange and a drive-by incident that left Kelley dead on the street.

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Garwood Bridge Closed for Fifty Days of Reconstruction

The Garwood Bridge over Use Colorado is closed after June first to allow dismantling and rebuilding. Austin Bridge Company awarded 28,400 dollars to restore the structure, with work beginning soon and a ninety day project window.

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Prominent Columbus Citizen Dies After Illness

George Gengenword, a longtime Columbus merchant and community leader, died at home after a two week illness. He founded the family business with his father, served as a Columbus Chamber of Commerce director, aided the Boy Scouts, and was a Baptist church member. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, two sons, five grandchildren, and other relatives. The funeral was to be held at Old Fellows Cemetery with Baptist minister Rev. W. B. Wyatt officiating and Pythians Lodge assisting. He was a respected civic figure and progressive local entrepreneur associated with Eagle Lake and Livery circles.

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Mendhghe readers invited to Mid-Sunday sale at Mallpaie

Mr. Tintly announces a mid Sunday sale at the city mall, urging readers to attend the event today. The promoter, Mr. BM Combs of Corp Christl, is an experienced salesman and invites the public to visit the sale during its progress.

Galles Hertis Tintly Hag Billy Priiadeed BM. Combs Corp Christl Dutly Bis

Potato Shipments Reach 653 Carloads Yesterday

Potatoes moving from Bugle Lake district show 653 carloads yesterday with Santa Filish and Southern Pacific contributing totals. Prices hovered around 90 cents with some better loads selling near 1.00, while demand remained modest as digging continues toward next Monday.

Ramsey Santa Filish Southern Pacific Gary

Fishermen Report Upset Over Antsiat River Plant

Local fishermen near the Colorado river pumping plant of Lakeside irrigation gainst the facility as fish bite poorly. Large strings of whitefish are reportedly being pulled from the canal near Une twke with up to 22 fish per person being taken. Kansas City visitor Mr Mattern joined Mrs Mattern and Whithy daughter visiting relatives in the area.

Colorado “River Lakeside’ Irrigation Company Torr Louis Austin Bali Gavi G. Mattern Kansas Gly Gate Wood Whiteman Atis M. L. Anderson Sun Antonia Fils Acecine Girt Witeenmoan

Court May Contract for Bridge Over River at Altair

Weely Lat reports the commissioners court in Columbus plans to advertise bids for constructing a bridge over the Columbs river at Shalr. The $77 0 00 funding is approved but warrants for a permanent improvement fund will finance the project. Commissioner Walter Adams declined to discuss timing while noting the first June meeting is crucial for the plan.

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Important Golfers Meeting Tonight at Bank Directors Room

Members of the local golf club are invited to a meeting at 8 oclock tonight in the directors rooms at Thgle Lake State Bank. The gathering aims to welcome new members and discuss dues and club rules.

Golf Club Ion Bie Thgle Lake State Bank Aneeting Ugh Woniae

Pye and Pubs Affected by Illness in Barrinais

The fragmentary text reports Pye of Barrinais and others affected by an illness. Names include George Healor Albi and Warren, with notes on healing efforts and a mention of a Wednesday start. Limited coherent details due to damaged OCR. item resembles a local society or medical note.

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Unclear text fragment on individuals and events

The readable portion mentions individuals Lew mei Dither day and Mrs. Tay, references to Corks hangfr Renker and Woolly Millinery, a transfer to Dallas, and a person named Fire DMIy. The text is garbled OCR with no coherent events or dates to establish a clear news item.

Lew Mei Paronyss Mae Dallas Tay Texas Wilsi Fira Rte

Youth Killed in Wreck on East Bernard Bridge

A late Wednesday night automobile crash on East Bernard Bridge fatally injures Edwin DB Holchak, 22, a prominent young resident. Cooper and others were injured. the incident involved a Ford roadster and a passing larger car, with a crash into the cement railing and a fall from the vehicle. The injured were rushed to a hospital in Arsonburn, with Holchak’s skull and temple injuries noted.

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Unclear OCR Item Mentions People and Places

Fragmented text appears to reference CPRIFEICAD WAKIT 101 and TEPUES TEA TEV VSI with mentions of Laciir Hopatietts and Memorial cobtanc Hopatietts. It also loosely references a former representative, Sutton, and a race or event involving uniten Sites Fowrnmen, with a 46 year old stake.

Methodist Revival Meeting Draws Large Attendance

A Methodist revival meeting at a local church draws strong crowds and high interest. Pastor D Lambert delivers stirring messages nightly, with singing and prayer gatherings attracting many adults and youths to hear sermons and experience spiritual renewal.

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First Two Cars of Tomatoes Shipped In Week Report

The note describes shipments of tomatoes in early consignments with figures and destinations. It mentions quantities, prices, carloads, and market terms, naming entities and places in a fragmented historical record.

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