31 May 1930
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1930
Page
1
Fragmented OCR note reports derrick material on the ground for a well at Alleyton. Mentions a joint venture by Gull Bushle and Benn Companies. Details are garbled with unclear sequence and several misspellings.
A fragmentary report describes a Rock Island man consuming or mishandling multiple cars full of tomatoes. The garbled text limits clarity but points to a peculiar incident involving tomatoes and a local resident.
A chaotic scene at Main Street Crossing as a large bus nearly missed a collision. Passengers react in fear while a bystander recalls the moment and a nearby witness reflects on the danger.
Leon Daily of Rignita and former Eagle Lake citizen writes in the Wiculta Beacon about plans to visit home. He and six others anticipate moving to a home in early July. The piece, printed by Claude V. Barrow, notes Barrow’s son of Mr and Mrs J Barrow of Bus city, and references a Headlight effort and earlier travel delays.
A burlesque college life comedy titled Aunt Lucia will be staged in the high school auditorium on Thursday and Friday, June 3 and 4. The production features a large cast, student performers, and a chorus, with a plot involving disguises and romantic entanglements. Tickets go on sale at Orsak's Confectionery Wednesday morning.
The notice reports Everett Comelluz receiving a certificate for perfect attendance, never absent or tardy during eight years. He has seven more certificates for each of the preceding seven years, all earned in school without any absence or tardy incidents.
Memorial services to be held at city hall tonight invite all residents including Gold Star mothers and service members to attend. Speaker Wharton will headline the evening with a silent service, as leaders note the public notice of the event and honor the fallen.
Mrs. R Extlough presents a group of her piano students in an Avalon Theatre evening. Performers include Dorothy Jane Leiter, Herman front Rose Berger, Elizabeth Townley, Martha Grace Kilough, and Maurine Heffley among others. Selections feature aria and piano pieces with a musical sketch In the Candy Shop and roles like Shop Keeper and Lollypop Hawcorhy.
Eagle Lake may yet receive free delivery supplies as G F Judson and W Walker of the Kansas City Directory Company confer with Mayor W E Welford. Post office scrutiny prompts plans for coordinated deliveries through residential sections, with city council to consider an ordinance authorizing delivery service. Ramsey's Point gains rail shipping attention as first seven carloads of potatoes depart, plus shipments of shlogs. Local shoppers include L V Cranek and family from Garwood. Former Eagle Lake residents Miss Yiteenia Tracy and others attend events in Houston and Austin.
James OC Kennedy of Delaware named to succeed Atti J. Insull of Chicago as president of American Utilities Company. Kennedy’s wife formerly belonged to the York family, tying to prominent figures in the utility sector. The board of directors approved the successor and leadership change.
A local market report notes potato shipments reached 42 carloads. Prices ranged as low as 223 dollars per hundredweight earlier in the week, with the market closing at 26 dollars. Local residents and visitors are mentioned, including Mrs Z T Warren of Austin and others visiting Livingston.
Growers report favorable watermelon prospects as vines mature to good size despite wind damage. About 130 acres fewer than last year remain in cultivation near Hagia Lake, with some fields still developing. A prominent grower notes that rain in late June could boost yields and flavor, with mature melons expected to market and ship to Canada by mid June.
Rich in star power Television era comedy announces Dixie film with Richard Dix in the lead as a patrician masquerading in high society. Lois Wilson Renee MacLeary and Virgina Fay co star with Allen Kearns Anthony Bushell and Henry Armetta in a fast paced all talking comedy directed by Mel Brown.
The Rev C Acrey resigns as pastor of the local Presbyterian church to assume duties in Cameron. He is praised as a fine preacher and gentleman, with townspeople expressing regret at his departure and the Headlight noting an upcoming May letter from Acrey.
Deputy W Hiller and Constable Taylor, Saturday, arrested Joli Richardson and Mrs. Smith among others in connection with liquor law violations. A marked bill used in the alleged purchase was found in Richardson's possession. Richardson had prior entries in the law before this case.
Local golfers learn WC Sanders, a finalist in the Wharton county championship tourney, is sidelined about a week and may miss the Sunday match. The planned 36-hole final will be played over the Quaparian course. Mr and Mrs Frank Peslake of Houston visited local parents Mr and Mrs G Poplanken.
Special Agent Alford and City Marshall Joy investigated after rocks placed at a switch near the west city bridge caused a near wreck of the Southern Pacific Limited. The tampering led to a stoppage before collision. two young boys were identified, cooperating with guardians and authorities. Delinquency charges may be filed.
Cuero May 20 Congressman J J Mansfield of Columbus ranking Democrat on rivers and harbor committee invited to address Ti Witt Vic torik residents on canal improvement. Article notes survey plans, costs, and local officials preparing a new date while details of the Guadabupe River survey and canal project are outlined. Also mentions hospital stay and local visits, with Austin county population up 13 percent since 1920.
A Century plant in the front yard of Bruce McCarty’s residence has bloomed after weeks of growth. The plant, described as nearly a month in shooting, stands about twenty feet tall and is now fully opened, with the central stalk and side shoots reaching full height.
Tarfon faces Young of Bai mat seeks Texas governor nomination and will speak at City Tell auditorium Basle this afternoon. Mr Young arrives Eagle Lake today from Richmond after delivering a campaign address. he is among leading gubernatorial candidates. Local enthusiasm grows with 2000 expected attendees as pastors Cadwallader and Golasten back the candidate and pledge support.
Eagle Lake Public School publishes a list of students on the term honor roll across grades. The rosters name first grade through higher levels, with many misspellings and oblong entries, reflecting OCR errors in the historic notice. The document highlights diligent students including Gracie Spanic, Mildred Barry, Robert Corley, and many others across multiple grade levels.
Mrs. Geraldine Exgers returned. Tuesday sight from two weeks with her sister and family in Pearsall Gent Sta Theot Mr and Mrs Skinner jossed away. Beasail, Monday. Mrs Uthe baby accompanied: Sgears here for a stay with parents Mr and Mrs J Hl Sympathy tees.
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