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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1935
Page
1
Hinton named coach for Port Armur area school after assisting at Bt Rescoe Fae school. Details unclear due to fragmented text but confirms new coaching role and local assignment.
Local arts brief notes a small theatre picnic event at Duncan Hanch on Monday with community attendance expected and details to follow in a later notice. The snippet hints at local engagement but lacks full lineup or times.
A Taiton woman died instantly in a Sunday highway wreck near a local church. The collision injured several others as traffic through the area remained halted. The driver of the opposing car survived and resided in Victoric. Funeral services for Mrs. Merta were held at the Falren Carhone chute with Rev. WA Ruska officiating.
Potter reports 245 carloads of local potato shipments by Thursday with only two carloads sold in the prior period. Eagle Lake and Sante Pe areas contribute to the supply from Wharton region. Quality of Eagle Lake crop described as high, with prices around 186 cents per hundredweight. notes of shipments from Pacific and other local farms.
Rey Marshall Masters, pastor of the Mist Chusuian Church Wax ohechie, leads a two week revival at Eagle Lake. He speaks four sermons nightly without remuneration, with topics including Is No Time To Seek the Lord and The God of the Divine. Other subjects listed include As a Man Beoken and What Price Christiannity.
An obituary notes the death of a former Eagle Lake resident. Survived by wife Bessie Finch of Houston and several relatives. The notice mentions long work history and ties to local companies and unions, with a focus on community service and past roles.
A damaged report outlines a violent incident near a plant involving a prowling group described as bots. Witnesses recount a struggle with a rope and a fall into an embankment, with victims sent to hospital. The chaotic scene included a climber and a tug truck, and authorities moved a man to Weimar for treatment.
Mr and Mrs 5 B Barker suffered injuries when a car collided with the vehicle they were riding in early Sunday morning. Mrs Barker received a cut on the forehead and bruises while her husband escaped injury. Repairs followed before they resumed their day.
Mrs. Charolette Thanis heads to Austin to visit relatives for several days then plans to leave from San Antonio midweek for Los Angeles to spend the summer. Miss Lawn Sunderman will accompany her to Arizona to spend the summer with her aunt at Dragoon.
National Bread of Houston defeated a local team here Sunday afternoon by 10 to 8. The game featured errors that proved costly for the local group, with batteries listed as George and Dunlap for National Bread and Weeennuit and GHerense for Eagle Lake.
Ninety seven people attended a Rotary luncheon at the Local Rotary Hall on Wednesday. A varied program featured songs, speeches, and entertaining numbers by Miss Aline Mae and others, celebrating the club’s new meeting place and giving praise to officials and performers.
Fragments describe a church anniversary event hosted by the Missionary Society at a local church. Details are unclear but mention a covered dish meal and a summer gathering with names like Mother Tse and Wom ut ie Lassi.
A business gathering of the Ant enomy Tegion will be held at the Baptist church on Wednesday night. Officials and ex vice men of Enwic Lake are invited as attendees of importance. Members will convene before the event.
Walker boy Carter Walken's son broken collaphane during stunt at vacant lot behind G A Bashalm place. Several boys involved, Leonard attempted bucking horse provoked. outcome unclear, youth freed after altercation.
Rail traffic paused for ten days as Colorado and Pavey floods washed out about 1500 feet of track from Eldridge levee to Garwood. Temporary cribbing and reballasting repaired the line from Eagle Lake to Garwood, with Santa Fe trains now reaching Garwood daily.
Report notes buffalo fish abundance along the Colorado River drawing numerous anglers. Fishermen describe catching the buffalo variety in large quantities during high water periods, with many using hooks and gigs. The piece cites local conditions and boisterous activity from the river’s edge.
Garwood principal Paw Lewis and fellow locals Jollie Kallina and Bill Arnold, all of Garwood, returned Wednesday from a shire trip at Lake Don. They reported a superb fishing venue with a large catch and plans for a big fish fry hosted by Prof. Lewis for about one hundred friends. The event featured a generous spread and lively camaraderie.
The Hampton family, including Shirley Ann and Mrs H E Hampton, will leave Eagle Lake for Hallettsville where Mr Hampton, a land bank appraiser for the Federal Land Bank of Houston, will establish his headquarters and home. Eagle Lake residents regret the departure.
Blume's Orchestra returns to Eagle Lake Friday night drawing crowds with lively music and modern dance. The group, noted for its vocal harmony and energetic show, recently delighted attendees at Laker with a polished performance and strong crowd appeal.
Mr and Mrs H C Eeger of Beeville interrupted their Houston trip to attend a Rotary Club banquet here Wednesday evening. Mrs Eeger, a former citizen of Engle Lake, was then in charge of the J C Penney store when the organization began in this city. Many friends were glad to see them.
After a long illness 13 year old J G Cooke of this city died at 4 39 p m Thursday He was born in Scotland Neck NC and married in Milledgeville GA May 2 1994 He moved with family to Eagle Lake in 1980 worked for Southern Pacific railroad and later Western Union He is survived by wife daughter and several relatives Interment will be at Ma Cems- Final arrangements were to be announced with sympathy extended to the Cooke family by friends and the community
Liza Black, a Black resident, died Friday night after a long illness. She was known in the Kawle Liye community and survived by several relatives and friends. The obituary notes her ties to local families and her presence in Gage Laker ved, with limited readable details available.
A garbled note mentions George Allen and a plan for a summer speech in Sunne Aly. The fragment references dates, locations, and expected activities but is largely unreadable.
A crowd gathered at Austins Hall for a Baca dance event last night. The turnout remained high as performances by Joli and others delighted attendees. The reviews praise the lively music and show a strong audience interest, noting no doubt the event boosted local cultural scenes.
County Commissioner reports Garwood road held up by the Colorado River flood since 1913. After eight days of 4 to 6 feet water, final waters receded Sunday night. A truck crossed the road Monday afternoon. Gravel near the levee washed, some culvert boards replaced, sand deposits a foot thick over a hundred yards east of the bridge. Road debris and sand require heavy removal to restore through traffic.
A fragmented note details MET citizens visiting old Eagle Lake friends. It mentions Mrs Mary and Mrs S Fulehale visiting, with references to Mr Wiig and Mrs Epps, and notes about theater quarters and local shops. The text preserves social local details without clear dates or full context.
A local Baptist church announces a revival starting Sunday morning led by Reverend leaders from Antonia and surrounding areas. The schedule includes a gathering with a featured choir and invited visitors, inviting the community to attend all services and participate in the event.
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