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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1932
Page
4
Fragmentary note reportsBM and Ass. Wits. Cater and son Elmer traveling to visit Beguwnons Tured Beme Sunday. They were so come passed Home $y Mss webo will te hece for
Local gathering at Garwood features a 2c prize amid a lively club scene. Mrs R B Shaw is noted in attendance as conversations center on the revolving display and the reach of whipped cream themed treats.
Air and Mrs P A Walker and Ervin Ryan and J G Retz spent Sunday visiting relatives in Houston. Mr and Mrs Emil Herman and daughter Joyce of El Campo were guests of Mr and Mrs C C Braden and Mr and Mrs J B Braden. Mr Clarence Martin drove to Yoatum Sunday morning and returned with Mrs Martin and Patty Jean after two weeks there.
Rock Island residents hosted festive Halloween themed events with decorations in black and yellow. Guests enjoyed doughnuts, pie, hot chocolate, and fortunes, while families and youth groups attended parties at homes of hosts including Mrs. Grodnaus and others.
Contractor Reese honors Eagle Lake football squad with a Hallowe en banquet at his home. Dr Ettlinger of the University of Texas and Supt Reed address guests, with credits to Coach Otis Coffey, school officials, and the athletic council. Fifty attendees enjoy a colored hall, formal dinner, and speeches celebrating indoor work and sportsmanship.
The article lists Kinney Reading Milentz Studeman Darby Allen McCreary and Balas as team leaders with Captain Richard Clipson Harry Reading and Fimner Wallace delivering notable talks. A community supper features fruit cocktail turkey dressing cranberry mashed potatoes olives celery and pies with coffee. Attendees include Dr Ettlinger Supt Reed Coach Coffey school board members and athletic council president Engelhard.
The J. C. Winkel bakery in Easgle Lake closed after Monday baking and has remained closed. It is reported Mr. Winkel shipped his household goods to Altair, with conditions to adjust or a new location possible. He was a fine baker who served Als cus customers well.
Ang lin reports the State Highway Commission designated a new state highway from Gonzales to Hallettsville. Route details depend on survey, but expected to run directly between the two towns, about 28 miles, crossing Layton-Gonzales county line four miles north of Shines. Local road committee notes possible extension toward Eagle Lake or Wharton.
The Eagle Lake Study Club met Wednesday afternoon at the School building with 19 members and three guests. Mrs A d Struss was welcomed, bringing total membership to 42, the largest in club history. The program on Mexico featured Miss Dorothy Darby, with insights on Aztec civilization, social life in Mexico City, women’s status, and Mexican music, literature, and art. The next meeting is November 16 with Miss Kathryn McRee leading on The Argentine Republic.
Mrs Aliee Reitz owner of the Borden dance parlor announces an old time dance at Borden Saturday night November St The Baca orchestra will furnish music drawing a crowd Likely attendees include residents from Eagle Lake and Garwood The Headlight offers old newspapers at 5c per bundle while supplies last
Seventh grade pupils of Tage Lake school under Mrs. O G Kolberg held a Hallowe'en party at Madeleine McCarty's home on Friday night. Mrs Kolberg led the program and provided many Halloween hunts. Refreshments included angel and dog food cake, ice cream, and candies in Halloween colors.
L D Roberts of this city leads a hunting party of about a dozen members including El Hamil Bayily JABER Pw L E Brooks Robert Rockwell and BEDPE Em L G Rust Wharton Whiteside Dr J E Kent A Hulanucek W J HorsreegE and F RE W c Sanders of EL Gane Sn likely others. they expect to depart mid month for the Mexican expedition.
Relatives from Brazil visited Alleyton area over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Robert D Harrison Alleson and daughter of Houston and Mr and Mrs Carl Dittman of Porto Alegre on the East Coast of Brazil were guests of Dr and Mrs R Henry Harrison and family. Dittman, manager of Pan American Airways station at Porto Alegre, traveled from Minami Florida by auto via New Orleans to Corsicana. Other notes mention a Ladies Society party and hunting plans in Mexico, with updates on Dr Brenner’s Mayo Clinic recovery and social gatherings reflecting local life.
Bastrop Sears team, traveling to meet Eagle Lake Eagles this afternoon after a 13 to 0 win over La Grange last Friday. La Grange admitted strong defense, but Bastrop held the lead with early momentum and a decisive scoring sequence.
The Methodist Woman's Mission Society held its monthly business meeting at the church on Tuesday afternoon with good attendance and positive officer reports. Plans were made for another food sale on November 19 and to serve sandwiches, cake, pie, and coffee all day. The week of prayer program will be observed Tuesday at 2 20 at Mrs H Lee Johnson's home. everyone is invited.
Mrs A M Towns and Mrs Howard Fitzgerald co hostesses to a group of thirty seven children at a Hallowe en party Monday at Mrs Fitzgerald s home. The rooms were festively decorated while children in costumes played fortune telling bat hunt and other games. Snacks included sodawater and popcorn balls were awarded for stunts.
A tent revival on Maii Street led by evangelist F. G. Hackenberger of Houston concluded Sunday. He plans a future meeting in either Rosanberg or Romayer after shipping the tent to Holston Mountain for improvements including a heating plant. He noted generous hospitality from local residents and thanked the mayor and Baptist community before departing Eagle Lake.
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