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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1934
Page
8
The Bonus Nedra Club held a reorganizing meeting at Mrs. Obenants home with new officers elected. Mrs J M Ware IL G Thortuje Brandt and others named to chair committees as the club reorganizes for the year.
The Headlight reports Mrs L B Cornelius, Garwood's longtime correspondent, is recovering after two weeks of illness. Mrs Preston Walker fills in as Garwood reporter for today, returning to her previous role with the paper.
Earl Carter, wardrobe demonstrator for the Bonus-Nedta Club, builds a sleeve ironing board from a 1 by 4 board and a 2 by 4. One piece 22 inches, one 20 inches, rounded ends, and a square nail to the longest board four inches from the wide end. The short board attaches in the game position to press any sleeve with ease.
Garwood school vocational agriculture students studied caponizing cockerels. Instructors demonstrated the delicate operation, with several boys performing it successfully. Mr. Buchanan notes a growing capon market, estimating 200000 capons needed in Houston and vicinity, aiming for 12 to 15 pound birds at similar prices to pork.
George and Mrs Emma Hoya of Weimar Texas celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home near Weimar. They were married November 18 in LaGrange and moved to Weimar soon after, residing in the same house since. Four children and seven grandchildren attended the celebration. The family reflects on Texas westward settlement and later life, including humor about an owl and a dove tale with a banded bird. Presbyterian services announced with Rev. William Lagin of Austria preaching in the morning and evening at the local church.
Rev. W. A. Fluchmeler, pastor, will lead Lutheran services at the hill auditorium in Eagle Lake this Sunday at 8:00. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
Eagle Lake wins 26 to 0 as the Eagles dominate the Rosenberg Brahmas with seventeen first downs. T. J. Kerts leads blocking after returning from injury while Syl Turriche shines for Rosenberg and captain Albert McMillan steers Eagle Lake’s strong front line.
Smithville Public Schools Superintendent J B Mitchell urges Poule d Eau Townley to promote another New Year s Day All District basketball game between Smithville and Eagle Lake districts. Last year s game drew 1500 2000 fans in Eagle Lake despite poor weather and weak promotion.
A man about 50 years old, identified as a local colored resident, was found dead in his Pulshear home with his throat cut on Monday. Relatives from Eagle Lake urge Port Bend county officers to investigate, suspecting the wound may not be a personal safety issue.
Ten free Thanksgiving baskets will be given at the Avalon Theatre next Wednesday night November 2. Groceries and poultry are donated through the courts of the local QP Store. The program titled Gambling features George Cohan and Wynne Gibson with manager Robt Cole announcing one basket per family.
A prominent Nada businessman, A J Lichnovsky, reported his car stolen from in front of a San Antonio hospital at 10 o clock Tuesday morning. Details were sparse as press time. Local coverage notes ongoing investigations and multiple sightings.
By Chase Hellmuth notes November 24 1934 is the final date to submit Tax Exemption Certificates to the National Pool in Washington D C If Bankhead Bill fails in 1935 certificates may be worthless Offers mail in option and lists collection sites and dates for check delivery Also reports local health and social notes on Mr B Stephens illness and visits by Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kane to Columbus and nearby relatives
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