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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1929
Page
1
For nearly thirty years, citizen Canaday of Eagletake faced mounting financial troubles. His death appears from a self-inflicted gunshot after alleged chloroform exposure, with two suicide notes left to business associates and family. Police and neighbors report a shock to the town as details emerge.
An obituary memorial recounts the life of Joe Canaday of Merkel Texas with notes on his career, friendships, and character. It describes his final days in Marshall Missouri and notes his passing followed by tributes from family and neighbors.
During the past weekend and into this week, activity around Eagle Lake intensified as Humble and associated companies reportedly fired shots north of Eagle Lake. Shell Company operations nearby triggered heavy charges with repeated blasts, while the Humble group was said to have worked across claimed lands paying owners for each charge.
A beautiful wedding united Miss Edwy Dyer of Single Take and Mo Hirald Hedges of Houston. The bride wore dark blue with silver accessories and was praised as popular. The groom, a traveling man, plans Houston as his headquarters. After a honeymoon to San Antonio and other western sections, the couple will reside at the Lamar Hotel in Houston after December. Attending guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Brower and Mrs. Donne McClariney among others. congratulations poured in from peers and friends.
A series of lectures on electric cookery will be held at the local Offices of the Central Power and Light on December 4. J. C. Siveeman, plant manager, announced the talks will be conducted by a Hot Point Home Economist from Chicago who will speak on up-to-date recipes and techniques. Manager Stilson extends a cordial invitation to everyone to attend the lectures.
Obituary notes the death of Finerk Citteen of Fast Bernard at his home in the parish. Born August 2, 1240, in Lajcester Ene, he came to this country at age six. Survived by four sons Willow at Navogdochts and George of Houston Joe of New York City and three daughters Mrs Lillo Fox of Hourton and Amanda of Sust Bernal. Funeral services were led by Rev. I B Byits, Methodist minister.
Local residents brace for rising waters amid ongoing flood scare and rescue efforts. Emergency crews assist families, utilities monitor breakers, and a sense of shared resolve prevails as officials urge caution and unity.
The Columbus highway bridge will be replaced with a modern structure on Highway No 7 over the Colorado River at Columbus. Construction is expected early this year after voting funded $238,000 for the Austin Palacios route and $75,000 from Col orado county for the bridge project. The county payment approval followed a county vote, with the decision adding to bridge work along the Colorado River and Old Spanish Trail sections. Also noted is a football game where a key player’s call was controversial, with Smithgile scoring seven to nothing after a late whistle.
Next Friday November 6 the Green Stamp event returns, with double stamps on 15 items at local shops including Eagle Lake venues. The sale promotes holiday gifting as Green Stamp supporters gather at Bowley Green Stamp Day sites across town and nearby markets to redeem stamps and stock stamp books.
Members of the local high school football team held a restaurant banquet with turkey tongue talks and a large turnout. Teachers, pep squad girls, and friends enjoyed refreshments, an open house despite weather, and a lively array of speeches and cigars.
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The High School Dramatic Club under Mrs. C. C. Swanson will stage three one act plays at the auditorium Friday evening. The program includes a courtroom scene and a prison chapel role, with Lester Fortes and Ben McElhinney in lead parts. Admission is 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults.
J C Townley died at his home Friday morning after a long illness. He was a well known grower from Boghi Lake and had resided in the area for many years before moving to Engle Lake and returning to Big Lake. He was about seventy nine years old and survived by his wife two sons Harold Townley of Houston and Grote of Big Lake one daughter Mrs Verdx Townley and a brother A Townley of Eagle Saxe. Funeral arrangements not announced.
Invitations issued for Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Tsarris wedding at the Christian church next Wednesday evening December 4 at 7 p.m. The event gathers local families and friends amid holiday preparations as community members share news and recent social plans.
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