Drainage Work Begins on Eldridge Farms Project
Eldridge plantation starts a major drainage upgrade to protect fields and prevent river overflows. A Northwestern Engineering Co. machine from Wisconsin is on site, with six months expected to complete the work as workers trench and reshape the levee line to restore former height and ensure rapid drainage. Funeral services for Ellen Gamora of Yoakum were held at St Joseph’s Church with burial in Catholic Cemetery. The Colorado County Commissioners Court received petitions for benching sod, bridge repairs, and Highway 71 construction from the county line north to Wharton County.
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Bulding
Eldridge
Colorado River
Northwestern Engineering Co
Wisconsin
Sugarland Tiuswes
Wren
Filtridge
Yoakum
Commissioners’ Court of
Coloraio County
Esk
Feyete
Columbus
Whartol County
Gryat
Visitor from Baylor and national champion visits Eagle Lake
Seule Procter, prominent college football star and 220 yard national champion, visited Eagle Lake yesterday. He traveled with A G Spalding Bro representatives and was accompanied by W J Wirtz of Columbus and R D L Wirtz of San Antonio. Frazier played for the A A M football team in 1917 and 1908 after completing college at Baylor where he set a state football record.
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Seule Procter
United States
Huirdie
Eagle Lake
Frazier
A. G. Spalding
Hauize
San Antonis
WJ. Wirtz
Columbus
Wirte
R. DL. Wirtz
San Antonoo
Baylor
Davie Succeeds Athey as Scoutmaster
Rev J W Airey longtime scoutmaster of Eagle Lake and Columius troupe retires after two years guiding two summer trips to Curlebed Caverns and Pacific Coast stays. R B Davis steps in to lead the program as Airey warns the work cannot be spread too thin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. &. Airey
Eagle Lake
Columius
Roy Beats
Curlebed Caverns
Ele
Pacific Coast
R. B. Davis
Airey
Eagle Lake School Football Schedule Listings
Football schedule shows Elmars team plans to play Bay City on October 11 and Schulenburg on October 18. A later date references Rosenberg and a game at Lake Seating. possible venues and dates appear garbled.
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Eagle Lake
Elmars
Bay City
Schulenburg
Rosenberg Obama
Will Ter
Eagle Lake to Welcome Modern Theatre Opening Soon
Manger Carl Milenté says the new Eagle Lakes theatre is nearly ready and a formal opening date will be announced by the Headlight newspaper next week. Milentz plans at least two talking pictures weekly with no price rise for regular shows while talking pictures will cost 50 cents.
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Eagle Lake
Manger Carl Milenté
Pew
River
Mirentz
Milents
Milentz
Milent
Infurtimcion
Milenta
Young Couple Weds at Mona’s Parsonage
Mr Maurie Stodioa and Mize Traven wed at Mona’s parsonage with Rev. J C Wilson officiating. Immediately after, the couple left for a weeklong honeymoon in Houston amid entertaining duties in their honor. They plan a home at 2ii Mrs Floyd’s and are praised as popular Eagle Lake residents with solid conduct and gracious manners.
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Maurie Stodioa
Mize Traven
Mona's Parsonage
J C. Wilson
Bul
Goodson
Houston
Joe Bailey
Jackamas
Yile
Sre
Baturdey
Fioyd
Eagle Lake
Jong Hine de
Davis
Florence Evelyn Ih
Mire
J. L. Waisell
Judge Hatddeek Dies at Home in La Grange
Confederate veteran and former county judge A. Halse died at his La Grange home on Saturday with funeral services held the next day. He among Bohemian settlers, founded Byodhoda newspaper, led the First National Bank for years, and served in Civil War Company F. Survived by daughter Mrs. Joseph Ross and several grandchildren.
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A. Halse
LaGrange
Hardusek
Europe
Byodhoda
First National Bank
Ovew
Humble Filling Station Nears Completion
Construction on a new Humble filling station progresses with concrete paving and a long ramp linking to the highway. Contractor Reese leads the work, near the Alamo Lumber yard, with plans for a prominent, yellow toned structure. Mrs. H. M. Shannon of Richmond visits Mrs. Graves.
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Reese
Waster Mz
Merevahe Strest
Alamo Lumber Company
Noes
Oeabertis
Rees
Kretzschmar Honey Flavor Promoted by Local Grower
A fragmented notice highlights Kretzschmar's honey as having excellent flavor. The text references local figures and crop conditions, mentioning Trevor White and honey production in a yearly context.
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Kretzschmar
East Bernard to Celebrate Highway Opening on Monday
East Bernard dedicates the new con creting and paving on Highways 3 and 17 along with Highway 60, linking Rotenberg to East Bernard and Hungerford. The Old Spanish Trail segment from East Bernard to Rotenberg will be the focal point for a large motorcade and public celebration led by local veterans and officials, with speeches by Judge Moody and others, plus a barbecue, football game, dance, rodeo, and music.
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Hest Bernard
Rotenberg
East Bernard
Hungerford
Reténberg
Walila
Moet Boerpard Legion Post
A. F. Orbanec
Legion
Lo’ Heln
John Norte
Wharton
F. X. Yager
Tichmond
Ingres
Bob Hauselt
Richmond
Snd
L. C. McDonald
East
Bernard
W. G. Jones
Bath Texas Motor Lengu
Gulf Coast Good Races Association
Sabine-Neehes Ahapt Sider Haat
Tnsas
Eloe
Elst Bet
Band
Florida
Californna
Qi Om
Knut
Houston
Lb. B .Moody
South Tes Motor Langue
C. O. Ingram
F. ‘Xk. Yager
Richmiond
Hboenbere
Columbus
Eagle Lake Syrup Introduced by Fophanken Company
Eagle Lake syrup is promoted as a new Fophanken product by G. Pophanken. The pure sugar and cane fruit syrup is caramel colored, praised for taste, and offered cooked thick or thin per customer order. Labels on cans read Eagle Lake Ayr. Local social mentions include Miss Betty Erser and Norman Eswer of San Antonio visiting, with others noted in Montgomery, Houston, and Rickmom.
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G. Pophanken
Carmel
Pophanken
Tagle Lake Ayr
Barbecued Chicken Dinner at Lensart Home Sunday
Ernest Canhnet, a Rice Institute student, spent the past weekend with his parents the Lenhart family. He was accompanied by Clifford Ewens and Mrs. Waren, Riv, and Mrs. C. Behs and Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hrr Braves and slaughter of Josyan Were other wrecked acquaintances at the Lenhart home in Ohio Sunday. Guests included MeSee Q. Pennington and her husband, a fatherian Potwy of Houston, as Mrs. Zane saved a delightful barbecued chicken dinner.
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Ernest Canhnet
Rice Institute
Mir
Dra
WE. Lenhart
Clifford Ewens
Mes. Waren
Riv
C.a
S.C
Josyan
Wreken
Lenburt
Ohyat
Kueota
Mmesee Q. Pennington
Howe
Wuset
Houmgn
Zane
Weimar Wildcats Meet Eagles On Field This Afternoon
Cosch Olls Caffey's Eagles open the season at Geld field this afternoon against Welear high, the second game in which they faced Gilsvene. The Jocel high school Meld urd hosts to begin promptly at 4 o'clock with Cosoh Coffey urging strong attendance and support as the team debuts its lineup.
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Cosch Olls Caffey
Eagles
Gilsvene
Welear High
Wille
Jocel High
Ihems
Cosoh
Coffey
Wharton Fair Will Show Good Livestock Exhibits
Wharton Texas hosts a large Wharton Fair featuring purebred poultry and livestock displays. More than 80 head of stock and over 15 pens of hogs will be shown, with notable entries including four bloated stallions and various rabbits. Exhibits will run through market days, with entry blanks available at the Wharton Chamber of Commerce office.
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Wharton
Texas
Wherton
Bie
Abendard
Wharton Chamber of Commerce
Shower Honors Recent Bride At Methodist Parsonage
The Adwit and Young Ladies Missionary Societies hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Florence Evelyn Waddell Priday at the Methodist parsonage. Guests enjoyed contests and a large gift package. Mrs Waddell expressed thanks amid informal merriment and congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adwit
Methodist Church
Florence Evelyn’ Waddell
Priday Naght
Methodist
Mika Waddell
Saturney
Harish
Woman's Mission Union Meets at Bugle Lake Church
The Woman's Mission Union of the Colorado Baptist Association meets next Wednesday at Bugle Lake Baptist Church. Messengers from Wharton County gather for morning and evening sessions with a noon dinner. Rev O B Bue of Wharton delivers the sermon as officers are elected for the coming year. The union supports home foreign and state missions with over 909 dollars.
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Woman's Mission Union
Colorado Baptist Association
Bugle Lake Baptist Church
Wharton
Colorado
Bue
Priday
Weltern
Rodgers
Baptim
Mnemisern
Baptist Church
Invita
Mon la Use
Eagle Lake Usd Jilus
Apy
Assacia
Woman’s Mision Union
The
Mexico
Penney Company Manager Attends Convention in Dallas
J C Penney Company store manager W J A Thacker heads to Dallas for the fall convention at the Baker Hotel. The event gathers York office representatives to discuss sales promotion the Gold Stay Sales Contest and improved clerk engagement with the broader company network.
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W. J A. Thacker
J.C. Penney Co
Calis
J. G. Penny Company
Baker Hotel
York
J. C. Penney Company
Iid
Thatcher
Cilinlent Jrelitinir
Thackey
J. G. Penney Company
Rand Company
Thacker
Uno Convential
Willams
Kern Crux
Mexico
Boltie
Mexico City
St Louis
Thanking Local Football Boys and Coaches
The community expresses gratitude to Coach Coffey and the football team for their efforts and teamwork. Citizens acknowledge Dr. DMfy for valuable service at no cost and extend thanks to local supporters, hoping for continued success in upcoming games.
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Olly Coffey
Fonewall
Nottslay
Noone
Tully Tiny Do Tse
Cilad
Porrest Hal Renderer
Dm- Fy
Engineer at ice plant injured when wrench dropped
W. A. Baumert chief engineer at Centr Power and Light Co plant was struck in the face by a wrench dropped into the flywheel during air compressor work. He suffered a broken jaw with deep facial gashes, was treated at Dr. McLellan’s office, then sent to Baptist Hospital in Houston. Recovery expected six weeks. He remained conscious and walked after the incident.
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W. A. Baumert
Centr Power and Light Company
Cotock
Ine
HNICN
Bhol
Ens Kineer
RL. McLellan
Raymort
Baptist Hospital
Houston
McCreary
Floustar
Toc
Baumert
Football Banquet Honors North High Team Monday Night
The North High football squad and coach gathered for an oyster feed hosted by Mr and Mrs W G Darby at the Darby store to begin the season. Superintendent Reed and Coach Coffey spoke while Captain Roger Fuller and several players attended. the event provided morale and pep for the year ahead.
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Alwoys
W.G. Darby
Darby Qore
Cighe
Cattey
WFP
Wade
Reed
Hugh Reed
Ceveroning
Coffey
Eeveral
Foothell Boys
Uding
Roger Fuller
Wi- Ham Wallace
George Allen
Lester
Earl Wakle Townley
Winn Rocompahinens
Rosenberg Bernard Road 16 Qfen To Traffic
The cement pavement on Highway No 3 from East Bernard to Rosenberg about seventeen miles, long under construction, is completed and open to traffic. The new stretch ends passable in rain, easing delays for Houston bound travelers. motorists report travel times reduced to about two hours from Houston to Rosenberg. Local officials and residents discuss improved access and ongoing plans as workers wrap up remaining details.
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East Bernard
Rosenberg
Cusur
Houston
Abe
Abe Averaee Timbebweork Hero and Feouston
Basel BlemMiens
Orig
Gwenly
Wolmar Wickkints Visit Ea Ne Oniee Preview
The Wolmar Wickkints travel to Ea Ne Oniee for an afternoon game against Wayne Whi ton. Notable players Hines Hagle Keke and Wharton lead the lineup. Wherten scores 20 points as Wharton eyes a rematch with Schutenbourg in a near future game.
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Wolmar Wikkints
Eane
Wayne Whiton -Owdbis
Smit Vie Nea
Rosh Hashanah Observed by Eagle Lake Jewish Community
Rosh Hashanah 2680 begins at sunset Friday and extends through Saturday with some observing two days. Local Jewish residents close businesses Saturday and continue rites into sunset Saturday. The holiday focuses on spiritual self examination and moral renewal ahead of Yom Kippur. observances vary by community.
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Eagle Lake
Iate
El Campo High Crushes Ganado 92 to 6 in Friday Game
El Campo High Sensol football routed Ganado 92 to 6 as Coach Carrico’s team opened with three first quarter touchdowns. Bashop Henry beat Cohimbi High 13 to 6 in a hard fought clash. Schulenburg’s strong rally, led by Captain Sette and Shiemar, highlighted the district chase as McKinnburg’s squad garners praise.
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el Campo
Schutenburg
Schulenburg
Beiant
Sette
Shiemar
Blaschke
McKinnburg
Columbus City Hall Bond Election May Be Carried
Columbus bond election results show less than a two thirds majority for the 25 000 dollar building and city hall loan. Officials still expect the attorney general to rule on whether the measure can be revived and scheduled again.
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Columbus City Hall
Building & City
Hell and Fire Atullor
Columbus
Ib Wna
Ubiy
Gecoeal
Ayak Seyidee
Culumbur
Han Beet
Ah Ee Veno Smith Supares
Addeitional Room to Be Adyid 10 Mexican School
Fragmentary text notes a tragedy and a meeting about adding rooms at a Mexican school. It mentions a one room school now crowded with about fifty five and plans for new rooms and positions. The readable items suggest changes to the school's capacity and staffing.
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Sciicu
Hese Molday
Mexicor
Heertoaa
Crowdel
Pitteormory
Stowolun
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Eldridge Farms
Ellen
Birs
A. J) Nolan
Foukum
Jotepn
Rey
Bork
Catholy
Ful Sons
FO. Bamora
Joe Gamora
Hagle Lake
le, Samors
Litt Hock
Arkansas
Mus
TL. Moore
Yorkum
God Tires Brothers
Piter Porche
Pettus
P. E. Porche
J. 8. Forene
Edna
Colorado County
Davie
ATHEY
LAGAL
Eagle Lakes Modern New Theatre
Houmale
H. M. Bhannon
Mrz
Gi Tw
Mite
H.W. Ablers
Otrs
Hi. Duntuyy
Mondey
Roland Jackson
Rickmom
Ureelty
Mnicken
AK Lensart
Weimar Wildcats
Weimar
Ie Bighe
Wharton Fair
Woman's Mission Union OF the
Penney Company
Misguy Tatum Belle Bhi
Ruby Powers
Ruth Burges
Southwest Pexas Techers’ College
San Moron
Wome Folka
Fis
A. J. Holley
Hoste
Ted Hove
Holley
Bugle Lake
Daisy Chilisad
Harrison
Miteiell Tarin
Meal Matthews
Uke
Hendilzit
Dello Filth
Fimich Bros
Muckel
Jieykeb
Nba
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