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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1926
Page
1
Plans for a large local fair are progressing with extensive advertising campaigns. Secretary B H Faber reports strong exhibitor interest from area towns and promises high quality displays, a carnival by Hice Derman, and a football game day opening with parades and free admission for school children.
Colorado County Fair Association secretary B F Faber assigns Dan Clintes to manage the exhibit at the Dallas agricultural show. The county competes for a yearly prize, with a potential ten thousand dollar top award for the best exhibit.
Dr Earle J Shap a noted tenor with NPRC appears in a free concert at Eagle Lake High Auditorium on Friday evening October 15. The popular radio artist will perform solo numbers and be followed by a period of public interest in voice studio lessons. Mrs Cir Bradley will accompany and assist in the engagement.
Rex presents WG Mgiure in Whres Had Men and Meture at Hex Theatre tonight and Saturday. George Worley J Farrell MacDonald head the cast with Ollie Burdett Tom Seckell and others in a western romance noted for its spectacle. Admission varies with showtime and seats for both nights.
Waller Petils of the Hevi a Bend section died on the Wayne farm last Wednesday amid reports of illness. Perile a well known local resident and elder of the community lived in the Reese Bend area for years and was a prominent figure of the sect. Funeral rites were held at the colored cemetery at Slutter, conducted by T M Pean, the local colored undertaker.
Eagle Lake High School football traveled to Richmond for the season opener and won 16 to 0. Captain Formule Starr led the effort with Wesley Dyer and Cummins starring on offense while Richmond's defense struggled to halt Eagle Lake’s drives and ground game throughout the game.
Jon Smith narrowly survived a stabbing incident described as serious with multiple wounds. McLellan and Einich assisted medically while McLellan sutured wounds. Wes Bile faces assault charges as the case moves through Justice of the Peace court and sheriff involvement follows.
In Baqle Lake Rice Mol, the Engle Tage Rice Muting Company plans a public event with a dinner for attendees. Priced at 53, more than five hundred people are expected to attend on a July day as Colorado apple growers aid with a favorable project proposal.
Mrs. Toble Meyer of Rosenberg in Lorphal at Houston was involved in a troubling incident last Saturday. The report details an altercation at a location near Rigelery Road where a wooden object struck her eye, causing injuries. Authorities describe the event as accidental during a tense encounter, with Meyer taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
Ryle Lake felving of the family will regret to lynta of Wie Lilmoes. Sen P. Dania, a former Kingle Lake family, is at the Senta Peyos GIA In Templa for treatment. He will taken at the Nexpilel suffering with un very quintu sllouller Mise wiutugtions aliscovered wil geenumuli Ufem of pus on Kiduere mui viseder. Under treatments ap Use Tapeptlal ti improving, and old friends there sincerely hope-dates troubles not soon be averctiae. Mrs. Horace Melee plans to leave during its week-end for a visit to her water at El Paso.
Contractor R. H. Reese began work on the new home of Gilbert Choppin on Post Office Street, recently purchased from W. B. McBee. The five room bungalow will feature a Shingle-style look and serve as a comfortable residence.
Mrs. Thomas sustained injuries in a Wednesday head-on crash on the highway near Eagle Lake. The Thomas car and a Ford driven by Bum Riggins collided as both vehicles veered to avoid a passing vehicle. Mr. Thomas blamed himself as the other driver and a passenger were treated. both cars were badly damaged.
Rosenberg High blanked by 40 to 0 as Columbus and Wharton teams posted decisive wins. Victoria defeated 42 to 0, Hallettsville beat West Pridey 14 to 6, and Wharton Lavi topped Richmond 40 to 0. West Colony and other area teams prepared for upcoming games with mixed results and reports of player absences.
The American Hallway Express Company owner announces that starting November 1 the delivery zone will extend west of Main Street to the Towers Garage area, broadening service to more neighborhoods.
A new poultry operation plans to open next week at the former Hardeen grist mill site on Brent Mary Street in Eagle Lake. The venture led by Mr Froka will process and ship chicken and turkey products and buy local cream daily for the Weimar Creamery Company.
A fragmentary report from Matthews notes a colored woman was killed on Tuesday. The piece mentions Mary Rigginn aged seven, a child who died during an incident near the J Ly Waddell area, with limited readable details about the accident and aftermath.
A historical notice outlines a new schedule for long distance calls effective September 4. It details charges, extended service areas, and pricing changes including per call rates and station-related fees. The notice mentions additional revenue measures and references a local consumer group and telecommunication offices.
Mee J. C. Thompson and Mr and Mrs Raymond Thomason and their little daughter Lorotily, with Gein Skisavg, visited over the weekend here to see their sister and aunt Mrs Hulderbron, and J. B. Clayp and family joined in.
A Mrs Guynn underwent a surgical procedure at St Joseph Lafirmary in Houston on Saturday morning. She is reported to be resting and improving, with friends hoping for a rapid recovery and possible return home soon.
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