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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1930
Page
4
The official organ of Basle Lake announces postal and financial details with subscriptions and rates for current year. Includes names Thelma M. Thomas and Fred G. Paxer along with city and county references, and October timelines.
Matagorda County plans a public 1 day celebration October 7 featuring a pageant tracing transport progress from ox carts to airplanes, speeches by governors and state leaders, free barbecue for 10000, speedboat races, football, a banquet, bands, fireworks and a night dance. Local and Bay City committees coordinate with others for the event on concrete highway No 58 at the East Bay front.
Betty Compson stars in the Universal production Czar of Broadway opening at the Avalon Theatre October 12 and 13. A new danceable number That Homestead Steady of Mine was written for the film by Lou Handman, with Betty performing it as a nightclub entertainer. The cast also includes John Wary, John Harron, Claude Allister, Willard Mack, and George Byron.
Hard Luck Hank Bruder, Northwestern University star, led the Wildcats to a 14 to 0 victory over Tulane at Dyck Stadium. Bruder scored two touchdowns, kicked both goals, and sparked a strong defense after returning from injury. His 54 yard interception return and late scoring drive highlighted a game Northwestern dominated in the first test of the season.
A movement to organize local branches of the Poultry Producers Association of Texas centers on a larger plant expansion at San Antonio with headquarters at 116 Blue Star Street. Meetings and candling stations are planned for Weimar Eagle Lake and other Texas counties, funded by the Federal Farm Board and aimed at boosting poultry dressing and shipment to Eastern markets. Community notices invite interested residents to visit the San Antonio plant this month and attend upcoming meetings in Bastrop Fayette Gonzales Wharton and Jackson counties to form local units.
Local notice reports Mr. M. Steinweis will open a major sale at his city store on Friday morning next week. The retailer promises the greatest sale ever with hundreds of bargain prices and a forthcoming circular. The piece also discusses the value of reading before signing contracts and cautions readers to ensure understanding and legality.
The Friday Afternoon Bridge Club met Wednesday with Mrs. J N Frazar as hostess. Four tables of players included Mesdames I V Duncan Noel Parker and Misses Genevieve Poth Abbie Mac Crozier Mildred Porter. Mrs Jesse Adams won the club prize Madeira napkins and Mrs Duncan won guest prize face powder. Refreshments served. Christian Science services at I O F Hall Sunday 11 am subject Is Sin Disease and Death Real. Notice to cotton farmers gin days Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays. HERDER BRADON Gath.
Mrs Kathleen Norris argues that wealth looks, beauty, and status fail to ensure happiness while sweetness and a generous heart attract love. The piece cites personal reflections on popularity and lasting partnership, urging girls to cultivate kindness over glamour and ambition. It also notes local social updates including Mrs E L Mooney returning to Eagle Lake home, Fred Howard visiting from Houston, Lucille Ney with Henry Studeman and Lt O J Studeman, and G C Welsler and Eva Maye visiting Mrs Roy L Britton in Gur.
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