Racketeers Exploit Naturalization Fraud and Blackmail
A racketeering scheme bakes in fake naturalization papers to trap victims. The extortionists threaten exposure to immigration officials, demanding protections payments as the government probes the case led by SH Kaufman. Several arrests have occurred, with potential convictions against government workers on Bills Island. Ruth Burger Luvene Theuman and Mrs. H E Hampton visited Houston Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SH. Kaufman
Kaufman
Bills Island
Ruth Burger
Luvene Theuman
Garwood Community Activities span visits and events
Mrs Howard Strahan of Richmond spent Wednesday in Garwood with Miss Ernestine Shaw. Visitors from Houston and Columbus dropped by. several families spent weekends in Houston and Port Lavaca. The Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society met with Mrs Foerster. Sunday School council planned ways to grow the Sunday school. A Sock Supper fundraiser is set for Friday October 18 on the church lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Strahan
Richmond
Garewood
Ernestine Shaw
Henry Schade
Louise
Evelyn Engebrock
Houston
Priesmeyer
Charlené Froka
W. R. Prnka
Billie Hope
J. E. Josey
Albert Arnold
Floyd Cornelius
Will Struska
Gladys Struska
Lee Glass
Columbus
G. F. Stallman
Houstom
Wylie Trousdale
Bellaire
W. D. Williams
Prank Green
J. L. Young
Bruce Fling
Gainey Valley Hospital
Wharton
Mildred Coulter
Eagle Lake
L. E. Cornelius
Port Lavaca
Indianola
Tamiky
Sohilenburg
Methodist Woman's Missionary Society
Foerster
Daisy Pinchback
The
Methodist Church
J. M. Harry
Missionary Society elects new officers at Baptist Church
The Women's Missionary Society met in a church business session Monday afternoon to set new officers for the year. Royal Service study will be next, led by Mrs Reed, with Miss Walker and Miss Walkers of Altair noted as en route to Egypt for a weekend visit to Mrs Mentor Northington and the Wharton Fair. A stray two year old Polled Hereford steer branded OF on the left hip is reported missing or stolen by PF Sroka, L-oct-2tp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
of the Baptist Church
WMS
W. OC. Reed
Lizetta Walker
Marielin Walkers
Altair
Nore
Egypt
Mentor Northington
Schultz Declared Blue Ribbon Rice Grower
Emil Schultz of the Quinto Bottino place east of Eagle Lake is named the blue ribbon rice grower for the present season by local buyers. He sold two car lots of Early Prolific to Standard Rice Mill at a top price of 2.03 per unit for No 1 prime Blue Rose type extra fancy Early Prolific. Local buyers awarded Schultz the blue ribbon on his hair in a ceremonial declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Schultz
Quinto Bottino
Eagle Lake
Schultz
Texas
Louisiana
Arkanisas
Mr. Schults
Local Couple to Wed in Carlsbad New Mexico
Local couple Mr and Mrs H C Harris and Miss Mabel Wade plan a motor trip to Carlsbad New Mexico to tour the famous caverns. Afterward they will travel to Hobbs where Robert Cochran son of Mrs Harris serves with the geophysical forces of Humble Oil and Refining Company and will marry Miss Wade on Wednesday. They will live in Hobbs, headquarters for the geophysical forces. Both natives of Eagle Lake and graduates of Eagle Lake High School. The Headlight offers best wishes for a happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Harris
W. P. Wade
Mabel Wade
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Carlsbad Caverns
Hobbs
Robert Cochran
Harris
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Mabelm Wade
Eagle Lake
Anid
Surprise Birthday Party Ends With Joyful Revelry
On Thursday night a group surprised August Schindler at his home north of Eagle Lake for his birthday. Guests included the Schindler family and friends who brought cake and food. The evening featured dancing to music by G. C. Weisler and Jesse Schultz as the host, aged around forty, enjoyed the unplanned celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Schindler
Eagle Lake
Mr. Schindler
Perchin
Saler
Max
Marcus
Frank Schindler
Richard Bock
Exid
Ed. Mahulek
Henry Rabel
Charlie Renz
Ed. Matzek
George
G. C. Weisler
Jesse Schultz
Columbus Cardinals Seen as District Title Contenders
The Headlight notes Columbus Cardinals impressed at Friday’s exhibition against Hallettsville. Star players Schiller and Hendel stood out while Hucko and Schmitter showed strong running. The piece predicts Columbus as a likely district champion and highlights the team’s husky players and cohesive play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Cardinals
Hallettsville
Columbus Frigey Wight
Cotumbus
Cardinals
Husky
Schiller
Hendel
Columbus
Scbitter
Hucbo
Mrs Mill in Temple Hospital After Operation
Mrs. O. L. Mill, of this city, underwent a serious operation at Scott & White Hospital in Temple Saturday morning. For twenty four hours afterward her life hung by a thread, then she rallied Sunday and showed some improvement until Tuesday when her condition became grave again. Latest reports indicate little change since Tuesday while Mr. Mills remains at the hospital. Also noted is a widespread mosquito infestation in Eagle Lake area blamed for much of the local malaria, with reports of the same mosquitoes in Columbus and nearby places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Mill
Scott & White
Temple
Sudh
Santa Te Man Suffers Fracture of Left Arm
An incident at Lakeside left Arnold of the focal Santa Fe force with a fracture above the elbow in his left arm. He was returning to town on a Santa Fe engine after checking rice cars when he met with the accident near Lakeside station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa TE Man
Arnold
Focal Santa Fe
Lakeside
Melkill
Texans consider 65 age pension plan and social security
Thousands of Texans may become eligible for immediate old age pensions if funds are found to launch a Texas state plan. The article explains two federal paths, one for immediate grants based on age 65 and earnings, and another for future 65 age benefits starting 1942, with varying state contributions and wage-based payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Huey Long
Works-Progress Administration
Uncle Sam
Curly Bard
Wold
Revival Interest Shown At Presbyterian Meeting
Splendid interest has been shown in the evangelistic revival at the Presbyterian Church with services each evening through Wednesday October 16. Rev Ernest PL Deuth of Way City preaches, drawing crowds testifying to his work and city-wide cooperation from other churches. No service Saturday night. The next meeting Wednesday evening will be at the same time. Community members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Ernest
Way City
Wight
Deutsch Wall
P. i
Purter
Logan
Sks
Nada Hall Dance Draws Small Thursday Crowd
The Grapevine dance at KIT Hall in Nada Thursday night attracted a small audience with 12% couples on the floor. Music was by the Syncopiters, and Nada Hall boasted one of the area’s best dance floors despite the low turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kit Hall
Nada
Austin Mutual Life details flexible premium and prompt claim payments
J. L. Roberts, vice president of the Austin Mutual Life Insurance Company, outlined ongoing efforts to improve service to policyholders. He cited immediate claim payments and a convenient, adjustable premium plan allowing monthly to yearly payments, with a full month grace and a one month due date on the first of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. £. Roverts
Austin Mutual Life Insurance Company
Futhermore
Sime
Roberts
Austin Mutual
Birthday celebration for Mrs Avinsteen grandniece in Engle Lake
A birthday party Sunday at the Seaholm home honored Mrs Avinsteen as she marked her ninety first birthday. Attendees included Belle Nall Olin Aliee Belle Seaholm and Oliver Brown family members from Kyle and Houston. The note recalls Rev. J W Giles visiting Coleman and Engle Lake churches brief reminiscences of local history appear alongside an advertisement for A B Market meat bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmer Seaholm
Fts
Vb. Avinsteen
Belle Nall
and Olin
Aliee Belle Seaholm
Oliver Brown
Jack Herrin
Mary Armstrong
Clarence Brown
Houston
TSM
Kyle
Armstrong
Engle Lake
Tarenty
Eugle Lake
Get Rid of Poisons Produced by Constipation
A Clinton, S. G. resident reports Black-Draught as an effective cleansing remedy for constipation. The testimonial claims relief from headaches, drowsiness, and fatigue caused by constipation after using this purely vegetable laxative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barelief
JP. Mahaffey
Clinton
Headlight declares no bargain subscription this year
The Headlight states there will be no reduction in subscription price for the year and no bargain subscription campaign planned. Subscriptions expiring this fall will be renewed at $2.00 a year unless renewed promptly, and nonrenewals will be dropped from mailing lists.
Citizen Here Years Ago Tere For Visit
Mr. Fell cane in Monday from bos Angeles for an esteniledt vib at the lame of island Haughter. Mrs. HC Finzuerald recalls the early 1900s. Fell made his home in Ragin take. He came to Eagle Lake from St Lady 44 auditor for Cine Boll Bathroad Company when Wat rillroad was Hstegormtionkine. Lin col Tran Company of Sk. Loubs remiraded pity. When Mr Pell Titer bere, he expected to stay about Lire mules, but remained years as the Case Belt Railroad set over its pollings to the Santa Fe. Fell is looking well and says he feels fine. his old friends are glad to see him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CU Fell
Bos. Angeles
Island
HC Finzuerald
Fell
Eagle Lake
St. Lady
Cine Boll Bathroad Company
Watrillroad
Hstegormtionkine
Lincol Tran Company
Sk. Loubs
Pell Titer
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Mon
Jersey
Libby
Phillip
H. L. Reading Realty Co. Real Estate—Rentals—Loans
Eaglelake, Texas
Mira
Slo
East Bernard
Lissie
Central Forwarding, Inc
North San Jacinto Houston
Horion
Garwood
Missionary Society
Goodrich
Om Goodrich
W. B. Harrison
Mor
Brewer’s Dairy
Butterworth’s
Mrs. Mill
Temple Hospital
Unt Place
Eagle Market
Carter Walker
Ims
J. W. Giles
Coleman
G. D. Allen
Gites
Ivor
J.F. Ulery Optometrist
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