Big attendance at celebration in East Bernard
East Bernard hosted a large celebration with visitors from Wharton, Rosenberg, Columbus and Houston as new concrete highway sections were dedicated on the Old Spanish Trail. The event featured a motorcade, barbecued beef, a rodeo, a dance, and speeches by state and local officials praising road improvements and the region’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Bernard
Houston Post-Dispatch
Ed. Koman
Star
Post-Dispatch
Wharton
Port Bend
Woodland Park
Rosenberg
Florida
California
Houston
Roser- Wharton
Columbus
Texas
Owhich
Moulton Legion Hand
Goy
Day Moody
R. 5
Sterling
W. O. Buggins
Gulf Coast Good Roads Association
McDonald
P. Juerger
Fort Bend County
C. Ingram
Wharton County
C. Behultz
J. W. Proke
L. B Moody
Motor League of
South Texas
Gus Russell
Schulenburg
John T. Browne
Jd Hamp Cook
W. G
Post
American Legion
Bernard
Highway 1
Vesley
Bernard River
Spreeecing Orks
Benator Eusser
Telra
Sterling War
Calf Roper Breaks World Record at East Bernard Rodeo
Sandy West of Alles Texas broke the world record for calf roping and tying at the East Bernard highway celebration rodeo. The event drew more than 000 attendees at American Legion Park, West’s time recorded at 325 seconds. Ben Bryan of Houston took second in calf roping, while Chief Corell of Houston won riding exhibitions.
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Sandy
Alles
Texas
East
Bernard
American Legion Park
East Bernard
Ben Bryan
Houston
Corell
Matula cotton crop yields promise in overflow plots
A century old field report describes a Matula farm cotton crop near Harrison and Mitchell showing promising yield potential. Despite boll worms and heavy insect pressure, repeated calcium and Paris green applications, plus replanting, kept the field alive with many bolls setting and signaled potential to produce up to a bale per acre in the best areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Engelhard
Harrison
Mitchell
Matuta
Bata employee found fatally shot near Finlins Side bridge
The body of 45 year old August Anthor, a Bata employee, was found with fatal wounds near a bridge at Finlins Side. Authorities reported a verdict of death by self-inflicted wounds. No car or specific location details could be confirmed.
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Anthor
Fest
Iived Peters
Tax Miles
Trott
Henry
Theatre name hunt delays opening at Epale Lake
Epale Lake's new theatre awaits upholstery and sound parts delaying opening plans. The building is near completion and will be handed to owner R H Reese this weekend. Three proposed names remain under review as manager Carl Multentz invites more suggestions.
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Epale Lake
R. H. Reese
Carl A. Multentz
Rock Island Expands Tomato Growing and Dairy Activity
Rock Island farmers profit from tomato cultivation and dairy work as new business activity grows. A milk route now serves the Rock Island to Schulenburg area, with enthusiasm for future expansion and a planned boost in local delivery services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Rock Island Way
Stoer
Rock—Island-secion
Schulenburg
Nitney Jungle Chain Eyes Eagle Lake Store
Two Nitney Jungle representatives visited Eagle Lake and discussed opening a chain grocery here with a local partner. They indicated the town looked suitable and that a store might be established if an arrangement with a local investor falls through.
Carter Walker Moves Home to New Engle Lake Site
Mr. Carter Walker relocated his house from below Matthews to Engle Lake on a corner lot near the Delaney homesite east of the high school. The move took several days and involved rebuilding the home in its new location. The family members express pride in their civic standing and anticipate occupancy within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Walker
Matthews
Engle Lake
Delaney
Walker
Mme Hone
Additional Primary Teacher Added to Eagle Lake Schools
Owing to crowded conditions in the Eagle Lake primary department about fifty beginners require another primary teacher. Miss Marion Wanenert of Wisconsin was elected to the position. Miss Marion Worencraft, chosen by the school board, is a recent graduate of the College of Industrial Arts at Denton and has taught textile, millinery, and kindergarten work. Mr and Mrs Frank Hartwell spent the weekend in Didins to visit their late son Don, who had been with relatives in Marion Timels. They returned home Sunday. Mrs Coral Thatcher and Mr Frank Shortt of Welmar are guests of relatives here this week, Mr and Mrs 8, 5, While and their son, Simon Jr.
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Eagle Lake
Misa Marion Wanenert
Wiiselly
Marion Worencraft
College of Tndustrial Arts
Denton
Abd
Frank Hartwell
Didins
Don
Marion
Coral Thatcher
Frank Shortt
Welmar
Aund
Simon, Jr
Women’s Missionary Union Meeting at Baptist Church
The Women's Missionary Union of the Diantist church met Tuesday afternoon. An interesting bike lesson was conducted. The association meeting is planned for next Tuesday at the Santa Church, with details to follow.
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Women's Missionary Uni OF
Baptist Church M
Women's Missionary Union of the
Diantist Church
Ab Tle
Jesson
Mnet
Banta
Xara
Toorae
Mina Yay Hveton
Fine attendance at association meeting here
The Woman Mission Union of the Colorado Baptist Association comprising Colorado Wharton and Matagorda counties held meetings at the Baptist church with fine attendance. Officers for the coming year were chosen including Rev J Heal of Weimar as moderator. Miss Agnes Durant of Fort Worth delivered a sermon on the sins of the Colorado Association. The Thursday afternoon session featured reports on associational missions and home foreign and state work. The Eagle Lake church ladies provided meals and the committee thanked all helpers for the success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman Mission Union
Colorado Baptist Association
Colorado
Wharton
Matagorda
Baptist
UN UI
J. Heal
Weimar
Agnes Durant
Fort Worth
Gulf
FL M. ‘Thom Wetth
Driving While Intoxicated Charged Against Local Negro
Officer Jos Oscha Wosdnenday arrested Ernst Maxle on a charge of driving while intoxicated. Maxle allegedly collided with a car driven by Henry Wobbe of Nara, near the Sinclair Filing Station area, Sunday night. The Fogle Lake Grain Company is erecting a meat cottage near the site with additional camp houses planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Oscha
Fogle Lake Grain Company
Sinclair
Ind
Columbus Triumphs 7 0 Over Rosenberg in High School Game
A large crowd watched Columbus high school defeat Rosenberg 7 to 0 at East Bernard. Red Rose intercepted a pass in the first quarter and returned it for a touchdown the lone score. Rosenberg threatened several times but was penalized and unable to score.
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Columbus
Rosenberg
Bernard
Red” Rose
Inge
Tonath
Rocenberg
Ine
Eagles to wear all new football equipment
Coach Otis Coffey says a town group of businessmen raised over 190.00 to outfit the Eagles with fresh gear. He credits H. L. Readley, L. D. Allen, Hayes Stephens and many others including Alamo Lumber Co, Gayle Lake Lumber Co, Rotary Club, White House Hotel, and J. H. McCreary for the surprise fundraising effort benefiting the high school team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Coffey
Eagles
H. L. Readley
L. D. Allen
Hayes Stephens
Alamo Lumber Go
Q. J
Solomon Store Stock to Be Sold to Highest Bidder
Mrs. Sadie N. Solomon as administratrix of L. A. Solomon estate has posted notices that the stock of goods and fixtures of the L. A. Salomon store will be sold to the highest bidder for cash. The sale is set for Tuesday October 20 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the store building.
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Sadie N. Solomon
L. A
Former Eagle Lake Citizen 18 Held Up
A young white bandit, bareheaded and wearing a shirt with sleeves, robbed J. A. Castellaw at his poultry and meat market on 1618 Clay. He demanded money then silver, took cash from the register and fled, Castellaw described as he called police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Castelaw
Pretery
Clay
Castellaw
Eagle Lake
Wren
Stores of Tawisi Fir Closed Monday in Observance
All local stores of Jewish people will be closed next Monday October 1 in observance of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, one of the holiest days in the Jewish calendar.
Betty Jule Terrell Breaks Arm in School Play
Betty Jule Terrell daughter of Mr and Mrs Walle Terrell broke bones in her left arm while playing on the school grounds Tuesday. She was taken to Holston for x rays showing a break just above the elbow. She returned to school Thursday with arm in a sling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jule
Walle Terrell
Tuenday
Holston
Betty Jide
Louis Balas Esile In Hospital At Houston
Louis Balas Esile, proprietor of On Lone Star Market, was taken to St Joseph Hospital in Houston after several days of illness. He previously planned transfer to Temple for treatment, while others mentioned include Mrs Roosloth who is under care in Temple.
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Louis Balas Esile
Houston
Louis Balus
Lone Star Market
Telen
St. Joseph Hospital
Moniton
Balis
Teles
Roosloth
Maxwell Leaves for New York City Containing Family Ties
Mrs HL Maxwell departed Tuesday for New York to join her husband, after a weeks long visit here with her father Mayor F Wentmoreland’s family and other relatives. Maxwell, once Miss Jessie Westmoreland, worked in Los Angeles for years and recently moved to New York with his company transfer.
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Maxwell
New Yor City
Nere
T.“Wentmoreland
Maxwell Wx
Jesle Westmore- Tare
Eby
Bet Pot
Los Angeles
California
New Yorks
Mew
Pogitton
Altair Ferry Carries Seventy-Euilt Cars Last Saturday
The Altair area reported heavy ferry traffic with eighty one cars crossing the Colorado River by evening last Saturday. A proposed bridge over the river and gravel road into Rock Island are discussed to boost Eagle Lake trade and centralize commerce.
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Intell
Colorado River
Altair
Rock Island
Eagle Lake
Ceehess
Wild Ducks Arrive From North In Large Numbers
Reports describe a surge of wild ducks and geese entering the area over several weeks. Many waters are covered with ducks while geese migrate southward. the hard headed gander wood ibis is notably observed. Lake-habitat remains prime as rain is needed to fill prairie ponds and boost lake hunting conditions.
Miss Mattus Cathie Engaged to Byers in Houston
Former Eagle Lake resident Miss Mattus Cathie is engaged to Byers, announced at a hospitality gathering Saturday at the Tamas hotel in Houston. The event featured bridge, decorated tables, and several guests including Weldon Davis and Virain Guynn, with plans for a November 10 marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
G. W. Rielardsor
Tamas
Mattus Cathie
Byers
Ehie
Weldon Duyis Wit Viratnis
Guynn
Houston
Us City, Sport
W. Davis
Freshman Home Economics Club Organizes Activities
Fragmentary note shows the freshman home economics girls organizing a club at the joint school. Mentions members THOMAS vice president, Marjorie Townley secretary, Ruth Hayden treasurer, Lucille Leady treasurer, and Mary Jocheja reporter. Describes colors, motto, and period activities with incomplete wording.
Eagles 60.10 Bay City game today at Bay City
Eagle Lake football team heads to Bay City for a conference clash in District 18. About two hundred Eagle Lake supporters travel on a Santa Fe excursion to Bay City with two hundred gate tickets issued. The lineup includes Hougts Wallace Townley Middlebrook and others as Eagle Lake aims to avenge last year’s Bay City defeat. The Bay City Tribune notes the rivalry remains strong and describes the day’s district schedule across nearby towns.
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Santa Fe
Eagle Lake
Musner
Bay City
Eagle, Lake
Say City
Eagles
al CH
Bay Clty
Aintergalito
Eagle
Bay City Tribune
Lake
Rena
Weiler
Eagle Linkeri
Seatlig
Boyd
Weimar Man Builds Dam for Artificial Lare
An apparent note from Weimar describes an 18 year old man building an artificial dam along Ye old Williams highway. The fragment mentions W. W. Willans and local residents Mrs Bob Hinton Mrs Claire Faulton Gordon Wharton and others visiting on Friday. The text is garbled but centers on a dam project and local names.
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Weimar
W. W. Willans
Crete
Bob Hinton
Claire Faulton
Pnt Marx
Gordon of
Wharton
Hed Me Ray
Wedding Bells Ring At Catholic Church Wednesday
A wedding occurred Wednesday morning at 8 o clock at the Catholic Church for Henry Rubel to Emma Kubeschele. The ceremony was described with celebratory notes from friends and family as the couple began married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rubel
Emma Kubeschele
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Woman's Union of Colorado Association
Eagle Lake Church
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Pb, Hoyo
FE Berigel
Helmer Sonheim
J. N. Brower
Swearingon
H. W. Graves
Betty Jule Terrell
Alg
Nas
Gunzes
Seguin
Ra. Maxwell
New York
Ry Ppr
Roy
AL Klockman
Coffey
Suimas Kennedy
Dallas
York
Donmer
Eikens
Arkansas
Ashville
North Gurolion
Minin
Prorida
Rilox
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