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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1938
Page
1
Garwood plans a large barbecue to feed a community crowd. Local organizers coordinate food, seating, and service, inviting residents to join the event at a central location with weather updates and safety measures.
Eagles host Rice Birds at El Campo Field in a chilly Bellville area game. Haigh Seno and SG E foot injuries linger while Ditford Beer seeks treatment. Fans expect a strong home showing as 54 pipes fire up and locals rally behind the Eagles against the Rice Birds.
A petition presented to the Eagle Lake City Council by O. J. Manternsin asks for a public referendum on adopting a municipal water and electric system versus remaining with the Central Electric and Water Company. The council took no action and plans for an alert election are uncertain, with the meaning of revenue bonds and city operation debated amid tax payers’ concerns.
Attendees Mesdumus FA Hoeninghaus J M Chumney Dréxd Tate BR Lee Johnson attended the Colorado River Zone Methodist Missionary Meeting in Yoakum last Prides. The session opened with organ prelude by Mra AL J Howse and devotional led by Rev. Guyon. Reports from delegates followed the Study Comarendy in Ferrvilia. The Yoakum Missionary Gallery showcased displays, with musical numbers by the Yoakum TNS and organist. The next meeting is set for Eagle Lake in January.
The Wharton and Matagorda Counties Five Day Fair begins Tuesday October 18 and runs through Sunday November 2. Highlights include prize stock auction Friday, local and regional showings, street pageantry, and a grand parade with notable Houston figures. The bill features a variety of carnival attractions, horse shows, a Boy Scouts booth, and a fine arts display chaired by Miss Martha Moerster, with judges drawn from Houston.
Reports from Eagle Lake indicate highway construction soon to connect Highway No. 80 with Tiguwey No. TM at Altair, Texas. W A King and J Etfenberger with the State Highway Department outline plans for a WPA project to fund earth moving, bridge reinforcement, and new approaches. Estimated cost around 127,000 dollars includes 200,000 yards of dirt and new lumber. Start date uncertain, but work expected within two weeks with completion projected in six weeks. A bridge over the Colorado River at Altair will be strengthened to carry traffic. The project aims to widen the roadway and improve safety along the route.
District governor of the 130th Rotary district, B C Dunn of Port Arthur, attends the Rotary Club luncheon in Galveston week and plans a 12 week schedule with talks at Calumet and Fair Lake. He attended the 19 edp Rotary event and will meet officers and committees during the visit.
The fifteenth annual Fayette County Fair opened at LaGrange yesterday and runs through October 18. It features the largest exhibits, a full entertainment schedule, daily events, and showcases from local groups including a noted performance by Fan AStonio. The Fayette County Fair Association invites residents to attend the varied shows and attractions on the grounds.
Prank Dietrich killed four rattlesnakes at the Chas von Lencerké farm just outside town Saturday. The animals measured about one yard in length and featured five races and a butter.
A Shrine Day caravan plans a Saturday arrival in Eagle Lake with about 500 Shriners including the Arabian Temple band and drum corps. The parade moves from Lake Avenue to the city square with police escort and street closures, ending at Schneider Hall for a Shrine concert and barbecue. Notables from the Arabian Temple and visiting press will be present, and Mayor Welford will lead contingents before the events.
Mie Baptistonich's Mission Union met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs W G Chapman and other members. The group discussed a Teagal Levee program and noted a large crowd and refreshments of frost punch and cookies. Next Tuesday at 1 pm the Indigs will enjoy a Benevolence Social Day at the home of Mrs Hayes Stephens, with Mrs Stephens and Mrs H McRee as co hosts.
Chesley Glenn Horne and family invite guests to Oliva Chesley and George Herder Allen wedding at St Pauls Methodist Church in Houston on October 29 at 8 PM. Groom is son of L D Allen of Houston, native of Eagle Lake. guests urged to send congratulations.
The Eagle Lake Library announces the addition of 17 new books chosen to appeal to broad tastes. Titles span history religion architecture mystery romance and journalism including Across the European Frontiers Listen The Wind Morale Storm Three Christie Dum mystery omnibus Silver Slippers and American Family Faith Baldwin. The collection highlights historic houses of early America and architectural surveys. The library hours are weekdays except Thursday.
Rev. Ti. W. Goodporter and his wife, both injured when a tank car crashed into their vehicle ten miles east of Eagle Lake on a Wednesday afternoon in May. The pastor suffered two broken ribs and severe facial injuries, with lower jaw damage, and was hospitalized at Bell Memorial Hospital in Columbus. His wife remained in hospital the next day. The pastor said the car stalled, the track car ahead suddenly turned onto a side road.
Bert Mitchell of Altai or Attaiy recovered after a serious mastoid operation at a Boston hospital. He endured four holes drilled through his skull and four days in recovery. Friends report he is improving and doing well.
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