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Newspaper

Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1936

Page

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Donkey Ball Game Tonight on Lighted Eagle Lake Field

A community donkey baseball game is set for Wednesday night October 21 at Eagle Lake High School football field under lights. City wrestlers face a Rotary Club team in a lively charity event with several named participants and a large crowd anticipated.

Eagle Lake Wrestars Denne Blair Buddy Ree Yow Couch Hiya Bates Urna Chogmnan Gly Morgan Fortes Jolie

Bishop Quin to Speak at Eagle Lake Sunday Service

The Roman Catholic bishop of the Texan diocese will preach at the 2 o clock service Sunday at Christ Episcopal Church Eagle Lake. Parishioners and Chaep Charly members invite all to attend the sermon. A separate bakery note mentions Mr Cosgrove’s bakery plans to reopen next week and provide quality pastries to Eagle Lake residents.

Clinton S Quin Romer Texan Eagle Lake Chris Epsenpal Christ Fire Lake Chaep Charly Sanday Gorhine Ee Costrove Ope Bakery Corgreve Cosgrove Aduets Eagle Like

ATOR CAUSES SOME MMOTION IN COLUMBUS

A local Columbus incident near Mrs Bohet Glithera’s home sparked a crowd after a six foot alligator was found. Authorities loaded the animal for transport to the business district while a bystander weighed options about quitting his job and spending winter in Florida.

Ator Columbus Bohet Ana Kirkham Cobmbus Anita Bones Pete Vacek Brown & Hank Vexas Company Avaton Pete Saye Florida

Market Report Sparks Mixed Cotton and Egg Prices

Cotton prices show middling trends with Pryers and Hens trading at limited values. Egg listings appear at small varied quotes, with cot ancillary notes suggesting consolidation in local markets and listed poultry items showing low activity.

Altair Hot Spot in Land Leasing Sparks Colorado County Interest

Oil development leasing heats up in Altair with San Antonio parties taking options on about 2000 acres. Properties include Brandon place Tinlins farm and Byars pastures along the river, plus smaller west bank holdings. Independent groups also active, amid unclear dates and potential railroad and river-side drilling sites. Meanwhile a refinery project near Regle Lake is rumored for next year as other gas show plans circulate.

Colorado County San Antonio Brandon Place Tinlins Colorado River Hisbkr and Refining Aril Weir Regle Lake

Harold Jackson Dies From Ensuited Incident in Palestine

Harold Jackson 42, of Richmond formerly Garwood died Saturday enroute to Missouri Pacific Hospital Palestine after a mishap near his home. Funeral held Sunday in Richmond. many from Bugle Like and Greenwood attended. Survived by mother Mrs. M. Jackson of Houston, sisters Mrs. Lethy McLaughlin of Houston and Mrs. Wood Strahan of Bay City, brothers W. Jackson T. B. Jackson G. Jackson and Rob Jackson of Houston and Columbus.

Palestine Jeni Clau Sackson Richmond Garwood Jackson Reniond Missouri Pacific Hospital Bugle Like Greewood Mrx Gi. M. Jackson Houston Lethy McLaughlin Wood Strahan Bay City W. Juckson T. B. Jackson G. Jackson Rob Jackson Colmbus

Willlie Buechman Sells Farm to Frank Schindler

Willie Buechman sells a 200 acre farm about 14 miles north of Engle Lake to Frank Schindler and buys a smaller place near Sealy to live with Mrs. Buechman after December. He has farmed for 24 years and says farming no longer pays. They plan to farm near Sealy and enjoy a quieter life.

Willie Buechman Frank Schindler Willie Buechmann Engle Lake Schindier Sealy Vic

New Garwood School Building Dedication Wednesday

The new Garwood school building will be dedicated Wednesday evening October 22 at 8 p m Dr L A Woods State Superintendent of Public Instruction will give the principal address Also on program EB H Patton deputy state superintendent Jo H Wooten county superintendent and Woo Young county agent will speak A dinner of sandwiches pies and drinks will precede the services at nominal cost The public is invited to attend

L. A. Woods State Superintendent of Public Instruction Gar-wood EB. H. Patton Jo. H. Wooten Woo. Young Presbyterian Church Hubert H. Hopper Hopper Est End Presbyterian Houton

Community Club Meeting At Eldridge

The Community Woman's Home Demonstration Club will meet with Miri WT Mueller at Eldadge at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon October 24. An election of officers will be held and the council representative will report on the joint council meeting.

Trh-Community — Woman's Home Demonstration Club Miri Mueller Ab Eldadge Eoune GH Just Counell

Eagle Lake High Band Jubilee Prompts City Reflection

The Eagle Lake High School Band delivered an enthusiastic anniversary concert under Director A. Lantid gren, selling 167 tickets to fund new uniforms. Despite strong student effort, few local business leaders or officials attended, prompting questions about community support for the school music program.

Gren Bend Bane Heycentr Directus Eagle Lake Mey Fave Lake Fax Club Jelly Eagle Lake Eagle Mart Ma Eagle Dale

Demonstrations in Leather Making at Garwood School

Garwood School hosts leather making demonstrations starting Wednesday evening October 21 led by M K Thornton of A and M College and continuing through October 22 and 23 Farmers are invited to attend. L A Wedde delivers dedicatory address at Garwood. E R Alexander of A and M discusses future farming. Dr Daniel Russel to speak on community problems Friday evening.

M. K. Thornton A. & M. College Garwgod Lorce L.A. Wedde New Garwood School E. R. Alexander Ie A. & M. College United States Alexander Daniel Russel A. &M. College

Colorado Baptist Association Meeting Attended Broadly

The Colorado Baptist Association met with the local Baptist church for two days. It drew attendees from Colorado Wharton and Matagorda counties, with a strong program including reports on orphan care benefiting about 700 children. Speakers urged tithing and Christian education while praising missionary work and local church outreach.

Colorado Baptist Association Oda Miree Colorado Wharton Matagords Abeneh Sion Hal Buekner Dallas Baptist Church R. CG. Campbell C. R. Shiraz Association On Christ In Education On Davis Weahel Sack Christhurs Crone College of Mirsholl W. H. Burt Jommer Missionayy India A. D Houston Chris. Haity Vehireh

Childhood and Youth Week Observed by Methodist Church

The Child hood and Youth week will be observed by the Methodist Church at 11 this Sunday Oct 14. The program includes songs prayers and readings with Rev W B Wheeler Mrs RT Westmoreland Joan Davis Billie Jeannine Rencon Cynthia Ann Cheatham Alfred Lane Jeannine Martwell Shirley Ann Passmore and Wernhall Wheeler. The offering will feature the song I Shall Not Be Moved and a doxology.

Seleck W. B. Wheeler RT Westmoreland Joan Davis Billie Jeannine Rencon Cynthia Ann Cheatham Alfred Lane Jeannine Martwell Bhirley Ann Passmore

Wharton County Fair Opens Amid Crowds and Exhibits

The ninth annual Wharton County fair opened with large crowds and holiday spirit. The Hall of Industry overflowed with educational and commercial displays from the Gulf Coast section. Highlights included a toy town exhibit and top ribbons in school divisions, with Wharton placing in several standings. A model kitchen demonstration by Mrs Louise Bryant showcased practical, affordable home features.

Wharton County Hall of Industry Mln Gulf Cotsh Newgull Disnla Uie Hall of Industry Wharton East Bernard, Whitten el Campo J Tirfiy Wharton Connty Pecent Yard Fay Provement Projects

Deincan Cow Fourth Entry In Houston Race

A garbled Houston race summary notes a seven year old rider or horse named Jimmie Gardner, Duncan, and Downs. Fourteen entries were listed with unclear outcomes. The fragment mentions Friday events and a horse named Bp. son Downs, with mixed details about placement and injuries.

Four Palacios Boys Read From School Notice

Four Palacios boys read from school during prayer time after the football game with Tehios. Town signs torn down and power boxes damaged. Coach W F Sullivan of Palacios praised the Bayle Lake visitors and asked for discussion to repair the damage and restore football players’ education.

Mont Hort Darby Cafe W. EF. Sullivan Palaekis W. B. Hinton Bayle Lake Tas Rove Fowe Sullivan Hiton EL W. Deine

Garwood Boys Sweep Judging Contest at Wharton Fair

Garwood High School vocational agriculture judging team won first place in all contests at the Wharton County Fair. Members were Sam Martin Alfred Foerster Ned Sullivan with Robert Schiuering alternate. Events included poultry hogs fat beef cattle dairy cows and breeding cattle.

Vocational Agriculture Department Garwood High School Wharton County Sam Martin Alfred Foerster Ned Stallman Robert Schiurring Garwood Wharton West Columbia el Campo Crescent Ned Sulman High Pont Clayburn Gawood Future Farmers of America

Cotton brings thirty cents per pound at East Bernard

A fragmentary East Bernard report shows cotton selling around thirty cents per pound on Monday. Several bales brought higher bids, while donated proceeds supported Catholic Church activities at a local bazaar. Associates from WW Farmers Limited and other firms were mentioned, with plans noted for a Dallas exposition trip for key personnel.

East Bernard Catholic Church Berta Acreuils Wall Street Paul Churgh Byarmen Anil Bazar Bob. Young Limber Colton Cheehieety Erie Dae Pragik Prink Pravak Ui Bait Berard Ommittiig

Catholic altar ladies hold session at parish event

Members of the Catholic altar society gathered, sharing prayers and plans. Hostesses served refreshments including cake, rolls, coffee, and baked goods. Local parish volunteers chaired the event, with attendees from Cobbs and Bow Folnsen areas.

Ladive Allur Bechet Missi Aid der Ayaigge Opty Iwitty Fop Cobbs Tim

Eagle Lake Eagles Make District Debut Against Rice Birds

Eagle Lake hosts Palacios club in El Campo for a district opener. The Eagles face the Rice Birds led by Coach Moore with a veteran backfield and speed. Several Eagle Lake players miss due to colds, while Palacios aims to ride its strong defense and a 7 to 1 halftime lead to a road victory.

el Campo Eagle Lake “Eagles Moore Eagles Loval I Estiibmauny Ty Woetmordhard Swearingen Es McLain Bates Taylor Re. Payers Chenimus the Ney Braden Laws Aid “Eagles Pa Licios Mamith Asee Turkiye Patirlos Felt Imma Trent Korn Fenith Mamitt Chie Wits Palreias Suri Ben Cowie Cohaniats Bay City Freres

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