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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1935
Page
1
In Columbus Monday the Commissioners' Court agreed to bind four bidders on the proposed four‑pond Eagle Lake project. One pond is now assured, with cooperation among commissioners and engineers aiming to finish by December.
Courre marks a wedding anniversary with a local celebration featuring Mr O3r and other attendees. The event notes include a dance, shared memories, and a toast to enduring partnership amid a community gathering.
The death of Mr B HK McElmpney, long a noted t eeman in Beaumont and a resident for thirty five years, is reported from Bestamant hospital. He was a leading figure in district boating and had connections with local offices. Surviving relatives include his brother and sister. The Headlight extends sympathy to the bereaved.
Manager E. E. Turner of the Local American Rice Growers Association says Blue Rose rice sold at Devers between Beaumorit and Houston reached $3 000 per barrel, leading the three rice growing states market. Fortuna at 6 275 is cited as the week’s top Fortuna price.
The Littl Theatre presents its first offering of the season with A Collar Button and You at the Avalon Theatre tonight. A small cast includes Mary McIntosh, Lucy Kate Rogers, Gardner Duncan, Ben Howar, Mrs C Prymington, M D Larson, and Mrs W C Ret. The production promises a lively performance after a period without Little Theatre shows.
Micer B. He Mechiniey of He Univereal Motor Company invites the public to visit the Universal Motor Company showroom to view a Ford model. The exhibit will be open today and will remain on display all day Sunday for the convenience of passersby.
The El Campo pep squad accompanied the football team from Eaele Lake last Friday, performing spirited routines. Wearing white shirts with red piping, the group displayed charm and energy, led by Miss Liberty Brow-Tow Sef, boosting school spirit and anticipation for future events.
Paved residential street on Eagle Lake with paving by Browns Rogt finished overnight after work began at A. E. Central corner. Engineers say work will continue on Cemetery or Mills Avenue with good weather. estimates require about seven miles of rock and asphalt work across streets.
Miss Geraldine Kolman nineteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Kollman was found floating in shallow water of Cummins Creek near Columbus. Doctors found no water in the lungs suggesting not drowning but no evidence of attack or murder. Police and citizens search the woods for clues including a missing trousers leg and shoe as they pursue any sign of a struggle. The Columbus High School valedictorian of 1934 was survived by parents and two brothers.
Eagle Lakes Eagles travel to Wharton for a district battle under lights at 8 p.m. The Eagles and Tigers both seek a better showing after losses to El Campo and Rosenberg. Close observers say the loser may linger in last place as Bay City Black Cats and Rosenberg Brahmas vie for the top spots.
The Tr-States Oil Camp a abandoned a test near Monday and Tuesday after reaching 5008 feet with no results. A Slumberjeh test also showed nothing, leading to abandonment unless drilling to 7000 to 8000 feet proves fruitful. Trans-State pulled up stakes as experts deem further depth unlikely to yield. Miss Lucy Rest of Landeraville, Mississippi, visits family in Truitt household.
Mrs W K Lehrer of Garnout returns from Nashville with her daughter Dorothy Jane who has entered Ward Belmont School after illness and an appendectomy recovery. She will begin duties later. Dorothy Tawing has recovered and will visit weekly at the Tennessee school.
At a Garwood and Nada district meeting final prep for the fifth annual Short Course and Community Fair was completed. The event runs Thursday and Friday at Garwood school with speakers including J A Woods and B H Patton. Local merchants will exhibit, meals are planned, and crowd turnout is expected if weather holds.
A seasoned author and explorer described as Louis Ransome Freeman, born 1878 in Genow Junction, Wisconsin, spoke with a local newspaper crew in the city park. He claimed a broad career as war correspondent and traveler across North and South America, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, with posts in 1905, 1910, 1915-17, and 1918, and noted a long bicycle journey with claims of 360 miles in a year and 90 miles per day on some trips.
Donkey baseball entertained residents on Monday and Tuesday night to raise about $75 for the high school team. Firefighters from Eagle Lake beat a Rotary Club team 3 to 0, though Rotarians called it a frame. Rotary captain Simon Sinclair led a strong lineup. the event featured colorful antics and community support.
A damaged excerpt describes a person suffering a severe injury after a fall near a pond. Wyatt denies a street altercation while a physician notes required stitches and medical treatment following the incident.
Mrs Hedman is reported improving after a very serious operation undertaken ten weeks ago at Cairwood. The patient’s condition has stabilized. return home is anticipated as strength returns. Teaser notes show steady progress and cautious optimism from Caney Valley Test in Wharton.
Deputy Sheriff W. Conner arrested J. D. Clayton and K. G. Jenkins for theft of five calves. Clayton, described as a Fair Lake Black man, and Jenkins were accused of stealing calves from M. Lee and selling them to local butchers. The men face charges in Whietan County after the weekend arrest.
Fragmentary OCR snippet mentions marks and names in garbled form. Attempting to pull readable entities yields Mark Keporky and Cotton Midding with unclear context. No coherent event or outcome present to define a full summary.
Mayor Welford supports a Works Progress Administration project in Eagle Lake to employ 38 women in a sewing room with wages equal to men, but says city or business sponsors must fund the added expense. The plan hinges on business leaders approving funding, while the project would supply garments for relief needs and provide work for local women.
The Carwood stock team posted a narrow win last week, with GP backing their defense and key players Bany, Herman Popp, and Chaybuen Belay delivering solid performances. Competing schools included Arletan, Crescent, Wharton, El Campo, and G-me, as the lean squad rallied to avenge a prior setback.
James Cash suffers a broken collarbone during a football practice at Incat week. The injury may force him to miss the rest of the season, impacting Hegre and the team as a key contributor.
George Morrie, colored, son of Anne Bit Mitel, a citizen of Fugle Lake, passed away at Houston. The obituary notes his grave condition and family details. It mentions his occupation and ties to the local community, reflecting era-specific language and social context.
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