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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1934
Page
8
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A fragmentary account describes a Catholic service with speakers, attendees, and musical participation. It mentions a large crowd, funeral attendees, and community groups such as the Young men and a local society. The report references a burial procession and a dance at night with family and witnesses noted.
The wedding of Nada and Dorsitk Tau took place Tuesday at the Catholic Church with Rev. Fulter Benes officiating. A reception at the Krenek Nome followed, featuring fried chicken, roast turkey, and cake. Miss Evelyn Fenka and Miss Miyutiin Tariner attended as bridesmaids. Fifty three couples joined a wedding dance at the Ked T, Wall in the evening.
A garbled notice from COBB Chief of Gatton Production Gaction clarifies cotton tax exemption certificates. It warns that transfer or dissociation of certificates incurs penalties and that only cotton producers may hold certificates to enable growers to issue and market their crop this year.
An advertorial note promotes a German accordion troupe performing in Columbus at Schneider's Hall, with vaudeville 30 minutes before a dance. Admission mirrors prior events, and the piece lists local dealers and endorsements for radios, drinks, and various services.
A Texas senate debate over a Colorado measure would authorize the Civil Works Administration to borrow 4.5 million dollars from the Public Works Administration to finish Euphemia Dam projects. Senator Tol Deverry of Red River County voted against. Ernest Felibaum of San Antonio and W. Hopkins of Gonzales voiced support. Secretary Ickes signaled federal approval via telegram. The bill faced House uncertainty with a Thursday vote looming and possible January corrections.
The 1933 Bureau of Railway Economics report ranks railroads by accidents per million train miles. Southern Pacific leads Group 4 with only 24 form accidents in Texas and Louisiana, reflecting high operating safety in four months of the year.
Members of Lady Washington Chapter A R of Houston traveled to Columbus to unveil a grave marker for Wells Thompson, longtime Colum bus resident and former judge's husband. An appropriate program with prayers, scriptures, and hymns followed the ceremony led by the Chapter Chaplain, with Mr. Tan reading Thompson’s biography.
Skelly Oil Company reports a new oil field near Bay City in southern Houston County named Bay City oil field four miles from Bay City. Bay City Chamber of Commerce urges official recognition and notes Bay City as development center for the county with Bay City Highway access and nearby routes.
The Houston Post recounts Wallace’s remarkable endurance and sprinting speed at a meet in Eagle Lake. Mentions Wallace’s high school background, travel from Eagle Lake to Houston, and reception by friends and peers after the events. Includes notes on basic price changes for rough rice in the region.
Fragments show Mary Sockety Spt Slane 090 for the azar sodn ge br held. Gifts of love and appreciation given to charter members. Christian Science services listed with times. Catholic Altar Society reports a social meeting with refreshments and attendees. Hallowe'en show at the Avglon Theatre features Charlie Chan London and sale notices for dresses.
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