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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1933
Page
6
A desultory report discusses enforcement of requiring farmers to keep white sector on the left and wagons on the right. Authorities may arrest or fine violators, with discretion by officers. The piece notes confusion over vehicle types and potential broader impact on rural travelers and costs.
The article recalls Mrs. Jynle Van Houten of San Antonio as the first child born in Eagle Lake, detailing family ties to the Good and Waddell lineages, early local homesteads, stagecoach routes between Houston and San Antonio, and reminiscences of pioneer life. It blends personal memories with community anecdotes and interjections from residents about the town’s early days.
Mrs Wo Hwaphreys hosts a bustling weekend with Mr and Mrs Dewey Kerr and Miss Georgia Dively of Houston as guests of Mrs Pun Harrison. Jao and Mrs Roger Brown from Tobie Sperl visit. Roy Wright and friends entertain with a surprise gathering at Mr Wright’s home. Local chatter notes summer plans, Home Exposition prep, and school spirit as students remember a pep squad and color theme orange and black.
A jumble of classroom chatter and game notes covers library word lists, an upcoming talk on the fine print of a “Black Ter por” reveal, and players’ hopes after a 40 to 9 victory. Mentions of Miss Ligzie, Mrs Jones, and Lloyd Spelinger outline public chatter, games, and post graduate students amid a noisy, playful scene.
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