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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1938
Page
1
Garwood hosts its annual community fair with exhibits and a wedding ceremony drawing over one hundred attendees. The event includes fish and venison served to many and lists winners in livestock and craft categories led by Abell and Cranek family entries.
Jacob Moerschell died at Hisbon pearl in Jefferson City at age 52 years 12 days. Funeral services were held at St Peter's Church in Jefferson City. He is survived by wife Agnes Moerschell, one brother Ernest Moerschell and four sisters Hazel Hafty Bertha Hafty Amalia Delias, Emma Linhoff, all of Jefferson City or nearby. Once owner and member of the Bonus plantation he had interests at Lakeside and Eagle Lake. He was well liked and left many friends in the region.
The Wresney family returns to Eagle Lake after months in Galveston. Brs. John Kearney reopens his Santa Fe railroad post here. Mrs. Wresney returns to her city secretarial role. They will relocate their household goods to Eagle Lake and occupy a Lanfa rental cottage.
AB Store employees hosted a barbecue for the Eagle Late High School football team after a tense rivalry with El Campo. The gathering at a roddy side park along Highway Ti between Altair and Garnond included 47 funds of Rath's Tenderizer Hams, 19 loaves of Sepott's bread, 6 quarts of pickles, 2 quarts of olives, 8 potato chip packs, and 19 gallons of Temartade. Eagles swept the contest and praised the players' effort.
John Baxter a Rock Island real estate dealer faces assault to murder charges after a quarrel on Rock Island's main street. W. Eastland garage owner was shot in the stomach. he underwent an operation at Bell Memorial Hospital Columbus and four times the bullet punctured the intestines. Baxter was arrested and released on bond of 31,000. Eastland supports a wife and two children and has run his garage business for years.
Mr and Mrs Yockey of Eagle Lake were injured in a three way submobile crash at a Rosenberg intersection while returning from a relatives visit. Mrs Yockey suffered a deep cut under the eye plus other injuries and was taken to a Rosenberg hospital. Mr Yockey suffered severe cuts on the hand already injured in a prior accident.
A joint meeting of the Rural Letter Carriers Association for the Ath and Law Congressional Districts with the Ladies Auxiliary will be held in the School Auditorium at Garwood on Saturday evening. A banquet will feature programs by members from across the district. A short business session will follow. It is the first meeting of this kind in Garwood and a large attendance is expected.
Dr. Lille Shaver of Dallas visited Rovary Concheon for a Rotary luncheon talk. She spoke on "Rotary" as her subject, delivering one of the finest addresses heard by local Rotarians, with remarks from President Dave Winter Mann praising the event.
Mr. Alfred Belmeider of Upland California is here for a few days visit to his state. He was born and reared in MtiJheim Austin county but has made his home there for 25 years. Mr Schleder, uncle of Mr Guswertle of Altair, and Mes Soul Hints and Tule Thlion of this city, are enjoying their visit back to Texas. Nes is a booster for the Golden Gate State.
While hunting pecans in the bottoms on the Rabel farm six miles west of Eagle Lake yesterday, Alreg Muesse and Rudolph Rabel killed two large diamondback rattlesnakes. The first measured four feet eight inches with eight rattles and a button, the second five feet long with many rattles and a button.
Crowds crowd the Columbus pageant as Mayor Zumwalt of Columbus and Congressmen Mansfield and Jewett greet Shriners from Houston and other cities. Columbus High School girls pep squad performs, a barbecuer and street drills close the welcome before a final drill at Rusty’s Hall.
Rece Lake Volunteer Fire Department backs a big comedy Coast to Coast set for October 26 in the High School auditorium. The star cast includes Mrs. W Read Orville Powers Buddie Randon James Read and Sunshine Dippel with Col Rawls hosting from Bosworth Muse Store Engle Lake. A $1,000 prize is donated by Titus Pennyback. leading lady Mrs James Read portrays Jeno Bosworth amid local talent and shop ads featuring Madam Hycenia and Lizzie Brien as new stars in a bustling amateur hour.
Prominent Waco optometrist Dr Clarence E Ulery 56 a former Bugle Lake resident died after a Tuesday night collision at Eleventh and Columbus Streets in Waco He was hospitalized in San Antonio Texas after concussions and later died at Providence Sanitarium The funeral was held Thursday at Clark's Funeral Home with the Waco Masonic ride in charge and he is survived by his wife three sons and a daughter along with three brothers and other relatives.
A lively crowd gathered at Austin's Hall for a Saturday night dance featuring the Sonc ing Orchestra of Garwood on its first visit to Tingle Lake. The band delivered fine dance music with popular tunes as a Greciannd ace and a Howton Shriners group in red uniforms marched nearby, adding festive flair to the event.
Football teams head to Rosenberg for a high stakes clash. The Brahmas field a fast back lineup despite injuries to key players including Broder and Reese. Teammates Brien and Suiults lead the offense while reserves fill in as precautionary measures.
The Boy Scout drive begins November 1 in Eagle Lake led by local Scout Committee to fund Scouting here. Eagle Lake has one Scout troop led by Mr FR. B. Davix and two in a pack. Dr J. W. Glessol heads the Cub movement. The Rotary Club sponsors Scouting as a major project for boys nine to twenty-one, seeking community cooperation.
Rain fell Monday afternoon and again overnight, totaling a light amount. Farmers report improved stock water supplies in the western district while other sections received less, with moisture aiding hay and grain crops. a local cattleman notes stock water levels are adequate for current needs.
Benevolence Day held at the home of Mrs Hayes Stephens with Mrs Swearkigen leading the opening Kreyer and Mrs Piulkens singing. Mrs Read and Mrs Chapman gave devotional and benedictions while attendees shared music and refreshments. Next Tuesday at 3 pm the Ladies Club meets for a business session at the church.
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