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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1934
Page
2
A fragment reports a separate fight at the residence of four Eagle Lake residents. The narrative mentions Mrs Coprad Byars and Mr Townsend of Sundar ig rotte, with 32 named Bai hours of night and tearing Temes amid the confusion.
A fragment from a Texas-Houston area page recalls an expedition with Byrd in Antarctica. The report mentions a young Texan from West Texas State Teachers College and other local figures, plus a transport of goods and a hospital scene. The note also covers garden and farming conditions, local visits, and funeral notices amid reports of cotton markets and weather.
Reports describe two escaped convicts captured near Engle Lake after reportedly stealing two horses from Whitten’s lot. Local officers L. J. Burger, M. Callison, and N. W. Callison are praised for the pursuit and recapture. The item also records a campaign message from CHAS. D. RUTTA thanking voters in the 23rd District for support in a recent primary, pledging service in the State Legislature, plus assorted social visits, club news, and family gatherings in the community.
Local residents and visitors keep busy with family gatherings and calls throughout Bernardo and nearby towns. The record lists numerous relatives and friends from Moulton Bellville Cat Spring Houston and Bachelor Hill sharing time at homes and hospitals this week and weekend.
Mr and Mrs A M Snodgrass and daughter visited Austin on Tuesday to see relatives, accompanied by Mrs Snodgrass's mother. Mr and Mrs Thurston Muckelreay of Victoria recently stayed with Mr B A Muckelray. Mrs Oscar Wegenhoft returned from a Dallas trip. Mr and Mrs C H Hornsby and family left for Blanco to establish a future home.
Mentz residents hosted relatives from Houston and Austin over the weekend for visits and a dance. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Meyer of Mentz on Monday. Mrs. Reuben Meartz in Sealy is improving after an operation, with relatives visiting.
Notice is given that a hearing will be held by the Colorado County Texas County Commissioners Court at Columbus on September 1934 to consider the petition of Thomas T. Waddell for cancellation of part of the H. M. Johnson Addition to Eagle Lake. The filing date and legal context are stated with details of a mapped subdivision of fourteen blocks not developed and lying outside the town corporate limits.
The owner petitions to cancel by court order multiple lots blocks streets and street parts in the H M Johnson Addition Eagle Lake Colorado County Texas including Wainwright and Clark Streets Johnson and Phillips Streets with a described tract bounded by Cane Belt Railroad right of way Eagle Lake Wharton Public Road and adjoining J Reels Survey. The filing seeks cancellation of all parcels within the field notes and restoration to acreage. The petitioner requests the court cancel all described lots blocks and streets and related streets and parts as specified.
Gladys Swarthout seeks greater fame by pleasing all listeners with a vast repertoire. The Firestar Garden Concert series showcases her ability to tailor songs to the occasion and audience, aiming for world recognition among American women.
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