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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1926
Page
2
Report from Boise notes Fivket Diraten won a drawing with a $5.00 prize. A second prize was awarded as the vushead. Gyer waited for the next drawing while Heaston Is Levy at the home of Mr and Mrs B.
Rex Theatre plans a new air cooling setup described as a nearly complete house installation. The project features a large air handling system with rapid air turnover claimed to refresh the space every 60 seconds. Local residents, including Mr and Mrs G F Gorlep, greet the improvement while nearby activities and regional visitors appear in the same report.
Hot waffles baked to a delightful crispness are offered at Darby’s. Electric irons are advertised nearby to address quick wardrobe fixes. The ad highlights tasty breakfast items and related household goods in a compact shopping feature.
A reader letter recounts a 19th century execution at Wasve West Virginia and names participants including Judge Evermont Ward and Walker. The writer recalls family ties to local officials, corrects misread names, and notes witnessing the first public execution seen in their life, reflecting on historical context from White town to Catlettsburg.
Miss Beatrice Melata, famed rider, will competitor in the Sylvan Beach water rodeo during the first edition of the event on September 4. She is described as a skilled bareback rider from Texas and will perform at the fires base while attracting local attention with her leg-show stunt. An eagle loan issue for $50,000 to fund street improvements was defeated five to one in a nearby vote.
J D Alles county Chrysler dealer plans a big demonstration of the new model Chryslers at the Allen Motor Company garage this Saturday. A musical program will run in the lobby with Wave Wilton's orchestra providing selections and Mrs Elzabeth Elbitney slated as soloist. Refreshments and drawings for fuel prizes will draw attendees during the evening.
Mrs J Ac TLaudy hosted a Friday party with guests enjoying ice cream and cake. Families including Miracle, Jones, Dixon, Weight, Wright, and Lelsos traveled from points in Illinois and Missouri for visits, while local seniors held a Forty-Two game party for Mrs Adohy Weyentatt’s birthday. Uncle St of Bugle Lake and Baim Cohn were noted among local residents, with Okra farming pride and a Houston relocation mentioned.
Misa Lottie Vincent has completed a summer normal at the State University and returns home for a short visit before returning to Austin to finish the degree. The plan is to complete teaching requirements in the spring classes. She is accompanied home by Miss Helvy Muster of Austin for a week.
United States District Court announces creditors meeting for the bankrupt case of Merk Weber Lewks. The initial meeting will be held at Carter Grimstead’s office in the Stile National Bank Building in Houston on September 4. Trustees and creditors may prove their claims and discuss property. Referee in Bankruptcy W Carter Grimstead in Houston issues the notice. Also mentions local notices about travel and sales of property and a community notice about a 4 week school session and a sale of an electric water heater.
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