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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1930
Page
1
A fierce windstorm struck on Wednesday afternoon tearing down trees and outhouses. The gusts caused damage across the area within a short span as a heavy rainfall followed, creating widespread disruption. Cloues Breatht Winds were reported, compounding the storm's impact.
Tornado-like gusts spared farming areas but ripped utilities and wallpaper from walls. Rain totals reached inches as winds battered streets from Eagle Lake to East of town, causing damage in Ramxy Alleston Webmar and surrounding communities without widespread heavy winds.
The Grand Jur y adjourned this morning after returning 32 indictments including felonies and two misdemeanors. The panel assessed county properties for sanitary conditions, recommended bridge load limits and weekly inspections, noted county finances as fair, and thanked the state’s attorneys for their support.
Mir bru hrs. Aritair Bimon and Muss Rosette Sagan announce their daughter Muss Rosette Sagan to My Calman A. ande of Eagle Dake. The wedding will take place Thanksgiving Day at the home of the Brides attendants. University of Texas graduate Air Lendir and Emerson College of Oratory alum Mrs. Simian provide wedding roles.
Albert Weld Leams home from a hospital stay in Houston after a southern buckeye wreck near Main Brees highway crossing. He suffered a badly sprained ankle and injuries to his legs and back, was bed bound for two months, and will require further hospital treatment. He uses a walking stick and plans to return to work when able. Family ties nearby include Mr and Mrs Yernands and Roth Carolyn of Aus, with Mrs Yeth and Westmorland relatives visiting over the weekend.
A garbled ad from Frank Stepnens Company promotes a new model of air tires with claims of comfort and long wear. The text emphasizes low prices and fuel efficiency, urging readers to purchase for better car performance.
Eagle Lake football coach Otis Caffey leads seventeen players in preseason drills at the State University facility, with two daily workouts from six thirty to eight and three thirty to five. The roster includes George Allen, Louis Balas, Shoat Dromgeaie, J R Davidson, Chaster Giaber, Bob Holman, Ben Royer, Mitton Hawi, Petey Miditebrack, Joe Lee McCreary, Buddy Reade, Wills Schultz, Rat old Thomas, R. Taylor, Eumely Wallace, and captain Willacy. The team schedules ten games, four non-conference, opening September 19 at Sealy, with major matches at El Campo, Bay City on a special train, Schulenburg, LaGrange, Smithville, Weimar, and concluding at Columbus. The Headlight notes delight in reading the newspaper bundle found in a Headlight issue.
Miss Mabel Ruth Walkin daughter of Mr and Mrs M H Wilkins of Anie City wed Mr Carey of Thrall Saturday afternoon in a ceremony at the Baptist church officiated by Rev Walter E Lodgers. Friends extended congratulations and best wishes as the newlyweds planned a visit to Thrall before settling temporarily in Belleine.
The report notes cotton production edging up despite severe drought. Gins at St Garwood and Nada processed over 9,000 holes, with efforts limited to under 6,000 bales. Mr Northington of Egypt is recovering from typhoid fever. Several local families and students are mentioned in passing.
Roy Dunn, twenty four, laborer, was wounded in a shooting in north Columbus. Sheriff Hillmer said the assailant fled toward Houston after a collision in Main Street. Dunn was taken to a hospital. injuries not serious.
A plea urging residents to support home businesses and services over out-of-town merchants. The piece argues loyalty strengthens the local newspaper and economy, noting advertisers sustain community papers and that buying locally benefits churches, charities, and enterprises. It also reports brief social notes on people visiting from Port Arthur and British Columbia and lists local residents.
The grand jury remains in session with a heavy docket and long hours. Names listed include Js stilla ops jst 40083 Frids Zrhee and F. Wirtz among others. several divorces granted in Columbus district court. The term, noted for its length, sees many trial preparations and a record high in county activity since 1900.
The Stud e Club invites all members and prospective members to a general meeting on Friday September 2 at 8 pm. The meeting will discuss the new season and goals for the club, with Mrs P Doole listed as a contact.
A local notice describes a levee building project in Iowa featuring a new five room house. Contractor work by Mr Linke and assistants aims to finish concrete central work by Friday afternoon. Local social notes report Mrs Jesse Adams hosting a Friday Afternoon Bridge gathering with guests and club prize events.
Two Black men accused of stealing cotton near Morgan farm east of Pinss were captured by Sheriff William Lossin after attempting to haul from a field to a shed early Friday. Witnesses and officers identified them as the culprits and made the arrest soon after.
The South Texas Chamber of Commerce plans to hold a convention at Eagle Lake in early October. Secretary E. J. Whitehead of Corpus Christi announced Rotary Club members and local businessmen will host hundreds attending the event. The program includes a student essay contest and speeches, with further details to be decided at the Rotary meeting.
On a muddy afternoon Judge Strickland’s car slid off a slippery road near home. He crawled out, received minor injuries, and was helped by passersby and involved witnesses. The incident occurred after his vehicle went out of control on the wet surface.
A Rotary Club meeting on Friday approved the entertainment segment led by Rotarian JM Alrey. The program features Ned Hopkins of Mowe Hopkins Players in Columbus, with Red Cross headquarter talks by Ned Gatipuol and Carl Cartwright of Ran Antonio. Willard the wizard was listed but unavailable. L A Stores promotions and local ads appear in the day’s paper.
Obituary notes the death of an elderly resident of Eagle while visiting relatives. The deceased, born in Canada on October 4, 1843, would have been 87 or 88, emigrated to Wisconsin with his family, and later moved to Texas. He is survived by a daughter, several grandchildren, and his wife, who preceded him in burial at their former home.
The revival services sponsored by the Fa gle Taku church drew large congregations, with quiet weeknight services and strong Sunday night attendance. Members anticipate additions to the church roster as the revival fosters closer fellowship and shared worship under Rev H. Dupree and Miss A Bentley with the Michter choir and other performers.
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