Fire destroys Adams farm barn near Eagle Lake
County Commissioner Walter Adams loses a large barn at Adams Jann east of Eagle Lake in a Tuesday night fire. The 20 by 46 structure, filled with sorghum and lumber, and an old Red model car stored inside, are a total loss with about 2000 dollars in insured value. Adams notes no hay on the clean dirt floor and suspects arson, estimating total damage around 2000 dollars and recounting recent losses of four work mules and a Hereford bull.
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Walter Adams
Adams
Adam
Wellaar
Ady
Farrer
Mnvestigete
Adame
Charben
Sinclair Service Station Opens on East Main
The Sinclair Service Station has opened on East Main, built by Eagle Lake Grain Company. Frank Mozac of Eagle Lake Grain Company is on duty, with W. B. Martin from Burkham Service Station in charge. Allen serves Sinclair gas and related products, offering 50 gallon gasoline cards for savings.
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Sinclair
Eagle Lake Grain Company
Slovlair Seiriaetete
Frank Mozac
Srgle Lake Grain Company
W. B. Martin
Burkham Servic Stalin
Columbus
Marin Bes Ech
Allen
Sinclair Gos
Allé
Isewag
Church Festival and Feast at Nada on Sunday
Neda people plan a full day celebration next Sunday September 9 for the Catholic church building fund. An elaborate program includes church services, a large barbecue, and a dance night. Guests Mr and Mrs John Fox Mrs A J Shanley and Mr and Mrs Geo Formann from San Antonio visit the Bromthers and Watneys.
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Nada
Neda
Uuet Pisce
New Catholic Church Building Fund
Avery Od
Wily & Mand
John Fox
Mer
A. J. Shanley
Geo. Formann
San Antonia
Romes
C- Browthers
Ed. Watney
Shanley
Mr. Formann
Smoth
Watney
Rice growers report heavy yields near Nobtawa region
Farmers in a FP Fk area, including Raymond fed and Albert Dut cher firms, claim exceptionally high rice yields with averages around twenty barrels. Local investors note improvements in land use and re-opening of nearby operations amid ongoing regional farming activity.
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Raymond
Ronnmvetlan
Nobtawa
Maimeroua
Bovetestrele
Albert
Cher
Ongar
Ahlek
Ogige
School Begins Monday With Full Readiness Report
Plans show a full readiness for the new term, with registration for high school students at 1:00 pm Monday and a half-day for Monday and Tuesday. Supt Reed expects up to a ten percent rise in high school enrollment due to transfers from Calhoun Chesterville Lissle Bonus Egypt and Columbus. The faculty remains largely the same with Otis Coffey replacing Coach Hinton. teachers include Reed, Coffey, Westmorland, Engelhard, Swanson, Mooten, Crozier, and Presley Ward. The Mexican school will also start Monday, contingent on attendance.
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Aerlora
Hinton
Otis Coffey
Reed
Calhoun
Chesterville
Lissle
Bonus
Egypt
Columbus
G Reed
Otia Coffey
Cumic
R.T Westmornland
Sereney
Mire Viteor Engelhard
Chas
C. Swanson Hintory
Kathleen Mooten
Mies
Abbie Mae Crozier
Giehevieve Poth
Mastre Mersfelder
Presley Ward
Rimary
Miso
Henry
L.A. Peering
Ethel Speaks
Olivia Peder Ceaur
Arta Pirre
San Marcos
Name the New Rex Theatre in Eagle Lake Under Discussion
Assistance is sought to select a name for the forthcoming Eagle Lake theatre to replace Rex. Builders, a Houston plaster crew, report 9% completion and aim to open early next month. Interiors will feature blue drapery, an orchestra pit, and high quality acoustics for sound pictures.
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Houston
New Picture Theatre
Contrictir R. IL Reese
Deen
Eagie Lake
New
Metropolitan
Pew
Rex Theatre
Audolaters
Wye
Cat A
Miunagersvend Myst
Sumehow
Rex” Theatre
Pest Korach Minut Bia Theatres
Real Waunteoetnt
Carl Mays
Tim
Rex
oMhceed Noras
Darby Ik Gaedy
Birber Pop
Gordy City
Hil
H Ta
Mill Going Full Time Milling On Season Crop
Milling continues at full capacity as the season progresses with RPMs and staff names listed. Reports mention Early Prolific rice quality, price ranges, and a shift in supply lines affecting market availability. Local reports note personnel changes, new equipment, and a road incident involving Mrs Reading.
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O. F. Corley
Amc
Ofid
Anid
Pratitic
Ita
Ubta Agusin Jy
Bonta Pr
Wes
Burglars Loot Cook-Evaritt Store of 500 Value
Burglarized the Cook-Evaritt Company store at Lisste, entering through a broken window and taking clothing, jewelry, wine, and assorted goods worth about 500. Officers found boxes moved, merchandise displaced, and the office opened by the thief. Owners Cook and Evartte described the loss and ongoing investigation.
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Coob-Bvaritt Company
Lisste
Jadlee
Hove
Wilee
Appreciation for Rev C. Wilkins and office staff
The Headlight editor thanks Rev C. Wilkins and the regular office forces for their splendid service during his absence. The note praises Wilkins for stepping into the editor role and maintaining the paper’s standards, and it honors all staff who worked with him in the past two summers.
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Texas
C. Wilko
Tires
Wilcom
Nda
Bim
Gas Mains Likely in Eagle Lake by Early Spring
Gas mains expected in Eagle Lake by April with piping to homes and businesses. City officials, led by Mayor R. T West Moreland, say construction will be overseen by a appointed supervisor to ensure safety and speed. The Racedi Petd line from Bellville will supply the town with 40 bay a mile of dx-Ineh pipe daily and the initial charge is $1 88 for the first 100 feet, decreasing with usage.
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Eagle Goke
Urilun
Gallas
Eagle Lake
Wilch Gap
Ely
R. T West
Moreland
Bellville
Snipe Hunt Ends in Empty Bags at J H Mickow Ranch
A crowd gathered for a snipe hunt on a Missouri ranch. The lure failed as participants found no game. the fuel was exhausted and attendees left disappointed. The event centered on a local social scene with Miss Covelin Carney noted among attendees.
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J. H. Mickow
Pullert
Jeavine
Miss Covelin Carney
Cen
Scout Truck Returns Homeward After Long Western Trip
Scoutmaster J W Airey reports the Scout Special has turned homeward from California en route to the Grand Canyon Arizona with a delayed five week Western tour. Despite setbacks the group should reach home next Thursday barring further delays.
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Esgie
Ant
J. W. E. Airey
Flnchmicter
California
Arizona
Grand Canyon
San Bermadinn
Tihsomiss Aer
Allen Mrune
Nolan Nathan
Merlin Wey
Gunde
Alrey
Ue Press
Vonenago
Eagle Lake Peagle
Drummers Home to Be Replaced by Apartment Houses
Drummers Home Hotel in Eagle Lake is to be torn down and replaced with apartment houses. The large frame building, owned by P. B. Thamsey, will yield lumber for the new cottages and the second story will be removed, with reconstruction planned. The change marks the town’s shift as W. W. Strickland and local citizens reflect on the building’s long history and its role in Eagle Lake’s past.
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Jbig
Drumiers
Eagle Lake
P. B. Thamsey
Dallas
Thamsey
W. S. Strickland
Engle Lake
W. T. Ettringe
Sugarland Trdyyries
Vitizer
Enle Lake
Watson
Daugh Ter
Annie Watson
San Antonio
Eight Local Homes Visited by Burglar Alarmed Residents
A burglar spree hit eight local homes causing fear as break ins occurred through rear doors and windows. Items stolen included purses, change, clothing, jewelry, a pocketbook, and a watch. Neighbors Miss Frices Cullison and Mrs Breitkomnte reported disrupted bedrooms and alarms of intrusion across several residences.
Charbon Epidemic Hits Eagles Lake Area Livestock
State vets have spent a week in Eagle Lake and Wharton County tracing a charbon outbreak that has killed numerous head of work stock and cattle across Calaryde and Colorado counties. Farmers report carcasses not properly buried as required, aiding spread. Officials warn costly losses and call for strict disposal to halt the outbreak.
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State Department
Eagle Lake
Tole
Jeri
Colorado County
Eself
Atock Teat
Hest Accout
Heaght
Lorward
Calaride
Wharton
Walter Adams
Aning
Orineliies
Dé de
Good Rice Yield Boosts Prices and Farm Credit
A favorable rice yield paired with steady prices strengthens business channels and banker outlook. Buyers and growers report improved cash flow, with large lots sold through Chamber and Lengerie and farm groups noting ongoing harvest pressures. Ideal weather supports crops though some growers worry about quality and market timing.
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Chumby & von Lengerie
Ilea Growars Association Oflce
Garwood
Cope
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