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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1930
Page
1
Report details the dedication of a new Catholic church at Nada Monday with notes on its fireproof construction and marble interior. Organist J. Lespold is mentioned, and the dedication is described as a significant local event with plans interrupted by a paper deadline.
A bride and groom Edward Arnold and Belle New were united in marriage by Rev. J. Wilson. Attendants Miss Dort Darby and Charles Edwin John Som stood with the couple during the ceremony as family and friends gathered. The couple left for a honeymoon trip to San Antonio.
A new church building named Nativity Catholic is to be dedicated today at the parish grounds. Officials say the ceremony marks a milestone for the congregation and the parish community.
The Headlight reports a long list of felony indictments returned by the grand jury, including burglary, assault, theft, drunken driving, rape, non support, swindling, and murder related charges. Names and specific charges are listed, with thanks given to District Clerk W. C. Papenberg for providing the information.
A dance at the Lakeside club house is planned for next Friday night. The Jodie Braden Orchestra will provide music for a large expected crowd. Organizers expect another "lovely dance" and invite attendees to join. Mrs M Steinwels recently returned from Houston accompanying her husband from Bentist Hospital after two weeks. Mrs George Gray, recently from Minnesota, will be at home next week after a long absence.
The Methodist church Young Ladies Missionary Society met last night at Miss Edith Hanly's home with ten members and one visitor. Miss Sallie Jones led a Bible study and program. A social hour followed and Lime cake was served.
The Al G Barnes Show, a large road circus with 585 staff in 29 double cars, is scheduled to perform in Eagle Lake on Thursday September 25. Advance man E P Maxwell visited town to arrange logistics and says the ad car and show bills will arrive next week. Previously here years ago the circus drew many locals and was praised as one of the best and prettiest shows seen. Possible school holiday or half day considered to coincide with the event.
August Johnson came home by automobile Tuesday night after three and a half months in Town and South Dakota. He notes extreme dry conditions and poor crops overall, though some rain spots showed improvement. Mary Catherine Moore, five, impressed Headlight staff with a remarkable memory and warm greeting. Mr and Mrs G B Thomas returned from relatives and travels in multiple western states, accompanied by Amelia Thomas of Oskaloosa Iowa who will visit.
Miss Lucile Thomas of Wallis married John T. Mize of Wallis in San Antonio. She studied at San Marcos Baylor and State Teachers College Marcos. he attended San Marcos State Teachers College USC and NTAC Arlington. They plan Baylor Waco for B M degrees.
The Headlight offers a special S month subscription to pupils away from home. For $1.25, starting with next week's issue, the paper will be sent to any school pupil, college, or university in the United States. No charges, no mail-ins, payment due upon order.
Miss Luella Clapp age 16 or 17 suffered severe burns to her hands when gasoline in a Cleans stove area exploded at the Clapp home in Sweetwater. The blaze damaged the residence and minor chest burns were reported. The incident occurred as she cleaned the stove with the pilot light on. The house was owned by Lee Mulcahy, a railroad signal maintainer. Insurance reportedly partially covered the damage.
The opening of colored schools was postponed for two weeks after efforts to start last Monday. attendance was small as many colored children were still picking cotton. The Mexican school opens Monday, with attendance noted as still light.
Mrs. Fred Broadbridge reports the death of her husband Fred Broadbridge who died suddenly Monday at 9:00 AM at his sister's home in San Antonio. The family indicated heart trouble as the cause and she left for San Antonio after receiving the message.
In a pasture near the city Lettee Walney ran down two wolves with his car last Friday afternoon. One wolf slowed after being struck, while the other was not killed outright but later died. The incident involved repeated passes by the car to ensure the wolves were dead according to reports. A state bounty of $2.50 was paid, and the event is linked to highway and bridge bond issues in Colorado county. The case is set to be heard in district court in Columbus.
Mr and Mrs A O Ranft returned from a summer trip with daughter and son in law Otto Vogt of Boerne to Carlsbad Caverns and Colorado. They drove perilous mountain roads and narrow steep passes that tested nerves more than the earlier feared routes.
Fayette County will follow a two zone dove hunting season with a northern and southern area split by the Southern Pacific railroad through Leebester and Cannine. Open season in the north runs September and October, while the south opens in October and November. La Grange Record notes Gardner Duncan and Harrison Stafford left for the University of Texas in Austin, joined by J E Roberts Jr. for the trip.
The State of Texas will be the subject of a radio program to be broadcast by the Middle West Utilities system over Station p m central standard time Friday September 22 according to J C Studeman manager for the Central Power and Light Company Texas is one of thirty states in which Middle West Utilities operate The program will feature Texas songs and descriptions of communities served by Texas Power and Light Company West Texas Utilities Company and Southwest Gas and Electric Company the three Middle West Utilities system companies in Texas WENR operates on a cars length of eight hundred seventy
The Eagle Lake high school Eagles meet Sealy in the season opener here next Friday afternoon. Sealy brings four four year backfield men led by captain Baltes at quarterback and McAlvey a former captain. Rimmer is Sealy’s star guard and a strong lineman. Corch Armentrout says the game will be hard fought and Sealy is ready. The Ragie Lake line features fast lettermen and Willam Wallace may miss the opener due to injury. The Eagles are shaping up and should show real football.
The Lakeside Golf Club held a monthly social with bridge and forty two. Hostesses Mrs S C Smathers Mrs Earl Hogers Mr Steinweis Mrs J H McCreary and Mrs A W Braun led the evening. Prizes went to Mrs B E Beckman and Mr B H McElhinney. Refreshments included pineapple rederbet and cake as guests planned five months of entertainments.
Eagle Lake Public Schools began the fall term with 383 total students, the highest in school history, with expectations to exceed 400 soon. High school enrollment counts 243 on opening day, and a ninth grade algebra position and library duties are added. New health and physical education program funding provides 150 minutes weekly per grade below high school. Out of town teachers are assigned to local homes for residence.
Miss Alice Brandstatter of Eagle Lake marries William Weber of Norway Michigan in St Paul Minnesota. The couple travels to Northern Minnesota and Canada for a visit before settling in Norway Michigan at Weber Pharmacy ownership.
A man is injured in an underpass collision on the Spanish Trail while riding and observing a bale cotton road. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon near the Southern city lines underpass as the rider looked back at approaching traffic.
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