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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1936
Page
4
A local notice from Eagle Lake discusses breeds used in hunting packs, noting airedales, bull terriers, terriers, and mongrel mixes. The piece argues that dog fanciers may object to such packs, but wolf hunters value practical uses over breed purity.
A fragmented report describes a government action to curb predatory animals and the role of a hunter whose pack of dogs aided in hunting. It notes the hunter’s deaths, victimized by his own methods, and mentions that many mountain lions and bobcats are captured with their aid. The piece portrays the brutal dynamics of hunting and warns about the dangers of relying on animals for dominance.
The Sheridan school opened in May with a fresh faculty and several families visiting Hallettsville for the event. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jordan and Moss Pyrel, with many pressing in for the opening exercises. Local families and clergy participated as services were held at the Baptist church and meetings continued through the weekend.
Rock Island area brief lists movements and visits of students and professors. Mentions Mr Mae at Rock Island, St Marys College entries, Millan Henry of Hinton at Sunny, Prof Loignio and teens in Beasts ville, Victor Wegentiett leaving for college, J T DeNett of Viton, and Thursday Club refreshments with names of attendees.
Chesterville notes row recounts Mr and Mrs Joe Vasina and baby Betty Joe visiting Derry Vasina’s family near East Bernard on Sunday. Clinton and Raymond Tubbs of Houston were weekend visitors at the Tubbs parents Mr and Mrs T. B. Tubbs home.
Mrs Fred Gertson and children spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J A Wills. Victor Karlson of Shreveport Louisiana and children Johnette and Billie Ray stayed Friday night and Saturday with Ue funly of his sister Mrs Roy Graves. Mr and Mrs A L Jordan visited Houston Saturday. Mr and Mrs Roy Graves and children spent Saturday night and Sunday with her father J B Kart jnon in Bugle Lake.
Miss Alice Dixon hosted a miselaneous shower at the home of Mrs John Zemlicka for next Monday bride to be Miss Grace Dixon. Attendees numbered twenty two as gifts were unwrapped and thanked by the honoree. The next Altar Society meeting will be held at Mrs Henry Busses home on Tuesday October 13.
Officers of the Eagle Like Study Club will entertain members with a tea at Mrs. Bo Killough's home on Wednesday afternoon September 23 at 4 o'clock. This marks the start of the 1936 37 season with an engaging program planned for the entire membership.
A 128 page cartoon book Odd Texas by Jack Harper and John Newhern of Dallas surveys wild Texas myths and curiosities. The text recalls stories of giant horse hoofs, mountain falls, cattle in rivers, strange plants, large hail, and dramatic historic episodes, including a controversial fragment about James Bowie and a misdated Capitol location.
Researchers and statisticians examine hereditary dynamics. Dr Alf Lotka estimates that a male baby has two chances to become a father, with probabilities of one son or two sons and various odds for larger families. He concludes that about nine in ten family names may eventually die out.
Kollman announces the next old time dance at Arystic's Hall in Eagle Late to be held on October 3 with music by the Blur Jacket orchestra.
The Texas Gulf Coast sees a concentrated push in Wharton and Matagorda counties with 16 tests drilling or planned within 30 days. Major and independent firms including Shell, Humble, Continental, Cockburn, and Texas Crusader Oil drill on six geophysical prospects along a 30 mile trend from Wharton to Matagorda, aiming to expand production after earlier finds like Pickett Ridge and Withers.
Miss Gwendolyn Rauh of Et Campo granddaughter of Mr and Mrs B H Daily underwent an appendectomy at Memorial Hospital in Houston Monday morning. She has been doing nicely since the operation. Her attack occurred Friday and she was taken to Houston Sunday. Friends join the Headlight in wishing her rapid recovery and return to school duties. Hon Vance Porter district manager for Central Power and Light Company visited Eagle Lake Wednesday as a Rotarian luncheon guest.
Col Lindbergh warned in Berlin that aviation has become the world’s carriers of destruction surpassing battleships and guns. He urged a new security based on knowledge and education to curb war’s potential, saying power tied to civilization via intelligence is less dangerous than barbaric force. In his public speech, he linked aviation’s dual role to closeness of nations and the need for peace through understanding. Fort Worth Star Telegram reports follow with travel notes as Mrs Siniser and Mrs Pophanken depart for Dallas and Houston for the Texas Centenary Exposition and family visits.
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