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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1934
Page
8
A lengthy reflective piece argues that perseverance and faith in righting mankind’s affairs sustain progress. It cites Scripture and moral law, urging consistent service over self-interest, and stresses that genuine advancement rests on steady, constructive effort rather than flashy ends. It frames belief as the motive power behind durable achievement.
Fragmentary notes report community happenings including Mr Lensine, Mr end Mrs. Lensing Ingram, and Mrs To SC Notiasg. Mentions L. 0,1, Walter Anime of Lake, dates, and local attendances at events over a weekend with scattered names and places.
A church notice from Christ Episcopal Church Sukoot reports a 7:00 a.m. service of prayer and worship. The Ladies Guild plans a gathering at 4 with Mrs. W L E Chapin in Eagle Lake. Local items mention Mrs. Gert B Lom, hospital news, and a wedding event involving Boyle.
Fragmented OCR lists visits and movements of residents including Lestie Glaze visiting Blessing and Ally Borin teu Galvgsier taking a teaching post, with many names and places scattered and partly garbled.
At the Achievement Day program Mrs Ga Brendes leads a panel showing how demonstration work reflects community effort. Reports detail numerous farm items, containers, pounds, and values, with short talks by members and a farm demonstrator explaining organization.
Local notes and social items feature updates on residents visiting, illness recovery, and leisure travel. Mrs Hol Hedges of Houston visited amid J. N. Brower’s illness with improving condition. Walter Taylor recovering from surgery. Warren Sheurens of Galveston on vacation in Eagle Lake. community sightings reflect small town life and humor.
Rita Baca Orchestra plays for an old-time dance at Nada J. Hall on Wednesday night September 26. Also notes turkey care tips and local business ads including radio tubes, bottling company, and a dance at Borden Hall with Bil Cornelson orchestra.
Division Engineer St McCarty has been transferred from the highway division which includes Dewitt County to another division. Mack Hoagee will oversee the highway division. Hoogess is relocated to Avarelies Meacorty. The division previously covered 106 miles of state highways with maintenance and construction now expands under new leadership. The Young Ladies Missionary Society met at the home of Mr and Mrs H Lee Johnson with Ophelia Johnson and Mrs John Larsen hosting. A Bible study was led by Mrs J A Ruggles and nineteen members plus one visitor attended the after business hour gathering with refreshments.
Contracts awarded by the Federal Surplus Relief Corporation commit Texas mills to supply 17 350 000 pounds of milled rice to the federal government. Houston mills provide 11 950 000 pounds with Galveston Bemmont and El Campo adding 5 400 000. various firms in Texas will supply the remainder including numerous lots of Fancy Blue Rose and Lady Wright varieties from Beaumont Galveston and Houston mills. The total aims to cover multiple varieties and procurement needs with delivery to designated military and government depots.
Charles W. Sherrill, Regional Manager, explains that farmers may receive allowances for heifers, ewes, lambs, and other stock under emergency crop and feed loan. Advances target mature breeders and retained stock, with monthly aid under relief approved June 19, 1934. Local committees handle applications across counties, and over 22 000 loans totaling more than 2 million dollars have been issued.
A church gathering on Tuesday, witnessed by about twenty seven present, with discussion of a Methuulist Wontyys Missionary So ciele event. The session included refreshments and a later note that the next meeting will be led by Mrs. WB Wheeler at 4 o'clock, in charge of a study course.
Secretary Wallace announced Monday that Southern rice producers will receive base price adjustments under the marketing program for Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Tennessee. The plan specifies a 30 percent base price share on delivered rough rice, with payments tied to Rice sale certificates surrendered by growers.
The document outlines base price for rice purchases and a decaff payment remaining in force for rice beyond quota or unassigned quota. It states rice will be paid at 60 percent with rempencer of 80 percent to the trust, detailing terms for payment and trust requirements.
An emergency drop and feed loan office in Dallas, under Regions Manager Charles Sherrie, outlined inspectors under a regional supervisor. The briefing listed aims to prevent fraud, with coverage across Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona led by a Dallas overseer. Narrative traffic incident and local travel notes follow.
A one year old girl of Henry Vollle, farmer near Weimar, wandered away Tuesday while looking at turkeys. She was lost for most of the day before being found near a pasture twelve miles from home. She was frightened but unharmed after being cared for at Gustav Borger’s home and later reunited with her mother Mrs. Fannie Wilson. Local residents and several neighbors aided in the search.
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