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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1926
Page
1
A burglar entered a garage at night and took about seventy dollars from a wall safe or drawer. The thief targeted a desk area containing some flowers but did not take other items. The incident occurred last Saturday while the owner, Brodhage, was away. Local police are investigating and reviewing nearby security footage.
Jack Mastic of Housing and promoter Martis opened a large sale at the M Steinweis store this morning. The sale will run about twenty days with extensive newspaper advertisements. The lead article urges close attention to sale prices on all stock and notes most items are included despite few prices quoted.
Members of the Altar Society were saluted as they depart, with Father Dead eMbTaReS 2 offering wishes for health and happiness to Mr. and Mrs. Berkeld in their new home. Refreshments followed the gathering thanking the departing members.
Thursday ridge Chub met at the home of Mrs EB P with four talis of players. Guests included Mrs OL J cave B and Mrs J OL Frezar. Mrs Jesse Adass won the cub prize a hand painted scarf. A salad and an old course were served by her sister Mrs M M Welker. Next meeting planned with Mrs Howard Fitegerald at the partner house and Miss Reggie Lets Floy¢ teaching the sobne Eldridge school opened on the 28th weather forecast favorable for travel.
Seung Ladies Missionary group hosts a community gathering led by Whe Yeung and other organizers to discuss outreach, faith activities, and local service projects. Attendees include local members, volunteers, and supporters from nearby churches.
City authorities push for compliance with newly enacted traffic ordinance. Parking spaces on Main Street and surrounding avenues marked with white lines to guide drivers. Officials urge motorists to follow the new method of orderly parking and street use.
Rocuret Roberts, longtime assistant at Fagie Lake State Bank, plans to join Citizens National Bank of Lubbock as cashier and vice president. He will depart in October for the new role, leaving a noted banking career and a strong golfing record commented by colleagues.
W. E Petersom president of State National Bank and EL H. Witton of Fort Worth banks spent Wednesday evening here en route to the Rio Grande Valley for business. They praised local streets and improvements, noting Texas towns and prospects for growth along their route through South Texas.
A local marriage report notes a Eagle Lake native, son of Mrs and Mr Ber Bredikreats, wed Miss Beale Warren, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dave Warren, at the bride’s home in Colmsbury. The couple drove to Moideon then spent the day at the bride’s parents’ home.
Constable Obentuas of Colorado county near Livingston arrested twenty drivers of new Ford cars en route from the assembly plant in Tobston to dealers in San Antonio and beyond. Cars bore green pasted cards reading Su Tram et and the drivers were fined 1 6 0 each for driving without license numbers on public roads.
A line of about twenty Ford cars sped toward Rogie Lake Friday night from the Houston plant. They crossed a cement square at high speed, blocking pedestrians and creating danger. After driving away, the convoy proceeded to Calimbas and the night guard on duty arrested a driver, fined $13.50 for reckless driving.
A sequence of battered phrases describes a tractor incident where a worker, identified by garbled text as Waves or a similar name, was injured when a heavy steel drag and a tree or pole toppled. Rescue or medical attention appears noted, with references to Purves and a work stoppage or medical aid.
The opening league game between Columbus and Tu gle Lake was postponed to a later date after players from Columbus dropped out. Coach Hinton works to arrange a replacement as nearby towns rally, but no game tonight. The Columbus team plans a rescheduled matchup later this season.
A new school building rises in Matthews and is slated for a fall opening. Early reports mention teacher Miss Wille Brugly overseeing initial classes and a forthcoming schedule, though some details remain unclear.
A boy at Eldridge School fell from a willow tree while on school grounds. He received medical attention and is expected to recover, with officials noting no serious injuries.
Fred Fojtik of Eagle Lake and his brother John Foreth of Wortting suffered multiple injuries when their car left the Hallettsville Sweet Home highway, struck dirt, hit a culvert, and rolled into a ditch. John had a severe forehead cut. Fred remained hospitalized with broken ribs as rescuers transported them to a hospital after the Monday afternoon crash.
The district court proceedings from Thursday of week two list cases including Ruth May Williams vs. Lune Williams and Walter Mtuuct v Annie Steuart. It notes judges and staff, names several residents, and mentions social visits and travel plans associated with local figures. The report reflects routine court activity and community ties.
Mre Tort Grdner Miss Bra Mie Haller and Milas Marcejine Braden of GColumtbnr spent Wednesday dflerquent to our elly abopplug.
The State Fire Marshal commends AB and Keith Yon Hy in Austin Blute for efforts related to Marehal and Hagley Dike, with city officials praised for cooperation. Krise Zebler and Mr. Zebley are quoted on collaboration and safety, while the report mentions Geo and W. Keith in attestations of support.
Fire broke out in a closed cotton bale car near the Corte Platform while passing tracks. Ennie Tiuhinkou reported the blaze to W. M. Conner who called Station Agent Ney. Three burning bolts were released. one bale burned badly and others scorched. Fire extinguished by removing burning cotton and tossing sand. Cause undetermined.
The Effie Take High Seton Hughie will not play their game with Colimine Rich School due to season constraints. A date may be set later, with October 12 discussed for a potential makeup at Magh Lake High School grounds. Local football figures state several players and preparations are underway to bolster the team.
Mr M Bf Walker, of Wharton, was a guest Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Sire. Mrs Walker remained here visiting for several weeks.
Nussbaum begins a large sale at his Dallas store with the entire stock included. Advertisements promise special offers and a cordial invitation to shoppers as the store features festive decorations for the event.
A dry hot week boosted cotton opening and bale production while rice harvests proceed well in many areas. Farmers push to maximize yield as harvest weather remains favorable. officials note ongoing field work and equipment readiness in several districts.
The article notes services at the Presbyterian church this coming Sunday at 700 o clock. A cordial invitation is extended to attend worship and cordial gatherings. The piece mentions visitors F. Tahu and Juyton and a local meeting at Frogs Alley, with brief references to attendees and activities.
The item lists individuals visiting relatives and traveling between Houston Columbus and Greeneville Tennessee. It mentions Miss Mereha Waugh of Houston visiting relatives, Mia W. A. Datlas and Mire. Waust, and a party including Tucker and Buyon Stephediz traveling to Columbus then returning to Houston. Mentions Miss Maul Rens starting ditties, and Mire. Fem Rebs or Wel Gir planning motor trips to Botden for work, with scattered family ties and locations throughout.
Mr and Mrs WIN Walker and Will Wagner attend the Fayette County Fair in Rock. Local residents LaGrange and Sipikte LiGraese are noted for the grand fair grounds and festive displays.
Mr and Mrs Billie Walter and Grace Byars with Mr and Mrs Tanner Walker visit the home. The group includes Mrs Lot of Brady and family members from Eagle Duke.
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