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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1938
Page
1
The Garwood fair announces speakers for Friday evening including Rexes Discriminations in the South and Sir Haines, who will address topics on protection and national issues. Merchants and business leaders are warmly invited to attend and participate in the program.
A fire damaged Carwood Barber Shop last Wednesday afternoon around 2:30. The origin cited involved a kerosene leak in the boiler, with firefighters bringing the flames under control before spreading to nearby businesses in the town. Numerous extinguishers were used and a significant response from local crews aided containment.
Adolph Kansteiner lifelong resident of Mentz died Sunday from a self inflicted wound at his home near Mentz. He had recently returned from a state psychiatric ward in Galveston where he received medical treatment. Funeral services were conducted Thursday by the Rev W A Flach of the Columbus Lutheran Church with burial at Gad Fel. Surviving are his widow two daughters Miss Hua Radsteerr of Monts and Mrs Walter Krause of Post Oak Point Austin county two sisters Mrs bows Isell of Columbus and Mrs Louis Grabow of the Bernardo community and no brothers Ed Eanstelner of Columbus and Philip Zantselner of the Bernardo Cat Spring section.
Funeral services held at El Campo for Henry Moebes aged 1 with long El Campo ties. Moebes a former Eagle Lake resident and El Campo bandleader died after strokes in garden and heart attack. Survived by wife Mary and extensive family in El Campo Eagle Lake Pierce Houston Gardiner Galveston and Sealy.
In an automobile accident between Welmar and Sencanburg on Sunday near Weowar two people were injured. Ross McMillan, a Welmar businessman, and E Pariga of Schulenburg were driving separate cars when they collided while toping a hill west of Welmar. Mesonis and Mrs Robert Me Sr seated in back were injured with severe gash and other injuries.
Czech groups from South and Central Texas counties organized the Federation of Assprices Czechoslovaks in Texas to provide moral and material aid to Czechoslovakia. Maude of Houston was elected president and Rev. Joseph Kuno of East Bernard named vice president as about 500 attendees gathered at the Czech meeting hall for OC B. Chernusky’s call.
Sealy Tigers travel to Eagle Lake for a Friday night clash starting at 6 pm. The Tigers seek their first win after losses to Whiz and Columbus, with a strengthened lineup and deeper bench expected to push for a strong road showing.
Mr. A Witter of En tle Lake Texas sails Sunday for Googlen with a party of Great Southern Life Underwriters en route to the annual Great Southern Club meeting in San Antonio Texas. The group includes E P Greenwood president and F 1 Allbritton sales director and will meet October to Wednesday. Witter earns the Presidents Club honor and will be singled out for a special banquet on the opening evening in San Antonio.
The Texas Gulf Sulphur Company promotes the Technicolor western film The Romance of Sulphur made in Newgulf. Mr. D. P Parker notes its appeal and instructional value showing sulphur mining from wells to market. Schools statewide have booked showings through December in cities with electrical service.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Nathan of Eagle Lake observe their sixty sixth wedding anniversary this week. longtime residents of Eagle Lake for 36 years they are noted for generosity and friendliness. Mr Nathan born 185? and Mrs Nathan 64. They married in Poland in September 1892 and soon moved to the United States.
Wharton County and Matagorda County join for the Eleventh Wharton and Matagorda County Fair at Wharton. The event runs October 14 for five days of education and entertainment with anticipated record attendance and expanded display space in farm products and livestock. Entertainment by Bill Hames Shows.
Funeral services for Mrs Elimbeth Braden of Columbus were held Monday at Saint Anthony Church. she died Friday in Galveston after a sudden illness. Survivors include her husband Heruwn Braden and five daughters in San Antonio, Alliance, Trinity, Galveston and Columbus. The Headlight extends condolences to the family.
District court wraps up fall term with multiple cases decided. Sentences include burglary and theft convictions, rape and assault, forgery, and miscellaneous dismissals, with several divorces and custody orders granted. Notables include Johnny Gates burglary conviction and Wilma Lee Mahler restoration of maintenance provisions.
Former citizens spend a day visiting Henry area. Mrs. Joe Heakhs and Wille Mae Cooper hosted guests including Mrs. Genera of Houston. Miles Cora Cooper and Mr. and Mrs. Cooper were among attendees. Beakes and sister Reed, former Bugle Lake residents, also joined. Many attendees expressed delight at reunion events.
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