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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1956
Page
2
The Freellik homestead near Bellville was destroyed by a fire last week ending with the house reduced to ashes. Mrs Anse Prochiche and uncle Ernest Marke among others reported the loss as fire swept through the residence occupied by J. O. Freelit and his mother.
A notice promoting Elgin watches as the perfect gift from Joe D Lana Drag Store highlights a local retail offering. The display emphasizes value and timing for holiday shoppers.
Revival services begin at Mexican Baptist Church San tas under Rev Juan V De La Carz pastor of Aransas Pass Mexican Baptist Mission and TI be held nightly at 730 pm through Friday August 17 The Rev Gregoria Molano invites all persons in Eagle Lake and surrounding towns to join the two weeks of worship Also note Charles Darling Jr of Austin visited last week with Mr and Mrs Rever Killough and returned home with his mother and aunt.
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Chester Konesheck and his sister joined by Mr and Mrs D E McFarland of Rosenberg for a family gathering.
Plans for continuing the active water conservation program of the South Texas Chamber of Commerce will be discussed in seven district meetings in September. Growing water problems in the area demand serious consideration and prompt action, said Datus E. Proper of San Antonio, regional chamber president. One district meeting will be held in Columbus on September 5. All regional chamber members and interested citizens are invited.
The Loyalty Class of the First Baptist Church will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 30 p m tonight at the home of Mrs Lovell Dye All members are urged to attend.
Attn Dorothy Austin free ticket to We're No Angel in Ave port 9 40 theater Thursday or Friday. Clip and present at the office. Mrs A G Miculke and daughters Nora Ruth and Carol Ann spent two weeks in New Orleans with Boswell family. Nora Ruth remained longer with her sister while others returned home. Various local families, including Birdwell, Engbrock, and others attended events in Rosenberg and nearby towns.
Report from the Capitol notes first primary results show big turnover in both houses with 54 newcomers likely in the 150 member House and at least seven freshmen in the 31 member Senate. Second primaries could push to 65 in the House and 31 in the Senate while observers forecast a slightly more liberal Senate balance though campaign words may shift before voting on November 6, 1966.
A statewide election is scheduled for November 6 1956. Voters will decide on key ballot measures and statewide offices amid campaigns led by major parties and local organizers.
A House Joint Resolution proposes amending Article VII of the Texas Constitution to create a new section authorizing a Permanent University Fund expansion. It details issuing bonds or notes not exceeding twenty percent of the fund value, for scholarships and university buildings, with proceeds directed to state universities and the University of Texas System, under stipulations on management, interest, and voter approval.
Amendment text proposes Section 1 to Article II and creates a new program of state aid for needy, permanently disabled citizens aged eighteen or older, funded up to 1.5 million dollars per year from state funds, with limits on federal contributions. It outlines eligibility for residents of Texas, long-term disability, residency requirements, and the election timing for November 1956.
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