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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1946
Page
7
Allan Shivers announces his bid for lieutenant governor, focusing on qualifications and experience. He highlights his background as a farmer and war veteran, emphasizing service during World War II and affiliation with the political landscape. The statement underlines readiness for the office.
Miss Litton Killough of Houston travels with her family to Mobile to attend the homecoming of her father Fort Kil Rae. Accompanied by siblings and relatives, the Killough clan joins in mourning and scene as they pay respects, with others named Wheeler and Brankiin noted in attendance during the visit.
A wedding notice notes the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Everett with a ceremony at St. Joseph's in Buisson. The article lists family connections including Nar Moe Everett and Waldo Terrell, and mentions relatives from Eagle Lakes and Mrs. Stat Fraek, with details on the attendees and the tone of a local society notice.
Roger Fuller of Houston, son of Mrs Jiyo, completed nearly 199 months of duty in Japan. He and his wife and young daughter visited relatives in Helston and Galveston before traveling to Caney Valley Hospital for Mrs Tolliver’s operation. Friends wish her a swift recovery while noting her relation to Dr Green Davidean.
Director Homer Gareser of the Department of Public Safety notes a sharp rise in rural and urban crime from early 1944 to mid 1946. Robbery burglary and grand larceny show double and triple digit increases while arrests lag behind. Prison population grows 31 percent across 1944 to 1946.
Farm agent S E Chase of Negri county urges farmers to purchase legume seed early to qualify for assistance programs. Prior written approval from the county committee is needed before seeding, with sales receipts and evidence of seed type and amount required. Payment rates under the program do not cover total costs.
The article notes seed pricing issues for farmers, with some unable to obtain seed through AAAS and needing to buy seed locally. It highlights winter legumes and cover crops as soil builders preventing erosion and providing biomass during harsh winters, per the Columbes county office’s guidance.
Rev and Mrs A J Jameson of the Coiley Memorial Methodist Causehold ers welcomed a grandson born Sunday morning at Wolock Hospital in Gurdon weighing seven pounds one ounce. The baby’s father serves with the AAP at Bergstrom Field Austin, in the China-Hurma Kadi theater of war. The family gathered in Eagle Lake and Wharton for the joyous arrival with relatives including Jessie Haines of Philadelphia and others.
A promotional snippet touts a doctor’s discovery claiming a remedy relieves backache fatigue and excess acidity, promising renewed energy and vitality. The ad-style language emphasizes rapid results and widespread benefits for run-down individuals seeking relief.
Advertisement notes a strictly old time Special dance at Hed Hull Nat El Campo Texas on Wednesday August 28 featuring Johnnie Baca and a local band. A Saturday August 1 2 1946 dance offers Blumes moderal orchestra of La Grange at Red Hill Nat Camp. Two extra large fans added to keep cool, free dancing 9 to 1. Local residents Mrs and Mrs R L Duncan plan a return to Columbus area business.
A nation wide campaign seeks testimony from 2661 former American prisoners of Japanese, discharged military personnel and civilians for use as evidence in Tokyo war crimes trials. An announcement from the War Crimes Branch Civil Affairs Division notes the effort to obtain depositions.
Farmers urged to apply for approval to receive seed under the Winter Legume Purchase Plan. Listing prices for Austrian Winter, Hubam Clover, STRA0, and Melilotus indicate payback differences at delivery. contact the office immediately to complete purchase orders and ensure timely payment.
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