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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1955
Page
6
Fragmented text references a county notice with unclear names and dates. The readable portions mention codes, state terms, and procedural notes. No definite events or individuals are confirmed beyond generic references to a county action and ending procedures.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local notice about a church related line or event at a Lutheran church, with unclear names and place. Readable words include sunshene and church terms, suggesting a community notice or event listing without complete details.
The piece documents the FFA Area Meet with notes on chapters from Lamar Rosenberg and Houston groups, awards for cultural activities, and certificates for several students including Edward W. Michit and Deve Daniell. It lists recipients from various towns and the annual awards associated with the Santa Fe region.
Fragmented notes indicate a local meeting set for September 2 to discuss Community Chest drives. Mentions Eagle Lake aims to run campaigns and individual drives, with emphasis on fundraising for worthwhile causes.
Doyle L. Moore notes preparations for planting sweetclover for soil improvement in Colorado County under the federal Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation program. Historic research from A&M and Texas stations confirms sweetclover boosts soil fertility, with Hubam and mamalitus varieties favored for local cropping systems and long-term moisture retention.
Mrs Miller died suddenly on August 1 while visiting with her husband and daughters in New Braunfels. The remains were located in Denver after a cross state search. She was born April 21, 1821 and had lived most of her life in Ragie vet Fyritac. Survived by her husband Sasen Miller and several sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews.
James Adkins of Lissie will depart Houston Thursday for Gayton Ohio to attend a Youth Evangelizer Mission for one week. He recently became president of the Evangelical Youth group and will represent Texas at the national meeting in Ohio. Visitors at the station include Mrs. C R Curry and Mrs. Weldon Wink with Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Fogle and Gave Taney and daughter Jane, all of Lockhart.
A settlement was not reached between the two parties in the Garwood case against the American Rice Growers Association. The writ of attachment action was dismissed last Thursday. No criminal action was reported in counts this past week.
The Women of the First Presbyterian group met at Mrs O Boothe's home Wednesday at 9 30 am. Mrs Donald Kolvere led a 20 minute session and Mrs RL Cook read a devotion from Release the Power for Today. The next meeting is planned for Ruben next Tuesday afternoon. In Austin, Mrs Rut Westmoreland and her aunt Mrs Panic Morey attended graduation exercises for Leo Blackwell II who earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas.
A fragmented 1955 Eagle Lake page item outlines a sale for a Frigidaire freezer at discounted price and a house for sale on Late Ave near the post office. It also revises dog control rules, granting the Health Officer discretion on rabies testing and dog head submission, with formal city approval on August 16 1955 by Mayor Harold Thomas and City Secretary Alma Larmer.
A fragmented ad claims quick relief from itching in 15 minutes using a mysterious mix labeled ITCH-Methe fod and COLT germs on contact. The ad’s credibility is unclear and lacks verifiable details.
Sealed bids for furnishing materials equipment and supervision for the Colorado County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 Eagle Lake Texas will be received until 2 pm on Saturday September 3 1985 at the district office. Bidders must submit cashier's check or bidder's bond and a 25 percent bid guarantee. Bids must include all lump sum and unit prices in figures and must be accompanied by a 100 percent performance bond. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids for irregularities or lack of clearness in pricing. Wage rates and job classifications for district work are listed and apply to this project.
An invitation announces pastor Shedrick Perkins will deliver his first sermon at 6 00 pm Tuesday August 20 at the Afr Ola Baptist Church. Rev A Singleton pastors MS Olive Church and attendance is urged by friends. Also noted is Mrs Seth Penman’s return home from a several week absence with the Pennington family in Cueny Texas.
Bid info informs bidders to inspect the work site and study conditions. Framing forms, specs, and plans are at Rosenberg consulting engineer offices in Texas. Copies via A Russell for $20 deposit, refundable for returning documents in good condition within ten days from bid opening. Additional sets available for $10 per set, with $5.00 of deposit refundable if returned within ten days. Bob Powell chairs the board of directors of the Rad County Water Control Authority.
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