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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1955
Page
11
The Texas Highway Patrol announced a November 1955 statewide license check. In the first week ending Nov. 12, 48 642 drivers were checked and 95.16 percent held valid licenses. Captain Glen Rose of the Houston district urged drivers to verify license expiration and obtain one if unlicensed.
WCJC Pioneers begin basketball season with home and away games in December. They host Schreiner Institute in Kerrville on December 3 and San Antonio Junior College on December 2. Next week they face South Texas College of Houston, Rice Institute Freshmen, University of Texas Freshmen, and Allen Academy in Wharton.
Sheridan News reports families visiting relatives for Thanksgiving including the Armstrongs in Wichita Falls and Joneses in Karnes City. It notes students home from college, church circle meetings at First Presbyterian with Bible study on Prayer, and local residents planning trips to New York and Germany.
Texas farmers testified before the U S Senate Agriculture Committee in Fort Worth urging a return to rigid price supports at 90 percent of parity for all basic commodities. About 67 witnesses from across the state described rising costs and falling product values, arguing the current program fails and should be changed. The article notes organizers and speakers traveled long distances, and hints at political tension over farm policy reform. The Headlight praises public opinion as democracy in action and mentions a Grace American Lutheran Church bake sale gift of pumpkin pie.
Women of the First Presbyterian Church met at the home of Mrs. William Waddell on November 24 for their monthly gathering. Grace Campbell received a gift during a social hour and a silver tea honored the bride elect of Richard Clowe. Mrs. Harold Ware assisted at the coffee table as refreshments followed.
Central Power and Light announces public tours at its Victoria Power Station with press previews December 3 and family day December 4. The December 10 and 11 open house will feature the new addition’s large electric unit and demonstrations of electricity generation. Visitors will receive souvenirs and refreshments. Mr and Mrs R R Ney and family attended Thanksgiving at Mrs Dick Ney’s home.
Mr and Mrs James W Elking and daughter Judy of Houston visited Mrs W C Elkins in Thanksgiving Day gathering in town.
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