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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1960
Page
3
A sprawling letter critiques rising grocery prices and calls for a system that favors fresh, year round foods. The author urges direct access to frozen and prepared options, longer shelf life, and lower costs, referencing a country fair style sale by the County Agricultural Agent unveiling goods for Christmas and general items.
A clipped notice urges Bob Kieckman to secure a ticket for a Thursday event featuring classic rock and roll hits including Rock Around the Clock Don t Knock the Rock and Juke Box Athyn with box office purchase instructions for two sales dates.
Agriculture officials urge cotton and rice producers in Colorado County and nationwide to vote on December 13 1961 to decide marketing quotas under the 1961 Agricultural Program. A two thirds majority approves quotas and a higher support price, while a strong minority prompts penalties and limited price support for those with early allotments. Only about 20 percent of eligible producers may cast ballots.
Thanksgiving day notes list guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pidgeon including Mr. and Mrs. Jean Adams and Brenda Kay of Fort Worth, Miss Martha Pidgeon of Houston, and others from Arlington Teague Austin Temple and San Antonio with family trips to the Laclede and Wright Air Force Base. Receptions with relatives at Temple, Arlington, and San Antonio are noted along with extended family visits.
A neighborhood surprise party on Saturday November 19 honored Mrs. J. M. Mathis for her birthday. Attendees included her daughter in law Mrs. G. Mathis and numerous friends from Wharton, Columbus, Houston, and Westville. A birthday cake and red drinks were served, with several relatives touring and visiting through the holiday season.
Miss Blanchard bride elect of Dick Smith was toasted at a wedding shower in Weenie hosted by Mrs IT.1 tea Weenie. Attendees wore gifts and enjoyed refreshments while Miss Blanchard and Mr. Smith prepared for their marriage Friday at Sac Not Heart Church.
Mrs Seth Pennington returns home Sunday from San Juan where she had been visiting with the family of her son Mr Artl, Mrs Alvin Penn. Subscribes 2 (the Heenlieht.
A jumble of OCR text outlines committee work for a Christmas party. Mentions Mrs. Reesswerked and Mus. Deamayoule handling decorations and entertainment. References Mr Thewmen and Taod group, Mrs Dye organizing refreshments, and a reporter covering a service with Taps. Includes scattered names and unclear events.
An unclear OCR segment references the Bowery Boys and Marines in a hero fame context. The readable parts mention a group or individuals tied to a notable act or recognition, but specific names, dates, places, or outcomes are not discernible due to corrupted text.
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