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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1942
Page
2
The County FSA Council convened to ensure each committeeman has thorough knowledge of the FSA program and can assist low income farmers. Discussion covered committee roles, farm aid, and information sharing led by John A. Niet as Supe rvisor.
In a wild episode Lux attempted to shoot a deer then grabbed the large animal and performed a bull dogging move. The deer charged and Lux stabbed with a knife, bringing the animal down after a tense struggle.
New York officials announce a share-the-meat drive starting the week of November 30 under the Office of Civilian Defense. Regional director George S. Van Schaik said the program aims to ration meat for homes nationwide and reach every possible family.
Merchants should present goods clearly in local papers to attract customers, with large city ad campaigns serving as a model. Small towns can similarly benefit as residents shop locally, supported by war relief spending and local buying.
Rock Island society pages list Mrs J A Weems and Mrs Alton Woolverton with two children as guests this week. Visitors including Dalton Weems and relatives from Trouston Corpus Christi and other towns are noted along with local hosts Mr and Mrs E W Wright and others.
The Berna Texas man R B Boettcher Jr has been promoted to major on November 16. He is a former Bernard high school and A and M College of Texas graduate now commanding officer of the 372nd Base Headquarters and Base Squadron at Blackland Army Flying School Waco. He and his wife Le tha Connor and son Bobbie reside at 2603 Trice Avenue Waco.
Major Boettcher, at just 27, is described as having already led a full life filled with notable achievements and experiences. The statement highlights his youth paired with an impressive record of accomplishments.
A mix of small shops and service stations including Sun Store Eagle Market Humble Service Station Costal Shoe Shop Davis Garage Sam Austin Grocery Alamo Lumber Co Albert's Variety Store Western Auto Ass't Store and W R Terrell. This inventory reads like a community business directory from the era.
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