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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
10
Fragmentary notes indicate a person named Nisil and parents Mr and Mrs Jake Woo with headquarters at Smith Yourr Tower. Also mentions Saturday and Wednesday events involving Walker.
The Eagle Like Gav ey Chub depuyed rheir talents at a Wednesday gathering at Mrs. C. Be Stephens towers home. Exhibits included flower arrangements, scrapbooks, and decorative pieces under the Garden Department auspices. A spring flower show and lecture program are planned, with members urged to attend. real estate news notes the purchase of the E. Michalie place north of the city by Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Tigett who plan repairs and modernization.
Federal and post office officials urge all aliens 14 years and older to register in person and be fingerprinted by December 26. Unregistered aliens face severe penalties. Registration takes place at post offices with no fee. changes of address must be reported within five days.
Garwood residents and friends fill a week with visits to Sis Marens Mentz and Victoria trips. Attendees include the Frnisi family in Houston and Rosenborg visitors, with Mrs Shoop hosting a bridge gathering and prizes awarded. Rosemary Stallman and Hefners attend with family in San Marcos and China respectively for weekend visits.
Celebrations for Mr Miller marked his sixth birthday with family and friends including Mrs Clinton Tuli and daughter, Mr and Mrs Ledbetter of Brenham, and Mr Reamer of Wallis. Wishes for health and fortune flowed as guests gathered at the Miller home. The notice also reports Susie Prager’s health update after surgery and a Christmas return home hoped for.
Texas voters show 88 percent in favor of cotton marketing quotas with 184 596 in favor and 18 226 opposed from 225 of 234 counties reporting. The referendum totals suggest a statewide turnout around 155 000 to 163 800, reflecting strong farmer support for AAA program policy.
The Colorado County 4-H Committee chaired by Nel Steck of Weimar met with 12 subcommittees in Columbus to plan decorations refreshments and a program for about 175 girls and visitors. A demonstration on table service and etiquette was given by Miss Winifred Jones. Expenditures totaled 459.27 with income 800.27 leaving 344 for awards and party costs.
A county land use planning committee and the home demonstration agent Miss Winifred Jones sponsor a cooperative fruit tree order. A 30 percent discount is offered to those who place orders by December 180 with committee members listed for contact.
Bennie Blair, a former Railway Express Company man, scored a seven pointer in weekend duels as he aims to surpass his previous season best. Oscar Rightmire of Houston also nabbed a seven point tally during a hunting weekend in Sublime section.
1088 of business firm Rose relocates to Palacios citing crowded conditions and housing shortages. The move aims to support the new center and benefit financially while friends wish happiness and success. Local social notes mention visitors and Yuletide greetings with several households noted in Fort Bliss area and surrounding towns.
Colorado County 4 H girls are invited to the annual Christmas party in Columbus Friday night December 13. The event will be held in the hall above the Style Shop with Silver Pie awarded for those who complete a year of 4 H work.
A county planning committee meeting will be held Saturday morning December 1 at nine o'clock in the courthouse. Chairmen and workers of the Ledminunity howl plan to attend. Government agencies are urged to be present. The baptism at Miller's dam earlier in March drew a cold day as the preacher broke the ice for the ceremony.
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