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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1956
Page
4
Readers are urged to support honest governance as coverage condemns the Duval Bounty Oligarchy. The paper previews bills in the Texas Legislature aimed at curbing graft, noting county incidents reflect statewide risks and urging timely action by representatives and senators.
The Internal Revenue Service announced Taxpayer Assistance Days for Brenham for the 1956 federal income tax season. From January 1 to April 14 taxpayers may file with help available both in groups and individually for those unable to prepare their own returns. Assistance days are each Monday from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Veterans separated from active service since September 4 1956 face a Dec 31 1956 deadline to apply for 5 year term non convertible GI insurance under Public Law 881. Scott B Harrington of the Dallas VA regional office explains the Service men and Veterans Survivor Benefits Act cuts issuance of this insurance effective Jan 1 1957, establishing December 31 1956 as the deadline. Christmas guests and family notes follow.
Thirteen selectees from Colorado County ordered to report for induction on January 8 1957. Names include James Brown Raul Pineda Yanez Hagle Lake Johnny Joseph Canik Leroy Alfred Canik Fayetteville volunteers. Also twenty three registrants slated for pre induction physicals including Sylvester Ferguson Weimar Robert Galabeas Columbus Ernest Reagan Larmer Fagle Lake Clayborn Lee Poi Garwood Friendly Weimar Clifford Wilson Weimar and Charles Wilson RFD 1 Weimar.
The Texas Fertilizer Conference will emphasize fertilizer's growing importance to the state’s agricultural industry. The event is planned for November at the Meier Material Center with participation from academic and industry leaders.
Lonnie Dancer and Lofmié Dancer of Pattison announce the birth of their daughter, Jat Biante, Friday morning December 21 at New Hermann Hospital in Houston. The couple, former Eagle Lake residents, also have a son, Wayne, and were joined by relatives in celebrating over Christmas. Continuous travel included trips to San Antonio and Austin with Mrs. L. C. Bock of Southville accompanying them.
The January census effort in Texas involves the State and local Parent Teacher Associations assisting school officials. The aim is to list all children of school age for next September to determine future needs. If you have eligible children, participate in the census to ensure accurate planning.
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