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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1971
Page
2
The fragment lists a local publication named The Eagle Lake Headlight PLC with contact number 204-2783. It appears to be a partial heading or advertisement detail from a small town newspaper page. The line provides no clear event or narrative beyond identification and a telephone contact.
A letter from Dexter Anderson, president of the Eagle Cake chamber, urges state legislators to fund the Rice Experiment Station at Beaumont, Texas A&M University Tri-Cultural Research and Extension Center. It notes rising costs, stagnant yields, and the need for improved varieties and farming practices to boost profit, rural economy, and food prices. The plea requests continued appropriations to support research serving the entire Gulf Coast rice belt.
Seifer ballot officially selected the All-District Teams for 116 with players from Exp Lake named on both first and second teams and honorable mention. The article covers local sports, weddings, and community notices from the Garwood area, including a bride Miss Sela German and military promotions, plus local incidents and engagements.
The Agricultural Experiment Station in cooperation with the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce outlines fiscal year 1979 rice research funding. It lists appropriations and requests: 1971 183,085. 1972 215,840. 1973 290,000 with increases to strengthen tet programs and to establish a Western Rice Belt demonstration unit. figures include 871 dollars? 199,568 and 40,000 for 1972 and 355,000 for 1973. Dexter Anderson, President, Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce.
A crowded Monday social scene at the Rome of urs includes Misa Leanu Gold’s celebration week, Wayne Konescheck’s sixth birthday at his parents’ home, and congratulations for baby Grace Glia born at St Joseph’s Influminny. Nearby events note Ray Mondaut’s holiday party, Evangeline and Patty Loessin’ s afternoon gathering for Evangeline’s ninth birthday, and various visits and travels of local residents. Military moves tie to Lt Ernest F. Sroka’s return from Germany and families welcoming newborns and relatives at Laughlin Hospital and in Engle Lahon.
The 13th annual County Judges and Commissioners Conference is planned for February 10 at the Ramada Inn in College Station. Sponsored by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service and the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas, the event expects about 300 attendees. Colorado County Judge Lester J. Cranek and several county commissioners will attend, with the theme Responsible County Leadership.
A 1964 study based on U S Office of Business Economies data shows that about 22.2 cents of every dollar income in the county comes from federal state and local government checks. It outlines distribution from wages pensions unemployment and other benefits, notes wide regional variance, and cites national and regional comparisons with totals from government sources.
The Eagle Lake Masonic Lodge No. 365 AiP 2a will host the George Washington Birthday Banquet at the Eagle Lake Community Center starting 7 p.m. Friday February 18. Tickets are on sale with Stibert City Pate WA or Edgar Baring, secretary, or other fragments.
Bat Mins Director in Houston announced that 195,005 Texas veterans with World War I and World War II insurance policies will receive 18,694,500 in dividends this year. Donald F. Johnson approved distribution for 1971. Higher dividends stem from increased earnings of USGI and NSLE policies. Veterans need not write to VA to receive payments.
Lone Star Cement promotes Richard C. Holmquist to Corporate Vice President for the Southwestern Region and joins S. Davies as Regional Vice President for the Southwestern Region. Holmquist becomes President of the Diversified Industries Group overseeing White Elite, Hawaiian Pacific, Lenestar Properties, and other new units. Davies formerly Olvinion Manager at Lenestar Cement becomes Regional Vice President, Southwestern Region, based in Dallas.
WO Carl Rees, Army Warrant Officer, received two Air Medals and a Purple Heart for actions in Vietnam with the 7th Cavalry Hue Squadron. He trained at Fort Park and is tied to Garwood High. last stationed at Pt. Rooker, Alabama, with awards for aerial combat and meritorious service.
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