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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1956
Page
10
Taxpayers favor Form 1940A as a simpler option while officials pressure use of the special form for reporting. The note outlines mailing procedures and the need to attach supporting information for timely processing.
Mr and Mrs Robert J Wright of Wallis welcome a baby girl at Pam Ryan Hospital December 1st Terry Ann named. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Fa B Krenek of Eagle Tex and Mr and Mrs Terry Wright of Eagle Lake.
Army mobilization plans are announced for February 22 in Texas and across the nation to involve Reserve Forces, Regular Army personnel, and related units in an all-out effort during National Defense Week. President Eisenhower urges citizen cooperation and stresses the importance of reserve power in national defense.
Members of the Eagle Lake Study Club will meet at the Lake Community Center next week to hear Dr. Thomas discuss mental hygiene. The club notes an earlier meeting was postponed due to late mail and aims to resume with the scheduled program.
A note on courtesy emphasizing everyday kindness and friendliness to all, not limited to designated times. The text stresses courtesy as a constant practice, reflecting consideration for others and a humane approach to daily interactions.
Texas Health Commissioner Henry Holle urged parents to vaccinate children against polio for spring and summer protection. He noted records show paralysis higher among unvaccinated children in 1955 and praised the vaccine's efficacy after nationwide studies. Supply issues and production concerns were discussed as vaccines became available for the third shot following the initial widespread distribution.
Texas farmers posted a 4 percent drop in cash income in 1954 to 1955 with total receipts near 1.6 billion dollars, while total principal crops harvested in 1955 reached about 24 million acres. The report names numerous commodities with varying declines and increases, including milk, poultry, cotton, corn, and soybeans, and notes shifts in production and prices across the state.
Notes from ELHS BAND describe the Moondusters dance band featuring Eagle Lake and Garwood members and directors Bill Searcy and Jack Sailors. The Garwood program included Beverly Campbell Tammy Lou Res John Beseda James Adkins Everett Anderson Jim Clipsen and Larry Cervenica with Doris Allay as reporter.
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