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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1956
Page
6
Eagle Lake Headlight prints a public notices section with subscription details and pricing for 1905. The notice cites a monthly rate and annual subscription in county terms, plus a disclaimer about corrections if any reflection harms character or reputation.
Hereford breeders will sell bulls and cows at a Friday sale in Hereford. Names and details are unclear due to OCR errors but the event is described as a cattle show featuring high quality stock from local breeders. Attendance is encouraged for area residents and interested buyers.
A Red Cross worker asks the community to send prayers, cards, letters, and cheerful visits to Mrs. McDonald who remains lonely and depressed during her illness. The note emphasizes the value of supportive correspondence as part of wartime morale and care. A brief local ad for flowering bulbs at Universal Supply Co. is included.
The Texas Trail Riders gathered at Skull Creek Ranch for a barbecue attended by more than 350 people. Ed Johnson, president of the Texas Trail Riders, and Mo Jones of the San Antonio Livestock Show discussed a 140 mile trail ride while local figures Miller Cervenka and Adolph Hofner entertained guests.
In Saga Magazine March issue a story on The Screaming Eagles honors First Lt. Chas P. Boggess of Eagle Lake for gallant action with the 191st airborne division at Bastogne. Bruce Jacobs notes Boggess led his battalion through Nazi lines to reinforce the Bastogne garrison amid heavy fighting.
James Adkins enters two steers and Charles Harris one at the Seventh Annual San Antonio Livestock Exposition in February 2019. Both belong to Eagle Lake FFA. The event at the Coliseum promises up to 86000 dollars in prizes across livestock classes. Tickets available at the Coliseum box office or by mail from P.O. Box 1746 in San Antonio.
The Rev D Rhea Allison of Dolly Memorial Lutheran Church in San Antonio will be the guest speaker at the Eagle Lake Masonic Lodge Annual Washington Birthday Banquet. The event is set for Friday February 17 at 7 30 p m at the Eagle Lake Community Center. Also noted are social visits by Mrs CE Rawlins and local ads for Universal Supply Co fertilizers with contact 42013.
Texas public schools must plan for more than 350000 additional students over the next five years. Birth trends show a continued increase, demanding over 3000 new classrooms annually and more than 100 million dollars yearly for facilities. Teacher demand rises to 8500 10500 yearly as 3500 new teachers are needed yearly, with current losses of 5000 to 7000 experienced teachers annually. Since 1945 student totals rose by 354700, with teaching staff increasing from 47000 to 66760 by 1954. County agents report pasture improvements adding 35.6 million to pasture value across 8058 demonstrations on 800000 acres, plus 2536 new demonstrations on 111687 acres.
Eagle Lake volunteer firefighters answered a late Tuesday call to the H. H. Humphries home in the Dolores New Town section. By the time help arrived the small house was fully engulfed and a total loss, with crews focusing on saving neighboring homes and buildings.
Dr Henry A Holle, Health Commissioner, argues periodic health examinations extend life and health. Early GI disease detection can curb progression and prevent deaths. Emphasizes adult focus, suggesting semiannual physician visits may yield years of better health and fewer hospitalizations.
A traffic cop stops a motorist for a missing tail light. The motorist, shocked by something behind the car, jokes about the trailer being the real issue. The scene ends with a lighthearted note amid a stray dental ad and a supper-time reminder.
Colorado County Texas invites sealed proposals for two new diesel motor graders with 100 to 150 horsepower and cab, in Precinct 1, with one grader traded in. Bids due February 17 1956 at 10 00 A M, public reading in the County Courthouse Columbus. Bidder must provide 5 percent certified or cashier’s check as guarantee. county reserves right to waive technicalities and reject bids.
Mr and Mrs John Walker announce the birth of a daughter Cheryl Renee at Laughlin Hospital at 11 am Tuesday. She weighs seven pounds eight ounces. Grandparents are Mrs Sophie Guthman of Lissie and Sheriff and Mrs J O Walker of Eagle Lake.
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