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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1961
Page
2
Turman assigns chairmanships to allies as he consolidates power in the Texas House. Budgets and tax measures loom as supporters push a 2 percent general sales tax while targeting franchise taxes and gas taxes. Legislation on referendums and revenue awaits action amid a crowded calendar.
District Officers Of Knights Of Columbus met in Columbus for an inspiring program led by Rev A W Didner state advocate Werner cha of Weimer and district deputy Drymana. Mr Gogean and daughters Maury Jane and Betsy of Houston visited with grandmother and aunt Mrs Nannie Barray and Mrs Nara Weir on Sunday.
A Texas report warns of serious national water shortages by 2970 and urges long-range planning for future agricultural and industrial needs. It highlights watershed programs like Cumsins Creek with dam construction on minor streams to store water, noting regional opposition and controversy in district projects.
Colorado County residents bought 231 224 in Savings Bonds in 1960 reaching 61 percent of the county goal announced by E G Miller chairman of the County Savings Bonds Committee. The Texas total for 1980 stood at 152 523 432 about 92 3 percent of the 165 9 million goal. December sales reached 529 528 the highest monthly total since last February. An Elgin Watch is offered as a gift from Jes D Lanes Prog Biare in Beagle Lake.
The Old Cotton Belt Association of Texas urged about 35 county Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation committee managers to help farmers release unused cotton allotments. Letters signed by OCBA President Wm. F. Hoffmann urged cooperation to drive voluntary release, explaining options to release acreage if cotton is not planted, with rules on planting cycles and partial releases in a three year period.
Eagle Lake Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star No. 483 met in the Masonic Hall to plan the program for the next meeting and to honor committee members who contributed to a successful year. Worthy Matron Mrs Carrie George will preside and all members are urged to attend.
In an unusual retail note, Jos Lana's Dog Store at Esgie Lake has launched a 24 hour prescription service for pet medications, expanding access for owners needing urgent refills and expert guidance. The move underscores ongoing retail pet care innovations in regional shops.
The fragment discusses producers and allotments with references to releasing acreage and maintaining history. It mentions a 7 percent threshold for retention if no acreage is released, but the text is incomplete and lacks identifiable people or organizations.
Representative Homer L. Koliba Sr of Columbus was named by Speaker James T. Tubman as Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Representation and also assigned to five committees including Agriculture, Indigents, Constitutional Amendments, Penitentiaries, and Common Carriers. Speaker Tubman praised his work and duty. Also mentions Mrs. Willard Ethridge and Mrs. W. J. Brunner attending a San Marcos game and a local drugstore advert follows.
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