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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1942
Page
4
Fragments show a newspaper page with names Ella E Lane and MHS, a Baltimore address, and subscription details. The readable lines mention a March issue, a deadline Thursday noon, and Friday publication.
A fragmented note outlines a spray timetable for peaches and plums covering pests such as scab and bacterial diseases. It mentions timing by growth stages, mesh sizes for sprays, and a combination approach using B25 mesh 10 percent, aiming to manage fruit disease during specific growth phases.
The district court docket lists jurors and attendees for early proceedings. Names include Paroman of the Jury Heli Dace Daalitt and WL May eo Rath Bark Sandimesery, with mentions of March sessions and various attendees from Galveston Wharton and Sheridan. Socials note a Morning Colfre and a post-session social hour.
The Garwood gathering announces a civil defense course for wardens and teachers with attendance urged by Mrs. L. Heiman and JL A. Bennett to ensure required participant numbers. Local reports describe social events, guests, and community notices including hospitality by Mrs. Ballinastv, Linnes and others, plus family visits and furloughs.
The February 1942 Commissioners Court session at the Court Manse in Columbus reviewed county financial items and official appointments. County Judge H Biescher authorized actions on a survey deed, approved treasurer reports, and announced advertising for county sewing project bids.
Last week approvals granted for obsolete tire licenses involve Wm McKinzie Sohn Grohmann Louis Kusel and others of Weimar Columbus and nearby areas. Additional obsolete tube and tire applications approved include multiple individuals from Columbus Weimar and surrounding locales with a mix of passenger and truck tire classifications.
Miss Helene Martin was honored as guest of honor at a buffet supper hosted Monday evening by Mr. and Mrs HM McCreary. The home featured Valentine decor and heart shaped arrangements with purple violet accents. Attending were James V. Matthews, T. Matthews, A. E. Marbert, W. N. Frie, and Shuart among others.
W. E. McRee, W. E. Lenhart, S. C. Smothers, E. Beckman, M. L. Anderson, Joe Lee McCreary, Mrs. Braun, Miss Patricia Braun, Mr. Wintermann attend with Miss Leone Meydam as host and hostess.
Brenham couple County Attorney Julian Weisler and wife announce the birth of twins on Thursday February 22 a boy and a girl born on Lincoln's birthday. The family names are not yet decided with sentiments of rejoicing and best wishes from relatives friends and neighbors.
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