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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1970
Page
10
Approximately two thirds of the state's land needs soil and water conservation work. Clyde W. Graham of the USDA Soil Conservation Service announced this week. The figures indicate about 5 acres of the state's cropland require treatment, with overall land area affected spanning irrigation, residues, and erosion concerns across cropland and waterways.
A. Joanes, head of the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service since 1962, will address the Rice Association on February 26. He has led farm export initiatives, participated in major trade negotiations such as the Kennedy Round of GATT, and directed a global market development program with private agricultural trade groups and the Rice Council.
The 95E-1987 decade saw Texas losing about 1] acres of cultural land to urban growth while some western counties saw lesser transfers. About 500 600 acres moved to urban use with portions flooded into waters and reservoirs. Reports are available from conservation authorities and federal resources, with county level details to follow.
Sheridan High School Bronco basketball team finished their 1969 70 schedule with a 69 to 62 victory over the Orchard Badgers in Orchard. The record notes a prior loss to the Danbury Panthers on February.
Texas Concrete Silo Company of Eagle Lake expands with a metal construction division headquartered in Houston led by engineer Sidney Rasnick. The unit handles design fabrication and erection for area clients, including Wintermann Dryer Joe L McCreary Gertsan Bros Thomas Dryer and a 60 by 130 foot metal building for Virnan & Sons on Farm to Market Road 1093.
The Sheridan Lions Club thanks area residents and Trail Riders for a Sunday barbecue near the Weimar Cut-Off that netted about $300,000 for community activities. The club lists upcoming events including a dance at Hallettsville Recreation Hall and Sheridan High School awards banquet. District Governor Charlie Enem1 will visit on Tuesday February WW.
A Chamber membership brings profits and growth for Eagle Lake area businesses. It creates jobs, attracts industry, protects investment, and boosts property values while improving the community through coordinated committees and leadership. Lovell H. Dye notes local builders provide complete facilities at competitive costs, signaling allied benefits.
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