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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1956
Page
3
Congressman Clark W. Thompson labels the gas bill weak and urges readers to act. The note emphasizes ranch topics and mail solicitations aimed at a 25 mile audience, urging engagement and payment opportunities for 1955.
The Crop organization ships 165 carloads of rice to India and Japan as part of a hunger relief effort. Expanding facilities enable larger shipments under wartime aid programs and international relief coordination.
Local society notes recount Mrs E Carter hosting three canasta tables at her Houston area home, with Valentine decor and a prize list for Mesdames Mathews and Obenhaus. Travel mentions include the Northington family riding the East Gulf Train and visits by Pete Pichoda and son.
The Eagle Lake Parent-Teacher Association held its regular meeting Thursday to view unusual geometric displays by members including figures such as a horse and other shapes. Officers were elected by a nominating committee, and Mrs Lloyd Spalinger read sketches of PPA founders. The next meeting on March 15 titled Pop's Night will feature entertainment from Eagle Lake High School.
Colorado County 4 H Club members join Houston Fat Stock Show with calf scrambles on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Participants include Swateds Wada 4 H Club, Curbey Stech of Weimar, and Ray. February 27 to March 4 features ten calves shown at Houston show with commercial steer and Aberdeen Angus entries and feeding record contests awarding prizes of 350, 850, and 100 dollars.
Girl Scout Troop No 5 met in the educational building of Colty Memorial Methodist Church on Monday February 20. Alice Anderson Judith Johnson and Jenny Pendergrass led the event with skits about hiking and charcoal salutes after dues were paid. Betty Ethel Konbeck and Barbara Roggess served refreshments and the group sang Taps at adjournment.
The Glen Fiora Women's Society of Christian Service observed World Day of Prayer at the Church Friday evening under the direction of the President Mrs F J Elliott. Mrs B H Tolliver was in Columbus Moray of the past week on a brief business mission through Saturday and Sunday from her studies at St Joseph's Hospital in Houston.
With spring ideal for construction, activity surges citywide. Gulf service station on East Main Street rises by Lake Construction Company under Tar George Crim. churches, residences, and parish houses progress, including circular type home on Varick Avenue and St Thomas parish near George Nichelds home, while delays slow some projects.
The district reports ten new conservation farmers added to its rolls, bringing total cooperators to 356 covering 235,571 acres. New units include Oscar Heller Jr Weimar prank Freis Route 2 Weimar and others around Eagle Lake and Weimar. Local Soil Conservation Service technicians assist, with plans and terracing work underway on multiple farms.
Lissie News reports Cassany and Mrs Morman attending the funeral of his sister Mrs. Davis in Paris last week and planning to return home soon. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Allen Taft of Houston. People visited Huempgad for Salt Grass Pro liners, and several residents hosted or visited friends in Alvin, San Antonio, and Post Oak.
The Lissie Missionary Ladies gathered under Mrs. Joe Anderson to discuss the Responsible Plan with panel members including Leroy Briggs Oscar Herman Edgar Adkins and several Mrs Andersons Esther Simderma and others. Dinner was served and a DISS meeting listed. Pliny Rewbowne completed for the 0h Anniversary of the Lissie Evangelical United Brethren Church to be celebrated March 18, 1956. An unrelated line comments on a tall girl with money.
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