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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1950
Page
7
The House approved tax measures linked to a broader plan, including taxes on sulphur, gas, alcohol, and cigarettes. These bills, backed by Governor Comings, now await Senate action within a few days as the session continues with appointments and priorities.
A State Board of Education appoints J. W. Edgar as State Commissioner of Education with a salary of 1800 dollars per year. The board notes the salary terms depend on legislative action and budget, while senators prepare to investigate agricultural testing practices and seed pricing by the agriculture department. The writer, Strauss, expects a final report after testing concludes and hopes to return by March 1.
Mrs M Nicewander and Mr Danieewander hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Mervin Afr and Mes Mike Mourney from Wharton. Etta Flourwy Wilton will have his weekend guest. The Kloss and Williams families hosted visitors. Bretier of Lincoln Nebraska and other relatives visited in ongoing community gatherings.
A PTA country fair at the school Sunday March 31 promotes a queen coronation. Volunteers oversee booths with foods and crafts while classroom nominees compete in a vote tally at business locations across town. A bulletin will update progress each Friday night.
Fragment from an old classified page notes a Queen candidate to receive $50 of voting money to improve a room facility as part of a local event. The line suggests a contest linked to a community venue or pageant and includes a reference to advertising in the Headlight Classifieds.
A fragment notes names such as Ney Lockwood and Jami Remington connected to portable typewriters in a local auction listing plus references to doo B and Leng's. The readable text hints at a sale event involving specific brands and vendors.
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