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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1973
Page
2
A local agriculture advisory urged farmers to prioritize soil testing to improve crop yields and fertilizer efficiency. Officials stressed accurate soil data helps tailor nutrient applications and protect environmental health.
A 1935 recap notes Mrs. FP Dowty presenting four groups of children at the Methodist Sunday School Christmas program. Garwood residents Frks and Nesack receive kudos for deer study. Congratulations to a Lake family on a new daughter. Local church events include a trip to Carousel Hat and the Lake Baptist Association meeting with Rev. Bert M. Brown among attendees.
Mr and Mrs Daniel Norris Mascheck announce the birth of a baby boy named Daniel Norris Jr. at Dryan hospital on Bee 27 at 3:29. He weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and measured 18 inches. Paternal grandparents are Mrs and Mrs Louis J Mascheck of Eagle Lake and maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs August H M Jones Sr of Bernardo. Back the Raiders.
Central Power and Light reports 712 million dollar 1972 budget for new and expanded plants. South Texas led with 48 facilities, primarily along the Texas/Mexico border, lifting job formation and industrial development across 44 counties.
VISIT-WASH Misses Ann Sunderman and Debbie Wiese and Glen Sunderman travel to Kennewick Washington to visit relatives Mrs RC Kaulitz and Don Kawitz spending a few days through Saturday. They plan a ski trip to northern Oregon after a five hour stopover in San Francisco California while Easten Gon Praka at Moffett Field assists during the layover.
County officers urge quick completion of annual crop and livestock surveys to shape Texas farming decisions. Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service, a joint TDA and USDA unit, mails the 1972 questionnaire to about 60,000 farmers and ranchers statewide. Cooper stresses sampling aims for accurate, rapid results to guide production and marketing strategies.
The Rev L J Johnson former Eagle Lake resident and pastor of St James Baptist Church Swintenbure and Macedonia Baptist Georgetown died Friday Dec He was the third child of Mr and Mrs Cleveland Johnson and survived by his mother one sister one brother one aunt two uncles two nieces and many relatives Friends and ministers attended services at the Colum Hill Cemetery with A F and A M Lodge 180 assisting. Funeral arrangements were by Fenn Funeral Home Eagle Lake.
Cooper notes that individual reports must be confidential and timely to ensure accurate farm sizes are represented. The survey seeks complete information from small and large producers so officials can properly classify lumber and ranching groups and support neighborly cooperation.
Christ Church parish gathered January 3 at parish hall after a covered dinner to hear reports from women’s groups and the treasurer, adopt the proposed budget, and elect officers for the year. Dr George L Strethman and W N Lehrer were chosen vestrymen for two-year terms, with other officers named and delegates elected to diocesan and Episcopal Churchwomen meetings. New lay leaders will be installed, and the rector adjourned to reconvene for a work crew to take down decorations.
Farmers and ranchers are reminded that Monday January 15 is the last day to file estimated taxes or income tax returns for 1872. If they file an estimated return and pay due, they may file a final return later and settle any balance. Otherwise a final return must be filed by March 1 and the full tax paid. The tax rate is 7.8 percent with a maximum of $895 plus the ordinary tax.
Farmers and ranchers are urged to obtain the free Farmers Tax Guide Publication No. 228 from RS offices and county agencies to complete their income tax forms. The guide offers practical steps and forms to simplify filing for agricultural taxpayers.
The Rice district school menu outlines meals for Monday through Friday. Dated entries list Irish stew with peas and pickled eels, meat loaf with rice pilaf, hot dogs, roast beef, and chicken salad with sides, plus desserts and bread.
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