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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1955
Page
1
Farmers in Mina sea area face a 23 percent reduction in rice acreage as county ASC officials announce allotments ahead of a forthcoming referendum. The measure affects local growers and aligns with state crop adjustment programs.
A garbled report notes tax office hours extended late on Monday for late taxpayers. It mentions estimated poll payments around 2809 this week and references a last minute rush beginning, with unclear place names and figures.
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Farmers across the region face a Friday referendum to decide on market quotas for rice. The vote aims to determine whether the quota program will cut or raise grower production and influence prices amid worries about supply and demand.
More than 2000 sets of motor vehicle plates were received for sale starting February 1 by Officer Kenzy Bajieshi. The new plates, black with yellow numerals, replace the 1951 design and can be exchanged for the old ones on purchase day. Purchasers of older vehicles pay the unexpired portions of the 1952 license and the 1955 fee to equip new cars with the latest plates. Early totals show substantial revenue from plate sales and state- county allocations.
A garbled OCR item notes a rabies clinic event involving many dogs and vaccinations. Despite messy text, the fragment mentions a large dog count and vaccination actions, with references to names and places unclear due to OCR errors.
Fifth Annual Carmen of Commerce banquet at the Community Center heard Houston attorney Fie tar Bouldin emphasize Texas water’s seriousness and the need for a comprehensive state program. He warned millions of acre feet could be lost and urged the Chamber to press for updated laws and robust conservation measures.
A meeting discussed not continuing the star route service along the Travisporta line. Mr Wallace’s contract ends July 1st and he did not wish to renew or run the route after that date. Mr Hodges pledged action to maintain service if serious impairments arose for citizens along the route.
The February term grand jurors are listed with Sheriff Walker and Clerk Rich among those named. Jurors from Columbus to New Ulm, Altair, and Rock Island are named, including George Borxe and Charlis Edwin Joanzan, among others. The panel will report for duty at the opening of the term and will be empaneled at the court.
The First Presbyterian Church reports completion of its new Sunday School edition with more work planned. Rev. Warren W. Beale says remodel and air conditioning will soon open, inviting visits from Mrs. Mora Weir of Houston and Mrs. Nannie Barrow.
Rev Joe Townsend, a missionary to China for two years, is arriving with his family as the new pastor of First Baptist Church. He holds a MA from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth and studied at UC Berkeley. The church has been without a pastor since last January. Townsend and family will reside in the Parsonage on Prairie Street.
The Rock Island Independent School District asks bids by February 6 for two horses for the centenaries of brocels wh Lre Rots Tslang School. Plans and specifications are available with Supt Wo bh Sue therlant.
Pupils missed in the 1955-56 school census are being sought as PTA workers and teachers finish compiling data. Supt Deane fetcher requests all parents with school age children especially beginners to call 88 to report missing information so their children will be enrolled in Eagle Lake schools next September. The appeal emphasizes the importance of parents providing the necessary details.
Colorado counties set spring cotton planting dates March 10 to May 20 to curb pink bollworm buildup. State Agriculture Commissioner John C. White notes the schedule aims to ease farmer hardship while reducing bollworm risk. figures from cantey show rising pest pressures in 1953 54, informing the plan.
A Colorado County financial report outlines a sound overall condition across funds. Officials present the county’s solid fiscal health and stable revenues, noting prudent management and balanced expenditures amid ongoing public services.
In Glidden a cafe robbery occurred Sunday morning as two men entered Tinuties Cafe, demanded cash, and fled after grabbing nickel store contents including a wallet with a maroon 1950s Chevrolet identifications. A cafe owner provided a photo of a stranger seen ten minutes earlier, aiding investigators who traced a Tampa man’s ID cards and a maroon Chevrolet.
Scouts and Lions plan a weekend fundraising drive in downtown Eagle Lake to collect coins at porches and businesses. The event features street music, a Polio vaccine campaign, and local entertainment with tickets selling for 34 00, aiming to exceed last year’s totals. Proceeds support the March of Dimes and infantile paralysis research through the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.
Notices warn residents the final day to pay city and school taxes is Monday. Tax officers remind delinquent accounts that payments by mail postmarked by January will be accepted without interest, urging prompt action to avoid penalties.
Tom T. Wardell State Deputy Game Warden is recovering at home after an illness and hospital stay. He thanks friends for cards and flowers and praises the hospital staff led by Dr C Laven, Dr J R Lavenlin, Da 1 R Thomas, and their nurses for the care provided.
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