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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1952
Page
12
Governor Shivers supports equitable funds for the needy and aims to raise pension checks. He recalls a past push for a constitutional amendment that voters rejected. An October increase of five dollars per pension is planned to aid aged citizens.
The county reports license fees of 273 560 dollars road bond surplus 88 462 dollars bonds paid 9 791 dollars construction of farm to market roads 342 300 dollars authorized but not under construction 232 900 dollars. Thirty six miles of farm to market roads are built and an additional 26 miles are authorized to be built totaling 56 miles. Governor Shivers administration backs Colorado county road program and will continue support.
A fatal motorcycle accident near Rock Island claimed the life of a 70 year old man, with details noting the motorcycle belonged to Joe A L Keer and that Hooper, a County employee, was involved. The report mentions the victim could not walk for about six months prior and notes ongoing local testimonies and related incidents.
Mrs Henry Gray and her children from Fort Worth arrived last week to vacation with Divs J W Gol son. Jeanie Odell was born in Columbus hospital Monday at 7:00 am. Siblings Mickey and Jerry are two brothers of the newborn, while Mike Barouch serves with the U S Army in Germany.
Mrs. C A Fox returns to Florida after a Baytown and Markham visit with relatives. Norma Eaton and family motored to Batts. Baker and Jackson families from Brazoria Needville Houston Dallas visit Rock Island homefolk. Grace Cosby hosts W B Rogers Goose Creek and others. Asa McClahan and Margaret Bain visit Faith Rote. Oscar Baker and relatives spend time in Brenham.
Mr and Mrs W A Duplissey and their children from Rockdale are recent residents of Eagle Lake living in a trailer at Ada Wood trailer camp. He is associated with Del Rey Petroleum Co.
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