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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1954
Page
11
Fragmented text outlines a proposed Texas constitutional amendment authorizing state aid for aged, disabled, and needy residents, and creation of a State Building Commission with a building fund. It details eligibility, monthly payments limits, residency, and legislative powers, plus election timing and ballot instructions.
The text outlines creating a State Building Fund funded by ad valorem taxes, with pensions paid from the Confederate Pension Fund. It sets that up to 30,000,000 dollars may be allocated for memorials and state buildings. It directs the Building Commission to acquire property, remodel, and construct with a cap on spending and a future cease date. The ballot describes against and for positions. The notice invites voters to approve or reject at the general election.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an amendment to the Texas constitution raising procedural steps for an election. It mentions the governor issuing a proclamation and the election following constitutional and legal requirements of the state.
A promotional note proclaims an Edgar Baring production titled From Here Vo Eternity as a forthcoming Academy Award contender with a clip available at local theaters. Names Lanna Fay Tale Carol Toyce Konesheck and Kyren Richter appear among visitors from Houston, tied to a family trip with Mrs Konesheck and Mr FB Lacy, then a drive to Moustar afterward.
Mrs J L Sadler and her son Seol of Dallas visited here with Mrs Sadlers father BH Tolliver this past week.
The item notes multiple families from Houston and nearby areas visiting Eagle Lake and staying with residents Mrs. Dicle and Tigi Warn, including Ban Raz Orig Sr OHS and Miss Larnua thees of Sant Antonio, plus guests such as Mr. and Mrs. CLR Curry and others listed in casual travel chatter.
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