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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1952
Page
8
A bomber associated with Saint Lawrence Air Force activities drew attention near Norea as community members and friends observed the event. Details remain sparse but residents noted the craft and its aerial presence in the area.
Farmers and ranchers are urged to order pesticides and fertilizers well ahead due to a mild Texas winter and potential insect infestations. Total pesticide needs may rise about nine percent, with copper and sulfur supplies tight but alternatives available. Lead arsenate and weed killers like 2.4-D should be obtainable, while ammonium nitrate and phosphates may run tight. potash should be plentiful.
Doyle Moore reports on 4-H delegates Gerard Cemoch and Rudy Pest at the State 4-H Round-Up. Rain improves alfalfa prospects in Colorado County but cutting timing remains crucial for quality hay. Sudangrass and Johnson grass should be cut at seed head emergence. alfalfa should be cut at one tenth to one quarter bloom, with a fall bloom second cutting for stronger roots. Yields have been strong with potential for five to six cuttings this year.
The district reports ongoing soil conservation work with farm ponds checked for completion by the Soil Conservation Service. Residents including W. German of Cooperata and A. W. German north of Weimar describe pasture improvement plans and seeding with Bermudagrass and Bufalograss on oak sandy lands. Radio tape updates and broadcasts from KFRD Rosenberg spread results. visitors from Houston Yoakum and others attended recent graduations.
A thrifty rice salad recipe combines cooked rice carrots peas and br greens with gelatin cold water onion vinegar and French dressing for a bright chilled mold. The dish serves eight and can be prepared in advance then unmold onto salad greens with mayonnaise or preferred dressing.
Businessmen operating groceries and eating places are invited to a price clinic in Columbus on Wednesday June 18 at 2 p.m. in the District Courtroom. An OPS price specialist from Houston will discuss filing requirements and price regulation problems and attendees may bring pricing questions for full information. Local visitors include the Seaholm and Thomas families with updates on Mose Thomas and Raymond Thomas’s medical school progress.
Everett Hart of Eagle Lake High School is among Texas University summer class attendees pursuing a PhD in Education. He and Mrs. Hart will reside at 3106 Walling Drive in Austin. The item notes an Elcin watch gift from Joe D. Lima.
The Spade and Trowel Garden Club will hold its annual luncheon at Jack Hill's near Columbus on Wednesday June 18 starting at 1:00 PM. The event marks the final club activity of the year and will include installation of new officers with prospective members as guests.
The Goss family reunion occurred in Comfort on Sunday, June Sth. Attendees from Eagle Lake included Mr and Mrs Jacob Zoeller and Charmaine Marx. Mrs Zoeller and Charmaine returned to Eagle Lake Sunday night. Mr Zoeller and Mrs Max Zoeller left Comfort Monday for an extended vacation on the Zoeller ranch in Wetmore Colorado.
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