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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1947
Page
2
The regular session of the legislature is ready to go. It notes school problems as the top issue and mentions progress while acknowledging unknown benefits and potential injuries from the session's actions.
Lawmakers question the future of a three year program tied to the Cleanance Fund and gasoline tax revenues. They warn the Highway Department may spend future funds on other projects, risking adequate farm road construction and state needs.
A speaker laments weak Senate action on a natural gas tax to fund farm roads and schools. He praises House members who backed the tax, notes intense lobbying by large oil interests, and warns of staged opposition funded by big money. He urges residents to question governors about tax mandates.
Beautiful invitations announce the pending marriage of Laverne Frances Moza to James Neuendorff. The ceremony is set for the twenty eighth day of June nineteen forty seven at eleven oclock Mass in St John Berchmans Church Chicago Illinois. Mr Neuendorff is connected with Bernardo Mentz area. A guest list includes Carlton Storey family Anna Lou Jones and Frank Duty family. A family picnic followed in Bay City.
In a statement attributed to Co. S McLellan the speaker dismisses current governor’s claim to credit for the farm road program, noting the plan began two years ago and was inherited from earlier administrations as part of a campaign pledge and people’s mandate.
El Campo Production Credit Association officers and directors attend the annual conference of leaders from five associations in Houston on June 12 and 13. Attendees include President R.I. of El Campo, Vice President LE K Jackson of Austwell, and Directors H. Malvaca and K. E. Sima tary-Treasurer. Also mentions a humorous toast incident and a Houston visit by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Roesner and children visiting Ms. Jochetz family.
The FLAME group reports regular Monday practice with fair turnout and urges members to attend meetings and sessions. Next Monday night June 16 is an off night. Residents are urged to combat weeds and prevent fires before grass grows. Ernestine Davidson visits Houston for a dancing recital featuring Otis Jean Larsen. Carl Gordy and his daughter visit his parents W S Gordy in College Station.
Miss Emily Peters wed Carl Larson in Freeport with sister Miss Albina Peters in attendance on Tuesday.
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