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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1945
Page
8
Notice to taxpayers from Eagle Lake city officials cites declining income and rising costs. A 20 000 dollar road resurfacing estimate prompts a tax assessment increase from 60 to 75 percent of actual value to fund street repairs and reduce board of equalization workload.
A column notes hospital blood donation humor and furloughs. It lists Pfe. Reuben Miller and Mrs. Miller visiting relatives in Columbus, and Brune in the Marshall Islands with a secretary role in Columbus. Philippine dispatches, hunting wishes, and a request for past Headlight issues are included alongside local social items and a New Year prayer.
An old advertisement touts BR Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for urinary issues, claiming it eases frequent urination and general discomfort from acidity. It markets a blend of 16 herbs and roots, promoted by Dr Kamersiy and a 65 department listing, with drugstores selling the product.
Garwood will host a basketball game with Eagle Lake on Tuesday night at Eagle Lake. The Garwood volleyball team heads to Canada for an all day tournament on Saturday March 3. The Sophomore class looks ahead to a week of activities while the juniors plan fundraising for the junior senior banquet. Seniors anticipate exams and the start of public speaking with a secret senior play in the works.
News notes list students attending shows in El Campo and Eagle Lake across grades. Seventh grade elected officers on Feb 23 with Agatha Lee W as president and Shirley H Highth as reporter. Personal sketch of Dale Vernon Hunt includes height weight hair eye color favorite subject and ambitions.
Polk families prize two Polk residences in Columbia Tennessee as War Bond sales push. Samuel Polk built a brick two story home in 1816 with French windows and balconies. a daughter's house stands beside it. Nearby is James K Polk’s son’s home, and the two story house that hosted Jackson and Van Buren in 1844, built in 1820. The homes’ appeal aims to boost War Bond purchases.
A fire beginning between the ceiling and roof of the Nussbaum building, occupied by Eagle Lake Furniture and adjoining the First National Bank, caused $50,000 to $60,000 in damage. Fire Marshal Keith says cause undetermined. gas in smoke caused an explosion that blew out upper windows. Fire crews fought the blaze from 4 to 7:30 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. Merchants seek claims and note adjustments must be filed by Monday, March 5.
Caesar Rodney rode through the night to Philadelphia to support Lee's resolution for independence in 1776. Delaware's delegation joined the colonies in backing the measure as citizens today buy War Bonds to fund liberty.
A forecast highlights spring wardrobes featuring crisp cottons in high style colors and perky ensembles. Home sewing saves money for War Bonds as patterns appear in local stores. Mrs W G Miller Mrs Louis Tallas Mrs Elmo Sons and Carol visited the Tubbs home in Houston. Rep Chas McLellan visited briefly with Mrs McLellan and Mrs Mill on their Austin return.
Pfc Alois Bittner of Richland and Pfc Sylvester Bittner of Jackson spent two weeks at home with family. Also at home were Miss Isabel Bittner and Mrs Johann Kuntscher with their brother, and community members released from Nightingale Hospital after surgery. A refrigeration demonstration by Dor Dorothy Crosslin is set for March 5 at 2 p.m. at the parish Hall. The Guthman Family and others send thanks for condolences to Mrs F A Ranly.
Beckman’s Drug Store promotes Leto as a remedy for irritated gums. If Leto fails to satisfy, druggists refund money. The notice targets consumers and mentions relatives and friends in passing.
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