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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1955
Page
7
A fragmentary report describes how a Texas rice association of producers canalmen and dryers coordinates to boost supply and consumer access. It notes rice’s place in school lunch programs and the broader market, highlighting the industry’s goals and challenges.
In New Jersey a planned delegation from El Eilens to New Jersey was announced with flights and a formal visit sequence. A Farle Ta Thames family gathering noted a farewell event and a plea for support.
In district court three cases were moved to trial next week. The $54,000 Rosenbergs vs Ra Te auto collision suit continued by Judge Lester Holt. Texas Employers Insurance Association delay on award in Rosal vs Will Hymer Weddle reset for April before Judge Ellison. Jury of 40 dismissed for week. land title suit Rau vs Bass set for trial. Clark vs Clark and Do Goodrich Service Oil Company actions also queued.
Red Cross workers report strong progress in the annual drive with a $1200 goal for Eagle Lake. Ladies from local churches collect donations at the post office and bank while firms are asked to contribute today and tomorrow. Residents are urged to deliver gifts to A H Dipple, treasurer, or to the ladies at the booth for completion this week.
Theodore R. Jackman of Glendale California will guest speaker and show photos of the Holy Land. He spent twenty years in the region as an archaeologist and was part of a Holy Land Tour with Mrs Glen Lowtermann last year. Details and location to be announced next week. Beckman Drug Store.
Cong Thompson outlines National Rice Week activities from March 13 to 18 highlighting involvement of American farmers millers and marketers in production and distribution of rice. Opened in Washington with focus on two price system debate and Department of Agriculture report.
Garwood school band presents annual spring concert Monday March 21 in Garwood High gymnasium. Special attraction includes Moondust Items Orchestra selections by Garwood and Eagle Lake students and directors. Admission 6 cents adults 25 cents children. Proceeds fund band trip to San Antonio April 23.
Mrs. W. J. Magee mother of Mrs. Tom Austin underwent surgery at Laughlin Hospital last Friday. Despite her 81 years she recovered swiftly and was released from the hospital early this week.
The father of Mrs. M M Jones, W R Armstrong, died Tuesday in Esciuski Mississippi after recent surgery. Funeral services were held Thursday at 10:00 AM at the funeral home with family in attendance.
The Spanthel and Lowery golds Store on Main Street completed a two day gala reopening after interior and exterior remodeling. Owners F Spanihel and L J Spani el thanked attendees who viewed the new look. Twenty eight prized outfits were awarded at Saturday night drawing to numerous local shoppers and guests. Houston visitors were Mr. and Mrs PL A Hoeninghaus and family with Friedrich Hoeninghaus Jr reportedly confined by back pain during the weekend.
Mrs Tile Gibbs came back to her home in Lissie last week after spending the winter with her daughter Mr and Mrs Lee Stah.
Mrs Seth Pennington remains at the bedside of her aunt Mrs Lizzie Grass of Denisetta. Mrs Grass has been seriously ill for several months.
Mrs R J Campbell and sons with Mrs Ady Stab and others spent Monday visiting Mr and Mrs Leon Wood and children. Mrs Lillien Munford was in Houston for the weekend with RL Nicholsons. Mrs 3 W Shacklett of Houston is staying a few days with her mother Mrs W E Davis and relatives.
Mrs. E L Johnson is recuperating nicely following surgery and is in Laughlin Festival. Mrs. BR Lange spent Wednesday in Houston with granddaughter Miss Jane Sheridan and Mr. Hugh Sheridan. Mrs. E V Sheppard is visiting Houston this week where he is employed.
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