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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1948
Page
5
Fragments from Lissie Happenings recount social and religious gatherings in Johnstead Pennsylvania with visits from Rev. Het welt and Mrs. Hetrick, along with kin, neighbors, and parishioners. The items mention trips to Galveston and Houston, family dinners, hospital news, and a peanut allotment meeting in Waller County.
Area peanut growers and officials met April 21 22 in Hempstead to review a proposed 1949 acreage allotment plan. Gulf Coast Peanut Growers Association and BMA Washington representatives supported a plan aimed at equitable treatment for farmers with recent private plantings. A barbecue followed the briefing as members sought clarifications.
United Press report from Dallas notes the Commodity Credit Corporation bought 338600 pounds of rice for export last week. Purchases included Zenith and Early Prolific varieties, in Texas Louisiana and Arkansas, with unpolished mull ed stock.
State health official Dr W Cox warns against panic over poliomyelitis and urges strong prevention. He notes that crippling cases are rare but real, recommends hygiene, avoiding crowds, protecting children, and consulting a doctor at first signs to prevent crippling outcomes.
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