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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1938
Page
8
A reader offers practical ant prevention tips using common items like window dusting powders, diatomaceous earth, and vinegar. Suggestions emphasize removing food sources, storing food properly, and using shallow bowls of deterrents to steer ants away from tables, plants, and kitchens.
A fragmented Longview letter and church group notes describe a Sunsh ine Class meeting of the Methodist Sunday School held at Mrs Muirine Goodson s home with Mrs daning Prink Duty and Emmett Hunt. The report mentions Sunsh ine imagery, refreshments, and a brief social hour. It also notes Mrs B Gonnenberg s return from hospital and a baby born to Mrs Brayins at Memorial Hospital, with motor trip details.
Fragmented notes recount cattle origins in the Americas, tracing Spanish importation into Mexico from 1525, the early use of longhorns, and their spread along the Rio Grande and Gulf Coast. Includes anecdotes on settlers, cattle drives, and a social gathering with listed attendees from a Southwestern era event.
The Wharton area started potato digging and grading this week led by R W Sawyer who reported larger than expected yields and good size on the acreage. Most fields should be ready in about two weeks. Nearby residents include Mr and Mrs Hayes Stephens and Mrs W S Strickland who drove Judge W S Strickland home from Scott White Hospital after an operation.
The Garwood 4-H Club and WHE Chih sponsor a barn dance at Nada Hall on Monday May 30. Apron and overalls dress code with a prize for best old time dance couple and best traditional family dress. Music by Behultz orchestra. admission per person.
Commissioner J E McDonald criticizes federal efforts to control cotton already tied to state plans. He argues the new allotment penalizes farmers and ignores incentive to grow cotton. He warns the national stance shows Washington officials unfamiliar with cotton farming.
A reporter recounts a day with 6 year old Woods twins Johnny and Jimmy. The pair play, splash water, and prank each other while Johnny reportedly touches a phone booth and spills a drink. Researchers declare both boys mentally normal and physically healthy, ending public concern. Beaumont Journal notes reassurance from nurse Daria, Hurry Hoffmut observer, and Rubber Company staff.
Eighty Weimar farmers formed a local league in a St Michaels Parish building meeting. Officers elected are Guns Lidtate as president Frank Wiek as vice president Emil Barts as secretary Ed Guenther as treasurer Father J J Szymanski parish leader outlined aims and linked the group to the Partners League inspired by Archbishop Arthur Droxsaerts March pastoral letter. note mentions two Texas areas in relation to the setup.
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