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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1947
Page
3
A stray litter of baby coons was found and adopted by a household, with the mother dog treating the youngsters as her own. The story notes several local residents sharing Mother's Day with family and guests, including visits from University of Texas affiliates.
Austin reports typhus fever rising to a serious health menace in Texas. Dr George W Cox Texas State Health Officer appeals for full public cooperation in rodent control measures to curb Brill’s disease spread. 185 cases logged in first 18 weeks this year with August peak expected to raise totals. Rodent eradication is urged as the only practical control.
Miss Mary Edna Walker and Charles Lee Spanidel chaperoned a group of high school students on a weiner toast by the lake last Friday evening. The boys prepared hot dogs pickles buns and drinks served during the event. Several students and relatives attended including Jean Walker Jo Ann Meitzen Kay Kearney Janice Davis Jean Linke Judith Anderson Annie Belle Schindler Mary Edna Walk Robert Humbird James Gertson Eckhart Abercrombie Walter Fernka Billy Jo Williams John Walker Vernon Gertsen and Charles Spanshed.
CP and L displays canned citrus products in its Central Power and Light window to promote Texas grown and packed juices. W Nispel CPL manager says the exhibit includes grapefruit juice orange juice blends and segments from about 30 Texas canneries. He notes Texas citrus fruits are sweet and superior though compete with imports in home markets and aims to boost local patronage.
A three foot rattlesnake entered the Eagle Lake Furniture Company on Monday afternoon and was killed by local officers. The article notes the rattler appeared only recently forming. The report also lists several social visits including Mr and Mrs S C Holloway and Miss Minner Dreyer visiting, plus Mrs Samuel Martin as a guest in various homes the prior week.
Mrs. R. H. Reese Jr hosts Eagle Lake Woman's Home Demonstration Club on Thursday afternoon. Members are invited to attend. Also notes casual schoolchild exchanges and a Mother's Day visit by Mrs. Ted Breiner to his mother, Mrs. Clara Patzelt of Fistonia.
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