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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1947

Page

2

Eagle Lake High School Graduation Plans Set

The Lions Club will host an annual graduation event with senior class members named among organizers. A five day senior trip to Carlsbad is planned along with navy blue caps and gold tassels for graduation. Invitations read Commencement Exercises for Thursday evening, May 22, 1947, at eight o'clock in the high school auditorium.

Lions Club Mike Canaris Aubrey Denton Ralph James Gertson Floyd Hodde David Donald Morris Lester Paschal Melvin Selph Donald Shackelford Draper Stephes Harold Lford Williams Simon WE Barbara Lee Briggs Zenaida Jiminez Betty Jeai Kretzschmar Betty Joyce Link Titig Sin Hagleake High School

Ambassador Kul South Texas Chamber Directors in Five Counties

The South Texas Chamber of Commerce including the Christi Chamber of Commerce and allied civic groups lists directors spanning five Texas counties. Weekend visits featured Mrs. F. J. Brown and daughter Caroline Sue of El Campo, plus My and Mrs. S. J. Williams hosting, with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Polocheck and children from Ramsey among others. A quoted remark laments bigamy cases, noting the audacity of men facing two mothers in law.

South Texas C. of C Texas South Texas Chamber of FE Christi Chamber of Commerce Oii Porter Bay F. J. Brow Caroline Sue el Campo J. Wiliams Leo Polocheck Ramesey Gsear Braden Joe Braden Bernards

School Dinner Toast Sparks Debate On Education And Tragedy

A Chamber of Commerce dinner sparked memory of school teaching, politics, and national disasters. The columnist cites Texas City and Beaumont calamities, questions legislative action, and urges Austin to act to prevent further devastation while noting Social Security amendments aiding retirees and local families.

Texas Howie Texas City Austin Beaumont Port Ar Legisare Citizer Fred C. Rogers Social Security Administration Houston

Editorial Hits State Park Policy Aide McLellan Critique

The editorial from San Antonio on May 1 criticizes Rep. C. J. McLellan of Eagle Lake for faulting the State Parks Board. It urges a clear legislative bill detailing exact park needs, improvements, revenue, and fund use, arguing for professional management and accountability beyond mere scenic care.

Rep. McLellan San Antonio McLellan Eagle Lake State Parks Board State Parks Fund Texas

Crop and Livestock Roundup for Area Farmers

Supplies of oilseed cake and meal for feed from April through September will likely mirror last year, per the U S Department of Agriculture. Dainen and other livestock feeders should stock up as hot weather dries pastures and protein meals rise in demand. Dr C W McCampbell of Kansas State College urges growth producing rations rich in minerals and protein for maximum livestock returns. Cottonseed oil remained the leading oil for margarine in 1946, boosting value of cottonseed. Arkansas Extension Animal Husbandman M W Muldrow warns against over grinding grains and roughage, noting coarser ground feed is more palatable as mechanization grows.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Dainen C. W. McCampbell Kansas State College M. W. Muldrow Arkansas Animal Husbandman

Nearest town access urged for medical care policy

The text argues for direct communication with the nearest town's physicians or hospitals for accident response. It suggests the legislature could create a New State Packs Board policy with a 5 to 10 year funding plan, requiring a reasonable appropriation to set it up.

Feeders discuss nitrogen, protein, and creep feeding benefits

Agricultural experts from Oklahoma and Purdue highlight nitrogen application on poor land raising corn yield and protein. Creep feeding calves increases efficiency, reduces grain needs, and enables larger herds amid slim margins. Protein supplements raise calf crop yields significantly, while cotton’s versatility and climate resilience are noted.

W. R. Tyrrell Tennessee Extension Service California

Club Montezuma Dance Saturday Night May 24

Club Montezuma will hold a dance in its rooms on Saturday evening May 24 with Lad Janda and his popular band providing the music. Gene Selph of Houston visited his parents during the weekend to attend the baccalaureate service, and his brother Melvin Selph is a member of the graduating class. Billy Lenhart accompanied his father to Beaumont after a visit with grandparents W. E. Lenhart. Mrs Peck questions a torn pay check corner and what it was spent on.

Farec Batems Dr. Ment Willie Leelong Mark Twain Montezuma Lad Janda Gene Selph Houston M. E. Selph Melvin Selph Clas Billy Lenhart Ernest Lenhart Beaumont W. E. Lenhart

Insect losses threaten cotton growers at rising prices

The speaker notes that with current prices for cotton and cottonseed, growers cannot afford the usual insect losses of one bale in seven, which the pests typically steal, highlighting economic pressure on farmers.

Wood and Stapleton families visit in Eagle Lake

Mr and Mrs Leon Wood and children and First Sergeant Boyd Stapleton spent the week in Eagle Lake visiting their parents Mrs Ada Wood and Ben Stapleton and families.

Edward Causey Austin Grace Dornan Ed Cayscy Leon Wood Boyd Stapleton Eagle Lake Ada Wood Ben Stapleton

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