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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1956
Page
6
A publisher notes that errors or reflections on character in past columns will be cheerfully corrected when brought to attention. The statement invites readers to request retractions or clarifications from the newspaper staff.
Patrolman Morris resigns from the service and Patrolman Tom Halbert will be stationed locally. The report notes Halbert’s prior posting and mentions changes affecting Eagle Lake area and county policing coverage.
A scanned item recalls 4% years past with notes on potato shipments, school census figures, barbecues for a bridge opening, and local events. Mentions include Superintendent Ju Ti Wyoten, Madison retiring from road service, and a call for swimming lesson registrations at the American Legion pool. Also references Barbecue, spud season, and Miss Katherine Tarng of York. Continuous stream of town happenings and dates.
A salted onion rice loaf combines canned red salmon with beaten eggs and lemon juice. Bake in a buttered pan at 90C until firm, then drain and unmold after resting. Serve in slices with cream, mustard, horseradish, and chopped hard cooked eggs for about plz servings.
The Red Cross marks its birthday amid public honors recognizing those who served. Since 1939 the organization provided 225 million in aid to servicemen and families. Fatal crashes show 27 percent of drivers in fatal incidents were under 25, with speed and recklessness identified as principal faults.
Local cleaners Eagle Cleaners and the Now White Lampir and Gleanes announce slight June price increases effective next Friday due to higher material and labor costs. Proprietors cite a 1982 rate comparison and note added delivery and pickup service without altering core charges.
Eagle Lake Chapter Mo 483 of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold an Officers installation in the Masonic Hall next Thursday July 7 at 8 pm. All members are urged to attend this meeting.
G Chester Department Washington DC will be principal speaker as the Texas Rice Promoting Association schedules a June 14 meeting in Katy to discuss membership and promotional plans.
Eleanor Walker bride elect was honored with a kitchen shower by the Young Peoples Department of the First Baptist Church. Fifteen guests attended a afternoon event featuring games and religious refreshments. The wedding is set for Saturday June 5 at 8 o clock in the First Baptist Church with Rev. J Town officiating.
Local feature profiles Mrs WE Heinsohn lauded as Outstanding Soil Conservationist of 1906 for leading 246 acre Colorado farm with husband and family in colonization era program. Story notes her tireless farm management, public service, and community impact amid regional conservation efforts and waterway development challenges.
The event honored graduates including Robert Zahradnik from Trinity University in San Antonio. Family and faculty attended with Rev. J. J. Zahradnik and Mrs. J. J. Zahradnik acknowledging the ceremony. Robert plans military service after graduation and to teach at Fort Hood. families from Houston and San Antonio were present.
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