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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1953
Page
2
The Rev Dan Young has accepted appointment as new pastor of the Assembly Of God Church in Hempstead. He succeeds The Rev L E Snow who has moved with his family to Hempstead. Services will continue on the same schedule at the church.
Mr and Mrs Walter W Little travel Tuesday to Pittsburg Texas to visit their daughter Mrs W Keeling and family for an extended stay. Friends here wish them a pleasant time and a prompt return for visits. A note adds: many women strive to see who can wear the most out of an evening gown.
The Kollmar family thanks friends for flowers, food and sympathy after the passing of their brother Alvin Moebes. They acknowledge the support shown during this time.
Washington and Houston Post columnist George Dixon questions why Europe receives three to five million Christmas food baskets funded by CCC surplus while American needy go hungry. He argues for a domestic program using charity groups and home operations to feed U S citizens, noting costs and potential volunteer aid. He urges Harold Stassen to extend charity to home operations.
District supervisors report terrace building on multiple farms including Hilton Leppin near New Bielau and Coopdertor Tom Hinton southwest of Weimar. Terraces divert hillside water onto Bermuda grass pastures to curb erosion. maintenance survey planned at Brandt Bottom Drainside Facility on Charles Trefny’s land.
Walter L Bauer is offered a free ticket to the Rice Theatre on Tuesday or Wednesday November 17 or 18 to view the Rose Bowl story. Clip and present at box office for results. Classified ad style notice in Headlight.
District Judge Lester Holsted set November 20 for a hearing in the custody suit of Commodore and Iris Brown as grandparents seeking custody of a minor child against the mother Mary Ann Pondexter. The action aims to place custody with the grandparents.
United Press dispatch from Austin notes rice was the sole bright spot in agriculture last month with prices rising from $5 to $6 per 100 pound bag. Most farm goods and livestock declined, while Secretary Benson weighs whether rice acreage controls are needed next year with a decision due by December 31. Prominent agriculture leaders push for an allotment decision as early as December 1.
The Gulf Coast League of Vocational Nurses held its monthly meeting on November 2 in Richmond at the nurses home. A demonstration on terminal heating for sterile formulas for homes and hospitals followed by a business meeting. Guests were Mrs. Robbie Austin Mrs. Virgle Cooper Mrs. Marie Cooper and Miss Angelina Vavrecka from Eagle Lake.
The Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. Wayne Lee's home on November 3 at 2 30 pm with Mrs. John Franks directing Bible study. Hostess Mrs. J W Clanton served refreshments. Guest Mrs. George Eaton to host November 17 with program on Advance Through Suffering In Korea. Also notes travel of relatives and Loren Mead featured in Southwestern Telephone News.
Mr and Mrs E E Hansen attended the annual Dad s Day events at the University of Texas over the weekend. Hansen was honored by his stepson Jerryl Peterson a 6th dent at the University. The Baylor Texas football game was enjoyed as part of the Dad s Day activities. EAT MORE RICE.
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