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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1944
Page
4
The obituary notes Senator L J Sulak a long time Progressive Democrat and publisher with a background as a stockman. He served ten years as State Senator from the 15th district and held roles on the State Democratic Executive Committee and the University of Texas Board of Regents. He co authored the Texas Soil Conservation Law and the Rural Electrification Law.
The passage highlights Senator L. J. Sulak of Texas for tax exemptions for fraternal societies and Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Associations, a fair weights and measures law, and co-authorship of the Cotton Research Laboratory in Texas.
Timetable lists Houston to Kerrville departures at 10 09 p m 3 50 p m 9 25 p m 11 17 p m and Kerrville to Houston departures at 9 15 a m 11 30 a m 5 15 p m 9 15 p m.
Lt Paul Vaughan returns home on furlough after fifty missions in Italy. Staff Sgt Thomas Sills visits Katy with sister Mrs Cecil Goynes. Pvt Omer Poorman visit from Panther division area. Lt Ray Ginn on furlough with mother Mrs Bessie Ginn. Alfred Lee born June 27 to Mr and Mrs Charlie Peck. Major Leslie Thompson serving with the air corps in England.
The editor urges readers to exceed previous War Bond contributions for the Fifth War Loan. He warns of shame if the community falls short and stresses that every person must contribute beyond past levels to support troops in battle.
J A Stewart vice president of the American Company says civil population in Waller County will mine tin from cans for war uses. He cites 2500 cans per 1 44 ton army truck and that armed forces consumed about three billion cans in 1943 with expected rise in 1944. Notary services advertised at The Times office.
The editor appeals to readers to support the Fifth War Loan, urging letters home to fighting men and women. It emphasizes bond purchases as morale boosters and asks readers to double their prior war bond totals and report successes publicly. It warns that silence may mean non-participation and non-interest for recipients.
The editorial argues War Bonds fund invasion needs and weaponry, curb inflation, and prevent stock dwindling. It urges citizens to invest to speed victory, ease future civilian goods supply, and gain a safe investment in the United States government, crediting the editor.
W. D. Mills president of the bank swears the attached condition statement is true to the best of knowledge. The document lists liabilities including deposits, certificates, and bills payable, with totals and including a notary’s attestations and directors.
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