Baptist Brotherhood Plans Spring Meeting Invite
The regular monthly session of the Baptist Brotherhood invites all men to hear Rev. Hambrick of Rosebud. Aimed to unite men for fellowship and work, with planning for a strong program. Also notes Frank Tomek submitted his census report and Mrs. Harvid Buffington left for Mobile to join her husband in the Army.
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The
Baptist Brotherhood
Rosebud
Hambrick
C. W. Sanders
Harvid M. Buffington
Mobile
Ala
Byron McDonald
Minerva
SGT Clyde M Stewart Promoted at War Department
Sgt Clyde M Stewart, promoted from corporal, serves at the War Department in Washington while finishing training at Fort Meyer Virginia. A Milano High School alumnus who played football, he is a brother of Lt James A Stewart of the Army Air Corps at March Field California.
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Clyde M. Stewart
War Department
Washington
Fort Meyer
Stewart
Milan County
Milano
James A. Stewart
March Feild
Calif
Army Air Corps
Allies Win In Africa But Rommel Fights On
Berlin reports the Tunis and Bizerte area remains contested as Rommel’s forces retreat after the Mareth Line breakthrough. Patton’s northward thrust prevented a trap, leaving a costly rear-guard battle to decide Tunisia’s fate with invasion risk looming in Europe.
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Tunisia
Rommel
George Patton
Europe
Germany
Water Fountains and Glassware Sell at Low Prices
Local store offers water fountains, glass items, galvanized and enamelware at 29¢ to 10¢ 15¢ price points, highlighting bargain inventory and value.
Army Scrap Drive Starts in Milam County May 1
Milam County will begin a scrap collection on May 1 as Army units, trucks and volunteers gather metal to support aircraft tanks guns and bullets for the front. Citizens should pile scrap near mailboxes or leave a note for soldiers to collect it at farms if needed. Contact S. B. Brogdon county chairman at Cameron for pickups or locations.
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United States Army
Milam County
S. BE. Brogdon
Cameron
Texas
Judge praises alcoholometer lie detector in beer alibi note
In a columnist voice, the judge endorses a new alcoholometer that supposedly detects truth in beer alibis. The piece argues moderate, social beer drinking is common and should be treated fairly, not scandalized, as courts weigh mischief and accountability.
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Baptists
Frank Tomek
Elm Ridge
Galveston-Moulton Breweries, Inc
Galveston, Texas
Fred Lazek, Sr
Sgt
Berlin
Mareth Line
Tunis
Bizerte
Caperton’s
China
Woodbury Facial
Air Mail
Men’s Sox
Siece Rerenene
Johnson’s
ARMY
Milam County Salvage Committee
Frank Dercik
Carol
Corsicana
E. Nettles, Jr
Houston
W. E. Bailey
Jones Prairie
Ben Grattz of
Pettibone
Jimmy Clark
San Gabriel
Albert Hill
Fort Worth
Maggie von Rosenberg of
Temple
Joe Marsh
Doe Marae
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