Germans slow up the Russian advance
Rommel's forces flee toward Tripoli in 300 miles of desert retreat as British 8th Army presses the pursuit. Air and naval strikes hinder the axis withdrawal with rumors of a Dunkirk like evacuation and a Greek coastal fleet gathering. Russians halt gains but show potential to win. Pacific news quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Rommel
Tripoli
8Th Army
General Montgomery
Dunkirk
Rommel
Greece
Mediter
Ranean
Card of Thanks for Expressions of Sympathy
We thank friends for tender sympathy and loving kindness in our sorrow. Signed by Mrs. Joe B. Casey and Sons, Mr. and Mrs. Don Slocomb, Mrs. E. M. Casey, Mr. and Mrs. James Spraberry, and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Skelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe B. Casey and Sons
Don Slocomb
E. M. Casey
James Spraberry
W. B. Skelton
Texas citation summons for Julia Alonzo in divorce suit
The State of Texas issues to Julia Alonzo a summons to appear and answer in Milam County District Court Cameron Texas by 10 a m on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance. Plaintiff Benabe Alonzo filed October 24 1942 in case No 12109 seeking divorce. Issued November 16 1942 by District Clerk W C Moody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
District Court of
Milam County
Court House
Cameron
Texas
Benabe Alonzo
Julia Alonzo
W. C
Nig) Moody
Stidhams announce daughter Ira Jeanne to wed Ben McGlothlin
Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Stidham of Jones Prairie announce the engagement of their daughter Ira Jeanne to Ben M. McGlothlin of Austin. The wedding is set for Thursday evening December 17 in Austin. Ira Jeanne is a UT sophomore and Yoe high school graduate. Ben McGlothlin, Abilene native, is a UT business administration junior in the air corps reserve. Only immediate family and close friends will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Stidham
Jones Prairie
Ira Jeanne
Ben M. McGlothlin
Austin
Sopomore
University of Texas
Yoe High School
MecGlothlin
Ben F. McGlothlin
Abilene
University
What You Buy With War Bonds
U S Treasury urges saving through War Bonds to fund postwar domestic needs. Refrigerators are limited as plants shift to war materials. Investing Your Money in War Bonds today returns four dollars for every three at maturity. join payroll savings and aim for ten percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
U.S. Treasury Department
Swift Reports to Naval Base for Duty After Harvard Graduation
Lieut. Stanley H. Swift United States Navy reports to the naval base at Miami Florida Tuesday for active duty with the fleet after noon Saturday assignment with Jeff Cameron at Houston. He has just graduated from the Naval school at Harvard University. J A Ely of Gause was here Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley H. Swift
United States Navy
Jeff Cameron
Houston
Naval Base
Miami
Florida
Lieut
Swift
Naval School
Harvard University
British 8th Army presses toward Tripoli in North Africa
British 8th Army begins a long anticipated push against the Axis as Rommel retreats toward Tripoli. Rommel’s forces, reinforced, face Allied air and ground pressure after weeks of back and forth fighting in North Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Rommel
North
Africa
8Th Army
Axis
Football Team Will Be Feted at Rotary
Cameron 1942 Yoemen football team to be saluted at Rotary Club luncheon on Wednesday. Chas Hicks announces the tribute with Coach Carroll Wood taking part. Team won one conference game but showed strong play. Sweater committee includes M G Cox F G Blake J R Hays Albert Collins. tickets at Dusek Pharmacy and Palace of Sweets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Rotary Club
Chas Hicks
Carroll Wood
Yeomen
M. G. Cox
F. G. Blake
J. R. Hays
Albert Collins
Dusek Pharmacy
Palace of
Stamp 10 allows peasants to buy sugar
Stamp No. 10 can be cashed between December 16 and January 31, announced by the Price Administration. The stamp enables purchase of 3 pounds of sugar for each person on the ration card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Administration
Sheriff White Hopes Police Get Stillwell
Sheriff White expresses hope that police will apprehend Stillwell, detailing ongoing pursuit efforts and the need for cooperation with law enforcement agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Stillwell
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Ston-Houston Breweries, Inc
Galvester
Lazek, Sr
State OF
Duser’s
Cory Coffee Makers
Coty and
Friendship
Perfumes
Kodaks
Whitman’s and
King’s Choco
Stanley Swift
J. A. Ely of
Gause
Tunisia
Tunis
Pacific Theatre
Hal Harris
Rockdale
Cameron Monday
U.S. War Savings
Stamps & Bonds
War Production Board
Gas Community Natural Company
Lone Star Gas System
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