War Chest Oversubscribes in Milam County Drive
Milam county exceeded its War Chest quota by November 15 with a total of 14555 dollars, 101.5 percent, led by Thorndale under Eric Kaspar and Cameron under Albert Collins. Rev. P. R. Humber’s Negro community contributed 680 dollars, oversubscribing 113.3 percent and earning praise for effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
War Chest
Richard W. Hester
Cameron Community Chest
Hester
Thorndale
Eric Kaspar
Cameron
Albert Collins
Rev
P. R. Humber
Collins
County Fundraising Split Between Communities Described
A county report notes one colored community, where negroes are outnumbered, raised more funds than the white population during the same period, highlighting local fundraising disparities.
Southwestern Life Plans $10,000 Bond Purchase Here
Southwestern Life to buy $10,000 in United States Government Securities as part of the Sixth War Loan Campaign authorized by President O’Donnell. The drive may credit all purchases to this county. total war bond investments could exceed $5,000,000 this drive, pushing overall U S Government securities since Pearl Harbor to $49,000,000. Also, Mr and Mrs Sammie Simes of Garda Alabama announce the birth of a baby boy on November 11, 1944, with Mrs Simes formerly being Miss Edith Schlemer of Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Life
S. E. Brogdon
Cameron
Southwestern Life Insurance Company
R. W. Archer
United States
O’donnell
Wour County
Treasury Department
Pearl Harbor
Sammie Simes
Garda
Ala
Hester thanks Milam for War Chest drive success
Richard W. Hester, county director of the United War Chest, expresses appreciation to Milam county chairmen and workers for a successful War Chest drive. He notes transition to the 6th War Loan with Dan Tyson and his team and shares a reflective prayer. Also mentions visits and health updates of local residents and Dr. J. M. F. Gill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Hester
United War Chest
Milam County
Dan Tyson
Lora
Visit by Sgt. and Mrs. Harper and daughter
Sgt. and Mrs. F. E. L. Harper and their daughter spent the past week visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Harper. Sgt. Harper has been stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hazlewood
Houston
A. L. Harper
Cameron
FE. L. Harper
Sgt. Harper
Fort Knox, Ky
Mrs Perry Kirk Returns Home After Operation
Mrs Perry Kirk has returned to her Gause home after an operation at Newton Memorial Hospital. Her recovery will be watched closely by family and friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Ginnini
Newton Memorial Hospital
Cameron
J. M. F. Gill
West Texas
Waco
Marble Falls Hospital
Gill
Perry Kirk
Gause
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Lene LC
Heuteedmiratios
Boedeker
B. F. Stewart Grocery
Whatley Grocery
Paces Hite
Esslinger & Killen
Mamie A. Hefley
Acue
Ste
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CC Exas
Maryland Club
Bright and Early Coff
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