Missing in action tied to Rockdale airman in 1943
Lieut Wilma T Caldwell of Cameron is missing in action in the European theatre since August 22 1943. He served as a comet pilot with a Martin B 26 Marauder, trained across multiple fields and was stationed in the British Isles. His parents were notified by General Alio Adjutant General of the Army and await further details from the War Department.
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Wilma T. Caldwell
Cameron
Wilma T. Caldwell Sr
Alio
Army
France
Lieut. Caldwell
Lieut
Caldwell
British Isles
Air Corps
Chanute Field
Illinois
Goodfellow Field
San Angelo
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Enid Field
MacDill Field
Tampa
Florida
England
Rotary guest Miss Harriet Atkinson entertains club
Miss Harriet Atkinson celebrated pianist and radio performer headlined the Rotary program on Wednesday with classical and semi classical selections. The guest artist played her own composition and an acclaimed interpretation of Coming In On a Wing and a Prayer. She was accompanied by her father H L Atkinson of Maysfield and recently graduated from North Texas State Teachers College.
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Harriet Atkinson
Miss Atkinson
North
Africa
Atkinson
Maysfield
Little River
Cameron
Geust
Denton
Dallas
T A Stockman Buried Wednesday
T A Stockman who died Tuesday at Branchville was buried Wednesday in Sneed Chapel Cemetery. He was a half brother of A H Judkins of Branchville. Funeral services were held at the Judkins home and at Sneed’s Chapel with interment at Sneed Chapel Cemetery. Green Funeral Home of Cameron directed arrangements and many Cameron friends attended.
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T. A
Joe) Stockman
Branchville
Sneed Chapel
Mr. Stockman
A. H. Judkins
Judkins
Sneed’s Chapel
Green Funeral Home
Cameron
War Tempo Dips as Jitters Rise in World War II News
The war tempo drops to a low ebb with rising jitters on both sides. Debate grows over prioritizing Stalin’s conference vs western invasion. German forces withdraw from the Sea of Azov as air activity remains brisk. Churchill expected in Washington soon. Patricia Yvonne Wilson born August 18 at Newton Memorial Hospital weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces. mother Olga Biskup previously of Cameron.
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Denmark
Hitler
Stalin
Germany
Europe
Sea of
Asov
Winston Churchill
Washington
J. B. Wilson
Rogers
Patricia Yvonne
Newton Memorial Hospital
Olga Biskup
Cameron
August Kunz Jr Navy Fire Control Man On USS Philadelphia
August G Kunz Jr class of 1938 Yee High School band member volunteered for naval service in May 1942 and now serves on the USS Philadelphia. He has sailed in the North Atlantic and North Africa and may have participated in the North Africa expeditionary force action. He is the son of Mr and Mrs August G Kunz Sr of Cameron and the brother of Charlie M Kunz also in the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August G. Kunz, Jr
United States Navy
August G. Kunz
Yee High School
Philadelphia
Navy
North Atlantic
North Africa
Cameron
Charlie M. Kunz
Hope Seen as Pickers Peak in Milam County Cotton Fields
About 150 harvesters arrived Sunday with more arriving as the season starts. Henry A. Clark of the Federal Employment Bureau aims for ten thousand pickers in the county, supported by the Milam Chamber of Commerce and local farmers registering needs for allocation and directions.
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the Herald
Henry A. Clar
Federal Employment Bureau
Manpower Commission
Washington
Clark
Milam County
Milam
Camber of Commerce
Catseron
Chamberlain
Chamber of Commerce
Want to buy or sell something
A terse prompt asking about buying or selling with a number 263 included, unclear context or details about items, prices, or parties involved. No identifiable people, organizations, places, or dates are provided.
Work or Be Wagged Is Order of Marshal
City Marshal Dan Lunsfore announced aggressive action against able bodied men who refuse work amid a labor shortage. He will enforce vagarancy laws to compel employment, applying to both white and black residents, to support the war effort and prevent hindering national needs.
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Dan
Rockdale Tornado and Fire Cause Major Property Loss
A Sunday disaster in Rockdale brought a $300,000 damage tally from a dangerous combo of fire and a tornado. The Coffield block and Bredt & Haley storage suffered extensive losses while Rockdale High School gymnasium roof and walls were torn apart. No injuries reported as fire crews from nearby towns aided. Red Cross initially poised for relief but later unnecessary.
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Rockdale
H. H. Coffield
Bredt & Haley Company
Central Texas
Coffield
Bredt & Haley
Texas
Tyler
Theonnie Harris
Cameron
Taylor
J. M. Boehner
Red Cross
Milam County
St. Louis
5114 Bales Cotton Received at Cameron Compress
The Cameron Compress Company reports receipt of 5114 bales of new cotton at noon Monday. This figure surpasses the same period last year, signaling swift cotton movement and higher county production.
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Cameron Compress Company
What You Buy With WAR BONDS
A Treasury Department note explains how war bonds fund aviation and military needs. It describes showing air combat films to student pilots and urges citizens to buy an extra $100 in September to support the war effort.
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U. S. Treasury Department
Navy Man Kunz Enlists and Serves in Mediterranean Fleet
Chas W Kunz, Second Class Machinist, enlisted March 1942 and joined the Fleet Destroyer Service. He was honor man in a class of 98 with a 6 average in internal combustion operators, trained in San Diego, and graduated Navy school in eight weeks. A Yee High School 1940 graduate who played end, he volunteered for active duty and saw action in North Africa and the Mediterranean aboard an Atlantic fleet ship. August Kunz, a brother, is chief machinist mate in the Navy.
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Navy
San Diego
Calif
Yee High School
North Africa
Mediterranean
August Kunz
Poage to Visit Buckholts for District Outreach
Congressman Poage plans a district tour to discuss citizen problems with his office. He will meet at the Buckholts Post Office on Thursday Sept 2 at 5 PM, asking attendees to bring written memoranda to guide his Washington Office follow up.
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Eleventh Congressional District
Poage
Buckholts
Washington
Baby Possum Takes Up Quarters at City Cafe
A baby possum found under the high boards behind City Cafe during the night. Employees discovered the young marsupial Tuesday morning and it is housed in a shoe box awaiting a name. Interested parties can contact Ben Kennon or August Guzner at the cafe.
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Ben Kennon
August Guzner
Gladys Joyce Marek Buried at Buckholts
Funeral services for Gladys Joyce Marek were held Sunday afternoon August 29 1943 at Buckholts. The Hope Lutheran Church pastor conducted the service. Marek Burns Funeral Home directed arrangements. Gladys Joyce Marek was born August 12 1943 and died at Cameron Hospital at 7 AM that Sunday. Surviving are her parents Mr and Mrs Ladis Marek of Marlow.
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Gladys Joyce Marek
Buckholts
A. F E. Flathmann
Hope Lutheran Church
Marek-Burns
Gladys Joyce
Cameron Hospital
Ladis Marek
Marlow
Silver City Man Visits Cameron for Business
L. C. Boyd of Silver City Community traveled to Cameron on Monday for business matters.
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L. C. Boyd
Silver City
Cameron
Football Inaugurated Here September 1st
Coach Dick Young opened the 1943 football season with 36 players in practice. Only five lettermen return as 1942 graduates and armed services losses thin the squad. Frank Torno, a standout from 1942, is back in uniform. The Yeomen, expectant of new talent, preview a hopeful season with a September 16 opener at Cameron against McGregor.
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Dick Young
The
Sea
Armed Services
Young
Frank Torno
Air Corps
Yeomen
Caneron
McGregor
Milam County Plans Third War Loan Launch Monday
Milam county will launch its third War Loan Monday night at a Cato's Cafe dinner for workers. Chas. M. Hicks, county chairman, said the plan mirrors prior efforts with community leaders sharing responsibility for canvassing bond buyers. The September quota is set above 5 million dollars after May oversubscription.
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Milam County
Cato
Chas. M. Hicks
August Sets Record Heat for Local Month
Local observer Richard Hester notes August as a hot month with record temperatures. The period saw highs of 102, 108, and 96 on consecutive days, with two days at 103 degrees and only 0.36 inches of rain for the month.
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Richard Hester
Rainfall Brings Cool, Mixed Impact on Parched Region
Rainfall late Wednesday cooled the dried earth but harmed cotton. Heavy falls appeared southwest and east of the city, light rain reached Cameron with signs drought may ease soon. Vegetation suffered as extreme heat of August left trees and shrubs dead in many areas.
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Cameron
Thanking Fire Department for Quick Response
Mrs Womack Brashear expresses gratitude to the fire department for answering her call twice in one day. She states their presence made her feel safe from a dangerous enemy fire and offers her thanks to all involved.
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Ava
Fire
Mrs. Womack Brashear
Mrs Potter and family assignments across three states
Mrs James Potter formerly Miss Mary Jane Lowe now resides in Asbury Park New Jersey. Cpl James Potter formerly of Camp Hood is stationed at Fort Benning Georgia assigned to the paratroops. Mrs Potter intends to pursue newspaper work while living in Asbury Park.
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James Potter
Mary Jane Lowe
Asbury Park
New Jersey
Cpl
Camp Hood
Fort Banning
Paratroops
Potter
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Ial
Lieut. W. Z. Caldwell
T.A. Stockman
Maurine Hollas
Tempe National Bank
Temple
Mrs
Joe Hollas
Chas. W. Kunz
Chinist
Fleet
Baby Possum
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