Mixed World War Era Notes and Congo Mission Tales
Fragmentary 1930s era clippings describe coastal defense tests with many numbers alongside a Congo medical mission. The notes mention Dr Poole and nurse Ming Sura Day, their African journey from Lagos to Fort Francaul, and sparse hospital facilities at Bulape with surgery and anesthesia. Also referenced are local draft board relocations, a high school football result, and a complex will detailing trusts and beneficiaries in Kerrville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devas
Poole
Belgian Congo
Doctor Poole
Wafore
London
Tropical School of Medicine
Ming Sura Day
Johns Hopking
Stamey Po
Congo River
Fort Francaul Bem
Lebo
Mivaion
Africa
Burape
Lusbo
Hisomgagle
Bulape
Johns Hopkins
Fragmentary line about cotton and rain delivery schedule
A fragmented OCR line mentions cotton on its section and a picket with fare ready urging rain to help bring it up before the rain. The garbled text lacks clear names, places, or events for precise attribution.
NYA to Build Cuero Resident Center and Workshops
In Cuero Texas NYA plans a 192 by 64 foot workshop building and a full time resident center for 100 boys. J C Kellam NYA administrator says sixty boys are already at work on the project with the city and NYA cooperation. The facility will include dormitory dining room and shop spaces for radio, wheel, metal, woodworking and auto mechanics training under a foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
NYA
Youth Administration
Cuero
J. C. Kellam
Kellam
San Fomentals
Raclowe en Party at Womack Hall October 29 1940
Womack Educational Hall hosts the Big Hallowe en Party with Womack P L Cuesta and Flwnn Conrad leading mask games. Guests guessed each other from slips, prizes awarded, and November meeting rescheduled to November 8. Clifton Cubs meet Marlin Bulldogs in key district clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raclowe'en
Womack
Cuesta
Womack Educational Hall
Ghouta
Jarlin High Grid
Clifton Cabs
Marla Bulldogs
Clifton
Marlin
BBE Cte
Crom
Cubs
Clifton Cubs
Marlin Bulldogs
Nighttime wedding plans at La Veig reported
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a ceremony at La Veig with participants including Lawrence and dated events on a Friday afternoon. The text mentions vows and a pier in the Ish sea, but details are unclear and names and places are partially garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenner
Lawrence
Rees
la Veig
Hallowe'en party at the Posey home with prizes and refreshments
A lively Hallowe'en gathering described as a fashionable social event with guests and prizes. Mrs Hector Hill organized a cream and cake service, presenting a pitcher prize and a handkerchief prize. Attendees included many local ladies and gentlemen, with photos and refreshments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pha Marseoe
Mallowe'en
Rey Trail
Stamson
Bagre Cays
Hector Hill
Ri ‘Bunco
Hallowe'en
Thoraday Fleenger
Etdher Juino
Freahment
Raeburg
Mmes
Alex Oscar Gloff
Port Standefer
W. B. Oswald
Huron
Ald Rock
Raymond Rog
Ety
Cafutsin
Pad Malateth
Dire Carl Pearson
Nelson
Kelsey Bradstreet
E.I
A. Priddy
N. W. Willett
Hector Hills Pitcher
Ernest Landgramp
Robi
Baldridge
K. K. Parker
Westley Fellowship elects new officers for six months
The Westley Fellowship class recently installed new officers for the coming six months. Mrs. J. G. Snider was named President and Mrs. Peter Appleby Vice President. Walter Ellison became Secretary Treasurer and was assigned to the Social Committee with Mrs. Ellison. Alvin Borenson, Richard Ludwig, and Horace Holm were listed among teachers and assistants. The report welcomes visitors to Sunday School and Bible study Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westley Fellowship
Wud
J. G. Snider
Peter Appleby
Vicw
Walter Ellison
Alvin Borenson
Richard Ludwig
0. G
Horace Holm
Walter L. May
Vordial
Navy ship naming traditions and erosion impact noted
An old article fragment notes naval naming conventions with ships bearing names of admirals and heroes, Marines and other units assigned bird or animal nicknames, and mentions erosion affecting over three fourths of a shoreline or topsoil area by twelve percent, reflecting incomplete or garbled text about military practice and environmental change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Bratin
Cision
Mayal Ofeys
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arene
States War Department
Pacific
A.C. Heatt, Sr
Duane Temple
Temple
M. Tuesaday
Scott
Borque County Selective Draft ‘Board
City Hall
Phal
Bof
Mitton High
W. Elen van Lant
Wielovary
Europe
Elizabeth Boole
Kerrville
Mountain Sun
Anawine
Tom Mls
Sqaarten Pantury
Mabel Wirbbslt
Thomasina
Mathews
Fesches
Ruth Mix Knight
Declan
Ruth Blix
Ruth Mac Knight
SYA
Bors
Sewall
Monarch
Lae
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