Lawrence Watson Killed In O11 Well Accident
Lawrence Watson dies in a well accident near Eagle Dale on a Sunday afternoon. He was employed by Gillard and Walter Mipe and died after falling into the well while repairing it. Funeral services were held in Houston on Wednesday with burial following in the nearby cemetery. survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs J Watson of Tomball and several siblings.
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Lawrence Watson
Watson
Wietson
Harthea
Gillard
Walter
John A. ‘Watson
Muireh Fick
California
J. Watson
Mary Christine
Melba Dear ‘Tomball
We Brathers
Sue Sut Doi A
Winaon
Mareh Wield
Sadi
Mariat
Germany
Diva, Manning
Verdersor
Eagle Dale
Tax Remission Bill To Aid Colorado Co. Passes Senate
State Senator J. i Sak ia imlegraphic advices to the Lewd light of Thursday adviser: 'Colorado Couty Tax Remission, Vil, granting to Coleriedd County one half of Ad Valoremax for ten ve for Ooodecantrel, pail cons ervation, road building, and other purposes passed the Senate 18 to 9. Prospects for passage in Tose are good. This is encouraging news for the entire County and will be of substantial help to the various works programs. We are awaiting further progress on the passage of this bill and are asking Senator Sulak to furnish us with reports on its further development into law from time to time. These reports will be passed oi fu or veaiters.
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J. i Sak
Colorado
Coleriedd
Senate
Tose
Sulak
Will Northington Rites Held At Egypt Wednesday
Will Northington a prominent Wharton County resident dies at Coury Vidley Prospital in Whindoent. Funeral services were conducted by Bishop Clinton S. Quint of Houston and Rev. Mr. Tarsen. Pallbearers included local prominent men. burial at family plot in Egypt.
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Egypt
Wil
Nortiingy
Coury Vidley
Ajoenings
Northton
Mes
Northington
Antacetus
Sarr
Aritonia
Wharton County
South
Lexas
Msss Clements
Lane City
W. A. Northington
Virginia Low Northington
Yet and
Clements Nearthington
United States
Coorge Northington
Sodin Northington
George Northangtan
Fishop Clinton S. Quint
Houston
Mr. Tarsen
Wharton
W. Dayvault
Carl Reynolds
B.C. Robnects
Fob. Taineau
R. A. Massett
Truce Hamcock
Wd. David
Cpl Alvin Drescher Ties Knot in London England
Mr and Mrs GW Drescher of Bernarde report their son Corporal Alvin Drescher and Joyce Pliner of London wed in London on Friday April 6. Known as Sleepy Drescher, he previously served at Eagle Lake and has many local friends eager to hear of his marriage.
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GW. Drescher
Bernarde
Alvin Deosohox
Joyce Pliner
London
Drescher
Eagle Lake
Tie
Sleepy
Urer
Cher
Uncle's Boys in Service Abroad and Here
Mobile post from San Diego and San Antonio details furloughs and inductions. Walter Maurice Willis son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Willis Sr. heads to Sing Sing for Army Air Corps training after basic at Sheppard Field Wichita Falls. Maurice, Willow Frontreme Salla, Tow Spatinger, and others are noted for military service and family visits as the war effort continues.
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Yolnn Air Corps
Walter Maurice Willis
J.C. Willis
Sing Anehoniy
Army Air Corps
Mart Sarr Torsten
San Antonio
Maurice
Shepard Fieldachy
Wichita Walls
Salla Charles
Tlanadtoor
San Dedee
Moustno
Win
Helen Hirose
Chale
Lewie
Thomas Day Celebrated At Rotary Meeting
Rotary members paid tribute to Thomas Day also known as Chomas, born in Wales in 1857 and long a community farmer who joined the local club after working in a coal mine and on farms. He received election to the Git by and entertained with accordion selections, prompting warm family invitations to continue the celebration.
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Hellusian
Thiyes Stephens
Heaton
Pius Ventre
Rotary Club
Choris
Jocalelahe Flissom
Choma
Thoms
Rox
Spring Training Begins for Eagles Roster Mostly Local Boys
Eagles start spring training with 26 eligible players, including Bert Lamer Tim Row and George Mett. The Jr. Sr. football game is expected around May 1, with several senior and junior players listed for activity in a season aiming for a winning year.
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Baggles! Ae
Wes
Bert Lamer
Tim Row
Heald Williams
Simon White
Glen Daye
John Ninumann
Mile Cameris
Melvin Selph
Grady Stexail
Wimanuel Braden
Carl Seaholm
Jannie Hash
James Gertson
Robert Trumbird
George Mett
Darrel Vandiver
Vernon Gertson
John Wilken
Robert Meats
Edmund Munford
Ralph Gertson
Reagan Laughlin
Walter Jet Possy
Peter Anderson
Geen Paria
Donald Schackelferd
Foue Sens
Milton Andersen
Walelop Kosster
Kenneth Craw
I Wartey Hauer
Jack Dodd
Leone Lagra Bine
Fk Tingane
Mars J Johnson Noted Sailor Heard From Guam
A garbled radio broadcast recalls Mars J Johnson a Negro sailor linked to Guam. The fragmentary text mentions family ties to Albert Clayton and Ruby Clayton Johnson and references the United States Navy amid uncertain details and missing or distorted names and dates.
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Mars J
Johnson
Guam
Pyunklin 1
Roosevat Nive Golimbie Broadcasting, Company
Gmhd
GMT
Brest
Woodligit
Dean
United States Navy
Tory Max Cong
Nick Eye
Albert Clayton
Ruby Clayton Johnson
Clayton Jis
Cla Wrele
Hollis Clayton
Wagle Lakes
Camp Swift Welcomes Veteran Employee and Shelter Gift
Camp Swift honors a longtime employee as a shelter shed funded by Eagle Lake residents and a local telephone company is dedicated with Cross aid. Donors will be named at each station, underscoring community pride for veteran service. cash gifts support an additional shelter in the city.
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Camp Swift
Eagle Lake
Fed Cross
Yonkers
Togpitas
Yael Chipman Mey
Haye
Fitzerald
Wagle
Drilling Activity Near Harris County Oil Wells Report
Reading notes indicate 9th toe Stone area drilling near Chesterville and Sublime pool in Colorado County. Mentioned are Tide Water and Columbia field operators, casing set at 650 feet with fittings, and a 4000 foot northeast discovery. partial survey references and lease activity mark ongoing exploration.
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Schindter
A. Beckey
Siestey
West
Asoo
Punean Bros
Kang
Ifind
Chesterville
Nd Gas Co Ne
Hielow
Lan Hivel
Aline Servier
Tocarnia
Schober
Fear Crees
Tray Ike Derby
Vist le Traka
Tuirdiasda
Hsb
Tins Cavery
Hiv
Colorado County
Orteter Willy Lee
OF Por Key Wath
Army Deserter Arrested Here Last Week End
A young man described as a deserter from the United States Army was arrested here last weekend. He had left Brownwood, Texas over two years ago and was at work in the local area while authorities pursued him. Local authorities and military representatives identified the suspect, with notes of the Prevost Abushial and other named officials connected to the case.
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Fom
R. HL
Tate States Army
Brownwood
Ter
Tex Gee
Posivonda
Jerome
Vanek
Eserpenay
Shell Oil Report On Sheridan Field
Fragmented notes describe an oil field test at Sheridan with references to production test preparation, distillate, tubing procurement, castings, and packer work. Mentions 1400 MK and a depth of 55 feet, but many terms are garbled.
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Shell Oil
Sheridan Field
R Kretzschmar Slightly Wounded In France
A brief obituary note reports R Kretzschmar slightly wounded in France with family and friends near mourning. The article mentions relatives Ruben, Maer, Pith and others, and lists three brothers living in Belfast, Rainey, and Abad Mrtaseh.
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R. Kretzschmar
France
Bose
Ruben Kererased
Hearn
Privace Ryuteschmar Ruil Hs
Buysie Bale
Eesti
Carmployers
Rainey
Lions Club Host To a Thousand Guests Thursday
A large Lions Club gathering drew about a thousand attendees with a meal featuring pickles onions beans and pork. County officials and friends, including Chair M6 Hontinot and President Te Wartitell, attended a program honoring donors and civic leaders amid a formal reception and address.
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Lions Club
New oil field rumor near Hashwig mid 20th century era
Reported rumor places a new oil field in development near Hashwig between Garwood and Allendale. Local sources mention a corporate prospect and early testing, with plans for a site near Mertrian and nearby communities, signaling potential industrial activity in the near future.
Returned Veterans From Foreign Duty Highlight Local News
A veteran's homecoming fills pages with names and stories of service in World War II. Families recall travels, training, and duty overseas, including time with the 106th Infantry and Ardennes actions. Letters home, interrupted careers, and reuniting with loved ones frame a community reflecting on wartime sacrifices.
Lt Henry E Rabel Recovering From Serious Injuries
Lt Henry E Rabel recuperates from serious injuries amid hospital updates and personnel changes. Vague references to meetings, department matters, and ongoing care appear, with no clear dates or locations clearly readable.
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Henry E. Rabel
Clothing Drive Continues To Bring Results
Community clothing drive shows ongoing effort with volunteers collecting items at Navle View Container. Local groups including CARE GHDIE and Byker work to aid needy families. donations support Garwadil and surrounding towns. Concerns rise over fund allocation and accountability as organizers push for transparency and sustained effort.
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Chiat
Celio Inn Depot
ReUnpineg
Comins Wind Fund
Pxsern
Receiiney
Ol Walles
Chalimian
Missing In Action Robt Shimek Of Garwood
Local notice reports Robt Shimek of Garwood listed as missing in action from World War I service. The fragmentary text references a grave concern for his fate, with scattered details about dates, places, and community reactions, but many lines are garbled.
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Robt
Shimek of
Garwood
Barber Shops Close For San Jacinto Day Observance
Barber shops will close on San Jacinto Day as city officials inform residents. The notice asks customers to plan ahead for closures tomorrow April 20 and to visit shops after the holiday.
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San Jacinto
Hearing On Levy District Bill Set For Monday
A public hearing is scheduled Monday afternoon in the state capitol on the levy district bill. Representatives will present the proposal to the committee, discussing implications for property taxes and district funding.
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Phe Haynlihe
Metel
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