Cattle Move to Kansas and Oklahoma Pastures Amid Floods
Flood waters threatened Oklahoma and Kansas last week delaying the annual spring cattle drive from South Texas. As waters receded, railroads reported heavy stock movement with Santa Fe running three special trains totaling 112 cars from Wadsworth on the Cane Belt to Kansas and Oklahoma pastures. Southern Pacific also shipped seven cars from Rock Island as the movement began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Kansas
South Texas
Santa Fe Railroad
Cory
Wadsworth
Southern Pacific
Rock Island
Te Island and Airfield Named in Ryukyu Map Note
Okinawa’s Te Island, about five by two miles with Mt Tegisugu, is highlighted in a National Geographic article Rambles in the Ryukyus. Pyle, a famed war correspondent, was killed there by Japanese machine gun fire. The Ryukyu Islands link to Japan since 1878 and stretch 700 miles to Formosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Taland
Erole Pyle
West
Coant
Motobu
Oknawa
Ryukyu Chain
Nation Geographic Society
Mt. Tegisugu
Okinawa
Ryukyu
Ain
Formosa
Japan
Ryukyus
National Geographic Magazine
Seventh War Loan Quota Announced for Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake announces its Seventh War Loan quota as 140000 in Savings Bonds and 120000 in Treasury Bonds totaling 260000 with dates May 14 to June 30. Local chairman W E Lenhart notes past success and urges completion of the drive while warning 35191.16 in War Bonds redeemed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
W. E. Lenhart
Eagle Lake
Treasury
Columbus
Lenhart
Headlight Celebrates 42nd Anniversary
The Headlight marked its forty second anniversary last Friday April 20. The paper notes it was established in 1908 by the late Editor and Publisher Bruce W. McCarty. The current staff pledges to continue serving the community in the traditional journalistic spirit the publication has long been known for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce W. McCarty
Private Preston Brasher Dies in Action September 17 1944
War Department filed a April 20 message to wife Jewel Brasher of Chesterville confirming Private Preston P Brasher died in action on September 17 1944 in Germany while serving with the 28th Infantry 112th Regiment First Army Aachen Campaign. Born August 29 1926, he lived near Mayle Lake and left for duty August 1944. His wife Patsy Ann and their family remained in Chesterville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston P. Brasher
War Department
Jewel Brasher
Chesterville
Priton P. Brasher
Germmany
Secretary of War
J. A. Ulso
Brasher
Touston
United States
28Th Infantry
112Th
First Army
Aachen
Love Indy
Mayle Lake
Tian
Pasadent
Houston
Armed Service
Patsy Ann
Meg
Mra
W. H. Horn
McLellan Proposes Amendment to Levee District Bill
Rep Chas McLellan offers an amendment to Texas levee district legislation governing Colorado River works from near Columbus to the river mouth. The plan would let the district levy taxes and issue bonds to buy rights of way, with votes counted by county and a supervisor from each county. This aims to prevent dominance by a single county and ensure cross county representation.
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McLellan
Congress
Colorado
Columbus
Texas Legislative
Iti
Wharton
Mallyrorda
Chas. Melcllan
Colorado County
Brasher Family Mourns Tragic Loss in Eagle Lake
Brasher family and relatives including James Brasher and Mrs Willingham mourn a tragedy in Eagle Lake. Deepest regret is expressed for the Brasher family in their sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cee Cone
Brasher
James
AL Brasher
Willingham
Aniece Brasher
Eagle Lake
Lt Governor Smith Attends Brenham Luncheon With Local Leaders
Lt Governor John Lee Smith was a guest at a Brenham luncheon hosted by Mr and Mrs S C Smothers after a Lions Club barbecue. He later joined a civic leaders luncheon in Ubatility with Mayor CHy, county officials, business leaders, and other notables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lee Smith I
S.C. Smothers
Lion's Club
LNW
Ubatility
Eagle Lake Builds Shelter Shed for Swift Camp Veterans
Eagle Lake reports a second shelter shed fundraiser for Camp Swift veterans. Local citizens, including Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Stephens, donate to name the shed for Eagle Lake, with Presbyterial Auxiliary providing tooling leather for the workshop. Mrs. Fitzgerald notes continued cash gifts to support the shelter or specific items to aid the veterans and camp staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Ht Piegerald
Swift
Cyancil
Fitzgerald
C. B. Stephens
Presbyterian Auxiliary
W F Herndon Returns After Twenty Two Months at Sea
Storekeeper Second Class W P Herndon son of Mr and Mrs G W Herndon of Ramsey visits Headlight Office after twenty two months duty with the Navy in the Central Pacific He enlisted ten days after Pearl Harbor on December 17 1941 and recalls many Pacific Theatre places He praises the fighting men and ships and says he hopes his service helped Navy victories He will report to Galveston for reassignment after a ten day furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Herndon
W. Herndon
Ramsey
Navy
Central Pacific
Young Herndon
Pear Harbor
Pacific
Galveston
Miss Mamie Johnson Recovering From Illness
The many friends of Miss Mamie Johnson will be glad to learn she is progressing satisfactorily along the road to recovery from a serious illness keeping her confined to Laughlin Monpiter The Headlight hopes she will soon be up and about again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Johnson
Fearn
Laughlin Monpiter
Iugain
Rat Eradication Program Planned For Eagle Lake
A statewide rat eradication drive is planned in Eagle Lake with cooperation from the State Health Department and local groups. Citizens will be asked to contribute 25 cents per home for baiting and control work on a campaign aimed at halting the spread of disease. local clubs will assist and a town meeting is set for May 29 to coordinate efforts and protect public health.
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Depaethiant
Wooly
Chirman
A Et
Lidty Chevict
HO Rodgers
Roney Confi Bee
Hee Wik
Wed
Tody
Fane Lake
Succnastil
Camipalgr
Hue Ness
Lnt
Spstead
Walness
Texas
Hall
Inyva
Ronke
State Health Department
Edbert Henneke Freed From German Prison Camp
Edbert Henneke, a Pvt. in the U S Army, was liberated by American troops from a German POW camp after 107 days confinement. In a letter to his parents Mrs Leo Henneke and E Hyde of Mt Hore Tex, he described good health and relief at freedom. He sailed for overseas duty in 1944 and was captured in the Luxembourg Campaign on December 17th. The Red Cross delivered gum, cigarettes, and a candy bar to prisoners the day of liberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Hennéke
Bernardo
Pte
Edbert Henneke
Red Cross
Eachanan
Henneke
Luxembourg
Ood
E. Hyde
Mt. Hore
Texas
M. L. Anderson
Clyde Morgan Returns Home From Foreign Service
Corporal Clyde Morgan arrives in Eagle Lake for a twenty one day leave after thirty one months of foreign duty. He served with the Army Air Corps and the 329th Service Group, earning the nickname Global Plainsmen. Morgan describes visits to North Africa and Europe, noting high morale and vivid views of historic sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Morgan
Eagle Lake
Mrs. G. Y. Morgan
Miss Daisy Morgane
Gallant Action Wins Silver Star For Sgt Austin
Sergeant Austin Gallant from Eagle Lake earns the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry aboard a Super Fortress over Hankow. With incendiaries jammed in the bomb bay and fighters attacking, he crawled into the bomb bay under searing wind and danger to disable the armed bombs, saving eleven crew members at extreme altitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankow
Taper
Austin
Bombay
Saturday Final Day To Donate Clothing For Drive
Sam Broyles, local chairman for Eagle Lake Community, asks readers to donate wearable clothing today and bring items to the Brief Office before week’s end. A report on the amount collected will be published after sorting and mailing to national headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Broyles
Eagle Lake
Natonal Clothing Collection
Tomercow
Biew
Uke
Everett Wright Lost in Sad Pacific Naval Disaster
Everet Wright is reported missing and presumed lost after a typhoon wrecked the U S Navy fleet near the Philippines. A letter from a survivor details the disaster, with Everet as senior survivor, describing the storm’s devastation and crew’s struggle for survival amid mountainous waves and high wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everet Wright
Pacific
Everet
M Detler
Tiveau
Naval Verchiel
Navy Department
Washington, D.C
Will Wright
Wright
Joneph Cy Metre
Second Chins
Philips
Mr. McCeane
Ahip
Uncle's Boys In Service News From Abroad And Here
Reports from European Rest Center at German XV Corps headquarters describe comfort amenities for veterans from Normandy to the Rhine. Highlights include movies, swimming, gym, shopping, and meals served by French staff as troops relax between operations. Letters from service members recount training at Tinker Field and bonds with home towns through shared memories.
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XV Corps
Seventh Army
Germany
Eldin L. Wied
Eagle Lake
Normany
Rhine
Red Cross
E H Shirley Buys Eagle Lake Home Amid Army Ties
E H Shirley purchases an Eagle Lake residence linked to Army engineers and wartime operations. The release mentions associations with military service in France and a role connected to engineers, hinting at ties to past campaigns and regional infrastructure work.
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E.H. Shirley
Eagle Lake
Wiscorms
Ututh
Werk
Willian Brunner
Ttle
Suewly
Canary
Hetic
France
Agi
Normandy
Shirley
Navember
Southern
Paenic Railroad
Ewe
Taster
High
Lt Hannis Leaves for Foreign Training
Lt Hannis and Mrs Hannis depart for eight months of duty abroad after duty at the Eagle Lake Prisoner of War Camp. They will reside in San Rafael California with Mrs Horns’ home as a base during the training and foreign assignment period.
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OW. Hats
Peget
Learch
Todiy
San Tafael California
Horns
Minnis
Biel
Fort San Houten
Bibs
Baggle Lake
Two New Wells to Be Drilled at Chesterville
Sun Oil Company moves to drill two new wells near Chesterville, installing equipment one mile west on Lovin A. J. Gordon land. A second site about 1.5 miles northwest of Stanotind’s, on Stephens property, will host additional drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterville
Sun Ol Company
A. J. Gordon
A. J
Stinolind
Chestervyle
Stanotind
Wiese
Stephens
Oil Wells Near Duncan Bros Report Focus
Fragmentary report notes activity at oil wells in the Duncan Bros area with mentions of dig progress, engines, and service work. Several entries reference well numbers and nearby locations with limited readable details on completion status and operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Duncan Bros
Wika
Chestervelle
Qeselini
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Tokla
IE Island
Pyle
Preston Brasher
Smith
Brenham
W. F. Herndon
Mamie Johnso
Cpl
Remny
Clyde
Tary Ub
Army Air Corps
329Th
Hamilton Prete
San Francisco
Claile
Arnewe
Muroe Army Air Base
Mie
Noubeoun
Algeria
Cany
J. E. Beane
Lake
Sousae
Silver Star
Sgt
Mrs. von Lengerke
Weimar
Amelia von Lengerke
von Lengerke
Oakland
Henry Bock
Nexus Seiere
Confederate Army
Wan
Texas Ruger
Rangers
Bock
Mes
Buel
Bayle Lake
Tirly
Presbyterian Church
AL Tinker Pent
Wieherd
Lo Oipaot
Clouston
Normoyle
Winker Fiel
T East Maven
Connecticut
Italy
Henry Reuther
Alfred J. Reuther
East Bernard
John G. Pilcik
Pileile
Cpl Reuther
States
Harry
Lopries
Garwood
A. P.O
New York
Womall
Walters
Wilbert Joh
Struskii
West Columbla
San Antomeen
Camp Wotters
Wilbert
GanWwood
Clarence Struskea
First Cavalry Division
Manila
Hannis
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