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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1943
Page
5
War ration book No 3 will distribute to over 1,000,000 people from late May through July 21. Maiden postcard forms will be left at homes May 20 to June 5. Book 3 offers stamps to replace those used up, with emphasis on new supply and timing. OPA officials urge readiness for further rationing if needed and outline redemption rules for meat and gas stamps, including recapping changes and other wartime controls.
A fragmented opinion piece laments conditions in Texas institutions and the plight of the needy as the Legislature debates welfare, road funds, and library expenses. The writer calls for accountability and fieldwork to aid the elderly and questions university spending on rare books and art, urging donations instead of burdensome costs.
Garwood residents and relatives gathered for Easter as neighbors and families welcomed visitors from San Antonio Victoria Houston and Mountain Home among others. The column records numerous social visits weddings dinners and a death in Mountain Home Ark with many local names and scattered remarks on travel and hospital recoveries.
Rotary News notes at a Wednesday luncheon include Bill Hintz of Columbus and others such as Ky R. Hate Pete Gertson Earley Realgers and Deli Forbes serving as program chair. Mrs James Clipson presided with remarks and condolences as the group discussed Easter plans and local social updates.
Patients receive rerio fee novfed on iders with supplies near ager andithrinna. An officer in charge signs the allocation. Formerly the OPA required the herd Physivion to shaAe thy rewen for the extra foots and the amuuniethe gured ui Tous that.
The OPA announces ration free over the knee rubber boots for hunting and fishing, with lower above the ankle boots still rationed. Point values for canned soups drop from eight to six, tomato soup to four, and reductions spread to frozen fruits and vegetables. Blackeyed peas leave dry rationing. Arkansas Louisiana and New Mexico bus contracts gain relief under an ODT order.
Mr and Mrs A J Stu host relatives in a family reunion style article item detailing attendance at services and visits. Miss Rive Geiffin spent Tuesday in Houston while Ren L Stapleton family visited Louisiana relatives during Easter time. Local names like Stayeton, Satta, Hanne and Bearrast Bear Ahiers appear alongside mentions of decorational Easter services in Weimar.
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