Sergeant E A Neuendorff Home From Europe
Staff Sergeant Ellis A Neuendorff, son of Mr and Mrs August Neuendorff of Bernanio, returned home on a thirty day furlough after serving since 1940. He trained at Fort Sam Houston, served in Camp McCoy, Ireland, England, and landed in Normandy with the 38th Field Artillery, earning multiple ribbons. He volunteered for Pacific duty after his furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis A. Neuen-dorff
Alf
August Neuwendorfff
Bernanio
Ellis
Army
Fort Gara Houston
San Antoni
Camp McCoy
Wisconsin
North Ireland
Europe
England
38Th Field Artillery
Normandy
D-Day
France
German
Czechoslovakia
Neusendorff
Armed Services
Pacific
Camp Swift
Utig
First Rice In El Campo Area Sold Tuesday
Leonard Chappell, a well known El Campo area rice farmer, delivered the first rice of the 1933 crop on Tuesday to Elco Mills at the top OPA ceiling price of 5.50 for the early Prolific variety, with eight from Edna. The second rice entry of the year was in Texas, per Reuters from Bay City. Acreage for El Campo is expected to total 145, down from 1944’s 43,973 acres, per C. P. Duhton, with the 1944 total about 1,500 acres less than the 45,000-acre peak. Chappell also produced the El Campo area’s flat rice for the 1344 crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Chappell
el Campo
Elco Mills
Edna
Texas
Rews Dispatch
Bay City
Beaumont
C. P Duhton
Chappell
County Rationing Board Closing Saturday Afternoons
The Colorado County Office in Columbus will close at noon Saturdays and stay closed for the afternoon. The early closure aligns with Office of Price Administration policy to satisfy the Federal Compensation Act for employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Rationing Board
Colorado County
Wat Price Nd Rationing Board
Columbusill
Office of Price Administration
Daughter of T. E. Jones dies in San Antonio
Mrs Armine Joy daughter of T E Jones died Sunday night from a heart attack in San Antonio at 37. She lived in San Antonio most of her life, spent months in Eagle Lake for illness, and is survived by her father her stepmother Mrs Mattie Tolver and sister Mrs R F Wikson of San Antonio. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 4 PM with Porter Loving Funeral Home directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Jones
San Antonio
Armine Joy
Ace
Bes. Joy
Eagle Lake
Jones
Mattie Tolver
Porter Loving
Joy
Eagle Lake Soldier Henry Dostal Wins Bronze Star
Master Sergeant Henry J Dostal of Eagle Lake announces from Europe that he, along with eleven others, received the Bronze Star in a ceremony on Friday July 13. He reports the medal was pinned by an American General Kelly and he has been congratulated by the General. Dostal has seen action in Europe and was under fire in Belgium and Germany during months of combat. An Army release is expected detailing the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Henry J. Destel
Nes
FH Dostal
Europe
Henry
Kelly
Dostal
Universal Motor Company
Hel Brence
Germany
Sergeant Dogtal
Miss Leonora Selph to Wed Col Walter A Schlueter Sunday
Miss Leonora Selph, daughter of Mr and Mrs Selph of Chesterville, to marry Corporal Walter A Schlueter of the United States Army Air, at three o clock Sunday at the First Evangelical Church of Lissie. Selph, a 1942 Eagle Lake High School graduate and nurse at Breckenridge Hospital in Austin, and Schlueter, educated in Austin and stationed at the Army Air Field in Pampa, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Selph
Chesterville
Ellen Leonora Selph
Walter A. Schlueter
United States Army Airson
G. J. Schlueter
Austin
Evangelical Church
Lissie
Selph
Eagie Lake
Breckenridge Hospilel
Schlueter
Army Air
Army Air Field
Pampa
Texas
Loss Of Sgt. Fred Estlinbaum Reported By Army Major
Army Major Tell informs Mr and Mrs W D Estlinbaum of their son Sergeant Fred Estlinbaum’s death in Europe. He was missing in action on January 10 1945 before confirmation on June 5 that he was killed in action on a January 1 1945 mission over enemy occupied Europe. The officer notes no detailed aircraft information is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Estlinbaum
Ly H. Wentworth
Air Corps
527Th
379Th
Europe
Fred ©. Estlinbaum
Fred
Exiroye
Open Season Dates For Rails Squirrels Set In State
T T Waddell of the State Game War Den announced open seasons on rails and gal linules from September 1 to November 1. Open season on squirrels runs May to July and October to December. Dove, duck, goose dates to be released soon with the white sing season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.T. Waddell
Weafidell
Oil Activities of Interest in and Near Colorado County
Interest in oil circles on the upper Texas coast centers on Austin County as Sinclair No. 2 Schweke James Tylee survey was drilling at 10,013 feet. A wildcat two miles southwest of New Ulm showed production at 9,155.68 feet with 500 feet of 36 degree oil. a gas condensate show was reported at 9,700 feet. The wildcat drew attention across the state for potential New Ulm field development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avustin County
Texas
Austin County
Sinclair No. 2
Schweke
James Tylee
New Ulm
Ulm
Lt Leonard Braden Returns From European Service
First Lieutenant Leonard Braden son of Mr and Mrs Ed Braden of Eagle Lake arrived home this week after long service with the 426th Troop Carrier Group in the European Theatre. He graduated Eagle Lake High School, enlisted in the Cavalry, served on the Texas border, transferred to the Army Air Corps, earned his commission on May 24, 1943, and flew C47 transports with duties in England and Europe. He wears five bronze stars for five major European campaigns and saw duty on the Continent before returning to the States. His wife and he are glad to have two sons home from distant fronts. their son Private Earl Braden has returned from the Bucciste Theatre and was injured in battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennard Braden
Bir
Ed. Brader
Eagle Lake
426Th
Leonard
Eag Pie Lake
Cavalry
Texas
Army Air Corps
Alliance
Nebraska
England
Braden
Europe
States
Paris
Mme
Pte
Earl Braden
Buciste
Catholics Work To Complete Barbecue Plans
Plans are complete for a Catholic parish barbecue at Eagle Lake on the school athletic field next Tuesday at six. Menu features barbecue meat potato salad red beans pickles onions and bread. Cold drinks are scarce, so guests are asked to bring a glass or cup. Years of war shortages affect supplies. an estimated crowd may exceed 4000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
A. W. Didter
Fred G. Frinka
Son Of Local Man Slightly Injured In Bay City Game
Bay City Daily Times reports a local man’s son was injured during a Monday softball game. DB Hinton, a county clerk, was hospitalized in Dishone with a leg injury after colliding with a teammate while sliding into home. His condition is described as improving slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Jack) Hinton
W. B. Tinton
Heart Attack Fatal to W E Beckman of Eagle Lake
William Ernest Beckman died from a heart attack at 2:00 a.m. Thursday in Eagle Lake after a life spent in Missouri and Texas. He was born July 7, 1869 in Stanton, Illinois, and lived in St. Louis before moving to Rock Island, Texas, and eventually Eagle Lake. He married Lousy Murry Pirker in 1906 and leaves a wife, a niece and nephew in St. Louis, and many friends in Eagle Lake. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the American Lutheran Church with Rev. G. Wolfe presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ernest Beckman
Eagle Lake
Mr. Beckman Tras
Stanton
Tineis
St. Louis
Fe Mor
Lousy
Wells Receives Silver Star for Gallantry in WWII
Lt Robert R Wells Jr earns Silver Star for actions as artillery observer in France Belgium Luxembourg and Germany from July 29 1944 to May 8 1945. While guiding armored sorties he ignored danger to aid mission and inspire his battery. He previously earned Purple Heart Bronze Star and Air Medal. He hails from Eagle Lake Texas and married Virginia Frazar in 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8Th Armored Division
United States Army
Robert R. Well, Jr
KR. R. Wells
Eagle Lake
Robert R. Wells, Jr
Field Artillery
France
Belgium
Luxenbourg
Germany
Texas
Wells
Brisbane
Columbus
A. & M. College
Armed Services
Virginia
Fair Frazar
Brothers Return Home From War Service at Seaholm Home
A reunion at the G A Seaholm home welcomes First Lieutenant Leonard Seaholm and his brother Gardner Seaholm PHM 2c home on leave from military duties. Leonard, who arrived from Italy, earned a Purple Heart and Air Medal after flying with the 35th Air Force in the Italian campaign and serving as a B 17 navigator. Gardner, who joined the Navy in 1943, completed training in San Diego and has served stateside, returning from Virginia to join the family gathering.
Taiton Man Dies After Truck Accident
Archue Niemeyer of Taiton was seriously injured when a pickup truck overturned last Thursday. He died Saturday morning and was buried Monday in Taiton. He was married with three children and farmed watermelons in the Garwood area. Sympathy is extended to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archue Niemeyer
Taiton T
ET Canoo
Taito
Niemeyer
Garwood
Rep McLellan Hosts Highway Head in Colorado County
Chas S McLellan state representative for Colorado and Austin counties in Eagle Lake drives state action for county road improvements. He lobbied Governor Stevenson for tax remission and persuaded Highway Chairman John S Redditt to inspect proposed routes. Colorado County commissioners joined him in Columbus to push farm to market roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. S. McLellan
Eagle Lake
Colorado
Alstin
Stu
McLellan
Austin
Colorado Counties. Mr. McLellan
Severnor Coke Stevenson
Colorado County
State Highway Commission
John S. Redditt
Mcfellan
Columbus
E. H. Rodgers
Dr Gordon Improves at Home After Stroke
Dr T P Gordon who suffered a slight stroke last week remains bedbound at home but is believed to be somewhat improved. Mrs Gordon, ill for weeks, has shown improvement as well and friends express hope for their recovery and return to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Gordon
Typhus Fever Control Effort Expands in Eagle Lake
The State Health Department and Public Health Service launch an extensive rat trapping and testing campaign in Eagle Lake as part of a federal effort to curb typhus in 25 Texas counties. Rats are captured citywide and sent to Austin laboratories for analysis under the supervision of sanitarians including Sar Landrum and Jaz Albright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hest
State Health Department
Aogie Lake
Texas
Colorado
Eagle Lake
US State Health Department
Austin
Public Healt Service
Landrum
State Department of Health
Sanileriens
Jaz Albright
Boy Scouts Move Camp House to Eagle Lake Property
The Lite ved Day Scout Camp House, previously on the Eagle Lake School campus, has moved to the property of Mrs. Bruce McCarty and J. H. McCreary behind Eagle Lake’s business district on Altair Highway. No troops are listed. two Eagle Lake units are sponsored by the Lions and Rotary clubs with Scout Masters Franklin Reese and R. B. Dells. Planned repairs include fencing and completing entryways as the camp prepares for future programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Bruce McCarty
J. H. McCreary
Altair Highway
Uncle's Boys in Service News From Home and Abroad
Veterans from Eagle Lake and surrounding towns share updates from camps in California Texas and Germany. Bryant reports training at San Diego and a near homecoming while Ham Stallman Carter and Radek describe promotions battles and travels across Camp Perks Alue Field Me Crosky Temple Beyernumberg and Stuttgart.
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E. A. Neuendorff
MSGT
Henry Dostal
Leonora Selph
Col
Tell
Sgt
Fred Estlinbaum
Sealy
Hintz
Union Producers Drilling Co
Sealy News
Gants No 1
Hintz No. 2
Schurenburg
Seaboard Oil Company
Sebastia
Moravia-Kinkler
Payette County
Shell
Sheridan Field
Provident City
Jaune
Hilfe
Hille
Wharton County
Sam G. Harrison
Houston
Leonard Braden
W. E. Beckman
R.R. Wells
San Marcos
35Th Air Force
Seaholm
Sargner Seaholm
United States
Rayy
Qin
Gardier
Eagle Lake High School
Hi Country
Navy
San Diego
Stalians
Gordon
State Health Dept
Boy Scouts
A. Bryant
Camp Perks
Shoemaker
California
Furolugh
Bryant
Vanderbilt
Ford E. Ham
Ham
Wharton
Alue Field
Victoria
Jess
Metroskey Hospital
Med Stallman
WA. Stallman
MeCrosky Testital
Temple, Pui
Stallinarr
San Francises
Marianas
Enn Hasp'taliged
Siney Fa
Okinawa
Marion A. Carter
Carter
Beyernumberg
Gerbean
Nix
Sen
Sreetings
Tsgt
M. N. Hays
Arlington
Camp Rucker
Ala
Alabama
Henry Loraine Austin
Lewis Austin
Eegle Leake
E. Carter Jones
Fort Benning
Georgia
Npes
Gertisa Meo
Fue
Paka
Sane Iiaw
Bieuterant
Radek Waitten
Hhe
Buthan
Gere
Predsiexshaler
Radek
Max Conney Burger
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