What About WAACS and WAVES in the War Era
A wartime column argues that WAVES and WAACS are not different in essence from American youth, noting similar discipline and work. It rejects rumors of improper behavior, defends women in uniform, and urges readers to judge by character rather than gossip, urging accountability in public attitudes.
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WAACS
Vida
Williamsons
Apn
Mies
Catton
Carrel Coun
Wits Station
Governor Stevenson Addresses Lions Charter Meeting
Governor Stevenson addressed the Lions Charter Meeting of the Columbus Club on Tuesday night. The event drew about 400 men and guests from Columbus and nearby towns, with Vice President H. Buescher introducing the governor. Governor urged Lions to mobilize dormant leadership for greater civic effort and higher positions, noting teachers and civilians have risen through civic clubs.
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Gov. Stevenson
Lions Charter
Columbus Club
G. West
Southern
Dos. V. Mk
Liunis International
Columbus
ED Chanpo
Lion Stevenson
Lion H. Buescher
Avid
A. S. Tjaden
Eagle Lake
Columbus Cltl
Eagle Like
Rosenberg
EL Campo
Bellville
East Bernard
la Grange
Sehnlenbirg
Wallettsville
Whayder
Boy Scouts Enjoy Outdoor Supper at Park Outing
Fourteen scouts and their leader Pant Dray, with Warden PL Waddell, spent an evening at Aulin Park Miagay. They prepared lunch themselves and savored roasted meats. The group credits Otis Boothe for transportation. Another outing is hoped for soon, possibly monthly.
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Aulin Park
Otis Boothe
Usure
Bryan B Gilmer Nationally Known Dies In Houston
Bryan Brews ter Gilmer, longtime Eagle Lake native, dies in Houston at age unknown. He began in local business, moved to Clauston, then joined Houston Drug Company at age 21, later helping form Southern Drug Company in 1906, serving as president and later as director and regional vice president of McKesson Robbins after a 1928 merger. He supervised drug operations across multiple southern cities and remained a longtime community friend, sending words of encouragement to his hometown paper.
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Bryan Brewster Gilmer
Eagle Lake
Renwal
Gilmer
Hines
Dal
Clauston
Houston Rus Company
ISOS
Southern Drigg Company
McKesson & Robbins, Inc
Dallas
el Paso
Little Rock
Ark
Memphis
Tenn. Jackson
Miss
Cairo
Texans in Africa teach natives about U S of Texas
Fragmented text describes Texans in Africa at air base in North Africa indoctrinating locals with U S ideals. Mentions base training, distant posts, and reverence for the U S national anthem amid a broader wartime setting. Also references a death in Marietta Georgia and a family notice with survivors.
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Africa
U.S. OF Texas
Frei
Elbmetan
Aviml
Ives
Air Sereice
Noriwety Africaa Asr
Lonely
Ing Ledger
Stergan
Texas
United Srnes Anstini
Texis
Com- Manuvi
Corprl T P Haley Returns Home From China India
Corporal T P Haley arrives home Sunday from China and India. He spent over two months in China with Gen Chenault’s Air Corps and served in multiple regions. Haley’s return brings joy to family and friends as he recovers from years of service and describes experiences under wartime restrictions.
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T. P. Haley
China-India
Thomas PL Histes
Aaony Tarlat
China
Ane Mes
Lucy
Fotus Qgramimother
Vineysare
Cpl
Miley
Tle
South Ameria
Aterea
Austrafian
Indie
Erie Die
Gen Co 1
Chenault
Air Corps
Recut
Tee Mantis Inservetin
Tiple
Chana
Tarmen
Major Joe N. Frazar Jr Promoted in Service News
The community celebrates Joe N. Frazar Jr being promoted to Major on August 3 as Uncle Sinn presents his commission. A Newton area resident, Frazar attended Eagle Lake High School class of 1934, NM Military Institute, and State University before entering service in 1940 with the 124 Cavalry. He later served at Port Bliss, Port Raley, and Fort Brown before a Fort Bliss reassignment. continued on page eight.
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Newton
Sinn
Atd
Flavar
Eagle Lake High School
New Mexico Military Institute
State University
Brenham
Fort Bhs
Port Raley
Las Herve
Port Rinse
Tess Bovider
Rio Grande City
Tbs
Wag
Port Bliss
Luisi
Bya
I Cavalry
Secu
Mas
Fort Brown
Fravar
Cement Pour Delays Test at Wilcos Farm Session
A fragmented report notes Anderson Bros with cement pouring duties delayed by supply issues. The sequence mentions HISD tests and an emphasis on securing materials, with a referenced week of examination and a plan to guard the Wilcos farm session amid the cement shortage.
First Rice Cutting At Garwood on August Fourth
Readable fragments describe a rice cutting event at Garwood with a dated note August 4 and mention of the Ames association and local activity. Names and details are unclear due to damage. the item reads like a brief society or agricultural note announcing a first rice cut at Garwood on the specified date.
Rice Planters Fail To Convince OPA
Rice growers meeting at Karte Lake failed to sway OPA stance on price supports. Representatives from American Rice Growers Association and Crew indicates pressed for higher limits while OPA officials stood firm. Farmers left uncertain with no recourse beyond accepting ORA rulings.
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OPA
American Rice Growers Association
Karte Lake
ORA
Open Season Hunting Dates Balance 1943
Fragmented OCR notes outline open season hunting dates and locations with scattered names and numbers. It references November and December periods, counts of ducks, and various place names, but many terms are garbled. The readable items suggest scheduling details rather than a cohesive report.
Record Attendance Greets Cong Mansfield Engineers in Columbus
Attendance reached a peak as Congressman Mansfield and engineers met in Columbus on July 29. The event drew multiple officials and industry figures, with discussions spanning drilling rigs and local projects. Public works, county commissioners, and state representatives were noted among attendees as planning and coordination efforts continued.
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Mansfield Engineers
Columbus
Mayor Welford Names Tin Can Day
Mayor W J Welter announces Tin Can Day with a copper theme. The event highlights collection efforts and honors local leaders on Tuesday, August 1, in a civic ceremony featuring community figures and supporting activities.
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Mayor Welford
W. J. Welteré
Cereus
Seemus
Draining of Rice Starts This Week
The article notes that draining of rice fields will begin within ten days after threshing, with the first crop expected to be ready for market around August. Weather conditions are unsettled yet favorable, and the work aims to vest the acreage quickly.
H F Dill Funeral at East Bernard Today at 3 30 P M
Funeral services for H F Dill are set for East Bernard today at 3 30 P M in a local church. Dill had lived in the East Bernard area for nearly fifty years and was connected with the Miss Suptica Tortie and Bist Berard schools. Continued on Page Bipatd
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H. F. Dill
East Bernard
Pierre Dd Hee
Jem Watile
Sean Havi
Phe Wits
Lett Dallard
Missy Sopp
Mayer
Tesco
Ty Ellis County
Ugh Lake
Fist Bernard
Uncle's Boys In Service Abroad and Here News
Fragmented report lists transfers and service details of relatives and servicemen. Mentions visits, family events, and locations across multiple places, with scattered names and incomplete phrases reflecting wartime correspondence.
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EAGLE
Armon
B. B
Boy Scouts
Bryan B. Gilmer
Houston
Beagle Lake
Ws.tomlinson
Lilli Bentley
Marietts
Georgia
Tomlinson
Lillian Bentley
Daly
Wee Temlirsen
Better Benn
Marion
Alluatyshan
Mise Lison
Martti
Mesias
Carter
Vine Considerinien
Mabey Wees
Cobrmobal
Lf. Hales
Joe N. Frazar, Jr
Anderson Bros
Garwood
Waaktel
Heron
Yunus
Zee
Deeurrla
Quay Deeerabes
Lauhisive
Bias Tian
Java
Frey Ory
Heard
Lissie Wildcat
Diane
Isis
Tony
Morlore Stievey
Colaubus
Sresanaer
Belet Bey
Bledel Matazerds
Ray City
Daly Tewl
Taut
Jean Cane Heath
Colin
Devin Biuriun
Caroling
Duatur
Nari
London
C Ford
Teun
Fort Steekten
Heenan
Kornley
Orient Etree
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