Army Answers Your War Problems column explainer
Army personnel and dependents questions about allotments insurance and legal issues will be answered by Headquarters Eighth Service Command Dallas Texas. Topics include replacements for essential jobs high point soldiers discharge privileges for Medal of Honor recipients and family allowances after divorce. Civilians wounded while serving with the Army overseas may receive the Purple Heart.
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Eighth Service Command
Dallas
Texas
Japan
Doe
War Department
United States
Williams Boys Beach Party at Galveston Sunday
Billy Jo and Harold Williams hosted a beach party in Galveston last Sunday with their father Mrs. S. J. Williams and grandmother Mrs. F. J. Brod of El Campo. Attending were Jo Nell Sandifer Janice Davis Selma German Leona Gold Lindell Staitt Betty Ruth Wood Ralph James Gertson Zwaine Lamar Micky Foster Frankie Ripper Frank Stegall and Caroline Sue Brod of El Campo.
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Billy Jo
Harold Livya Williams
Galveston
S. J. Willams
F. J. Brod
el Campo
Jo Nell Sandifer
Janice Davis
Selma German
Leona Gold
Lindell Staitt
Betty Ruth Wood
Ralph
James Gertson
Zwaine Lamar
Micky Foster
Frankie Ripper
Frank Stegall
Miss Caroline Sue | Brod
Local Readers Share Moves and Moments In Town
Community notes recount teaching shifts and relocations in nearby towns. Mrs Milto of Fort Worth visits relatives in town before returning home. Holmen and Holloway move businesses to Main Street. Baptist Academy plans services with Dr Brown to speak. Lassie School Board names Herman Write and Ruth Causey as principals and assistant. A kitchen fire at the McCormicks causes burns from a gasoline stove explosion. Vera Theresa Aluchan and Freeman Lavaut marry in a ceremony at the Gorman home with Rev. McLaughlin officiating.
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Stallings of Terrell
Eagle Lake Schoals
Sour Lake
Milto
Fort Worth
Raith
Colmbus
B. H. Daily
Sophiz
Holfie
Truitt Place
J. P. Holloway
Mr. Holman
Main Street
Lassie
Lissie School
Herman Write
Denton
Ruth Causey
Lissie
Ben McCor
Mick
McCormick
Vera Theresa iAluchan
Sealy
Freeman H. Lavaut
Chesterville
S. Gorman
Tuesaay
McLaughlin
Local Boy Sees Airforce Might At San Antonio
Simon White Jr recently returned from San Antonio where he observed Air Force Day marking the 38th anniversary. He toured Randolph Field and nearby airfields with public sections at Randolph, Kelly, Brooks, Stinson, Hondo and San Marcos. Seventeen aircraft types were on display including B2d, B23, B26, A- B08 and P51 among others. Spectators could view planes from inside and outside, and the event proved educational and informative. Mrs Herbert Schwimmer and her Houston companions joined Mrs Natt Halman and her daughter Catherine in enjoying the visit.
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Simon White
San Antonio
Army Air Force
Randolph
Kelly
Brooks
Stinson
Hondo
San Marcos
Simon
Randoph Field
Bmg
Leto Relieves Gum Discomfort at Heckman's Drug Store
An early 1900s ad claims Leto relieves irritated gums and promises refunds if unsatisfied. The notice emphasizes satisfaction for both relatives and friends, urging customers to visit Heckman's Drug Store for relief and purchase.
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Leto
Heckman
Knights of Columbus Initiation Held in Weimar
Attendees at the Silver Jubilee initiation of the Knights of Columbus in Weimar on Sunday included Rev. A. W. Didnet, Frank Parma, R. F. Spanibel and Fred G. Frnka with candidates S. L. Knoherka, C. Brashier, Virgil Hough, Ruddy Duyka, Albert Pustejovsky, Bob Meitzen and Edwin Buxkamper. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Roberts of Houston and their sons are vacationing with relatives in Eagle Lake.
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Knights of Columbus
Weimar
A. W. Didnet
Frank Parma
R.F. Spanibel
Fred G. Frnka
S. L. Knoherka
C. Brashier
Virgil Hough
Ruddy Duyka
Albert Pustejovsky
Bob Meitzen
Edwin Buxkamper
Milk safety urged to curb undulant fever in Texas
Dr. Geo W Cox Texas State Health Officer warns Texans to drink milk only from approved sources to prevent undulant fever. Raw milk and products from Bangs disease infected cows pose risk even after pasteurization. dairymen urged to remove infected cattle. Also notes social updates on Natt Holman and Jean Linke versus Red Cross service and family visits to Galveston and Weimar.
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Austin
Texas
Malta
Geo. WW. Cox
Bang
State Department of Health
Coxnald
End Of Rationing Of Shoes Is Washington News
Associated Press reports from Washington on August 3 forecast the end of shoe rationing by early 1946 or sooner if the war ends earlier. An official of the War Production Board cited sharp cuts in military requirements as the reason rationing may end within six months. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Leady of Alvin visited Eagle Lake, visiting her brother Fred Lyle who has returned from Pacific Seabees duty.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Production Board
Frij
C. C. Leady
Alvin
Eagle Lake
Fred Lyle
Seabees
Pacific
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New York City
Katherine Holman
Red Cross
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Ernest Seaholm
Ernest Mae
Annette Seaholm
John Sealy Hospital
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A. W. Linke
Jean Linke
Mary Edna Walker
Patsy Resch
Kay Kearney
Mary Elizabeth Davidson
Betty Jote Linke
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Washington News
Mise
Grace Marie Spanthel
Mr. Kone
Trourten
RF. Spenthel
Mholle
Pioneer White Wings
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Whan & Geperdable
Soden Seal
Wilcox Grocery
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