Unfolding Valor of Two Texas Marines at Iwo Jima
A Time magazine styled account details Texas Marines Duke Carter Jr. of Paducah and Harrell of Mercedes in a 28th Marines foxhole near Iwo Jima. Carter sustains a severed hand during a night fight while Harrell, wounded, urges forward as they fend off twelve attacking Japanese foes. Carter later sends a saber home to his friend’s mother as the unit counts the fallen. The piece blends personal heroism with wartime sacrifice and civilian notices from Rosebud and surrounding areas.
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Time & Slender
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Andrew Jackson
Duke
Carter, Jr
Paducah
Texas
Mare Island Naval Hospital
George Harbe
Carter
Herrell
Sevibach
Tongfier Suribachi
Harrell
Ceres
Teo
Soli
Carer
Sul
Jans Harrell
Kim
Duke Carter Remret
Bill
Mercedes
Toyal
Rotary meeting features water purification demo and servicemen talks
Rotarian Clyde Nispal of Oz Power & Light led a program on Eagle Lake water purification at the Wednesday noon Sun Sheen. W A Baumert assisted with a demonstration. Guests First Lt Leonard Braden, back from Europe as a C 47 pilot, and Gardner Seaholm of the Navy spoke briefly. Rotarian visitors included Rev B Diltz Sam Harbert and County Agent Joe Bradley. The Eagle notes interesting items from The Eagle this week. About 26 Rotarians attended the United Nations Conference delegates in San Francisco with President Harry S Truman named an honorary member of Independence Missouri Rotary Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Nispal
Oz Power & Light Company
W. A. Baumert
Mr.Nispal
Eagle Lake
Mr. Baumert
Leonard Braden
Europe
Gardner Seaholm
Navy
Virginia
B. Diltz
Sam Harbert
Joe Bradley
Colum D
the Eagle
San Francisco
Tarey
Truman
Rotary Club
Independence
Missouri
Local Fishing and Visit Notes From Palacios to Galveston
A diary of weekend gatherings and travels across Texas. Readers report fishing party stops at Palacios, Galveston outings, and visits to families in San Marcus and Wharton. Veterans rejoin communities after overseas service and plan home stays, with updates on hospital stays and recoveries.
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A. R Reed
Clipson
Palacios
Causey
Jeanetts
Airs
Martens
Mmlyn
Bryan
Galveston
Earl McCormick
Bonnie
Joyce
Ray Frances
San Marcus
Benn McCormick
Shirley
Harald Miller
MJ. Christensen
David
Gordon
Austin
Henry
W. Mayes
Wharton
Tsgi
J. Bough
Frank
Sack
Buddy
Frank Hough Jr
San Antonio
AC HH Jones
Hondo
Texas
Harland Bell
Ralph McCormick
Weoo
Ralph
Ben McCormick
Mike Maves
Joe Woo
Charles McCormick
Fort Bend Hospital
Rosenberg
A. F. Harbert Wall
Memorial Hospital
Houston
Churches Calendar and Services at Eagle Lake Area
Local church notices list August 1945 events across Eagle Lake area including Base Church under Rev J W Gits and Pastor Charles L Culpepper Jr. with Sunday School, Training Union, and Evening Worship. Other churches such as American Lutheran, Eagle Lake Mission, Presby terian and Catholic center reveal service times, Sunday School, rallies, prayer meetings, and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Broyles
Isaac
Anna Les Swearsh Izen
Direater
WMUS
Sunbeans
Eagle Labe
Glaude Pruitt
Ant ‘Ayer
Eagle Lake Mission
Eeiscowal Crurgh
W.E Lenbart
Chtron
Denzel A. "McNeill
Hagle Lak
Catholic Cenirch
AW. Didner
Caen Mseac
Omunch
Emia
Baptist W M M church program delayed by illness
Mrs H D Swearingen and Anna Lee Swearingen miss the Royal Service program as Baptist W M M U meets in regular session. Every member present participates in the program. Next Tuesday Rev Charles L Culpepper Jr to lead a Bible Study at the church.
Methodist W. 5 0 4 Monthly Meeting Report
The regular monthly business meeting occurred Tuesday evening in the recreational building with Mrs. R. T. Westmoreland in charge. No meeting is planned for next Tuesday afternoon. Home Makers Club girls hosted a covered dish supper at Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hutson's home with guests including Mrs. Vou Turner and Rev. and Mrs. Chas. Culpepper Jr. among others. table decor featured lace, floral arrangements, and summer blossoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Westmoreland
H. J. Hutson
Baptist Sunday School
Vou ‘Turner
Sam 5
Broyles
Chas. Culpepper, Jr. Bir
Jack Sandifer
Mia
J.C. Lockwood
Ruth Powers
Clara Mae
Nash
Orville Powers
Paul Powers
Lottie McCarty
Pred Meteger
K O. Walker
Jerry Sadler
Bevars
Anna Lee
Swearingen
Miss Mattie Mersfelder II Injured In Fall
Miss Mattie Mersfelder II sustained a severe injury after turning her foot and falling on her back steps last Friday evening. She remained homebound, aided by a crutch, as swelling and pain delayed recovery, with hopes for a quick return to normal activities.
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Miay Mattia Mersfelder
William Hefner Celebrates His Second Birthday
Litue William Arthur Hefner of Garwood celebrated his second birthday with a dinner party on August 7. His mother Mrs. W A Hefner Jr assisted, and the event was hosted at the home of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W A Stallman. Guests included W C Smith Jr Beth and CL Flowers, Mrs. W J Smith and Mrs. Carlton Flowers. Children played on the lawn as photos were taken around the cake.
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Litue
Willam Arthur Hefner
Garwood
W A Hefner
Wire
W. A. Stallman
W. C. Smith, Jr
Beth
CL. Flowers
W.J . Smith
Mra
Carlton Flow
Era
Funk Kodak
Isken LA
Christian Science Lesson Sermon Preview for August 12
The article lists the Bible citations for the upcoming Christian Science Lesson Sermon in all Churches of Christ Scientist. It centers on Spirit as the subject and cites Corinthians and John along with the text from Health with Key to the Scriptures.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Bob
John Id
Halsirt
Bies
Chicken barbecue honors service members on Wednesday
A family chicken barbecue on the lawn honored LE Leonard Seaholm and Gardner Seaholm Phi. 2c, with guests from Houston and local families attending. Notable attendees included Mr. and Mrs. JL Waddell, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Strattalm, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Seaholm, and many others. The event followed a Sunday Houston dinner party honoring Mrs Gow Warren who returned from Nicaragua.
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GA Seaholm
Wednnesday
LE Leonard Seaholm
Gardner Seahelm
Phi
Armed Services
JL. Waddell
W.'l Exgers
Houston
Ernest Srattalm
Carl Seaholm
Helmer Seaholy
Bengie Blair
F. A Hoe Winetaus
Mirs
Ernest Mae Sesholm
Lula
Jean Snelling
Patsy Fontenot
Betty Lou Goatson
C. W. Seaholm Broderick Hoeinghaus
David Sunderman
F. A. Hoeninghaus
D. A. Porter
Gow Warren
Arbassdor
Fletcher Warren
Nicaragua
W.T. Eggera
John Waddell
Justin Smith
Maurice Goodson
Dick Putney
Miss Jane
Brs
Maggie Putney
Girl Scout News Seeks Next Tuesday Meeting Time
Girl Scout Troop announces no meeting this Tuesday due to the barbecue event. They will reconvene next Tuesday evening at 7:30 in their Club Rooms in the Norris Building. All members urged to attend. Family and local social notices follow, including visits by Seguin families, Houston residents, and recuperation news from Laughlin Hospital.
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Lote
Sever
Norris Huilding
Rae
Second-hand Wood Takes Stoves and Heaters Items
A catalog style listing shows used stoves gas ranges gas heaters and related furnishings including living room suites bedding and storage items. Names appear garbled and some terms resemble brand or product fragments without clear owners or dates.
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Dianettes
Asec
Jokes and jests cross borders in a night of tales
A collage of humorous fragments from an English paper recounted by Simpson in India and others, featuring gladiators misheard as flowers, a Scotswoman’s blunt wit, a school superintendent’s anecdote about learning to write, sailors recalling home, and a parade of comic exchanges. The pieces mix quips about life, work, love, and miscommunication across cultures.
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Simpson
India
Johnson
Dal
Hereford cattle rise in Dallas editorial review
The article contrasts historical Texan cattle sale prices with modern figures, noting Hereford cattle in Texas fetched high totals in 1945 and 1944. It credits Hereford breeding for quality, cites Texas Hereford Association figures, and highlights Dallas oil money funding land, pastures, and community improvement, viewing cattle wealth as a sign of broader regional progress.
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Texas
Janice W. S. Thard
Texas Hereford Association
America
Hereford Empire
Blackland
Dallas
Community Service at Altair Ends in Shared Fellowship
The Altair community gathered for a special service last week led by Rev. Charles Culpepper and Mrs. Culpepper. The event drew participants from Eggin Lake and Gare Wood who joined in singing and fellowship. Young people accepted Christ as their savior and a decision to start a community Sunday series was made despite a thunderstorm and a power outage.
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Altair
Charles Culpepper
Thanding
Eggin Lake
Gare Wood
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