Town and Farm in Wartime Prepared by Office of War Information
Government reports wartime needs and rationing measures as the WPB plans to revoke two orders on wool and worsted fabrics. The article notes continued school lunch program funding for 1945–48, and outlines veteran gasoline ration allocations up to 30 gallons for those recently discharged, with eligibility and application details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office OF War Information
WPB
Department of ‘Ages Culture
Washington
Ineade
USGA
CSDA
Spon- 5
Seremehr
Chester Bowles
OPA
Army
War Department
Veterans Helped Find Jobs and Sugar Redistribution Plan
Local U S Employment Service reports 88 436 veterans placed in jobs in June up 2 870 from May total 89 625. Handicap placements fell to 11 185 from 12 381. Secretary Anderson outlines civilian sugar distribution via 40 000 tons redirected from military procurement to eastern areas to ease shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
TSPD
Marine Corps of Coast Guard
U.S. Employment Service
War Manpower Commission
Luxor
Clinton P. Anderson
Texas developments flash across Austin scene
A sweep of Austin events unfolds from UT probation to state agency shakeups and pardons policy. Texans react to Citrus Valley growth, Houston citrus push, and a notable tribute to Mrs Clara Driscoll, savior of the Alamo, as memorials honor H Whitehead publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
University of Texas
Taté
Texas
Gallup
EL Raymond Mills
Weslaco
Houston
Clara Driscoll
the Alamo
Driscoll
H. Whitehead
Tha
Pays Honor To Returning Vets Recognition Appeal
The Headlight invites returning service members to share details of their service for a public tribute. Readers are asked to help by sending information such as name, rank, unit, training, deployments, awards, and family details to honor veterans from Eagle Lake and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erarches
Bellville Times
U. S
Army
Eagle Lake
Enterprise Leader Built for Others in Chamber Circles
Polk County Enterprise notes a longtime executive in Camber of Commerce circles across West Texas South Texas Temple and Conroe, praised for tireless energy, achievement, and lasting friendships built for the benefit of others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Enterprise
Camber of Commerce
West Texas
South Texas
Temple and
Conroe
Rock Island Notes on Local Visits and Departures
Rock Island items recount a string of visits and travels. Miss Semmie Lee and Eddie Kerr headed to Edwards Texas to visit relatives. Ralph Pitts returned from Oklahoma. Mrs EC Young Floyd Young and two Misses Binger man visited from Kerrville Atherton.
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Semmie Lee
Eddie Bee Kerr
Edwards
Texas
Ralph Pitts
Oklahoma
EC. Young
Kerrville
Floyd Young
Liano
Ruth
Pauline Bingerman
Atherton
Russell Cooper
Gon
Red Findley
Rosherin
Chester Hudson
Camp Hood
Victor Keto
The
Seabees
Etfa Kolb
San Francisco
Raymond Clay Henry
U. S. Navy
Dallas
Hays Lassiter
J. G. Jenkins
Sanity
Frank Crocsett
Laredo
J. B. Lowrie, Jr
Louisianna
H. R. Jacobsen
James Jacobsen
U.S. Army
Jacobsen
Sor
John Ed. Halbirt
San Augustine
L. G. Larner
Matthews Family Seeks Return to God Before Jong
Fragmentary notice notes the Matthews family seeking a spiritual return for a relative named Jong, urging prayers and support for the family during a time of hardship. No concrete dates or locations are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
She & White
Matthews
Jong
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Rural Press
OWT
Japan
Agzly
DR. Pepper
R. P. Wilcox
Tommie
Griff Thomas, Jr
Georgetown
Bobby Wilcox
San Gabriel Park
Lois Beane
Jennie Sue Jochetz
Char
Hie Jochetz
St. Joseph’s Infirmary
Woodrow Ludwig
Humble
Hillie Kreteschmar
Sens Re Ai
Teleph
Rock Island
Eye
Memwancom
Gemarme Ved
Christal Cleaners
Klockman Bldg
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American Express
First National Bank
Lissie
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