City Marshal Jake Wood Dies This Morning at Six O'Clock
City official Jake Wood, the city marshal, died early this morning. Surrounded by family including his wife Dorothy and daughter Leen Weed, he was remembered as a respected public servant. Further particulars and tributes are expected in the next issue.
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Jake Wood
Jon
Wwe
Leen
CE Easth Wood
Ne Pissers
Rob Burrs
Dorothy Wood
Baton Layne Brothers
W. C
Mat Chatoul
Wood
Special Notice On Junk Salvage
Public notice for junk salvage with terms and conditions pending further details and approval from local authorities.
Funeral Rites For Former Resident Held In Houston
Funeral services were held in Houston for Mrs. Nussbaum a former resident with her husband moving to Houston years ago She was active in the Eastern Star at Eagle Lake and remained in the local chapter until her death She is survived by two sons Hervin and Emanuel of San Antonio two grandchildren one sister Mrs Bertha Lauterstein of Weimar two brothers Gus Gabert of San Francisco and Isadore Gabert of Waco Burial was in Beth Israel Cemetery beside her husband the late Henry Nussbaum The service was conducted by Rabbi Robert Hakan with pallbearers from here and relatives in attendance
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Rice Growers Asam
Erchen Lake
Houston
Nussbaum
Eastern Star of
Eagle Lake
Hel Ping
Hervin Nussbaum
Emanuel Nussbaum
San Antonio
Bertha Lauterstein
Weimar
Gus Gabert
San Frantisco
Isadore Gabert
Waco
Robert I Hakan
Beth Israel Cemetery
Henry Nussbaum
Olive Pailbett
Sete
George
la Grange
Sam Leonard
Gri
Ay Nuss
Harry Lope
Irs
Mr. Nathan
Ralph Har
Nuss
Vicks Truck Line Moves Office Location
Patrons of Vick's Truck Line are informed the office has relocated to the State Bank building. Mrs Frank Duty holds an office desk there and oversees inquiries at the new telephone contact.
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Vick’s Truck Line
Vick
Oli State Bank
Frank Duty
Salvage Collection For Eagle Lake Begins Today
Community salvage program starts at Eagle Lake with local volunteers collecting metal debris and other items. Officials urge residents to prepare materials for pickup as teams will operate in specified zones and reclassify scrap for disposal.
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Eagle Lake
Married Men Face Draft Here In Near Future
Harris county draft boards face pressure to fill quotas through September 4 as orders from Austin require reclassifying men from 3-2 and 3-B to 2-A. Local boards report 10 to 15 percent short on available draftees and expect married men without children or dependents may be drafted sooner than planned.
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R. R. Lewis
Harris Cou
Austin Seloery Service
Orderinis
Harris County
Austin
Large Attendance From Here Greets Signal Corps Tests
Some 300 aircraft observers gathered at the Columbus High School auditorium Monday night to receive ground observer training from Capt. Louis A. Cary and nine enlisted instructors. Instructions covered ground observer work, map tables, platforms, and telephone equipment, along with proper use of Army flash calls and post-call handling at the Army Filter Center. Facilities let observers listen to calls, with a brief course on identifying military aircraft for 24 warning posts in Colorado County. The Eagle Lake Post led in attendance. BD. S. Taylor, chief observer for Fugly Lake, praised his staff as patriotic and ready to serve night or day. Continued on page eight.
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Columbus
Army
Louis A. Cary
Army Signal Corps
Colorado County
Eagle Lake
BD. S. Taylor
Fugly Lake
Pers
Coach Erekson Names Eagles Team of 194243
Coweh Erekson plans the football program for the upcoming season and will organize a prize schedule. He will be at the heel building on the athlete field all morning next week to see boys coming out. Training begins Sept. 7 and those who wish to train should report at Bree. Glorya visited a
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Coweh Erekson
Prizce
Rekson
Sheld
Bree
Bennie Blair
McChord Field
Weiles
Besfore
Texas
Oklahoma
Chip
Jennie
Lincle Saty
First Bale Cotton Received at Matthews
Matthews, Benton County reports the arrival of the first bale of cotton. The event marks a milestone for local growers with attention from residents and merchants. A brief note records the date and parties involved.
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Matthews
War Ration Books Must Be Returned Or Face Penalty
War Price and Rationing Board member T. B. Haley urged that many persons fail to surrender War Ration Books to the local board when entering military service or after death. He warned penalties may be invoked if books are not returned, noting only a small number surrendered and urging compliance. He emphasized accuracy in records and the risk of enforcement actions.
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T. BP. Haley
Colorado
Haley
Chette
Office of Price Administration
New Oil Field Ready to Open in Garwood Area
A rumor notes Shell Oil Company is nearing production on a new Garwood field. Drilling has progressed five miles on the C. H. Schilering lease with casing set for production on Thursday. A nearby Buck Sheridan location is mentioned with expected developments soon.
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Garwood
Shell
C. H. Schilering
Buck ‘Sheridat
Apartments Needed For 25 Families
A Magnolia Oil Company crew will arrive in Eagle Lake early next week seeking 25 rental apartments. Contact S C Cooper at phone 14 to arrange suitable accommodations for the crew.
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Magnolia
Eagle Lake
Alvehe
S.C. Cooper
Aircraft Warning Program on Sunday
Military notice reports an Aircraft Warning Program scheduled for Sunday. Officials caution for aircrews and the public to be aware of warning frequencies and procedures during the exercise.
Scrap Metal Drive Aims To Reap War Material
Farmers and ranchers across Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana are urged to harvest scrap metal and junk from farms yarda and sheds to support war plants. The drive emphasizes scrap iron steel brass copper and rubber as vital supplies to prevent mill closures and speed victory.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
School Opening Announced For September
Supt W C Real announces the opening of schools on Thursday September 10. Vaccination certificates must be presented at the opening. Parents urged to ensure their children are vaccinated ten days before the start so they may begin with their grades.
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W.C. Real
Lion
Reed
Garwood Rice Cutting Underway Says Cooperative Leader
Lyle Phillips of the Garwood Five Growers Cooperative reports rice cutting began Monday August 10 in the Penlilionies cropion area. He notes cutting across the bol wall will continue next week with prospects for an early harvest.
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Garwood
Dister Miniger
Lyle TL Phillips
Amevicnt
Aice Health
Lewis Ickson
Spy
Penlilionies
Philips
Bay City Delays Rice Festival For The Duration
The Bay City Lions Club voted not to sponsor or stage the Rice Festival this fall. Officials cited war time demands and resource stress, directing attention to more essential county needs and community efforts.
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Bay City
Bay City Lions Clu
Oray Phan
Wis
Mariage County
Cotton bale arrives at Nada community yard
Fragmentary report notes a bale of cotton received at Nada with unclear details. Mentions dates, buyers and potential shipment identifiers but lacks complete names or places to confirm specifics.
Uncle's Boys in Service Here and Abroad
Lengthy column reports on servicemen connected to the hometown, noting transfers, training stations, and duties. Mentions Nolan J Nathan in Hawaii, Davidson honored by Col Hertzman at Fort Knox, and others stationed in San Antonio, Temple, Portland, and Virginia.
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Uncle’s Boys
Davidson
Liew
Sam SN
Tien Liedtt
Col. Hertzman
Fort Knox Ky
Davydson
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Capes
Sotci
Serore
D P.m
J. W. Duncan
J. ¥. Duncan
Lions Club
Rotary Club
Signal Corps
Erekson
Eagles
Gloria
Matthew i Benton Sexe i
Cate
Nada
Lubbock
Bal Ae
M.D. Nathan
Pvt
Nolan J. Nathan
Burthday Nolan
Hawaiian
Chile
Viet
Fon. Davidson
Kentucky
Temple
Edmund Ratlack
Shell Git Co
Bore
Edmund
Pi Woell
Whig Week
Portland
Raymond Wadded Sul Feer
Hus Preei
Amsapous Med
Naval Restree
Ant Sve
Quests
Camp Gruber
Soma
Albert Riden
Spearkray
Carolina Vesel
Bomber Mere
York
Esas Puy Bion
Wraniy
Tibet
Andy
Marie Frese Senz
Logan Heck
Logan N. Heck
San Diego
Cail
Mecharhealing Corps
Mere Inlay
Niler of
Ene
Drs. Iit
Whenesbert Ey Erber
Larsen Liv Tennesse
Mirai
James Weight
Speont
Miami
Lieut
Wright
University of Houston
G. Y. Morgan
Oak Forte
Neetaik
Norfolk Herass
Islands
Jia
New Zeeland
South America
South Africa
Virginia
Hick
Hong Kong
Giania
Bile
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