Postwar planning urged to keep peace and power
Editorial urging vigilant postwar planning in Texas to avoid unemployment and disorder after demobilization. Warns against overreliance on federal dole, stresses state and local action, and calls for strong citizen involvement in shaping postwar policy. Features remarks attributed to R. Henry Harrison, M.D. and Columbus Rotary Club audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aps
Philippines
Pacific
Wall
Colas Steenson
OMT Nations
Cin
R. Henry Harrison
Columbus Rotary Club
Rice growers face crisis as threshing nears
Rice growers in the region face a labor shortage that could wipe out much of the crop. Officials from the government Headright office have inspected housing for migrant labor, with a decision pending. Weather has been favorable but a looming coastal storm on the Florida coast adds uncertainty as several hundred additional laborers are needed to harvest the rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port de Creno
Gostleh
Florida
Anderson Bros. No. 1 Again In Pipe Trouble
The Anderson Bros. No.1 crew at Chesterville rested Thursday night awaiting cement to set as a Magnolia Company wildcat drill encounters frequent pipe trouble. Managers joked about termite-like setbacks and resuming work Friday amid cementing delays. Also notes tied to Daisy Mary Sunday visiting Houston and a Los Angeles trip home for Miss Morgan with transport constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Bros. No.1
Chesterville
Magnolia Company
Bowen
Howden
Daisy Mary Sunday Picot
di Morgan
Gloria Mac
Los Angeles
California
Miss Morgan
Funeral Services Held Here Today For G C Weister
Funeral services were held today at the Methodist Church for G C Weisler who died after a long illness. He had lived in Lakeville for nearly forty years, born November 9 1873 in Chapel Hill, married June Brownson in 1900 and had five children and ten grandchildren. His wife survives along with children Mrs T Harris Dallas Mrs R L Britetain Jasper Julian Weisler in California and others. The body rested at Lakeside Cemetery with pallbearers named and the Rev G A Shilze presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weister
Ole Lake
Chapel Hill
Wilhelminag
Franz Weister
June Brownson
Lavaca County
T. Harris
Dallas
R. L. Brite Tain
Jasper
J.crab
Bellville
Louis W. Berkley
California
Julian Weisler
U. S. Army
Washington County
Weisler
Louis
Ifornia
G. A. Shilze
Methodist
Bupad
Lakesile
S. whoLiverst Dy. Waternolle
P. N. Roberts
Brenhim
Jack
Obe Goode
Weimar
Loy Duddieston
Houston
S. McLellan, Palacios
G. Y. Te
Sundberg Home From Southwest Pacific Visit
Grover Sundberg returned home from service in the Southwest Pacific area. Accompanied by his mother and sister, he visited Flatonia and San Antonio before rejoining family in celebrating his safe return from military duty with friends expressing pride in his service and courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Sundverg
Pupohlgt
Amprican
American Theatre of Action
South
Southwest
A. Sundberg
Martha
Flatonia
Marth Fretag
San Antonio
Harold Sundberg
H. A. Sundberg
Garwood Receives First New Rice Price At $6.03
The Headlight reports the first rice sale of the season at Garwood, price per barrel six dollars and three cents. Manager Lyte T. Mw jps notes early Prolific lots belong to Meederickson and claims Meederickson wins the first harvest award amid a wartime context.
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Garwood
Dio
Pote
Lyte T. Mw Jps
Anns
Arly
Lo Mredericksin
Sry
Meederickson
Gatwoort
Ty Owassil
Jones Leverenz Nuptials In Denton
Miss Winifred Jones former Home Demonstration Agent of Colorado County married R M Leverenz of Pendleton Oregon in Denton at Little Chapel Denton The couple plans a stay in Bryan where the bride will continue Extension Service work at Texas A&M College The event drew many friends and well wishes from Eagle Lake and Colorado County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Winifred Jones
Colorado County
R M. Leverens
Pendleton
Oregon
Air Corps
Bryan
Denton
Leverenz
Texas A. & M. College
Barney Davis Weds Pamela Smith in Pasadena California
Sgt Barney Davis and Miss Pamela Smith were married in a Pasadena chapel at First Methodist Church on Sunday August 8 at 5 pm. The Houston born bride accompanied by well wishers and friends, with Davis a longtime Central Power and Light Company employee, now serving his country.
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Hetel
Houston
Barney
Barney Diwis
Central Power and Light Company
Davis
J R Peace Elected East Bernard School Superintendent
J R Peace has been elected superintendent for East Bernard schools replacing E H Patton who is reassigned. The report notes Peace's prior work and visits to Raggle Lake for NYA center activities and confirms Patton’s deployment to Stafford.
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J Peace
Elvete
East Thormurd
Pear Iy
Raggle Lake
Hans Annie
NYA
East Bernard
E. H. Patton
Stafford
Derrick Up At Lissie No 1 Duncan
Fragmented OCR text notes operations starting on schedule in September around the Lissie area. Mentions Tailors in No 7 Poole and Salt Dame references, unclear details about Wiltear and PF Dun can. No clear event or outcome is established.
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Derrick
Duncan
Devrick
Duncan Wiltear
Lissie
Salt Dame
Poole
Dissie Wiens
Jenks
Next Meeting P T A Tuesday Sept 14
The Parents Teachers Association holds its treasury night meeting pledging cooperation with the school system. Superintendent Reed hopes the next meeting in September will share plans for the school year and the P T A program.
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P.T.A
Reed
Parent-Teachers Association
Xia
Amie Ellie
Mplitt
Rodeo and Barbecue Sunday Arrangements Revealed
Swift Stapleton announced completion of plans for a rodeo and barbecue on Sunday August 22 at 2 p.m. Lester Range leads the event with Good omits and drinks provided. The venue offers shade at Maghway 71 between AIL and Garwood for visitors.
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Swift Stapleton
Lester Range
Maghway
Ail
Garwood
Rev Anderson Guest Minister Sunday at First Presbyterian Church
Readers are invited to attend Sunday services at First Presbyterian where Rev T B Anderson will occupy the pulpit both morning and evening. The congregation welcomes his visit and anticipates his familiar, sincere address.
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Rev. Anderson
T. B. A Anderson
Fler Persno
Fev. Anderson
Andersoe
Prom
Montana
Alfred Munesse
Montina
Air Corps
Fury Mary
Muvsse
Poorly legible land survey notes in Lor vtoraue area
In Whirton county on 1 sepwith HW C Cockburn No 2 Leveridge estate with pipe a limited hire TA IAMO Teen the well may vault in Lor vtoraue. Operator staked location for his No 3 Loveridge. Estimated pore sorth and 100 feet west of No 1 Loveridge in J Scott survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suuhowese Esteasie
Whirton County
C. Cockburn
Leveridge
Loveridge
County War Bond Quota Reported at 60700 Dollars
E G Miller of the War Finance Committee informs the Headlight that Colorado County’s August War Savings Bond quota is 60700 dollars. The county asserts it has met its quota and urges continued patriotic support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.G. Miller
Colorado County
War Finance Committee
War Loan Drive Aimed at Financing Germany Invasion
A WWI era item describes a September 9 launch of a war loan drive to fund the invasion of Germany. It details a community reception for the bride and groom, notes veterans and local figures, and includes statements from pilots about contributing to the war effort by buying bonds and supporting aircraft production.
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SRD
Germany
On Navi
Dag Pilavnie
Ffi
Antares Haniel Joerehanses
Westin
Sun North Africa
Goermy
No.1 Thompson Pipe Stuck at Track Side
Fragmentary OCR text reports No.1 Thompson with a pipe stuck near a track side and references names such as Petra, Paoli Benes, and Olrembiciae. Details are unclear but suggest a local incident or mechanical obstruction at a railway or tram site with potential injuries or delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell
Mays
Thompson
Petra
Paoli Benes
News From Uncle's Boys In Service At Home And Abroad
Uncle’s Boys In Service reports on servicemen connected to Montana and surrounding areas. It notes promotions, shipboard duties, training at Fort Sill and Hondo, station changes, and family letters detailing meals, weather, and morale. Several names and places such as Camp Livingston, Camp Bowis, and Hobson appear, with references to New Zealand and Australia.
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Eagle’s
Anderson Bros. No
Sue
Texas
Brownsville
el Paso
Texarkina
G. C. Weister
Emanuel Roos
Lund
Fark Wyatt Graves
Tommie Gangsher
Yin Port
Strickland Insurance Agency
Sam H. Broyles
Mgr
First National Bank
F. D
Grover Sundberg
Southwest Pacific
Sgt
Barney Davis
Pamela Smith
J.R. Peace
East
Bernard
Wailing
Peneion
Harrison Wihie
Joemmany
Phe
Raves
Marge Hines
Ute
Wis
Mos Ry
Lange
Thore Jie
Cahees
Nauline Citesey
Fred R. Penk
Cuenta
Olrembiciae
Jo Syenlinas
Eloaetan
Elie
Hare
Pfe
Frank Duty
Exner
Tyron
Ovses
Tn A
Pred Herndon
Chassa
Correa
Carol Lewis
Enone
Camp Tree
Tis
Leela Comper
Laughtin Hospital
Fort Sill
Okla
Camp Livingston Li
Camp Bowis
Brownwood
Camp Mead
Temple Nwis
Harrison Walker
S.C. Re
Br Kiner
Wardenlirss Hondo Air Base
Austratia
Cpl
Roy E. Henney
Cory
Tony
HS. Mensley
Mobile
Alabama
Brasia Tonnett
Henry Ratchet
Newton Et Fart
New
Nee Apter
Haw
Watt
Sergent
Ellings Nl
Chile
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