Looking Backward on War Time Runoff and Local Races
The piece recalls wartime mobilization calls and a run off primary in Colorado County. It notes plans for universal participation in the Community Council, mentions candidates Debn F. Weeenhoft and John Weston in sheriff races, Charles A Kneis as treasurer, and local political figures tied to county governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Sharps
Colorado County
Debn F. Weeenhoft
Celimibis
Sheriff's’ Office
Jonn
YP Weston
Urey
Fachtle
Ganvers Associon
Nastet
Nada News Notes 46 Seepenty under weird weather hints
The fragment describes a weather section with showers and unsettled conditions across the Nada parish and nearby areas. Mentions a plan for a yearly event and local people like Anton Wesseik visiting, with scattered references to dates and places. The text is garbled but preserves several named entities and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caner Smekeny
Bial
Yaeir Basnly
Hratylntsis
Anton Wesseik
Wesselski
Sundaes
Arigeleodd Esters
Memorial for Judge Pittman Revered by Former Colleague
The tribute recounts Judge Pittman of Texas famed for unorthodox court conduct and strong sympathy for the underprivileged. The writer praises his humane approach, insistence on practical justice, and impact on the author’s choice to become a newspaperman, noting memorable cases and courtroom moments.
Hunting and fishing licenses urged as year closes
Austin August 17 The state Game Department urges hunters and anglers to secure the 1942 43 licenses before the end of the fiscal year. Licenses are available from Game Wardens County Clerks and licensed agents in cities and towns, with mailouts to officials underway. Open seasons and zone maps are being prepared for publication, amid warnings against migratory bird regulations and enforcement stories of wardens catching violators through on the ground investigations rather than sole presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Auz
Seg
Starp
Stirte
Chevison
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Game Department
Trans-Pecos
EL Paso
Texas
Hruwich
Staff Shakeup Quietly Rolls Through Week
A muted shift in assignments unfolds this week as leadership reorganizes roles. Details remain sparse, but actions indicate a focus on streamlining operations and clarifying responsibilities across departments.
Vaccinate Now Urged for 1943 Eagle football team
Coach Owen E. Erekson urges all candidates for the 1943 Eagle football team to receive smallpox vaccination this week or as early as possible. Fall training starts Sept 16 with initial workouts at 7 30 p m. About 21 boys have been interviewed and 5 more prospects exist. The team and field preparations continue as coaches tidy the stadium and seek strong, healthy players for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen E. Erekson
Nso
Erekson Hs
Staadium
Eagle Boosters
Elean Park
Tom de Vie
Col Barkeen
Texas Farmers to Receive 85 Percent Parity Loans
Texas cotton farmers will get 85 percent parity loans for this year. Rates vary by region from 16.61 to 16.82 cents per pound for 15-16 inch middling cotton, with adjustments for grade and staple. Premiums and discounts relate to the loan rate, with notes bearing interest at a set annual rate. Loan issuance begins after May 1, with rates available through AAA operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
el Paso
P. C. Colgin
AAA
Matey
Rattlesnake Kills Man at Lengerke Farm
A large rattlesnake killed a man at the Lengerke farm as it was skinned for oil. The incident is reported as one of the largest snakes seen in the area for years.
Paulus Visits Headlight Staff After Rotary Luncheon
District Attorney Henry S. Paulus visited the Headlight staff on Wednesday after a Rotary luncheon. The visit included a briefing on the Eagle Lake voting box tally from July 25. Paulus learned he led the Eagle Lake box with 5 votes, the highest total in the Democratic Primary for Colorado County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Paulus
Rotary
Paulus
Eagle Lake
Aunty Milate
Colorado County
Appreciation for Kind Friends and Neighbors
We thank the kind friends and neighbors who willingly assisted us. Your sympathy, comforting words, and thoughtful offerings bring us strength. Sincerely, Jake Wood and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Wood
Red Tape Keeps Labor In Mexico
Taulhee of the Bay City Chamber of Commerce reports slow progress in securing Mexican labor for Texas rice and farm work. He cites numerous Washington bureaus as the main obstacle while Cordell Hull and the Mexican government negotiate. Labor would be paid at least 30 cents per hour, with movement overseen by Farm Security Administration and U S Employment Service, active across Texas counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taulhee
Bay City
Mexico
Farm Security Administration
U.S. Employment Service
Texas
Tam
Fatty
Taulbeu
Applications for Tires Approved for the Week
Tire applications approved for the week of August II include numerous entries from Columbus, Weimar, Garwood, Nada, and other towns. The list covers passenger tires, tubes, and obsolete tires, naming applicants such as Josef A. Wanjura, Walter Jones, H. E. Brower, and Frank Fraksa Sr among others, with varied quantities per entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramfon Ter Jones
Coluniu Fitpatrick
Cohtibur
Josef A. Wanjura
Weimar
Walter Jones
Brandon Fitzpatrick
Columbus
Otton Schneider
J. F. Walker
Clyde Lamkin
H. E. Brower
Seifert Bros
Eagle Lake
CG. E. Everitt
J. R. Flowers
Joe Lee McCreary
E. L. Sparkman
Franklin Tise
J. A. Meismer
Nada
Wady Nichols
Garwood
Frank Fraksa
Raymond Hunt
Weismar
Felix Melor
Reinhardt Schnieder
Charley Hattermat
Maud Rau
Obenhaus
Edith
Rook
Ragle
Liv Sem Oil
Epps
Duncan
Nick Muni
Mayle Lakegik
H. Money
Madthews Byte
Ty Oscar ‘Thibarlius
W. Petrosky
Jose A. Warjuri
Dave Tine
Lidick Goode
Edmund Kemner
W. Ro Frnka
Allen Wishort
Prank Wesselskier
Willie Melirons
A. W. Blabin
RW. Gillespie
Fue Lilbain
Meade
Chad G. Oliver
Fritz. Baler
Ab Oh
Colmpbus
Jolie
Budson
Garewal
UTO Mobile
Freakish Lightning Claim Death Of Worker On Rice Field Tractor
A lightning strike in a rain shower near Miles Theuman farm killed Sanders, who was driving a tractor in a rice field. Haywood-Chambers, riding a binder nearby, was shocked and treated. an inquest led by Judge Max Conner returned a death by lightning stroke verdict. The incident occurred as four binders operated by colored workers. Sanders’ foot caught in the brake, preventing a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dain Tuts
Saunders
Ade
Callen
Sanders
Hash
Haywood — Chambers
Fle
Laughlin Hospital
Max Conner
Bye Wyk. Shuart
Darkies
Thewman
Rich Man or Poor Man's Candidate in Texas Ad
A paid political advertisement by Breck Moore of Van Alstyne Texas argues that Senator O'Daniel is the rich man's ally and rails against Roosevelt for policies aiding banks and oil interests. It urges readers to think seriously about whether O'Daniel serves the common person and criticizes both sides' war readiness messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Daniel
Dallas
Alfred
Fort Worth
Roosevelt
Ciel
Senator O'Daniel
Texas
U. S
Serinasty
Andy
Congress
Breck Moore
van Alstyne
Total Eclipse Of Moon May Be Seen August 25
Amateur astronomers will view a total lunar eclipse on August 25 along with the Pleiades meteor shower. August also features a Martian solar eclipse visible from the southern hemisphere on August 11 and a major solar eclipse on August 23 for most of North America. Nearby towns host visitors and local officials remark on the holiday period amid postal greetings and community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleiades
North
Colored Selectees Inducted Aug 6 in Washington DC era list
A damaged veterans list from the August 6 induction ceremony includes multiple colored selectees. Names such as Paul Davis, Ernest Rhorles, Howard Morrow, John Hoesen Brown, Floyd Jones, Terie Cleveland, Hyary Charles Ell, Wilkie Woo Forrest, Karl Peeston Harris, and others appear among the inductees. The article preserves the era’s phrasing and scattered spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foltewins
Army
Tlotlis Pawwkits
Assit Bud Peace
Kemet Stah Weie
Floyd Jones
Lee Roy Brazil
Terie Cleveland
Columbus
Hyary Charles Ell
Wilkie Woo
Forrest’ Mitehel
Karl Peeston Harris
Din Vastenells
Grey Johinson
Dave Jones
Chirenee Haynes
Suma Dielard
Bateney Dawson, Jr
Lora Lore
Robert Lloyd
Hafli Ghiden
Ernestine Firmon
Robert Lae Courtney
Gureseh
Robert Dohaesn Nav
Mierrhowsy
First Services In St. Johns Church Aug 23
St Johns Episcopal in Eagle Lake prepares for Holy Communion as pews and altar arrive for consecration planned by Bishop Quin on Sept 20. The building, completed July 3, receives final furnishings from Rose Reese Sr and others, with several donors noted and local residents expected to attend. Mrs Sam Austin shows improvement after surgery at Laughlin Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal
Iarei
Colombus
Wil
Ehuerd
Rose Reese
Eagle Lake
Nannie ‘Amreus
Reese
CS Quin
Sam Austin
Laughlin Hospital
Tegmns
J. Moree
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Memphis
Tennessee
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Pitman
Abraham Lincoln
Gray
Pittprinavis
Gagne
Olu
Ponte Warn
Bayer
Seale
Poner Bart de
Mr Hoe
Lengerre Farm
Gardner Seaholm
University of Gardner
Simon
Lesan
Arisa
Wrest Tales
Chad Prague
Sinill
Talgghitor
Hansten
Wee Bret
Mies
Speesonnel
Curlaugh
San Antoni
Mel Welford
Burns Waggener
Hugh Sheridan
Kentucky
Fort Knox
Pvt. Sheridan
D. M. Gibson Amily
Eagle Bake
Selmon Wills
West Columbia
Wije Walker
Re Chanel
Mee
Finn Tyler
Sundiy
Wille Maye
Ebinston
Richard Lem
Corpus
Ter
St. John’s Church
Seaholmann
Atice Belle Seahole
Seahow
Mitchen
Belle
Mas
Clarence Bowe
Bertier Peck
Growalts
Fonessee
DS. Taylor Mais Peek
Metlaret
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