Civilians At War Education and Food Guidance in Wartime
The Office of War Information urges citizens to use Employment Service Offices to find jobs and to store potatoes for nourishment. It outlines wartime reconversion needs, travel restrictions to aid troops, and emphasizes thrift stamps usage. It reports changes in slaughter quotas, hearings on quota restoration, and urges teens to return to school, highlighting education as the foundation of postwar democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Employment Service
Byles
Peremis
OPA
Department of Agriculture
Jension
Ee Prapari
Hh, Hockbaum
Boyard -H Club
York
Santa Fe
Jol
War Stamps and Wood Fuel Urged Amid Wartime Shortages
The article notes September 1 as the start for five more red war stamps in Book Four and a gold sugar stamp, valid through December. It also urges increased wood fuel use, urging homeowners to dry hardwoods 90 days and directing farmers and workers to supply fuel wood to rural and urban homes to ease fuel shortages this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPE
Consumer Fuels Division
WPB
OCR
OCIL
Army Answers Your War Problems Column Aids Dependents
A wartime advice column from High Service Command, Dallas Texas, answers reader questions on pensions for widows, dependence allowances, and military enlistment options. It explains widow pension eligibility, Class B dependents’ monthly support amounts, and procedures for enlisting Regular Army after draft. It notes possible government transportation for a wife overseas husband’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Net
Highth Service Command
Dalles 2
Texas
Tney
Veterans Administration
Navy
Wes
Armed Services
Bret
United States
England
Eagle Lake Troop 313 shines in Weimar swimming meet
Eagle Lake Troop No. 313 sent two representatives to the Friday August 17 meet at Weimar Municipal Pool conducted by Boy Scouts of Colorado County Districts. G. G. Medders directed the event with Walker W Bernard assisting. Edmund Musford Jr led with first in Distance Plunge and multiple seconds and thirds across 14 to 15 year divisions, earning 17 points for the squad amidst a strong field and local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Boy Scouts of
Colorado County
Weimar
G. G. Medders
Walker W Bernard
Rosenberg
Clay Doyle
J. H. Langston
Columbus
R. B. Davis
Wm. Hotub
Edmund Musford, Jr
Edmund
Fiteren
Oreraner
Will Wailer
Red Cross Girl Tells Of Service In Italy War Zone
Catherine Holmen, daughter of Mrs HH Holman of Eagle Lake, writes from Italy about Red Cross workers assisting wounded soldiers, distributing supplies, coordinating communications, and arranging events. She highlights daily tasks, casual victories, and a POW reunion dance, thanking Eagle Lake for supporting the Red Cross drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Catherine Holmen
HH Holman
Eagle Lake
Red Cross
Catherine
Johnny
Dad
Jenny
Indose
Swamp Root Ad Claims Kidney Relief Formula
An old advertisement from Kilmer & Company promotes Swamp Root as a natural remedy for kidney irritation and related symptoms. The copy touts a blend of herbs and roots, claiming relief after use and urging readers to send a sample order to Kilmer & Company in Stamford, Connecticut. It markets the product through druggists nationwide and emphasizes the advertising pitch of product power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlacomfort
Wilmer
Heme
Rosta
Kilmer & Coy Ince
Stamford
Otfer United
Swamp Root
Flame Regular Meeting Delayed and Weather Affects Attendance
Regular business for Monday night was postponed to Tuesday due to bad weather. A small turnout attended Tuesday’s meeting. Next Monday, September 3rd Labor Day, no drill will be held. Mrs C M Bowles of Kent Washington visited with her son’s family and Warrant Officer Fox at McClokey Hospital. Ann Cordz Tom Haley and Roger Killough returned from Austin after a storm delayed their trip. Mrs B Waggoner of San Antonio guests this week with her mother Mrs Welfard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bowles
Kent
Washington
Newton E. Fox
Temple
Club Montezuma Dance Planned for September Eighth
Plans for an informal dance at Club Montezuma on Saturday evening September eighth. Bil Camelson and his Orchestra will provide dance music starting at nine o'clock. Invitations may be obtained from members of the Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
Bil Camelson
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Office OF War Information
Citrat Prema Wectic WI News Burea
Crainure
Santa Fe Would
TR Gallaher
Pessager
Jackson Ble
Zane
BOY Scout News
Tome
Margy
Anna
Jean
Capri
Blue Grotto
Hospita
Betty
Hed Cross Recreation
Roz
Tall Flo Terry
American Red Cross
ABC
Avi
Mrs. Baird
Wrore
Siegler
Eagle Lake Furniture CO
Eagle Lake, Texas
Wien
Brien
American Express
Farstana
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