Mansfield in Chungking on mission for Roosevelt
Congressman J J Mansfield of Columbus Texas arrived in Chungking China on a mission from President Roosevelt to study Chinese political and economic conditions and to promote closer Sino American cooperation. He planned to stay about three weeks and meet Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek and other officials.
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Associated Press
J. J. Mansfield
Columbus
Texas
Chungking
China
Roosevelt
Mansfield
China Kai-Shek
Johnson
Ruri Andain
Paign
Bate
United States
Democratic Party
Eleetioniewers
Fomta
Ghintmeeare
Ib Aran
Sinclair Prairie No 1 Tulane Gordon At Critical Depth
Sinclair Prairie No 1 Tulane Gordon was found at critical depth in Colorado County near the Thompson discovery area. A Pardner Piper survey placed the well three quarters of a mile southwest of the No 1 site, dipping below Reid feet as operations advanced in the northeast county region.
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Colorado County
Tulane Gordon
Frank Stephens Deepens Depth Record to 7910 Feet
A Wednesday report states Frank Stephens continues drilling to reach a depth of 7910 feet. The well progress shows steady advancement, with the target depth approaching as Shahetl shale indicators appear at about 7510 feet.
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Frank Stephens
Lee
News From Uncle's Boys In Service Abroad And Here
Reports from service members in Leyte and the Philippines recount landing troops, engaging enemy fleets, and heavy combat. Lt Martin Wright describes Paris trips and social contrasts. Sgt Rodiny R. Ramsey details Leyte invasion duty and jungle conditions. Cadet Fred Fronk visits home as transfers and training continue. Marine T Sgt W. E. Glueck rests at home after Southwest Pacific service. Seaman Ben F. Hodde returns from the Pacific. Cal W. Munson earns a Silver Star citation for actions in France and the Philippines.
Family Reunion Honors Sin. William W K
A local reunion paid tribute to William W K who returned to his family after years apart. Attendees included relatives and neighbors who recalled his service and shared stories from his absence and reunion.
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William W K
Death claims L S Lawrence at 58 in Colorado County
Funeral services were held Sunday November 26 in Columbus for L S Lawrence who died after a heart attack at a hunting camp near Columbus. He was 58, born July 28 1886 in Rankin County Mississippi. He moved to Texas as a child and served as chief deputy sheriff. Survivers include son Ernest and wife Dixie Meisel. He was a deacon, Mason and Shrine member with many honors in the county. The community extends condolences to his family.
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Columibius
LS. Lawrence
Columbus
Dai
Kiiiay
Ridgway
The
Baptist Church
Lawrence
Rankin County
Miss
John Benjamin
May Miller Lawrence
Polk County
Texas
Dixie Meisel
M. K
Smithville
Polonido County
Monten & Testo
Texas Construction Material Grays, el Companies
Harry Lee
Marines
Baptist
Shurch of
Arabia Temple Shrine
Ite
Eastern Star
Ernest
Loelin Meisel
Mayline Meisell
Schulenburg
H. J. Meisel Jr
Tillman. Meisel
May Lawrence
Baernewskeet
Judge A. Thihn
S$. Samntey
Ned Parford
N.C. Ney
Law Miller
Love Worenheft
Lester Hastelt
Bart Morgan
Heath
Colorado County
Sincers
Conde Lotice
Social Security Benefits Recomputed to Credit Wages Backward
The Houston Social Security Office explains that benefits may be recomputed to credit wages earned since first claim. Retirees who returned to work after age 65 may see adjustments to monthly Old-Age and Survivors Insurance benefits. The rule aims to reflect continued work and prevent underpayment.
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Houston
Social Security Boar
Faye Cane
Coultey
Diamond Wedding Celebration at Live Ok Hotel
The Mickow family marked the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John H Mickow with an open house at the Live Ok Hotel in Columbus. Relatives from Los Angeles to Baton Rouge attended a reception from 2 to 5 pm with daughters, sons, grandchildren, and many friends present, while tributes highlighted a long life of devotion to family and community.
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Colinbus
John H. Mickow
Ltstive Boarel
Floyd Witerman
Gene Byrne
Los Angeles
California
W. Bl. Mickow
Neveil
W. Heffley
Ate Mickow
Joba
Alvey
Frank Miekow
Columbus
Lottie Heffley
Bayle Like
R. M
Richard
Houston
Clondry
Baton Rouge
Li W
Didner
Menta
Merentine Robinson
W. Bh. Miekow
Che Ranther
Johnny
Mickow
Wy TH. Minkiw
W. M
Ro M. Heffley
Kumma
Mickeaw
Mary Burtsehell
Bt. Roch
Miekovw
Shane
Tiis
Corinthes
Aerma Sons Dadyr
Mirko
Garwood Methodist Youth Plan December Game Party
The Garwood Smith Fellowship of the Garwood Methodist Church will sponsor a game party on December 4 at the church recreation hall. An angel food cake will be provided by the Youth Fellowship. Joe Kelley of Houston spent Sunday with friends and moved on to the home of Mrs. Vega.
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Youth Fellowship of Garwood Plan
Garwood Smith
Metedist Church
Cote
Home Appliances Invites You To Call
A fragmented OCR item invites contact about home appliances and related inventory. The readable fragments mention a store approach, stock notes, and a market salience for appliances and foods, with unclear names and numbers.
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Home Appliances
Town Star
Thanksgiving Day Service Inspires War Bond Resolve
A Thanksgiving morning service at Gar Wood church inspired attendees with wartime resolve. Speakers urged citizens to buy more war bonds as the Sixth War Loan Drive progressed, praising communal sacrifice and spiritual uplift during hardship.
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Garwood
Gainwood
Gar Wood
Siu
Aminus
Gideon
Chiens
Toh Kalina
Thanksgiving News and Local Notes
Thanksgiving items highlight relief and local greetings. Mentions of visitors and paratrooper Shell linked to wartime service in France. References to garrison figures in Budapest, and the home visit of Ress amt Mes W. Griffin. Wednesday wedding noted for W. Griffin.
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Alorr
Eemencel
Fis
Sky Shell
Ivasion
France
Ryhinder and
Mes
Garrison
Buda
W. Griffin Weed
Nescdiy
MOC
Rushing
Austin
Ress Amt
W. Griffin
Wells-Russek Wedding Announced for Saturday
An early 20th century note reports the Wells-Russek wedding set for Saturday. The item references local names, a church ceremony, a marriage rite, and attending family with emphasis on the couple and ceremony details amid surrounding community notices.
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Wells-Russek
School Holidays Begin December 22
Supe WC Rees announces the start of school holidays on December 22. The timing frames a Christmas period with an afternoon schedule and a January 2 resumption. Superintendent Reed notes a faculty emergency tied to the restoration of a named instructor, Miss Trale Pons Weils, affecting commercial instruction.
Humble's Broadcast Saturday Closes 5. W. Conference
Humble's broadcast Saturday features a Southwestern Conference game set for 2:20 p.m. with national and regional coverage across stations including KPRC Houston WOAI Dallas and KWBU Corpus Christi. The event draws fans with a key in-state clash and wide station slate across Dallas Fort Worth Wichita Falls and San Angelo areas.
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Akes
Ions
KPRC
Houston
bin Antonio
Wpan
Dallas- Fro Worth
Wwr
Dallas
KPIZ
Ft Worth
KRBC
Abilene
Rest
Biz
KGKL
San Angelo
2LH
Midland
Waco
KWBU
Corpus Christ
Do Your Christmas Shopping At Home
The notice outlines holiday shopping at home with emphasized sales at stores and centers. It mentions open hours, special offers, and promotions aimed at local buyers. Names and places appear in fragmented OCR form, detailing families and associates involved in the shopping event.
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J.J. Mansfield
Chungking, China
Cong, J. J. Mansfield
Leyte
Gero E. Paschal
D. M. Gibson
Philippines
Tien
Paris
Martin Wright
Jures Weiha
Tiger Dice
Mit
Rodiny R. Ramsey
Sith
Hiywalh
Fred
T Froka
Fred G
Cordelle W. Galibart
Ing
Beeville
Corpus Christi
Awrat
WT. E. Glueck
Marine Corps
Southwest Pacific
Munson
Cal
Thomas W. Munson
Coast Artillery Corps
Teant
Imatsien Seyret
Ae Cho
Yale
Cody Rey
Joe Kelley
Prengitiy
L. Weulpuope
Ayliek Charente
Griffie
Calis
Helin A. Park
Morniteys
Imstivsiat von Atares Pharm of Srsbenn Cyrees
Missiunais
Mattie Julen Street
Stelen Singhs
Pe Meter
Wathen Wirkdell
Lamburn
Che Culpepper
Oliver
Mies
Deetha Sancti
YosTa Tabivath
Nettie Hamath
Boyle
Marion
Park
Hang Lo Bay
Fife
Underwood
Tide Water
Sabine
Colorale
In Imperfert
Ot Walls
Will Wesal
Chivast
bSpusepal i. Weigle Laake
Fa'elork
Robert Tors
Wolles
Nhan
Birdie
Humble
Helldits
Pheye
Rerchindisa
Hoffley
Bevin
GW Giver
Alvin
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