Wharton Electric advertises butane ranges sale in Texas
An item lists Wilcox Grocery Store in Eagle Lake and Wharton Electric and Plumbing in Wharton promoting Kalamazoo Hitchen Ranges priced 159.50 to 179.50 for immediate delivery. The ad notes phone contact and urges customers to view ranges before purchase. Also includes a humorous guard farmer exchange and holiday visits of local families in Alvin and Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton Ag
Adah Wintermann
Essie Jake Heath
Eagle Lake
Geo. W. Keith
Fuller
Fuller Brossester
Burger Wharton
Texas
Wilcox
Fred ‘G. Frnka
Kalamazoo
Army recruiter outlines education and career paths at Columbus
Sergeant Understeller of the U S Army and Air Force Recruiting Substation in Columbus, Texas pitches post graduate education via military enlistment. He details branches from infantry to air corps, trades in ordnance, diesel work, welding, electronics, and medical related fields, plus finance and leadership schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Understeller
Army
Infantry
Air Corps
U.S. Army
U. S. Air Force
Columbus
Texas
Soon Iu
Armored Cavalry
Artillery
Sgt Understeller
Watcr
Fellows
Graves Barber Shop
Uncle Sam
Herbie Lee Hanks Birthday Party Held at Home
Mrs. C. W. Causey Jr. hosted her son Herbie Lee Hanks for an eighth birthday party from three to five in the afternoon. Guests received popcorn balls and totoned favors, with games before desserts of angel food cake ice cream and Christmas candies. Attending were Mrs. W. G. Miller and numerous friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Causey, Jr
Herbie Lee Hanks
W. G Miller
Birs
Louis Kohjeffel
Tommy West
Nbrook
Complaint Over Whistling From Southern Pacific Engines
A. H. Senholm of Eagle Lake writes to R. DeWaal, Superintendent of the T. and N.Q. Railroad, complaining about loud whistles at the east end of the station and water spout. He requests action, cites a sick elderly neighbor, and suggests remedies including quieter whistles, a city noise ordinance, or removing the whistle with a gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Senholm
Eagle Lake
R. DeWaal
T. & N.Q. Railroad Company
EL Seaholm
Houston Wedding Of Interest To Friends Here
An announcement notes the marriage of Miss Catherine Nell Norman to Dr Joseph Edward Vinn at Holy Name Church last Saturday morning. The couple visited Eagle Lake briefly en route to Mexico City for their wedding trip. Mrs Wing and Mrs Everitt hosted and guests included local families. Thanksgiving plans saw Mrs Dromgoole and children in Houston with relatives, joined by the Stockman family from Wyoming who plan to move to Houston.
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Catherine Nell Norman
Harry Scott Norvan
Joseph Edward Vinn
Joseph Vinilsprova
New York City
Holy Name Catholic Church
Wing
Eagle Lake
C.E. Everitt
Mexico City
F. M. Dromgoole
Mary Agnes and
Fulton, Jr
Houston
M. Grimm
M. J. Stockman
Laramie
Wyoming
Stockmans
Westmoreland Welcomes Beatrice Ann A Darling Baby Girl
Dr and Mrs M G Westmoreland of Chicago welcome Beatrice Ann a ten day old girl born to the couple The Westmorelands are connected to Eagle Lake with Dr Westmoreland serving as executive secretary of the College of American Pathologists Family friends and relatives are rejoicing with the couple Thanksgiving holiday visits mark the week with this announcement and various local travels"}
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Gir
Beatrice Ann
M. G. Westmoreland
Chicago
Dr. Westmoreland
O. W. Westherland
Eagle Lake
College of American Pathologists
Westmoreland
J. W. Shacklett
Hausqey
Kepsoupay
Mary Davis
Ethel Stubenwall
Houston
A. J. Warnken, Jr
Kauffman
BR. Ho Reese
Perry Morris
V. D. Morris
Frank Maz- 3
Immunize Children Against Diphtheria in Texas
Texas Health Officer Dr. Geo W Cox urges all parents to immunize children at an early age using diphtheria toxoid. Babies should be vaccinated by eight or nine months, with a second dose later. Reinforcement is advised when school entry is near if a Schick test indicates need.
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Austin
Texas State Department of Health
Geo. W. Cox
Texas
Schick
New Year's Day Alamo Bowl Plans Are Cancelled
CC Kruger, chairman of the Alamo Bowl committee, announced the cancellation of the proposed New Year's Day game due to inability to sign two top collegiate teams. He cited limited scaling capacity and guaranteed offers of 30,000 to attract high calibre teams, with colleges declining to commit amid bigger bowl options. Fans can obtain refunds by mailing tickets to the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Insurance Building. checks will be sent or returned by mail.
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CC Kruger
Krueger
San Antonio
John Henry Walker Visits Rice Owls On Last Saturday
Eagle Lake Eagles star back John Henry Walker was in Houston last Saturday as luncheon guest of Rice Institute Owls coach Jess Nealy and players. He attended with Emanuel B B Braden, Rice squad member. Local fans expect a bright college career as Rice and A M scout the standout senior.
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John Henry Walker
Eagle Lake Eagles
Houston
Jess Nealy
Rice Institute Owls
John
Emanuel B.B. Braden
Lake Star
Rice
John Walker
Eagle Lake High School
Eagle Lake Star
Waleer
Colorado County Marriage Licenses Issued This Week
County Clerk Edger Litemann lists two marriages, Walter Adolph Wied to Jara Mae Knesek and Tevin E Alley to Pauline Bussey. Local social notes mention Mrs T C Lewis hosting guests including Pickett family, Fred White, and others in Garwood and Wharton areas during Thanksgiving gatherings.
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Edger . Litemann
Walter Adolph Wied
Jara Mae Knesek
Tevin E. Alley
Pauline Bussey
Holiday Workers Need Social Security Card
Increased holiday hiring prompts many requests for Social Security cards at the Houston Social Security Office. Manager Fred C. Rogers urges seasonal and part time workers to obtain and share their numbers with employers to ensure proper wage credits. misuse may lead to loss of credited wages for previously employed workers.
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Houston
Social Security Office
Fred C. Rogers
Fiday
Rogers
Soul Security Administration
Soil Building Practice To Be Discussed At Meet
Colorado County ACA County and Community Committee to meet in the AGA office Friday December 5 1947 to select soil building practices for the 1948 program and nominate a nominating committee to pick community committeemen and delegates to the County Convention Elections dates to be decided at this meeting The Peanut Marketing Quota Referendum will be held December 9 1947 Eligible voters will be notified by letter about the community they may vote in
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Colorado County
ACA County and Community Committee
AGA
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Abo Universal Electric
Eagle Lake Grain Co
Campbell's Feed Store
Fred R. Frka
J. B. Smith Co
Esgie Lake
Eagle
Lake Grain Co
Fred H. Ernka
Fred H. Froka
Pelorado
Wharton Counties
Adkins Bros
C. W. Causer
Lissie
Geo. Heck
Leonard Walker
C. L. Dill
Beokeeper
First National Building
Leroy Briggs
ELMER
Snow
Garwood
Sealy Fon Highway
O. J. Walters
Wharton
Fred R. Finka
George E. Stanton
Alvin, Texas
Betty Jane ThompSon
Laughlin Hospital
Shell Oil Company
Asywm
Ered R. Ernka
Sam Mathis
Alvin
Galves
J. Lockwood
Simon White Jr
Stanley Kucherka, Jr
Jim Reed Jr
M. College
Charles Frederickson
Schreiner Institute
U A Army Pachtead School
Bits
Fred G& Frnka
Shirley Ann
Walter
Edmund Haddack
Tommy
C. A. Radack
Laurel
Miss
R. O. Heider
Dallas
Me. Krider
R. M.farnum
Melvin Hayden
Chas, Carter
Letty Segelquist
Joel Ann
Clair Mid- Webrook
Hungerford
Mr. 5. G
Border
Southern Pacific
Mrs. M. G. Westmoreland
Fred R. Frata
Lake View
Reed
Dorothy Jean Austin
W. E. Reed
Normangee
Sam Austin
and Mirs
I. V. Duncan
Mes
V. T. Matthews
Duncan
L W. Rassek
Morgan City
Texas A
College Station
W. A. Baumert
Billy Feye
Seguin
Kingsbury
Cordell Austin
Tom Austin
8. J. Mobley
Nancy
Texas City
Lee Johnson
W. T. Matthews
H. Matthews
Uvalde
J W. A. Dallas
Matthews
Eagle Cafe
A. J. Tjaden
Jesus
Eagles
T. C Lewis
Him Pickett
Bonus
Fred White
L. W. Brasher
N. D. White
Joe C Brown
R. E. Martin
John Davis
Alice Sargeant
Samuel Martin
Wm. Spalinger
Maninette
Tree Top Angels
Harwood” Construction Reg
Scoll Bank
Miles Shell
Doug Miles, Mer
Ramacy Hotel
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