Veterans Discharged Army and Navy Men Return Home
Warren W. Simmons and many others are discharged after years of service including Pacific duty. The list includes Lt Johnny Balas Payne and Lt Arnold Perne on leave from the Army Air Corps, Lt Reiss Mirks, Corp Alvin Drescher, and Sgt Clifton L Tyler, with details of their units, theatres, and plans after discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Balas Payne
Arnold Perne
Amy Air Corps
San Antonio
Arnold Payne Jyaseen
Ala
Warren & Dseper
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Memphis
Tennessee
Inde
Civision Life
Raymond
Navy
Pacific
Unclear clipping details Toni Greer service office hold
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Toni Greer in context of Grace Reed and a filing in office. Reads as a continuation from page one with unclear specifics about who now holds a position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toni
Grace Reed
Victory Clothing Collection To Start January 7
A national drive to collect 100 million garments for distribution to war torn lands opens January 7 and runs through January 31. Local chair John H. Foster and committee map a Eagle Lake program collecting used clothing, shoes, and bedding, patterned after a 195 drive, with dates January 10 and 11 reserved for drop offs at the American Rice Grow Association office. Communities including Matthews, Rock Island, Altair, Nada, Chesterville, Ramsey, Garwood urged to inspect, donate wearable clothing, and provide warmth to recipients. UN and state leaders emphasize aid as vital to rehabilitation and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Foster
E. C. Terrell
J. W. Griffin
E. F. Abercrombie
Charles Culpepper
J. G. Jenkins
Rock Island
Eagle Lake
American Rice Grow Association
Matthews
Altair
Nada
Chesterville
Ramsey
Garwood
Vbert H. Lehman
Sener
United Nations Reand Rehabilitation Sration
Ery
Truman
Mrs Twibell Suffers Light Stroke At Home
Mrs Twibell of Sheridan is in Laughlin Hospital with the effects of a light stroke suffered at her home on Tuesday morning. Miss Bobby Twibell, a student nurse, visited from John Seely Hospital in Galveston and helped bring her mother to the hospital. Relatives arrived to be with Mrs Twibell during the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ze B Twibell
Sheridan
Laughlin Hospital
Bobby Twibell
John Seely Hospital
Galveston
Lime
Ant Tren Mens Mis
Anny Monroe Arived
Seaholm Named Deputy Grand Master of Texas Masons
Helmer Seaholm attended a Texas Masons gathering with H. Seaholm and R. L. Cole in Waco last week where Pat Neff of Baylor University was installed as Grand Master succeeding Batcor Giles of Austin. Seaholm was appointed District Deputy Grand Master in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmer Seaholm
Grand Master
Texas Masons
H. Seaholm
R. L. Cole
Wace
Pat Neff
Baylor University
Masonic Lodge
Batcor Giles
Austin
Seahalm
Funeral Rites Large Audience Hears Mrs Polocheck
Requiem mass for Mrs. Mary Polocheck was held at St. Roch's Church Mentz. She died in a Houston hospital after a fall and brain concussion. Burial followed at Mentz Cemetery. Survived by eight children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rotarians hosted a Christmas party with a ventriloquist act by Chester LeRoy and wife, featuring Corporal Eddie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ventriloquist
M. Polocheck
Rotary
St. Roch's Catholic Church
Mentz
Mary Polocheck
Houston
Mentz Holic Cemetery
A. W. Didner
Polocheck
Bernardo
Colorado County
Max Polocheck
Christine Polocheck
Joe
Goose Creek
Charlie
Kenedy
Agnes Swanke
Fairbanks
Leo
Ramsey
John
Plantersville
Annie Polocheck
Mary Glasier
Ed Braden
Eagle Lake
Gardner Duncan
Boothe
Joe McCreary
R. P. Wilcox
Eddie
LeRoy
Army
Chesterfield
Chicago Railroad
Rotarians
Rotary Anns
M. L. Anderson
Joan Davis
E W
Gravee
Mes . Davy
Hay Kearney
John Kearney
R. R. Wells
Legion Meeting Set For Tuesday Evening At Lakeside Hall
All members of the local American Legion post are notified that a meeting will be held Tuesday at 7 30 oclock in their Hall on Lakeside Road. The Legion thanks the Eagle Lake Lions Club and Eagle Lake Rotary Club for furniture donations that benefit the War veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Lakeside Road
Legion
Eagle Lake
Uncle's Boys in Service Reach Home for Christmas
News from Uncle's Boys in Service abroad and here reports several families receiving early Christmas updates. Louis Nathan near New York, a warrant officer, is expected home soon after serving in England and the Low Countries. Fulton Dromgoole, hospital attendant, calls from San Francisco to say he will be home for Christmas. Master Sergeant Billy Martin wires that he will reach New York aboard the Queen Mary on December 14. Major White, arriving from Tokyo, is due in. Jack White Jr. meets news of his father en route home. Seaman 1st class Lloyd Dallas travels aboard the USS O’Conto, with multiple Pacific stops, awaiting departure for more homeward trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton L. Tyler
Louis Tyler
Altair
Fort Hancock
Fort Dex
Jersey
Tyler
R. BH. Macy & Company
New York
City
Louis
England
Low Countries
France
Germany
Fulton M. Dromgoole
United States
Nowy
Angle
Agnes Os
San Francisco
Fulton Fils
Pacific
Robert Marti
Billy Martin
Billy
Emily
California
Weateay Aspect
Ea & Wet
Major
States
Tokyo
Little Jack White, Jr
Laughlin Hospital
Shspios
Apmingoy
Harare
Chaos
Hshe
Tokyo Bay
Saipan
Mrs Welford to Make Home in San Antonio
Mrs. Welford plans to live with her daughter Mrs Beard in San Antonio after the new year. Relatives and friends in Eagle Lake regret her departure yet wish her happiness in the Alamo City. She has three daughters and several grandchildren living in San Antonio. she previously lived there for years. The home was sold to Mr and Mrs Griff Thomas Jr for their residence and a baby. Flight Officer Thomas is due home soon from India with his discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wit. Welfird
Wr Beard
San Antonio
Eagle Lake
Alamo City
Griff Thomas, Jr
Thomas
India
Mrs Haley to Be Buried Here Today
Mrs Kite McNeile Haley dies after long illness and funeral services are set for Friday at three o clock from Christ Episcopal Church in Eagle Lake. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Born 1860 in Baltimore she lived in Kansas City before moving to Eagle Lake in 1935 near son T P Haley. Survived by grandson Tom Haley of Eagle Lake and niece Mrs Martha J Moffat of Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Kite McNeile Haley
Lakeside Cemetery
Baltimore
Maryland
Walter Haley
Kansas
Cit
Eagle Lake
T. P. Haley
G.W. BP. McKinney
Episcopal
Rosenberg
Haley
Tom Haley
Neice
Martha J. Moffat
Popular Nurse Of Laughlin Hospital Suffers Collapse
Angelin Warecke, longtime Laughlin Hospital nurse, was found unconscious at the Graves home Monday morning. She was rushed to the hospital with a fight stroke, remained unconscious, and doctors expressed cautious hope for recovery as friends and the community prayers for a swift return to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laughlin Hospital
Miss Angelin Warecke
Laughs Hospital
H. W. Graves
Miss Angelin
War Bond Drive Continues In Eagle Lake Aimed At Quotas
The Victory Bond Drive in Eagle Lake proceeds with G and Treasury Bonds outpacing quotas while FE bonds lag. $69,250 of $375,000 has been met and organizers hope to reach the top before the final Texas headquarters report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Treasury
Texas
Trewin Beueis
Shgluml
Eagle Lake Schools to Recess During Christmas Holidays
Sept W C Reed announced Eagle Lake Public Schools will recess on Pre day December Y and resume Wednesday January afternoon after holidays. The war’s impact delays and weather may adjust schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
W. C. Reed
Eagle Lake High School Band Seeks Instruments
Band Director Martin Hale at Eagle Lake High School seeks donations of clarinets trumpets cornets trombones and saxophones to outfit a reorganized band. Shortage forces visits to Houston and San Antonio for suitable gear, with donations encouraged from Eagle Lake Columbus Garwood and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Hale
Eagle Lake High School
Hale
Houston
San Antonio
Eagle Lake
Columbus
Garwood
Conmuunties
Oil Interests In Vicinity During Week In Wharton County
Oil activity reports from Wharton County include El Campo pool tests by Seaboard Oil Company with No. 24 Reba S. Snetl at 467 feet from northeast corner of 80 acre lease in E. T. Wilson survey. new 7600 foot test in El Campo pool. Seaboard test located 1706 feet east of No. 1A Swell. Hillie Test in Wharton abandoned after 300 feet, Minnie Howell E. T. railroad survey. Tom Nichols drilling below 20350 feet in shale week end. reports of other tests and reserves in Colorado and Georgia counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Campo
Seaboard Oil Company
Reba S. Snetl
E. T. Wilson
Wharton County
Seaboard
Wharton
Hillie
Franklin
Minnie Howell
E. T
Rutta Named County Service Officer in Colorado County
Chas D. Rutta formerly county attorney was appointed County Service Officer at a Commissioners Court meeting. The county set a salary of 75 007 per month. Rutta returns from service in the armed forces where he served as Captain and as personal affairs and legal aid officer aiding soldiers with discharges marital issues and GI Bill questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. D. Rutta
Colorado County
Commissioners' Court
Mond
Irda
Ruta
United Stites
Temselves
G. I
Ruttit
Wiginpuadke
Wells Family Announcement Keepsake Card
I Mfr and Mrs. R. R. Wells, Sr. announce a family milestone with gratitude and best wishes for health and happiness. Their note reflects a traditional private celebration and appreciation for friends and relatives who shared the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Wells, Sr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren W. Simmons
W.T. 1
Edwant B. Howard
Rosanna Howard
Ehmner
Ben
Reiss Mirks
Dre
Oyn Rogers
Hicks
Fort Gibson
Ohlsholms
Alvin E. Drescher
G. W. Drescher
Cat Spring
Abin
Corporal Drescher
Pio, Susino HL. Reyes
Moetilosky
Sar
Victory Clothing Collection
Chas
Leipepper
Nolamang Ware
David Wintermann
Wallace Lindsay
Louis Nathan
Mrs
Meyer Nathan
Newton Appoumates
Soldier Acme
Lows ‘Rallas
O'Conto
APA
Japan
China
Jasc” Eee
Mrs. Welford
K. Haley
Colorado Ga
W. Frazier
McLane and Johnson
I and GN
Compa
Trenpe
Teres Hfmitesso
Tom Nichols
Shale
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