Double Birthday Party Celebrated Friday Eve
A local double birthday party was held Friday evening in honor of two individuals. Guests included Mary Kathryn Alley, Mary Munford, Virginia AUT dean TAUTT, Robert Wilcox, Gene Durbin, Grady Sterall, Walter Leo Bauer, and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Barnet
Neether Nileetune
Sue
Virgins
Aut
Dean Tautt
Robert Wilcox
Gene Durbin
Graedy Sterall
Wilter Leo Bauer
Surgery Update With Optimistic Outlook For Doral Relatives
A fragmented report notes that Doral underwent surgery this week and shows gratitude from friends. It mentions Lauchlin Hesite and Tietal, with hope that Judge Pormnur will attend and represent Worth County in forthcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ier
Doral
Sven Uke
Lauchlin
Tietal
Christmas Greetings from Overseas and New Officers
Readers see a collage of wartime notes from overseas including Christmas greetings home from Sgt. Harry D. Lobpries in England and Sgt. Marion Carter in France. Letters praise morale, share tidings of former classmates, and reflect on France’s beauty amid war. Also announced is the commissioning of John J. Hopkins of Garwood as second lieutenant after Infantry School training at Fort Benning plus a general summary of the Officer Candidate Course and its aim to produce qualified leaders for America's infantry forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
Devers
RAF
Italy
Spe
Janes Devers
Lee Lieve
Bugle Lake
AAK
Comiattis
Sicily
France
Forti
Laly
Salerngands Theustour
Pierats
Sheheths
Aversa
Enabli
Wititrawal
Roamno Americano
Ploesti
Rumania
Roanno Americano
Harry D. Lobpries
England
100Th
Harry
Tuck
Marion
Carter
Texas
Eve Hady
T Benning
John J. Dlopkins
Garwood
Army of the
Eagle Lake High School
Eagle Lake
Abilene Christian College
Abilene
Infantry School
America
Miles Rites Highlight Long Life Of Local Farmer
Robert Boyd Miles aged ninety one died after a full life in Colorado County. Survived by children John H. Miles and Mrs A A Linke of Eagle Lake, brother William G. Miles of Beeville, half siblings Turner Miles Batson Albert Miles Wharton and Mrs Fannie Duke Houston. Six grandchildren and four great grandchildren mourn. Funeral from Mill Funeral Home officiated by Rev Chis paulemice Jr with quartet singing. Interment at family burying ground near links to community church life noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Miles
Eagle Lake
A. A., Linke
William G. Miles
Beeville
Turner Miles
Batson
Albert Miles
Wharton
Fannie Duke
Houston
Miles
Tasptist Church
Atx
Mill
Chis
Paulemice Jr
Culpepper
Kate Mckee
Mie
Bie
Toliver
Hayes Stephens
Simgins
Jordan
Jack
Jovenil
Denis Ghenbans
Dire Miles HB. Linke
B.D. Aurelio Ruri
CL Rppro
Serviers
Ir Myles
Colorado County
Sheen
Byrnes orders drafting age 26 to 37 to boost war effort
War Mobilization Director James F Byrnes announced that selective service must draft men aged 26 to 37 not currently contributing to the war effort. He said essential war industries must have manpower while Army and Navy release others to fill plant shortages. He urged Hershey to reclassify deferments for those in the 26 47 age group who leave essential industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James F. Byrnes
Byrnes
Army
Navy
Selective Service
Lewis Hershey
4-H Clubs Report on Victory Gardens and Projects
Victory evening reports show girls growing gardens totaling about 25 acres with 73 of 75 participants producing year round vegetables. They canned 809 quarts or assisted in canning, sold vegetables worth 233 dollars, and spent 56 dollars on insect control. Furniture and textile projects include 140 furniture pieces repaired, 473 pillow cases, and dresses made from feed sacks valued at 564 dollars. clothing improvements reflected in new garments and school-related needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory E Iening
Club
Victory Gardens
Garwood Items Highlight Local News And Visits
Garwood items note Cpl Reinald Wied returning to Boca Raton after visiting his mother and relatives. Griffitts of Dayton visits family as do Nelte and other Griffitts relatives. A birthday dinner honors Nelte, fourteen, with gifts from fourteen guests. Teachers and students share piano recitals in EL Campo. Captain Horn writes from Isle Capri during rest. Mrs. Selma End's trip to Columbus is announced.
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Cpl Reinald Red
Boca Raton
Florida
Griffitts of
Dayton
Iudise WM
Griffitts
Ant’ Nisnen
Dole
Nelte
A. J. Kromling
Trouston
Roy Shoop
The
Missionary Society
Fomenjhent
Dhic Theeting
John Gideon
Ann Schmeeckle
Billie Hope Finks
EL Campo
Clara Brown
Schmeeckle
W. R. Frnka
Edie Frnki
Ralf Horn
W. H. Horn
Tste Capri
Ralf
Garwood
Horn
Isle Capri
Ward New Houston couple wed in Chesterville ceremony
Mrs. Lillian Ward daughter of Mrs. J. H. Wills and Alton New of Houston married Saturday September in a single ring service performed by Rev N H Peterson. Wills of Stafford were the only detendants. The item lists numerous relatives visiting and moving, with indications of long family ties and local travel between Chesterville, Houston, and Denton.
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Lillian Ward
J. H. Wills
Alton New
Houston
Lissie
N. H. Peterson
HS. Wills
Stafford
Utis
Lippent
Clinton
Tubbs
Mes
Ail Meas
Wills
Aid
Atlant Pate
Watt
Douglas Sehmittan
New York
Selph
Louis ‘Tyler
Itolind Regentrecht
Sealy
Glerin
Joe Semora
L. D. McCullum
Gurwood
Howard Nolan
Hallettaville
Beals Place
Nokar
Ing Ingram
Inspirational Christmas program closes Eagle Lake Study Club
The Eagle Lake Study Club closed the year with an inspirational Christmas program on Wednesday afternoon. President Mrs J M Noy welcomed 26 members and 9 guests. Mrs Chas Cate Sey and Mrs W M Causey led the program with insights into unusual Christmas customs and a global tour of observances. Mrs Richard A Park spoke on the origin of Christmas carols, with a solo by Mrs T W Jenkins and Mr Lindsay. The trio performed carols with piano accompaniment, concluding with Winter Wonderland. Out of town guests included Mrs John Vaughn of New York and Mrs Curtis McClanahan of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
J. M. Noy
Lindsay
John Vaughn
New York
Curtis McClanahan
Houston
3. BR
Reed
Lissie
Elsie
Henry
el Paso
Sheridan Shell Oil Report
Goulnech Unit No 1 was reported on Thursday as continuing to test. Plow Reilly No 13 was being installed by the Gas department.
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Sheridan Shell Oil Report
Goulnech
Reilly No
Wis
Man Fends Off Armed Robbers In Houston Area
A Houston area man fought off two armed robbers attempting a hold up in a Texan town. He fired shots at the assailants as they fled, leaving him wounded by a bullet and neighbors alarmed by the chaotic scene. Police are investigating the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsuston
Houston
Thiston
Eagle Lake
Svorsk
Dante
Mtr Leste
Severnl
Louse
Ube
Loetik
Willow 1D Club Demonstrates Chair Upholstery
Willow Tome Demonstration Club held its latest meeting at Mrs Alchp wel home with visitors Miss Dorothy Crousline new County Home Demonstration Agent giving an upholstery chair demonstration. After business, treats were served and the group planned a January 26 meeting with Mrs Myint Glucel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Glucek
Willow Tome
Alchpwel
Nw County ‘Home
Dorothy Crousline
Mae
Uphii Dbstervice
State University Honors Charlyne Stephens on Honor Roll
Miss Charlyne Stephens earned a place on the summer fall term honor roll at the College of Engineering. Friends note she performed well in this challenging program amid demanding coursework.
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State University
Charlyne Stephens
Christmas Gifts Of Rationed Food
A historical notice describes rationed food gifts and limits on exchange during the holiday season. It notes that families may give up to 100 quarts per member and outlines conditions for distributing rationed goods through nonprofit or charitable channels. The piece also mentions a Christmas party planned by the local chapter with a gift exchange and upcoming travel of Mrs. Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giese
Janis
Sullver Peimis
Lidnuanals
Rae
Phos
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Esdie Dew
Pury Buighe
the Pangheinis
Alex Smith
Mannin
Henry Aldrichs
Jimmy Lydia
Ar Henry Aldwen
Rainbow Island
Dorothy Lamour Endieckin
Gil Lamb
Barry Sulvan
iLetan Anny Ty Commission
Tony
Aluntains
Anchorage
S. Frazar Wallace
Py C. Be
Elise
Raymond Kohleffel
Jimmie Mathis
Charles Walker
Phorcvanggh
Mire
Conner Burger
Phin
Thynkstiing
Cheikeman
Gene Hinds
Pheu
Reine
Robert Boyd Miles
Selma End
Columbus
Rath
ARM & Hammer Soda
Skinners
Duff
Glass Bulliard's Syrup
Lks
Namlin Seerless
Idaho
RED & White
J.C. Lockwood
Chesterville News
M. E. Selply
Ee Study Club
Willow
BP. mi
Doe Lise McCreary
Cita Rogers
Chivernore
Oklo
John Q. Rogers
Universal Mills
Eagle Lake Grain Co., Inc
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