Red Cross Has Record Number Serving U S Military Forces
The American Red Cross reports over 2,600 representatives stationed worldwide, with about 1,408 serving troops in the United States and others overseas. It notes coordinators at 146 base stations and 33 camps, handling welfare reports, leave requests, and casualty communications.
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RED Cross
U. S
Ama Red Cross
Teday
Stef
Sean
Weather Bureau
Tadio
Hickam Air Terse
Hawaii
Teals
Kend Ty & Young Marine
Krenjalein
Maine
Red Cros
Red Cross Prshnet
Leary
Japan
East
Europa
Red Crees
Germany
England
Anita
France
Study Club Christmas Party Highlights Eight Members Present
Easie Lake Study Club members shared holiday greetings at a Wednesday party in which Mrs. C. Causey opened with remarks on cross cultural Christmas cheer. Mrs. Dowdy recounted The Husband of Mary tale while Mrs. Swearingen sang O Holy Night, accompanying herself on piano. A cake, cookies, nuts and tints were served in the dining room with a pine and holly centerpiece and Christmas tree balls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easie Lake Study Club
Pell
C. ¥. Causey
T. P. Dowdy
Mary
H. D. Swearingen
Clara Mae
John Chumney
Vine
Sue
Transfer explains fare kindness on bus ride
The driver allowed a passenger to ride for free or at reduced cost because she had a transfer. A lady with a son and a stall boy paid partial or full fare at different stops, but the transfer allowed the final rider to continue without additional fare.
England Reinforces Old Law on Juverts in Havant Court
A revived ancient English statute, long dormant, was invoked in Havant juvenile court to protect a 2 year old boy and a girl named LegeRda from being found with football betting coupons. The case cited a prohibition dating to a centuried era, tracing back to a reign when young men engaged in gaming.
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England
London
Havant
Leyegrda Gitl
Two House Maids Named Trust Fund Beneficiaries
MORRISTOWN New Jersey two 52 year old maids on the estate of Deonard and Henle, retired New York cotton broker, were named as beneficiaries of a 100000 dollar trust. Annie Berpsey and Julia McGarlie are listed as principal beneficiaries, while Moran Hentz Crossfivid the other niece, won a trust fund of 529090 dollars on condition she pursue a legal action to contest the will. Hentz sued the maids claiming they were employed by the broker family for over twenty years and more. Hentz was a notable name in the New York cotton exchange.
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Morristown N. J
Bentz
Dundee
New Sark
Fire Chief Outlines Christmas Safety Rules
Fire Chief A H Dipple urges careful holiday precautions to prevent fires and unhappiness at Christmas. He advises choosing a small tree, keeping it outdoors until close to Christmas, avoiding tinsel or paper decorations, not placing electric trains near the tree, using tested lights, keeping cords safe, switching lights off from a distance, not leaving lights on when absent, and disposing of a dropping tree promptly.
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A. H. Dipple
Knights of Columbus To Build Hall In Columbus
A meeting of the Christopher Columbus Council of Knights of Columbus outlines plans to erect a new hall in Columbus on land donated by R E Tait. Final arrangements for the annual Christmas party at 6 20 p m were discussed, with local members receiving long service and honorary pins.
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Christopher Columbus Council of
William Schneicher
Eagle Lake
Albert Weishahn
Ben Wilde
Columbus
Gus Strauss
Hal Jetisville
Wildesse
Perth Amboy youth saved from pond by 13 year old
In Perth Amboy New Jersey 13 year old Lilian Mingin rescued Kenneth Varigorder from a Columbus park skating pond after seeing the boy struggle in thin ice. Lilian retrieved the boy’s hands and held him safely until others arrived. The rescuer and witnesses urged recognition by local safety councils.
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Perth Amboy
WN. J
Tile Mingin
Kenneth
Varigorder
Munytiuszko Street
Columbus Park
Lillian
Attie
Lilian
Honey Lillian
Kennels
Syllie Chik
Jenny Mareevaid
Pari Am~ Bog Safety Council
Na- Miomat Batety Council
Spider Sets Off Quake Recording at City College Station
A spider crawled onto the vertical seismometer at City College Baberneisian graph station in Finley Hall and registered a quake event. Prof Dar fel T O'Gonnall and staff reported the incident briefly disrupted plate accuracy, though the seismograph still posted one of the best three decade records.
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Ameytan
Bowas
City College
Bike Riders See Surging U S Popularity After Auto Era
New York reports a revived interest in cycling as an American trend, with experts noting a sharp rise in bike activity since autos eclipsed bicycles. Industry observers cite growing demand and record sales anticipated nationwide.
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America
New York
Issa
Wildlife research shows gains and ongoing challenges
Seoris Hos notes that Americans spend billions on sports and hunting while wildlife programs pursue better returns. He cites improvements in waterfowl management, quail prospects, and soil-building plants, but warns many programs suffer from weak administration and complex, slow progress, though wildlife research remains relatively young and improving.
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Hos
Wildlife
Game and Fish
Clarenan Cottam
Fish Ang Wilde Service
Spatssmen
Dudle Fumfecu
Second Half of Ducks Geese Season Opens December 21
The migratory birds season for ducks and geese resumes at 12:00 noon Wednesday December 21 and runs until January 16. Game Warden T. J. Waddell reminds that shooting begins at 12:08 on the first day, with diving hours from one half hour before sunrise to one hour before sunset. Bag limits: ducks eight in possession not more than one wood duck. geese per day limits include up to two Canada geese or two white fronted geese or one of the species. ducks and geese season unchanged through January 16 with a 12 bird daily bag limit and 36 possession limit for geese. deer season ends December 31 for two bucks.
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T. 7
Waddell
East Bernard Football Lettermen Feted At Dec 7 Banquet
East Bernard High School Brahmas honored 1949 lettermen at a December 7 banquet. Co captains R J Schroeder and Lydgie Kepria were named captains for the 1925 season. Several players received letters and the group will return next year as lettermen. Schroeder scored 91 points and Keprta 90 in 1944.
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Servors
J.C. Graves
Beney Koym
Billy Repria
Lodie Valis
Doe Logeck
Mark Kubaly
Clifford Schroeder
Ernie Genz
Willie Gener
J. C. Graves
Brammay
Bernard
H. J. Schroeder
Lydgie ‘Keprte
Bef
Schroeder
Kegrta
Local Notices Include Names In Unclear List
A fragmentary notice lists numerous individuals and places with unclear roles. It mentions Annie Nathan City Mrs. Joan L. Waddell Cry Mrs. Jae von Quierke Freeport Roxce Wreht Houston Danuel Roos City Mrs. Leander Walls Alieyton Ceres Tnits Mattie Caldwell Columbus Henry Lee Woods Renus Davis Gordon Natrrews dtemipsale Mrs. Ethel Calvert City H. S. Gaulentine Rock Tstand Mrs. Ergin Estintaum aby ML Austin City Mrs. . J. Hill Saeridan Mrs. Mayferd Kreidler McAllen Rita Dromgoole City BOR Rollings Ciy Mrs Adelina Cotte and son City Panghormy candy At goo Th Tans'a.
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Annie Nathan
City
Joan L. Waddell
Cry
Jae von Quierke
Freeport
Roxce Wreht
Houston
Danuel Roos
Leander Walls
Alieyton Ceres Tnits
Mattie Caldwell
Columbus
Henry Lee Woods
Renus Davis Gordon
Natrrews
J. Hill
Saeridan
Mayferd Kreidler
McAllen
Rita
Dromgoole
BOR Rollings, Ciy
Adelina Cotte
I City
Shamrock Bowl profits aid Texas cancer research fund
The Shamrock Charity Bowl in Houston on December 17 features the Cleveland Browns and pro stars to raise funds for the Shrine Crippled Children Fund and Runyon Cancer Fund. TV and radio personalities including Walter Winchell will attend and help promote the event with gate receipts benefiting The University of Texas M D Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research. Tickets at 15.00, sponsored by Glenna McCarthy, fund hospital research and public education efforts.
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Houston
Cleveland Browns
Apa
Jacke Ben~ Typ
Pat Harris
Dinah Shore
George Montgomery
Freddy Marlin
Welter Winchell
Jimme Fiddler
Bill Stemns
Famod
Shrine Crippled Children’s Fund
Gamon Runyon Cancer Musd
Winchell
Trea~ Surer
Runyon Fund
Rice Stadium
Glenna McCarthy
Feng
Stronger Deer Tag Promised For 1950 Season
Howard Dodgens executive secretary of the Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission said last week a stronger deer tag will be provided for hunters next season. He noted the 1950 tag was light and tore easily and urged hunters to secure tags by wrapping around the antlers and tying with string to keep them in place for the remainder of the season.
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Howard Dodgens
Texas Gane, Fish and Oyster Commission
Texas
Seasor
Christmas Dance At Club Montezuma Dec 22
The Christmas formal dance at Club Montezuma will be held next Thursday evening December 2nd with Bill Corpelson's orchestra providing dancing music. Cards were mailed to club members this week. The dance committee announced Ackers for the New Year’s Eve event are available. reservations should be made.
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Luis Montezuma Iil
Club Rom
Bill Corpelson
Iman
Ackers
Rowan
Lexus
Independents take both games in Garwood opener
The Independents Gefrated Flato's of Houston won the A and EB games in the Eagle Lake gym last Friday night, 5 to SG, with a fast pace and strong guard play. Garwood and Eagle Lake split district action as Eagle Lake edged Garwood 18 to 17 in the final seconds.
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Eagle Lake
Independents
Gefrated Flato’s
Houston
George Causey
Arnold Payne
Eagle Lake High School
James Gertson
Walter Proka Jed
Esgie Lake High School
Garwood
Garwood Gues
Neetville
Lats Look Back December 19 1723 town notes
Local items note Curtis Hough leaving for New Orleans and handayong post, Dr George Green of Austin to speak at First Baptist. oil well tied to St Taylor ranch near Wharton. socials include Mrs Doole hosting, birthday for Eve lyn Gynka, and Boy Scouts event. Hunter reports from Eagle Lake, classroom Christmas program prep in Miss Smiter’s first grade.
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Curtis Hough
J. F. Houga
Liasle
New Orleans
United Fruit Company
George Green
First Baptist Church
Green
First Baptist Church of
Austin
CM. Bartholomes
Vice Press
Austin National Bani
Texas Company
St. Taylor Ranch
Wharton
T . Doole
Austis
Baptist Church
Cme
Eagle Lake
Sert
Verner Matthews
Roenseh Roberts
Urban Burtachelt
Ensenal
Fred Gynka
Yestersday
Evelyn
Cash Seahorn
Bennie Blair
Seaholm Studebaler
Trirkes
Episcopal Rectory
Gladys Smiter
Natalie Anbe
Arnold Mlockman
Rosalie Hayden
Louise Adams
Annie Mae Austin
William Pérrot
Elizabeth Townley
Glenn Moorer
Maud Ham
Henry Browne
Tusmiay Brown
Elmer Haley
Lauree Sunderman
County Citizens Receiving 1500 In Social Security
Colorado County sees 100 residents drawing about 1500 monthly in Social Security benefits through the Houston office as part of a 13 year operation. Fred Rogers notes no forged claims, while Oran Buckner handles field visits on the third Wednesday each month. Local officials urge residents to show cards, check records, and contact us at 65 or upon death to protect benefits.
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Houston Social Security
Fred
Rogers
Houston
Colorado County
Wabi
Metropolian
Oran S Buckner
Ciy
Lever
Adtvice
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Ender
Aray
Navy
American Red Cross
Coluntars
Ur'tech States
West Red Cross
Stheesy Wels
Vvectee
Gaines Dog Research Center
Trey
Council
Hall
Giri
Ley Pond
Spider
Saistiegraph
Seoris
East Bernard
Higin Waletien
Iudley
Laughlin Houvitel
State Cancer Hospital
Club Montezuma
High School Roses
G&rwood
Independents Take
Flato’s
Lats
George Hate
Dick Richter
Fun Whitley
Jo Neille Anderson
Karen Sue Cook
Margaret Ann Meitzen
Melvin Wright
Elizabeth Sinclair
Robert Adkins
Judy Fay Dipson
Margaet Dane Nelly
Mary Agies Dromgoole
Mary Louise Morris
Claire Nash
Lyris Powers
Patricia Rodrigues
Dally Skiles
Bobby Metzen
Sharon Ward
Judy Were
Janity Pendergrass
Bill Rhodes
Elizabeth Embry
Sandra Thomas
Andres Barbara Reese
Judith Perry
Bobby Lee Cale
Lupe Comoa
Josu T Hintz
Harald
Rabe
Wayne Kanished
Vivien Herida
Patricia Loessin
John Herpen Pendergrass
Doi McCreary
Henry Lockwood
Alan Causey
Catherine Donnelly
Carol Jare Sens
Deverly Campbell
Walter Jones
Don- Ann Brown
Mars Kathryn Hang
Suzanne Harbin
Lucia Karnauch
Gail Beyette
Judye Thomas
Dick Luna
Jo Sue Salladay
Mel Merger
Weyne Brasher
Doty Smith
Ja Coralyy ‘Corman
Lois Kopecky
Bruce Cooper
Alfred Marx
Bernace Parma
June Adkins
Rose Mane Brumbeluw
Carole Crim
Ariene Gerisan
Carey Healy
Jerinie le McLellan
Betty Kay Meitlar
Galentine
5. P. Galentine
Tulsa
Oklahoma
GC. V. Galentiné
Lackey. Va
WS. Galentine
Charleston
South
Tay Iater
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