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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1942
Page
4
A Texas firm secured a military contract for issuing Army shoes. The action reflects defense procurement activity involving regional manufacturers. The order comes amid ongoing federal sourcing and supplier evaluation within the defense supply chain.
The article lists numerous residents and guests visiting and visiting hosts in Danbury and surrounding areas. Mr and Mrs Blu Braden Mrs G W Dreseher and family join social visits. several households including Henneke Drescher Miller and McMillan families celebrate with meals, church activities, and holiday get togethers.
State Superintendent Wands warned of a critical lack of qualified teachers. He cited vacancies across Texas schools with about 35 percent of positions unfilled and nearly half of districts reporting openings. Efforts include training through the Signal Corps and university programs to recruit more staff.
Miss Desen Wright along with Simon Wright and Miss Dicey Wright of Wharton arrive to spend the holidays with their mother Mrs. James Wright. Mr and Mrs. Re Duyka and others will join respective parental households for the season.
The Headlight notes Mrs W E Pophanken and Mrs A J Untermeyer with daughter Joyce visiting for shopping. Miss Jane Crim heads to relatives and teaching duties. Several locals including Mrs Lester Forbes and L C Wozencraft family plan Christmas gatherings at Glen Flora and with relatives. New reader Rev Clifford Wiese from Des Moines joins the paper’s circle.
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