Town and Farm in Wartime Prepared by Office of War Information
In wartime guidance from the Office of War Information the rural press section outlines ration reminders and veteran relief provisions. It notes adjusted service certificates allow veterans to claim bonds and cash values, with potential sums around $250 per person, plus possible bond exchanges and postwar business plans.
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Office OF War Information
Hbontist
Minnaey
Frank T. Hines
Diimstrator
Veterans Affairs
Bussiness
Irten
United States
Nyse
Rural Low Rent Housing Allotments Sought Postwar Aid
Agencies report readiness to submit allotment applications for rural low rent housing in the first three postwar years if Federal funds are provided. Local housing authorities say no funds are currently available and Congress must authorize appropriations for public housing. The FPIHA aims to gauge community needs before advising Congress, urging Rural Housing Authorities to outline housing needs for small towns and farms.
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Congress
FPIHA
PSA
FSA
Local Holiday Visits Stir Sheridan Families
Sheridan residents hosted relatives from San Antonio Houston and Galveston during Christmas and New Year. The gatherings featured Emmitt Johnson and family Highland residents plus Criswell Johnsons and Botards visiting in Sheridan with several trips to nearby towns including Eagle Lake and Glen Flora. A notable ad promotes Star Sulphur Lompound for poultry health, touting worm and parasite control with a money back guarantee.
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Emmitt Johnson and
Eagle Lake Grain Co
Roberts Family Completes Home Circle in Houston Event
Mr and T C Roberts and sons of Houston along with Mr and Mrs Sam Carter and son of Dayton joined the families of Mr and Mrs L De Roberts to finish the home circle in the elders home.
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Robert Cochrinton
Hedd
Ter
Marrs
T. C. Roberts
Houston
Sam Carter
Dayton
Mrs. L. de Roberts
Stahls to spend New Year with Lake Charles relatives
Mr and Mrs Joel Stahl who spent Christmas in Lake Charles Louisiana will arrive to spend the New Year with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Landa.
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Joel Stahl
Lake Charles
Will
Harry
Landa
Christmas Dinner Attended by Local Families
Mrs O L Mit and Mrs M H Treybig visit Mrs W G K and Mr and Mrs Fred Di for a Christmas gathering. Guests included neighbors and relatives sharing meals and news in a festive private event.
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Ates Jew
Feeder’s Supply Store
UWL News B
Auto Supply
B.j.ste
A. L. Baring Chevrolet
Hane Sh
Mem
Ote Ory
Harry D. Larson
First National Bank
Eagle Lake
Tex
Joe D. Luna
Emanuel Roos
Norris Bidg
P. T. Gordon
Severd
Norris Bidz
Sheridan News
Ay Mbs
Blanc Johnson
Frnka & Woodard
Columbus
Texas
Dr. A. S. Traden
McCarty Homestead
C. R. Tubbs
Tierder Packing Co
Yhones
Oftien
J. Ben Johnson
Optometrist
Roy Towell
W. HE
Albrecht
W. M. W. M. Lindsay
Secy
Wilcox Grocery
America
Eagle Lake Furniture Compan
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