4 H Girls Club Work in Colorado County
A 4-H girls club survey in Colorado County shows 120 of 150 questionaires returned. Members helped with farm tasks such as picking cotton and caring for livestock, earning $1,030.13 from 41 jobs and investing about $3,200 in victory bonds. They also collected salvage, prepared fire prevention posters, and aided with gardens and food processing, reporting $1,468.95 in sales and $1,501.95 invested in processed foods.
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Fms
Heshouse
Tory
Irks
Sarngeley
Tesnel
Ieee
Haynes
Segutatius
URS Givatie
Fier Gate
Soho
Propesses Ak
Fitzgerald Buys A B Store From J R Colly
H C Fitzgerald acquires the A B Store in Eagle Lake from J R Colly. Colly started the shop in 1934 and has been a prominent local businessman, while Fitzgerald, known for Eagle Cleaners and Pressing, will run the store with the same staff and service.
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Colly
Eagle Lake
Cally
H.C. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Sudden Death of Miss Engstrom Shocks Community
Miss Hazel Engstrom of Garwood passed away after a heart attack on December 20 following a hospital stay for seven years of illness. Her death prompted deep sorrow among family and friends, with services held at Garwoods Methodist later that week. Her father, By Engstrom, reports she would have turned 18, and the community mourns the loss as arrangements were made for final rites.
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Engstrom
Garssuut
Besley Lake
Ahe Laghelim Hospital
Asta
Tor
le. H. Choohaks
Bonus
Garwoods
Eagle Lake Drops Out of 34 A District Football 1944
Eagle Lake withdraws from District 34-A football in 1944 due to competitive disadvantage. Supt W C Reed discusses the move with Bay City Tribune, noting that Nevis hide owners and local facilities influenced the decision. The report reflects on past games and regional rivalries shaping the district alignment.
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Eagle Lake
W. C. Reed
Baghie
Ootho
D Wiel
Eagles
Punghe
Cary Smith
Bay City
Wwe
Bugle
Pay
Bensell
Marticukis
Batt Wallace
Eothek
Sheridan Expands with Three New Wells in Year
Sheridan announces three new well locations as rigs move in to increase activity for the year. Plew Realty No. 10 marks Thursday with drilling at UsAl as Eevee Lewis Nod oversees operations.
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Sheridan
Thy
Sherdin
Plew Realty No
Wis Coring Thareday
Eevee
Lewis Nod
St UsAl
Epps Announces Appreciation Sale Beginning Jan 3
Epps marks three years in business with an appreciation sale starting January 3 offering lower prices on select items. The promotion aims to thank customers and attract shoppers with special prices and staged events at the store.
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Epps
Christmas Wedding Ties Families Across Tyler Austin
Captain Joe Pay Cain and Miss Merlene Dyke wed at The St Marys Tennish House in Austin on Christmas night. E Johnson sister of the groom served as matron of honor. Miss Charlyne Stephens, niece of the groom, played music. Best man was Donald Mastin. Cain’s brother Captain Lenny Cain attended. Reception followed at the Driskill Hotel.
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Chas
Lenny Cain
Hs Warnes
Triskill Hotel
Bridiygronin
Don Pat Cen
Hed Tyud
Oma Toplowihy Leone Piette
Annual Summary Of County Home Demonstration Work
The 116 Home Demonstration Club Women in Colorado County report year investments of 6009.75 with salvage drives and donations of old jewelry fabric and goods. Members set up a home center for records and many contributed clothing and fabric items including sacks converted into apparel.
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Colorado County
Sim
Acde
OAS
jonGes
Uncle's Boys in Service Abroad Report From Homefront
A letters from servicemen and families detail Christmas greetings and updates. Cpl Wick at Camp Cook near Santa Barbara shares homefront sentiment. Lt Bowie visits wife and son from Fort Monroe. Mes Drescher and Mrs Wick contribute to the Moodlight staff. Messages describe park visits, church services, and overseas postings including North Africa and Gulfport. continued on next page.
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Sind
Alfred Wiek
Aomubeh
Hondight
Wiel
Ote Mtny Rearers
Aethom Drescher
Bernardy
Santa Barba
Californies
Wick
Nediel
Owen
Lama Sripta
Mistun
Usgc
Beaufin
Dhe
Cpl
Camp Cook
Santa
Moodlight
Tome
BK. R. Bowie
San
Fort Monroe
Vivginia
Lion
Binuie
Gle Lake
Promotion at Cudahy Field Sparks Team Change
Promoted figures at Cudahy Field lead to earlier changes in leadership. Anur elit gains First Gueer designation while Lester Galloné receives new placement as part of the reorganized lineup.
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Anur
County War Crop Goals Set By County Committeemen
County and extension service representatives met chaired by AL Lo Anderson to set county war crop goals for the year 1943. Discussions covered pest control, fertilizer guidance, and projected acreage with program details and approvals pending from officials.
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Colorado
Tee
Pann Crocit Administrtion Red Extension Service
AL Lo Anderson
de Fooumwr
Act Delors
Aeness Deans
Harley
Fluo
Colorado County
Funeral Services For Jesse L Gibbs Thursday
Funeral notices report Jesse L Gibbs of Wharton area died recently. The service is planned for Thursday with many family members listed, including Mrs. Galiis and Mrs. Watkins among survivors. Gibbs had lived in the community since 1913 and was remembered for his work and ties to local life.
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Gibley
Paris
Maynard Gillie Wits
Beith Mutt
Buly
Cronnuney
Pevnne
Seidow
Itie Galiis
Tina Roaght
Lacawville
Penn
Mixa Ethel Gibbs
Town
Watkins
Feed Howird
Fouston
Ay Gibbs
Wharton Camis
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Garwood Lehrer
H. C. Fitzgerald
J.R. Colly
Miss Engstrom
Bruce W. McCarty
Ella E Lane
Fred G. Frnka
Norris
Nevis Hid
Wiich
Plims
Weelee
Willian Wandell
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CW. Dreescher
Mesdlight
Lehotdis
Alini
London
Asuany
Lannon
Witte
Champ
High Sheridan
Culfport
Gulfport
North Africa
Cpl. Brace Willan McCuniy
Arejyal
North Mien
Grenerad
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Peters
Abbas
Peter
Jesse L. Gibbs
Odin
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