Rock Island Guests and Christmas Visits Highlight Local Notes
Local society items mention Robby Jones and Heine visiting with kin, Mrs. Dewey Kerr and Viola Kerr of Houston as guests of Mr and Mrs Turner, J P Ding of Localja with D E Weems family, and Emma Zigier of Hutson among coastal guests. various unnamed relatives and friends attend holiday gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis Daughyers
C. Younes
Robby Jones
Fuer
Iisa
Gros Wlan
Nerman
Rane
Dewey Kerr
Viola Kerr
Houston
Turner
J. P. Ding
Loc Lja
D. E. Weems
Ney
Coast Guard
Sevanneh
Georcis
Emma Zigier
Hutson Ant Ara
Cof Oaklande
Chnsti
Father Of 11 To Be Inducted In January Draft
Stamford Conn December 18 el Strain 33 a father of 11 withdrew his appeal of 1 A draft classification and announced he would accept induction in the January quota. He is a widower and nine of his children are in foster care. If drafted his pay would total about 8800 a month, more than he earned in civilian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Conn
St EL Strain
Auotain
Cotton Ginning Report Reflects County Totals Pre December 1
Census data shows 9701 bales of cotton ginned in Colorida County for the crop of 1943 prior to December 1, versus 7182 bales for 1942. The figures come from a report used by Special Agent Harry V. Cherry.
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Colorida
Harry V. Cherry
Specil
Maternal Medical Care for Wives of Enlistees Announced
Federal funds will provide complete maternity care for wives of enlisted men in the fourth to seventh pay grades and medical and nursing care for their infants under one year. Nursing care in the home will be offered where services exist, with bedside nursing by physician request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Forces
Geo. W. Cox
Children’s Bureau
United States Department of Labor
Tenns State
Health Department
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
American Red Cross
USO
United States Congress
Hunters Donate Deerskins For Air Corps Gloves
The Western Hide Co of Yoakum a Texas Tanning and Manufacturing unit is named to collect prepared deerskins for shipment to tanners who craft gloves for the Air Corps. Hunters are urged to donate skins at designated agencies to support domestic supply as imports from China and South America have halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Hide Co
Yoakum
Texas Tanning and Manufacturing Co
Texas Game Commission
Air Corps
China
South America
Unknown Thief Steals Christmas Tree From Church
Bay City residents wake to a church theft as the First Baptist Sunday School room loses its decorated Christmas tree and decorations. Teachers and children lament the loss, labeling the act as robbing a church and a baby on the birth of the Babe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
First Baptist Church
Goud
Bay Y Tribune
Curb Service Ends Sunday January 2 1944
Announcement states curb service ends at Beekman's Drug Store and D Luna Drug Store starting Sunday January 2 1944. Patrons are urged to govern themselves and cooperate as no curb service will be available at any time. Local context references Christmas in Locleha and owners Beekman and Mr and Mrs V Dd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beekman
D. Luna Drug Store
Mrs. V, Dd
Locleha
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Tlc
Clapp
Ritzy Emshott
Mrs. H. €. Harris
Tomers and Friends
A. L. Baring
Chevrolet
Edgar Baring
Paul Revere
Spalinger
Eagle Lake Furniture Co
Adams Implement Company
Joe DeHa
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