New Rationing Plan Starts March First Across Nation
The article outlines the wartime rationing plan starting March first with limits on canned goods, dried fruits, fruit juices, and under ten pound containers. It notes suspension of retail sales of rationed foods as of February 20 and explains government purchase support for growers and price adjustments to stabilize living costs.
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Eal Onali
Ehear Thenane
Munich
United States
Eli
Fram Daeie
Wat
Cain Tse
Ration Book Renewal Meeting for Book Holders
Urgent notice requires book holders with renewals expiring on or before March 1 to attend at City Hall in Garwood or Columbus to execute renewal applications. Bring tire inspection records and follow procedures as shown on the application gate. Failure to appear means applying at the Columbus office.
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Columbus
Red Cross Active Many Busy Hands
Local Red Cross volunteers rally as many workers participate in community relief efforts. Culters Security joins the drive coordinating logistics and safety for aid distribution.
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Red Cross
War Ration Book II Issued By Schools
County Superintendent outlines issuance of War Ration Book II to teachers and students. Officials state that gasoline allotments will be managed and special coupons issued upon request, with teachers required to attend training sessions and meetings in the county.
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Sili Fe
Urihas
Wieetion
Hye
Ofa
Wal
Warning Issued Relative to Hiring Gold Mine Workers
A government notice warns against employing gold miners outside approved channels. It directs county and city officials to avoid placement of such workers unless referrals come from the United States Employment Service. The policy targets the western United States and emphasizes controlled labor in mining.
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Vander White
Ean
Arizona
bin Wadi
Mawcay
Galt
Maines
Aldiovich
Hieng
United States Employment Service
Mississippi River
Copper Matinee at Cole Theatre Promotes Scrap Drive
The Copper Branch of the War Prediction Board urges film theater owners to help in a scrap metal drive. AM theatres respond with a copper collection plan as a special matinee on February 16 features Ghost Breakers and other acts. Admission is a piece of copper, with Uncle Sam requesting scrap for the war effort.
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War Prediction Board
AM Theatres
Favinil
Baby Cale
eAppEr Wetiner
Fangamanine
Carl Pudlete Phatchard Sharcing
Hurgan Shaw
Sam
Rock Island teen suffers broken jaw in latch accident
Maral Shoop aged 15 son of Mr and Mrs Rob Shoop of Rock Island sustained a broken jaw Wednesday afternoon while working on his ear latch slipped he was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment. The report notes serious injuries but lacks clear details.
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Maral Shoop
Rob Shoop
Rock Island
Laight Tin
Horel
Uncle’s Boys in Service Promotes Foster to Staff Sergeant
William N Foster, son of Mr. and Mrs. F Foster of Garwood, is promoted to staff sergeant at RAF Flexible Gun School Fort Myers Florida announced by Belmar Spivey Commanding Officer. Drafted January 7 he recently completed an offensive drive in the Berge sector and is reassigned to duties at Camp Perry Ohio. Mrs Rasmussen of Crossley Texas reports her husband is in the service after being drafted January 7 and awaits mail.
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William N_1
Foster
F. Foster
Garwood
RAF Flexible Gun
Y School
Fort Myers
Fla
Belmar T. Spivey
Fay
Why Southwest
Asin
Atetlihevtva
Rasmussen
Crossley
Texas
Eagle Lake
Clarance J. Rasmussen
20Th Armored Lie
Camp Perry
Ohio
Ri Ty
Coogie
Ney
Midway
Toogie
Bitte
Late Ney
Southwest Texas
Buin College
San Marco
Naval Reseree Aviation Ee
Dallas
Naval Abe Ot
Stephens No 1 well shows test with 40 barrels distillate
Rumors spread that the Frank Stephens No 1 at Raney was producing as test results circulated. The well flowed 40 barrels of distillate through a choke inch and recorded 286 psi before being shut due to 3200 psi pressure. Encouraging signs emerged though decision on profitability remained pending with another test planned higher up.
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Frank Stephens
Raney
Ragnad
Anderson Bros No 1 Waiting at 402 Feet
Ambiguous report from Chesterville references Anderson Brothers No 1 at 402 feet and a Magnalin Petroleum involvement. Text mentions cement work and a Heat Light representative, with Mrs K L Grit quoted on prospects. unclear details and garbled wording limit clarity.
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Anderson Bros. No
Anderson Brothers
Chesterville
Magnalin — Petroleum Company
Inchoosing
Ode Feet
Heatlight
K L. Grit
Ard. Te
Deeley
Epps Shop Opening Draws Record Crowd
A record crowd gathered for the opening of Epps Shop attracting shoppers and local residents. The event drew notable interest from the community and featured displays of merchandise and promotions.
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Epps
Jap Submarine Bond and Stamp Sale Boosted by County
The county chairman of War Bonds and Stamps reports strong local support as the community welcomes the Japanese submarine exhibit. A parade and reception at the courthouse drew large crowds, boosting bond and stamp sales for the war effort.
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TT Winteemann
Squire
Court House
Hogy Davids
Hartt Rusk Burial Noted After Death
Mrs J T Hartt buried at Rusk with services at the family home. The obituary lists her husband Dan Hart and other relatives, noting a funeral with a private bereavement period. A more formal obituary will appear in a subsequent edition.
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J. T. Hartt
Rusk
de Po Bet
Lowes
Sinmcest
Hanugiter
Meheraly Rusk
Moorliy
Mes
Benin
Cueto
Mas
Taney Achar Dydlaes
Mehner
Rid
Efi Bue
Dive Driskelh
San Authoriog
Shine Ine
Bridie
Graven
Instructions On Shoes Rationing Sent Local Board
AM reliefs on rationed shoes were halted from Suni he Maury Tuna Tuesday morning February 9 thus frieze period set the deviers sort ant rationed shoes From nugritioned types Tuesday morning and thereafter any man woman and child could purchase shoes by presenting Stamp 17 in War Ration Book Y The book being the same used for coffee and sugar rationing The stamp is good until June 15 The ration is three pairs of shoes per person for all shoes containing feather Jared oil tier saled shoes and baby shoes etc
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Suni
Obocomient
District Court Convened Monday Light Docket
The district court convened with a light docket on Monday morning. Several cases were listed including theft, desertion, and divorce matters. Grand jurors and court officers are named. multiple cases were disposed of or continued for later dates.
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Peanot
Thstriet
Shyeh
Andrew Poe
Shute
Gale Woodie
Snel
Ray Meal
State
Autrey Boater
Chipdo
Hhill
WG. Dick
B.C Benconking
Lavo Wagenhoft
T. Hotta
W. Shaver
Henry W. Hasse
Horemin Burten
Willie ‘Tietsehert
W. H. Nelson
J. Ve Duncan
S. C. Boothe
Hugh Wilson
Comet
Puenson
Orrandshiry
Bart Sandmeyer
Adam Tiuettseboll
BB. Green
Ewald Stein
Max
Rees
Brookin Campbell
Tallis Massey
Annie Zihadur
Campens
Boritton
Remiowih
Eantasie
Hederal
Lma Melbourn
Myris
Hans Irvin Os
Johnson Named to Major General Rank Amid War Efforts
Brig Gen Johnson is slated for promotion to major general as wartime leadership and military reviews continue. The article notes Johnson’s ties to family and hometown, highlighting support from Colleen President Roosmsidt and the Senate for his advancement.
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Johnson
Johnsen
Sar Wits
Uae
Eranpianty
Neral Gunelad
Roosmsidt
Mie Senate
Johinson
Wayhs Lakes
Training In Farm Machinery For Negro Farmers
A program under Girwead Independent School District funds a course in farm machinery repair for Black farmers in the GarWool-Vex Popul-Alaik area. Supervised by Rural Warning Training and the Department of Agriculture, the course aims to boost skilled repair work amid farm equipment scarcity.
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GarWool-Vex
Popul-Alaik
Girwead Independent
Helen
Elisa
Aeriemnar Ts
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