District Clerk Reports Third Week Court News
District Clerk W C Parenberg releases third week proceedings of the February term. Cases include Cotiryste Follows vs Ara Davia with penalties set. Willie Monder case partly suspended. Frank Cuthvy charged, jury finds guilty on a murder related count, and sentencing pattern noted. Divorces granted: William James Henderson v Mildred Henderson with child to defendant, William Perry v Gussie Perry, others continued due to illness of GH Miller and ongoing counsel.
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W. C. Parenberg
Ara Davia
Willie James Mondersory
Urs
Red Cross War Fund Drive Set For March In Colorado County
Colorado County unveils a 12 400 quota for the Red Cross War Fund drive to begin March 1. W A Barnett addressed the Columbus meeting of the Colorado County Salvation Army Advisory Board. County and branch chairmen were named. drives split with Columbus 4300 Eagle Lake 4300 Weimar 3000 Garwood 800.
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RED Cross
W. A. Barnett
Columbus
Colorado County
Salsvation Army Advisory Board
Tyummoett
Meng
Irvin
D of W
Roethe
W. He Lenhart
Edger Bring
R. F. Spanidel
Weimar
G. G. Medders
George Herder, Jr
J. F. Walker
A. J. Bristik
Steve Kasper
Ed Rubel
S. M. McCormick
Colmbus
Audrey Bassett
St Louis
Red Cri
E.W. Rabe
E.G. Miller
Wapa
Coun
Miller
Loew
W A. Struss
W. E. Shuart
Bagle Lake
Eliott Hubbard
Roy Shoop
Garwood
Eagle Lake
County Wildcats Open New Oil Field
The County Wildcats discover a new oil field about three miles southwest of New Ulm in Colorado County near the Wilcox formation. The No. 1 Thompson well was perforated in sand and began producing with 2400 pounds working pressure. Details include bottoming depth around 8725 feet and a prior BE foot flow at a rate described relative to the nearby Prairie area.
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New Ulm
Colorado County
Thompson
Tineken
Fravier
Ser- Syetesme
New Wileas
Les Qapti
Columnists County
Kinros R
Uncle's Boys in Service Overseas and Here at Home
Fragmented dispatches relay letters from service members stationed in China New Guinea and the Pacific theater. The notes mention Major WFD McRee clarity from China and Clarence Struska in New Guinea. A family reports Raymond Lee Kohleffel’s first letter in six weeks, noting he is doing well and asking not to worry.
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Raymond Lee Kohleffel
D S Taylor Buys Eagle Cleaners From Dromgoole
Announcement by B S Taylor confirms the purchase of Eagle Cleaners from Fulton M Dromgoole. Dromgoole sold due to call to colors and the new owner plans to keep the same location next to Eagle Lake Furniture Co. and continue 12 hour service with Taylor on staff.
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B.S. Taylor
Eagle Cleaners
Fulton M. Dromgoole
Stafford Taylor
Headlight Kiss
Mayor and Two Aldermen to Be Elected on April 4
The regular city election, called by Mayor Welford, sets the vote for April 4 to choose a mayor and two aldermen. Mayor Welford will not seek re‑election. Incumbents Joe Luna and Simon Sinclair’s terms expire. Kate Griffin may be considered for judge of the Vermon, Candida who wish their names printed on the ticket must register with the City Clerk by March 27, 1941.
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Welford
Joe Luna
Simon
Sincliiriss
Kate Griffin Tay Beer
Fickel
Meir Marines
Immature Discharge Raises Navy Enlistment Questions
Leslie Tyler, a 16 year old from Lavaca County, earned an immature discharge after seventeen months of Navy service begun at age 14. The case noted his early enlistment from Orchard Texas, with ties to Altair and Sealy, while service included New Hebrides and New Caledonia.
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Tyler
Wharton
Leslie Tyler
Navy
Orchard
Texas
Leslin
Lavaca County
Louis Tyler
Altair
Columbus
Died February 21 1944 Jim Bushwall
Tim Row Bushwall 67 died suddenly Monday at his East Sealy home after impaired health and frequent attacks. Funeral services held Monday afternoon after arrival of a Navy son Jimmy Bushwall stationed at a convalescent Navy hospital at Yosemite National Park near Merced. Widow Mrs. dW Alger BESAOP vive Weatnesday afternoon fran Columbus Miss To
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Tim Row Bushwall
East Sealy
Af Ison
Jimmy Birshwall
U. S. Navy
Yosemite National Park
Nei Merced
Alger Besaop
Fran Columbus
Miss
Bond Drive Surpasses Two Million in County Totals
The Fourth War Bond Drive, led by chairman Wy FE and chair Len ton, reports Colorado County sales reaching 920,467.00 as of February 22. Churchill lauds the record and thanks Len Hart for help in achieving this result while noting the drive remains active.
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Joly Chupehill
Ceeinil
Ager
Wy FE. Lenton
Colorado County
Churchill
Lenhart
Rive
Mr. LenWahnonnen
Sheridan Oil Field Reports Thursday
Obscure OCR text from Sheridan Oil Field notes references a Thursday report with unreadable phrases and garbled data. The legible parts do not provide a clear event date, location, or outcome to summarize into a coherent item.
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Sheridan Oil Field
Local Marine unit sets salaries for incoming Foreign Service officials
Platoon Sergeant Allen Glueck and his father attended a ceremony noting new salaries for incoming Foreign Service officials as of April 11. Glueck, with four years in the Marines, has served in the Pacific, including Pearl Harbor and the South Pacific jungle campaigns. He is en route from San Diego to Southwestern University Georgetown for training, and plans to visit Houston before brief return home with sister Leona.
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Marine City Council
Allen Glueck
Allen
Pearl Harbor
Bolligiinville
Pacific
San Diego
California
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Marine Corps
Baate
South Pacific
Iran
Marines
Houston
Leona
Gluwek
Red Cross Calls For Navy Kits Volunteers Sought
The Red Cross seeks knitters to sew navy kits at home or via the Seawind Mission in Lake City. Mrs Clarence B Stephens coordinates kit distribution and will collect finished items. Applications for city appointments to assess and collect will be considered at the April 11 regular council meeting.
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The
Red Cross
Navy
Clarence B. Stephens
Stepienys
Salavion
Uese Daatte
Ato
Tater Vanterenne
Alder
Funeral Service For Mrs. Mary Weaver
Funeral services are announced for Mrs. Mary Weaver at the Markin Baptist Church. The obituary lists surviving relatives and notes friends and neighbors extend sympathy to Mrs. Wallace on the loss of her sister.
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Mary Weaver
Mary Pit
Hee
Murkhiyy Saharday
Mande Ryan
Ifornin
Sholtes
Billie
Charlie
Mssene Harms
Ration Boards Hold Fellowship Meeting Here Friday
County ration committees gathered at Bagle Lake for a fellowship event featuring speeches from local leaders and veterans. speakers including John Singletan highlighted wartime rationing efforts while community members shared memories and hopes for continued cooperation.
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Ration Boards
Corporal John L Waddell Aided Unit STH Army Front
Relatives note the Waddell family with four siblings serving. Corporal John L Waddell, of Eagle Lake, earns the Silver Cross. His parents report his unit on the Italian Front and honor the family’s wartime sacrifice amid a county tribute.
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John L. Waddell
STH
Army Front
Coleman
Lee
Waddell
Eagle Lake
John L. Widdell
Cebensiy
China
Cohan
Harvey Risien Rescues Sister Odam Drowns
Harv Risien saved his sister Odam from danger while a drowning occurred. investigation details and names of relatives and local officials are recorded. The accident led to a family gathering and scheduled travel to Dallas where Mrs Risien and relatives await updates.
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Harvey Risien
Sister Odam
Gauze Quota Here Urgent Call Made For Folders
An urgent appeal seeks gauze supplies and folders as part of a relief effort. Local organizers request donations to support ongoing medical and administrative needs. Officials emphasize timely submission and coordination with relief crews.
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Surers
Charice B
Salvation Army Advisory Board
Wfd McRee
New Guinea
Per
Clarncy Struska
Larot
Lake Rom
Ates
Mr. Reed
D. S. Taylor
Dromgoole
Herman Roorke
Maney
Baris
Tosi
Han
Reiland — Campbell
Frederick, Okla
Sami
T Hem
Ave Lunduirst
Corynerh
Luruley
Clare von A
New Hebrides
New Caledonia
Young Tyler
Sealy
Mos Tyler
Jim Bushwall
Bond
Lee Sa
Boise, Idaho
Rotary
Dick Sie
Phivard
Cmp
County Sapht
Wooten
Mit
Upeavins
Bagh Lake
Toonmikse
Ain
John Vi
Singletan Istier
Stebedys
Gavin
Payne Sorven
Paki
Salerne
Seeteans
Eame
Urvision
AC Teller
Wiliam Cilianie Sales
Rena Hai
Wien
Lontpes Staatens
Lynn Adavire
Thie Bank
Shane Vaio
Amd
Fovioan
Biebrainy
Ins
Ty Bnokstsan
Ciaranen
Shi Belt Bentim
Wowning
Wier Bell
Willin
Jossus Rusien
Dallas
Risien
Winderere St
Elivey
Alex Malte
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