Social notes from Mentz area residents and visitors
Uke STS. 0. 4. CLASS) EF Hodge stationed in New York spent several weeks there, then visited Mentz and nearby families. Reuben Meier and kin hosted gatherings with Meier and Meyer families. Several couples and children travelled through Columbus, Frodeburg, Bachelor Hill, and Cosumbus area for New Year week socializing and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF Hodge
New York
Frans
Columbis
Ed Wendel
Nh Campe
Reuben Meier
Elas
Walter Hennecke
Frank Young
Cosumbus
Reuben Mearte
Frodeburg
Nick
Joe Pickett
Hal
Walter Hennecky
Hugo Meyer
Reuben Meartz
Wimw Bernardo
Edwin Glieck
Beanie Glieck
Blanchard
Flatonia Editor Joins Air Forces
George W. Hawkes editor of the Flatonia Argus has joined the Air Corps Public Relations Department. He has edited the Argus for seven years and is active in the South Texas Press Association. Hawkes is stationed at Perrin Field and will be away while serving his country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hawkes
Ahe Flatonia Argus
Hawkes
The
Argus
South Texas Press Association
George [Ried
Soluni
Air Corps
Perrin Field
Shurpun
Ale
Nie
Atster Stasbern Hawiges
Anu
Heo
Jong Fre
Tell Merchants to Advertise and Be Read in War Paper
The article urges subscribers to ask merchants to advertise and report buying behavior, proving ads work and aiding continued publication. It stresses wartime scarcity of goods, community life value, and asks readers to influence local traders to sponsor space so the newspaper can persist for servicemen and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan spRiper
Juporn
Colums
Newspaper drive shows press contributing to war effort
Statistical survey finds U S newspapers totaling about 250000 editorial and advertising columns, aiding scrap drives that yielded 5,364,415 tons of scrap metal now used for guns, tanks, and ships. The campaign reflects broad press support for war causes and emphasizes freedom of the press as a stake in the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
America
Hie
Prude
Jonps Nal
Jou
Aire
Naton
Baptist Hour radio service opens with Dr Tructon remarks
Dr George W Tructon pastor of First Baptist Dallas begins the third annual Baptist hour on KPRC at 7 30 Sunday mornings The guest speaker for January 10 is Dr RC Campbell pastor of First Baptist Columbus South Carolina Hee Spend New Year Eve recrea tion center hosts a festive close to the old year and a warm greeting to the new one Local residents Mr and Mrs Frank Vexetka and daughter Marceline of Houston visit Mr and Mrs G Pophanken holiday guest Miss Caroline Smothers stays with her parents during the season
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Truct
First Baptist Church
Dallas
KPRC
RC. Campbell
Golumibias S. C
Caroline Smothers
8. C. Smoth Ofs
Wheat You Buy With War Bonds
The piece promotes War Bonds as a means to fund large artillery like the 20 inch railway gun nicknamed Big Bertha. It urges citizens to contribute ten percent of their income, via the Payroll Savings Plan, to support army weapons production and artillery emplacement costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paycoll
Treamry
Seven Year Old Dolores Hodde Birthday Party Highlights
Dolores Ann Hodde celebrated her seventh birthday with a lively party featuring games and ice cream. Attendees included Elaine Dillmore Bobby Duty Grace Dell Sinclair Ci vie Hanly June Adkins Lois Kopecky Joyce Lennelle Obenhaus Merle Smith Tommie Smith Nellie De Shazo Raymond Brasseaux Rose Marie Beane Lu Emma Beane Jackie Smith Raymond Brashier Tommy Moore Alfred Marx Henry Kretzschmar Glenda Altmann Joe Faye Richard Smith Louise Schulze Eugene Foster and others as the notice urges renewal of subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores Ann Hodde
Elaine Dillmore
Bobby Duty
Grace Dell Sinclair
Civie Hanly
June Adkins
Lois ‘le Kopecky
Joyce
Lennelle Obenhaus
Merle
Tommy Moore
Alfred Marx
Raymond
Dorothy
Adelina Tallis
Henry Lloyd Kretzschmar
Glenda Sue Altmann
Joe Faye
Richard Gary Smith
Louise
Linda Mae Schulze
Eugene Foster
Cornelia citrus rationing denial signals plentiful fruit
Opinion notes grapefruit lemons oranges remain plentiful while dried fruit supplies will be short. It details planned price ceilings on beet sugar and molasses, urges checking March 1 prices, and warns against hoarding meat. It mentions textile color remains limited and notes wartime supply shifts and economic councils pushing for fair taxation on margarine.
Hospital Patients Listed From Laughlin Langintin Ward
A partial hospital roster from Laughlin Hospital shows patients in the Langintin ward with names including Mrs Atm Linge Joe Pitongale and Mrs WM Thames. The report notes medical staff and several patients, with mentions of bedside care for relatives from Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langintin Hospital
Atm Linge
Joe Pitongale
WM. Thames
City
HW Shue
Gantood
Skaoe
Wilynda
Ebbie Ticksan
Cts
Luventa
Chay Lois Renz
Meditsl
Meahan
Bond sales exceed quota reported by county chair
Dok. Worm, Bond chairman, says Purembir quota for Bond sales reached SHS 000. December quota set at SE 8,000. January quota announced after brief update to SHS 000 figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dok. Worm
County
Wir
Free Old Time Dance Largely Attended
The New Year free dive at Austin Hall drew a crowded floor on Saturday night. Merchants of Eagle Lake hosted the event with the Syncopallis providing the orchestral set. Visitors from nearby communities joined in the festive informal old time dance and expressed appreciation for local courtesy. Mr and Mrs H Lawrence were guests in the Ney home during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Hall
Eagle Lake
H. Lawrence
Mrs. Lawrence
N, C, Ney
Coring at 10 426 Ft San Diego Field Update
Frank Stephens No.1 Editor Sulak Now Coring At 10,426 Ft at San Diego Calif. The report notes depth reaching 10 426 feet with trouble and cautious optimism for a favorable result. Also mentions funeral attendees in Houston for A T Rusterd Arnim VT and CH Matthews and list of local civic members planning Eastern Star School of Instruction in Columbus. Fayette County newspaper staff changes and service members joining the Navy in San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stephens
Sulak
San Diego
Calif
T. Matthews
John
J. D. Roberts
Urbain Bortisetell
Houston
A. T. Rusterd
Arnim
CH Matthews
John le
She & Idk
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Herford. Mulley
Spalinger Implement Company
Rugeley ~ Bidsingamy — Hospital
Wharton
Texas
Mary Jean Neer
Tarr
Snelling
Tex
Mentz News
Flatonia
Air Forces
Garmens
Jayuwetly
Happ
Ieee
Vila ‘Vase
Ans Neasttia Sere Meitiey
He Recreation
Frank Vexctka
Tabihter Marceline
G. Pophanken
Geo. W. Truett
the Anny
Howler
By Anne Goode
Opa Saya
Browls
OPA
Amritcan
Werner
Seger Bumhern
Anil
Howsowiiyes Ani
Women's Economic Council
S. C
Misa
Fie
Tenn
N. C
WEC
Ana G
Datizs, Ferts
Leste
Lane
Bint
Saab
Asa
Helle
Gene Lopes
Biotfodiis
Getels
Allel
Nike
Fuad Kiberatores
Proawa Cohen
Mesh Ule
Pirie Packers
Faby
Laughlin Hospital
Gus
Robert Callende
Rey
Cus
Anna Henderson and Son
Tan
Mes
Nispel
G. Darby
Otto Rogers
T. C. Roberts and Sons
the Sun Store
SUN Store
Feeder
Sam
Pratts
McClellan's
Feeder’s Supply Store
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