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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1943
Page
8
Local notes relay promotions and service updates. Fort Hooversdale and Great Lakes reports note sailors advancing to Fireman Second Class and others awaiting combat action. Letters from service members describe furloughs, train rides, and daily routines amid wartime strain.
Rey, a respected colored citizen born in Chester South Carolina 1867, died Saturday at 2 pm. He came to Texas in 1860 and spent life in Colorado County. He worked for Quin Walker and John Beard, left behind a wife, one sister, four children, and many years of service. Mrs. Reed hosted a small dinner party for Mrs. Rand, with community figures in attendance. AJ Givin, injured in a car crash, is hospitalized and expected to recover soon.
Government tax returns explained for individuals corporations partnerships and trusts. It notes forms 1040 10408 W2A1 and simplified options for cash basis filers with income under a threshold and credits deductions dependents and exemptions. Deadline for calendar year 1942 returns is March 15 1943.
The Laughlin Hospital lists recent inpatients including Surgical Jack Obenhaus, Bonus, Medic Mrs, W. H. Liw, Garwoeel, A. J. Gavin, and Webbie Jackson. Dismissals include Mrs. Ann Lures and Miss Peart McCormick among others in Rock Island and city wards.
Mrs. E. L. Sparkman closes the Marinello Beauty Salon in Eagle Lake and moves Sunday to Huntsville to open a similar business on Highway 75 College Hill. She thanks patrons and friendships formed, expecting greater profits at the new location and invites locals to visit.
Asterisks of a factory floor dialogue reveal Bessie and workers discussing payroll, living costs, and whether a dollar per week could replace per cent contributions to War Bonds while the boss questions feasibility. Workers say they’d be willing if it helps allay hardship. the scene captures a tense wage and bond-saving exchange.
Readers learn of naval assignments and ship duties as Davis Campbell and other local servicemen write home. The article notes Davis from Eagle Lake serving aboard a ship, reports a naval battle dates, and mentions others including LeRoy Wilson returning from Fort Jackson and Jack Ham enlisting to join Marines in California.
The Eagle basketball team elects Gordon Causey and Son Spanihel as co captains for the current season. Both juniors have earned letters this year and have shown leadership and strong play on the court.
Mrs. Margaret Curry returns from Houston where she attended the spring market show. She selected apparel and ready to wear items displayed at the J. B. Smith Co. Inc. store.
Filing instructions specify mailing to the Collector of Internal Revenue in the taxpayer’s district. If filed by mail, ensure it is posted in time to reach the Collector’s office by March 15, 1943. Returns received late incur a penalty based on delay.
Electric equipment scarce as materials go to the war effort. Save now through the Payroll Savings Plan to back $4 for every $3 invested in War Bonds, joining 30,000,000 supporters. Mrs L G Potter and party returned to Houston after visiting LaGrange with Mrs Westmoreland and Mrs Westmoreland’s sister.
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