Pedro Soto dies defending country in wartime
A heartfelt death notice honors Private Pedro Soto who died abroad while serving. The report notes his humble Latin American home, his father’s pride in his sacrifice, and the family’s grief. The article recalls his devotion to country and faith and mentions his sister Lilted Prdre’y and church influence as it frames the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thave
Pedre
Lily
Pedro Soto
Sertec
Pedro
Missing In Action Lt. R. W. Brown Jr Over Bulgaria
War department reports Lt. R. W. Brown Jr. is missing in action since December 20, 1943 over Bulgaria while flying with an Army Air Corps Liberator bomber. His wife Miss Neame Ingram and Colorado County family await news as relatives recall his Eagle Lake high school class of 1940 and Air Forces service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Smith
War Department
BR. W. Brown
Lissie
R. W. Brown, Jr
Bulgaria
Brown
Sonny
Eagle Lake
Army Engineers
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Howie
Fort Devens
Mass
Army Air Corps
Westover Field
Manwell Field
Alabama
Union City
Tenn
Gunter Field
Bigrhowle
Arkansas
Neame Ingram
Blytheville
Ark
Lissi
Clovis
New Mexico
Tucson
Arizona
Pueblo
Colorado
Topeka
Kans
North Afviea
R. W. Brown
Chit Vo ‘Tribune
Athens
Greece
Citation Of Honor Photos From Egypt Reach Parents Here
A letter received this week from Cait Mirez W Foster of Girseunit Aoapte verifies the burial of Staff Sergeant William at the United Cem ent Establishment in Cairo. Accompanying photos show the cemetery and scenes from the funeral, conveying the family’s pride and sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Mirez W. Foster
Girseunit
William
Micwr
Unite Wives
Cairo
Seri Ter Ester
Jury Lists For District Court Announced Today
District Clerk W C Papenberg provided the February 1944 jury lists for the district court. Grand Jury meets February 7 at 10 a m with listed jurors. Petit jurors for weeks two and three include numerous names such as Henry Bahner Frank Fojtek Lester Hastedi and many others. One note mentions J W Wright out with flu and unable to attend his uncle William Alley funeral services.
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W. C. Papenberg
Dastrict Court
Grand Jury
Terns
H. Girndt
Henry Krenek
Tr. Weir Braden
W. J.mennecke
Man Eyelen
W. A. Nelson
S. August Schindler
M.E. Isenhowver
W. Nispel
W. A. Struss
Walter G. Dick
Otto Dankler
Arthur Lundquist
Otto Beken
W. W.williams
Leo Polocheck
Petit Jury
Henry Bahner
Frank Fojtek
B. Hastings
Lester Hastedi
Frank Meikow
Gus Ripper, Jr
Wm. Musvar
John Kallina
Frank Labay
Robert Shoop
Frank Wesselake
iSc
Oscar Helncamp
E.R. Holsteck
Chas. F. Kalous
Steve J. Kasper
Edwin Koehn
Roy L. Dungen
Chas. Leyendecker, Jr
Oscar Hennecke
Otto Schobel
V. L. Marek
Theo Mott
Chas Rath Thaymond Rau
M.L. Anderson
Sam Austin
G. B. Birdwell
Sam K. Boothe
LeRoy Briggs
L. P. Bunge
GD. Gerstenberg
Clyde Gold
Petit Dury
Petit Jurors
Fenny
Chas
Jochetz
A & FE
Johnnson
R. Tn Lange
F . Seaholm
Smothey C. Terrell
Scnilt Ileas L. Stantotan
Meyers
Hepesestoy Deynialla
Ee TW
Zaveigel
Doyle Braning
Toneler
Fred Sehneciey
Jim Wells
J. W. Cranck
Bence Fling
L. Frederickson, Sr, Milroy
Hugo
J. W. Wright
Funera Ser
William Alley
Uncle's Boys In Service News From Italy And Abroad
Letters from service members recount Christmas packages arriving December 12 and a turkey dinner with all trimmings. Red Cross club rooms host names of Bennie Bini and Ad Routh er. plans to meet friends are noted. Promotions and steady morale are highlighted as planes fly overhead with stars.
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Bool T
Bennie Bini
Ad Routher
Phes
Death Claims Aged Pioneer Widely Known Native Texan
Obituary notes the passing of William W. Alley a longtime Colorado County resident born January 3 1849 in Texas. He was active in Masonry and remembered as a quiet, industrious man who enjoyed poetry and farm life. Funeral services were held at MUL Funeral Home with Masonic honors and a long life of community service referenced.
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MUL
William W. Alley
Colorado County
J. W. Griffin
Methortist
Misa Mirinn
Masonic Lodge
Sind
William Alley
Une de
Billy
Atisen
Colorado River
Janary
Bagley
Alina
Nan Millar Alley
Texas
Stephens
Austin
Nancy Millie
Pier
Mexico
Weil
Wright
Pest
Dalle
Bern
Setenfinn
Parish Meeting Minutes Record Episcopal Church Officers Elected
Christ Episcopal Church held its annual parish meeting electing Gardner C. Duncan senior warden and vestry officers Reading junior warden Tee Lee McCreary Secretary Shuart treasurer Kart Wasee. Rev R A Parkin reported growth in membership and school size. treasurer noted U S War Bond purchases and budget adjustments. Delegates chosen to represent the parish at the forthcoming diocesan meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Peter
Laenhiart
PP Waddell
Gardner C. Duncan
Reading
Tee Lee McCreary
Shuart
Toustan
M. B. Anstin
First National Elects Officials for 1944
First National Bank of Gayle Lake names 1944 officers including P. Hoyo W. Shunt Sinclair C. B. Stephens T. D. Ro Wintermann and Beagles Toi let Wire notes changes in leadership as part of the bank’s annual election process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nationinl Bank of
Gayle Lake
P. Hoyo
Shunt Sinclair
C. BR. Stephens
Opaens
Wintermann
Stephens.c Beagles
Fourth War Loan drive urged to aid victory year
Chairman W. F. Lenhart tells readers the Fourth War Loan drive is essential and that money must flow from pockets to the war effort. The appeal stresses patriotism, urging citizens to invest now to help fund battles and victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Lenhart
Jessonini
Incident Involving Sharp Object At Garwood Station
A disorder at Garwood Station between two Black youths near age one percent led to a sharp object injury to Avivona Methew. Constable Hopkins and Shemiy Forves Lee responded as witnesses recount the event and the struggle at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stapteran
Pilling
Gar Woo
Avivona
Dusen Thiicey
Hopkins
Constable
Shemiy
Stevie
Garwood Svehan
Boy Scouts Plan Camp At Tonight Meeting
A special Boy Scouts meeting is called for tonight at 7 30 in the Scout Hatch. Plans will be made for an upcoming camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Frdny
Income Tax Speaker Monday Night at the Auditorium
A notice invites attendance at the serious auditoriums Monday at 7 30 to hear Milton Ve Campbell on income tax sales and related questions. The event promises insights for attendees and urges active participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Ve Campbell
SGT J W Scott Rescued From Raft After Seven Days
Christmas Day rescue for SGT J W Scott who floated for seven days before an emergency survival event. Mrs J W Scott of Houston received notice that her son was reported safe after being chased by wartime dangers. The article notes Scott’s gallantry as an aerial gunner and his rescue near Engle Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
J. W. Scott
J W
Houston
Inka W Scott
Germany
Seat
Seins
Collector-Assessor Due Next Week in Herve
A notice indicates a collector and assessor deadline due next week in Herve. The brief fragment mentions RN Dnata and an unclear reference but confirms the upcoming due date and role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herve
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B. J. Dragwin
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Ed. Pinchback
J. J
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Daisy Brownson
Alma Dale Pinch
Imek
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