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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1944
Page
2
War information digest reports ration reminders and price controls. It notes meat feed stamps and fuel guidance, bond drives and farm credit, used car listings, and jeep production. OPA introduces new ceilings on watermelons hay peppers and greenhouse produce while farm gear and home improvements are discussed.
Public eating and drinking places will be covered by a national regulation starting July 31 requiring posting of April 4 19 1943 base period ceiling prices for basic menu items. Coffee with cream may cost no more than five cents at establishments not increasing prices.
Flight Officer John L. Zumwalt recalls glider troops in France as they faced heavy flak and German fire while delivering paratroopers and weapons. The unit landed on Cherbourg peninsula, fought through Nazi positions, and ferried 300 German prisoners to beaches before returning to Britain aboard an LST.
A description presents a life-sized impression of a colossal demolition bomb nicknamed Block-Buster. The piece highlights the device’s immense destructive power and conveys the awe surrounding its mass and impact.
The Eagle Lake Lions Club elected Tom Waddell president with L Mill and Rudy Dugha as first and second vice presidents. Other officers include VoD Morris Liontamer and Donald Obenhall tailwister, Go Wolf salary, Rudy Spaniel treasurer, and directors John Clipson Gus Seaholm A. A. Son and Charles Clusey. Retiring president Cisey praised Lion ad R. Peau of East Bernard for leadership. Mrs JOR Pences Dr J D Schumann and Miss Emma Jane Wait attended as guests. pianist Charlyn Stephens resigned to go to school.
Hazy notes from a local meeting show Roar and Stephens as awardees amid candid remarks on Lion year beginnings July 1. The piece lists members, community plans, and thanks to Ed Causey for leading a successful Lions club effort in Eagle Lake Sailor.
A group led by Zumwalt attacked a German payroll truck in a ding dong clash over a small French gillige. They named several prisoners. His wife Dorothy White Zumwalt and son reside in Richmond, with Mrs. Zumwalt, formerly Dorothy Mar White, visiting clients at her aunt R. Schmidt's home.
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