Two Tragedies Confront Yorktown Funeral Attended
The Yorktown News reports two tragic events on Friday. Joly attended funeral services as the Altmar family mourns a loss, with heartfelt sympathy offered. Farmer Aleman of Monros Goliad County dies after a rattlesnake bite, rushed to hospital where he later passed away at nine. Gordon returns home after weeks in Laughlin Hospital as friends wish her a speedy recovery. Edmund Murford Jr visits Columbus, spending time with friends.
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Altmar
Altman
Jom G. Aleman
Monros
Goliad
Gordon
Laughlin Hospital
Committees Plan Catholic Barbecue August 7th
A parish meeting was held to appoint committees and finalize plans for a Catholic Church barbecue on Tuesday evening August 7 at the School Athletic Field. Proceeds go to the Eagle Lake church building fund. Rev. A W Didner is general chairman, with Fred G Frnka as ticket chairman and other committee heads for serving amusements cake walk and refreshments.
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Catholic Church
Eagle Lake
A.W. Didner
Fred G. Frnka
R. F. Spanidel
Barbecu M. C. Fontenot
Albert Pustejovsky
Harry Kilgore
Adolph Hollas
J. Ben Johnson
R. F. Sparihel
The
Catholic Altar Society
Rotary Installation Honors Diverse International Guests
Rotarians and Rotary Anns welcomed guests at a club installation program honoring international goodwill. Performances by Spanish speaking students from A and M College highlighted Costa Rica Honduras Mexico and Chile. Local officials and Dallas residents attended, with gifts exchanged among hosts and honored members.
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Costa Rica
Honduras
Mexico
Chile
Rotary
Garrison
Little Son
Austin
J. L. Shepherd
Angleton
Weiss
Baby
Columbus
Roger Killough
W. E. Leihart
W. M. Lindsay
Sam: Lockwood
J. H. McCreary
Chas. McLellan
P. C. Middlebrook
N.C. Ney
Clyde Nigpal
Albert Pustejovsky
W. C. Reed
E. H. Rodgers
E. Roos
Heimer Seaholm
Sinclair
Hayes Stephens
Taylor
W. M.thomas
David Wintermann
War Memoir Snippets From City Page Veterans News
Uncle's Boys continues. Private Raymond Goeckler arrives at Brooke Convalescent Hospital Fort Sam Houston Texas, after serving in the 394th Regiment 99th Division in Europe. Navy release highlights USS Fletcher destroyer actions against Japan with 21 planes downed and numerous enemy vessels sunk. Other notes include Lt Raymond Waddell arriving in the United States on leave, privates Hayder and Baur en route to Camp Hood for basic training, and visits by families to Houston and San Antonio.
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Brooke Gen's Hospital
Raymond Goeckler
Gust Goeckler
Alleyton
Brooke Convalescent
Brooke Hospital Center
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Pacific
United States Navy
Harry J. Kilgore
H J. Balgore
Eagle Lake
Fletcher
Sevo Island
Melvin Hayder
Walter Lee Baur
Camp Hood
Melvin
Tank Destroyer Group
Walter Lee
Infantry
Hagie
Lake High
Arn
San Antonio
Oil News Confined From Page Over S00 Feet Of Oil
Oil prospection notes a 36 degree gravity find two and a half miles southeast of New Ulm with a large leasehold by Sinclair and Gulf Oil. Reports from Colorado County and Eagle Lake detail wildcat activity, drill-depth progress, and early production yields as crews push into the region.
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Colorado County
Sinclair
Gulf Ql. Corporation
Louis A. I. Gonjon
Chesterville
Eagle Lake
Sun Oi Company No
Tulane Gorgon & H. & H
Chesterview
East Bernard Knights Of Columbus Install Officers
East Bernard Council 25001 Knights of Columbus held an installation of officers on Wednesday evening at their hall. Members from Galveston Houston Rosenberg Wallis Eagle Lake El Campo and nearby towns attended with Eagle Lake representatives Frank Parma R F Spanidel and F G Frnka among the attendees.
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Knights of Columbus
East Bernard
Galveston
Houston
Rosenberg
Wallis
Eagle Lake
el Campo
Frank Parma
R. F. Spanidel
F. G. Frnka
Former Lassie Man Severely Burned In Michigan Accident
Arthur Stephan husband of farmer Miss Elva Darby lived at Lassie and was rushed to a Michigan hospital after his tractor was struck by lightning while filling with gasoline. He suffered burns to arms and legs with some severe injuries, though his condition was reported as improving.
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Elva Darby
Lassie
Michigan
Stephan
Retiring President Entertains Eagle Lake Rotary Directors
Retiring Eagle Lake Rotary president W. H. Albrecht hosted a luncheon at noon last Friday at the city hall. Attending were director W. C. Reed Wi Ney S. Sinclair and D. S. Fayjor, among others.
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W. H. Albrecht
Eagle Lake
Etary Hall
W. C. Reed
Wi €-Ney
S-S. Sinclair
D-S Fayjor
Filipino Girl Honors Fallen Corporal With Daily Prayers
A Filipino girl who cared for Corporal Leuders after he was shot near her home recounts how she aided him, attended Mass daily for his soul, and kept vigil with fresh flowers at his grave. The 24 year old Baptist soldier was later identified by his dog tags and buried far from home, as families recall liberation by American troops. The story links enduring friendship across creed and nationality.
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Jain
Corporal Leeders
Carsoral
The
Baptist Church
Farily
Rotary Luncheon Highlights Jenkins Duo from Houston
Rotarians enjoyed an outstanding Wednesday luncheon featuring Walter and Vivian Jenkins of Houston. Mr. Jenkins performed The Lord's Prayer and That's Why Darkies Were Born, while Mrs. Jenkins sang Clouds My Johann and Tura Lura. The couple dueted a Student Prince serenade. Special guests included Mrs. W. A. Dealey Sr. and Jr. and others from Dallas and Columbus. Five members attended Jenkins Day last Friday to entertain with native songs, with H. J. Hudson Anna Lee Swearingen and Frank Davidson providing transport to Falweies Encampment.
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W. M. Lindsey
Walter
Vivian Jenkins
Houston
Mr. Jenkins
Darkies
Mrs. Jenkins
Johann
Tura
Hero
Engineer Bauer Returns Home From European Service
Sergeant Bauer, an aerial engineer, flew combat missions in Europe before returning to Savannah, Georgia, on July 3. He has 58 total missions and recently earned the Air Medal with a third Oak Leaf Cluster for meritorious achievement during Allied operations including Bastogne. He will report to San Antonio for reassignment after leave. His family and friends welcome him home amid a period of recovery for local resident Silly Reading.
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South America
Porto Rico
Savannah
Georgia
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Ardennes Salient
Bastogne
Courage
First Allied Airborne Army
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F. M. Johnson
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