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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1944
Page
2
A rural press digest prepared by the Office of War Information outlines wartime controls. It notes gasoline and stamps reminders, enforcement actions against coupon misuse, suspensions of selling rights, and a story about a former Illinois farmer aiding transportation with marine buddies.
A Marine detail moved ammunition and wounded through rugged Saipan terrain using hand-made two wheel carts drawn by oxen after civilians who once tended livestock were pressed into service. The sergeant noted oxen respond best to their native language, while crews adapt to the demanding hillside routes and improvised transport.
War time food canning shifts to supply tins for bombers as civilians and armed forces drive up can usage. J A Stewart of American Can Co estimates civilian consumption could yield tin for 68 short range heavy bombers this year, while Washington notes 21,000 cans suffice for one bomber. Military demand rises as overseas duty grows, threatening billions of cans needed for fuel, food shipments, and support. Neblett family guests visit Meredithville with relatives from Houston.
The text outlines a wartime plan to mobilize 70 009 full time workers and 1 400 000 part timers for fruit and vegetable crops. Canada and the United States will exchange threshing crews to harvest western plains crops until September 15 and December 15 respectively, while gasoline rationing and Defence Transportation efforts are updated to maximize farm product movement.
Marine Pvt Harvey Lee announces candidacy for sheriff of Colorado County. He served in the US Marines at San Diego and notes his absence requires deputies to operate the office. He cites Texas law allowing armed forces members to hold public office and asks voters for support to resume duties after the war.
The message thanks all who cooperated to ship the entire quart of garments to the St Louis distributing center. Mrs G A Seahorn, as sitting chairman, expresses gratitude for help in meeting the quota on time. Also notes Rev J W Griffin from Dallas reports attending Pastor's School at Southern Methodist University and enjoying good lectures.
Mr and Mrs W M Lindsay plan a Monday departure for Bandera with relatives and will be joined by Lindsay’s parents Mrs R Ey Slocum. Mr and Mrs Lind Ni and Mr and Mrs P C Middlebrook enjoyed the Fourth in Houston with family. The Alsame Lum ny stayed until Wednesday. Herbert O Pant and Judith Annelle of San Antonio visited the Boothe household over the weekend. Ruth Boothe is noted as Mrs Vanl. Mr and Mrs Sphanthel and family joined by Thallentine Sundsay for meals. Edward Deuyka dined with Delores veniined per tay and Mr and Mrs Havnilow spent Sunday with WW Deharatt al Nopadl. Mrs POH Henry is on leave from the Wiles.
Attention Rice Farmers Eagle Lake District the annual Membership meeting will be held Thursday July 27 at 8 p.m. in the office of the American Rice Growers Cooperative Association. Very important matters are to be voted. S. B. White, Mgr.
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