Women Patriots and Slacker Critics in Wartime Letter
A Houston Post column excerpt laments many women as patriots while others are termed slackers. It praises those serving in military and civilian war roles, condemns idle activities like bridge playing and gossip, and urges productive female efforts to ease the manpower shortage. It singles out women who neglect duties and notes some have full-time jobs or health limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiudtter
Ree Bay
Housterm
WC. Reed
Ibertae
Beritst
Austin
Deer Damaging County Crops Warns Game Warden T T Waddell
Deer are damaging county crops prompting action by Game Warden T T Waddell. The Fish and Oyster Commission may issue permits to kill deer causing crop damage, with conditions on time area and permitted individuals. First permits issued near Borden to Joe Emmil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Waddell
Henry Buescher
Gane, Fish and Oyster Commission
Thames
Ponyl Cote
Tess
Pyeby
Per
Joe Emmil
Borden
Texas
Sam
Fish and Oyster Commission
ThedGeanie Department
Sa&w
Canning Center for Colored Folks Opens Here Friday
The new canning center, supervised by Lane Hall president at the Menegra Home Demonstration Club, opens this Friday for colored women from Eagle Lake and nearby towns to prepare vegetables and soups for canning. Jessie Williams of Garwood leads instructors in vocational agricultural work. The facility serves colored communities and may be used by white citizens on designated days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Demenst Seni
Che Jomtien
Lester Swadwich
Lane Hall
Menegra
Isaide Lake
Vocational Agricultural Corps of Workers
Jessie Williams
Garwood
Weks
Eagle Lake
Newtown
Matthews
Real Band
Eldridge
Calhoun
Thom
Ip Vida Toe
Price Panel Board Working County Women Checkers
F. Cl Perrett appointed on the Price Panel Board of Coloraly County to represent the Kugh Lake precinct. Women checkers have been appointed to inspect posted ceiling prices. Radios will check weekly for three weeks, starting this week. Officials include Mr. Terrell, Mrs Pounewy, Mrs Duncan, and Mrs Victor Eneth. Five Mexican stores to be surveyed. Continued on page eight.
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F. Cl ’Perrett
Coloraly
Kugh Lake
Terrell
Pounewy
I ¥. Duncan & San
Victor Eneth
Parents rebuked for seeking unmerited deferment for sons
A Texas draft official denounced parents who seek deferments for their sons claiming indispensable farm or ministry service. General Page cited cases of 18 to 20 year olds claimed as experienced farmers or clergy, often only briefly near induction, as examples of deceit. He noted families pushing to keep youths from service and mentioned colonels and other officers with sons in combat roles, underscoring the difficulty of authentic exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Willey
Skoda
J. Walt Page
Texas
General Page
Eiteh
W G Miller Suffers Painful Accident on Farm
W G Miller of Lissie was injured Monday evening about 6 oclock when his hearse collapsed and threw him breaking his hip near the farm. He crawled to reach help, pushed Hansell along with his arms to his home, while Mrs Miller was away in Kansas. A passerby found him Tuesday morning and notified his daughters Mrs Louis Tallas Mrs Elmo Sens and Mrs Sam Davidson who rushed to aid. He received surgical care at Laughlin Hospital and is improving as can be expected.
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W. G. Miller
Lissie
Hansell
Mrs. Miller Besig
Kansas
Rela
Miller
Louis Tallas
Elmo Sens
Sam Davidson
Istance
Laughlin
Summer Revival At Lissie Church To Start Sunday
Rev J W Davis pastor of Locus Street Evangelical Church Terre Haute Indiana will open evangelistic meetings at First Evangelical Church Lissie Texas next Sunday morning July 25 1943. He has served in northern states and held pastoral positions in Towanda Barrington and Maury among others. The revival will begin with an evening service and continue nightly with invitations to attend.
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J. W. Davis
Locus Street
Terre Haute
Indiana
First Evangelical
Lissie
Texas
Davis
Evangelical
Towand Tlinoise
Western Union College
Thiidreid
Moody Institute
Maury
Cnstrate Siecuss
Amen
Rey Pb. Davis
Naire
Borst Evingitical
EE Capes
Posie
M. Limisiy
Batghe
Din Clipsert Af
Casing Work Underway At Anderson Bros No 1
Partial OCR reads indicate casing being set at Anderson Bros No 1 with activity in Chesterville area. Details are unclear but new permit concerns crising operations and local dig crew actions across Abider sen and Cambridgeside locales.
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Anderson Bros. No
Abidersen Bros
Chesterville
Evans
Ielap
Leases Moving In The Garwood Area
The Garwood field shows active leasing activity despite official tightness. Industry observers note interpreting signals point to growing interest and potential future development as leases move forward in the area.
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Garwood
Methodists Hold Special Services Of Dedication
Methodists conduct dedication services for the congregation’s educational wing. Rev G A Schutze opened the proceedings, with remarks on sacrifice and shared duty. Former pastor Rev Wile in delivered a masterful address from the text For this cause came I unto thee though seventy five years and blindness. The service featured a fellowship hour and watermeon on the church lawn. (Continued on Page Eight)
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Mey
G. A. Schutze
Precdeadten Hoyervides
Sietbodhel
Cainpa
OL W. Westmorelind
Ehureh
Braveria
Avis
Wileson
Paige
Rice Growers See Fine Crop Prospect
Rice growers report a promising harvest with expected good yields across plantations. Early signs point to strong markets for watermelons cantaloupes and peaches, while potatoes and other staples show steady potential despite some weather challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shane
Rodeo and Barbecue At Swiff Stapleton
Norueteg judv berne展示 swit suspteran fay Sunday July 25 p.m. Lester Droge will be in charge. Plenty to eat and drink. See a good show and enjoy shade on Hkh way between Altair and Girwnod.
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Norueteg Judv Berne
Swit Suspteran Fay
P. m
Lester Droge
Hind
A Rendezvous With Life Poem Fragment
Fragmentary verse contemplates life and death with mythic imagery. It speaks of earth’s hidden powers stirring sea and pulse, a doomed prince and war sates, yet asserts love and victory enduring beyond drums and fire as time’s shadow lengthens.
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Mars
Prave
Rice Planters Called For Labor Discussion Saturday
A Rice Growers Association meeting is announced for Saturday July 24 at 8 PM in Cravens Association office. The notice urges all planters to attend to discuss issues affecting labor and voting on a major decision that could impact the association and local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiens Man
Wier Cravens
Ibar Scan Trentinke
Thorasten
Ebony Henilitoy
Aesneniian
Saturnage
Woleck
Enuivbe Teak Safeu
Southwestern Life Announces Record Gain In Insurance
Southwestern Life reports a record gain in insurance income surpassing twelve million dollars. The release notes substantial profits driven by pricing, policy growth, and expanded markets across multiple regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Life
UNCLE'S BOYS IN SERVICE RETURNS TO FORT BROWN
News from service members overseas and at Fort Sam Houston. Letters describe North Africa experiences, July 4 celebrations abroad, and reunions with family. Mentions include Technical Sergeant Boyd Staples, Master Sergeant Hones Jd. Castal, and Corporal Fred Klewin, with updates on furloughs and health notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Boyd Stapleston
North
Maxtel
Boyd
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Wilton
Price Panel Board
Working County Women Checkers
G. Miller
Rov. J. We Davis
Barie Haute
Ind
Lissie Church
Swiff Stapleton
Rev
Dc. Wilson
Carl W. Larson
Rock Island
Dias
Earth
Carl W. Pareson Ainser
Oie Howe
Ciel
Oltien Baaiahl Coet Srew
Dane
Tregistiper
Uy Rock Island
Cav
G. Larson
Tes Moines
Lillian’ Preston
Ehich, Poni & Larsen
Phe
Christies Diy
Fort Brown
Fonda
Ontiver Larson
Willy the Rermains
Hese
Delis Peopileni
Diene Daiy
Cena
Takase Enlivens
Pais Beer Chase
Tile Ceeielbtere
Corpus Christi
Frederic Klewin Was
Tenwet CO
Diet Balan
Ron Aabeim
Etyonn
Asta
Fort Siam
Houston
Robert L. Golde
Fort Sam Huston
Lee Goode
Sim
Su Ie
Sheengeah
W. BL
Srenrone
Mertles
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