Indiana Minerals and War Bonds Drive State Resources
Indiana’s mineral output drives wartime and postwar growth with coal clay peat petroleum and rock wool supplies. War bond buyers fund national needs as Lawrence county’s rock wool deposits attract industry and jobs surge after the conflict. Treasury report notes high demand for skilled workers and chartered resources amid reconstruction. Arlene Gertson returns home from Canada with family. others vacation at Bluebonnet Hotel Kerryville.
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Lawrence
Indiana
Treasury Department
Major Davidson Takes Key Engineer Role in China
Major Nosman Davidson, known as Crick, has been appointed Utility and Repair Engineer for the Chinese Theatre project, supervising reconstr uction of captured cit ies by allied forces in China. He reports from Nanning after a march from Calcutta and prior Army service at Clovis, Camp Claiborne, Port Bay, Indiantown Gap, and Huntsville.
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Nosman PB
Darsdean
Sai Davidson
Eagle Lake
China
Davidson
Nanning
Army Release Tells Story Of Capture Of Pfc. Henneke
Army recounts Private First Class Henneke’s capture after his unit faced German tanks and shelling near a town. He describes being marched a week with 87 of 430 men as prisoners, brief liberations and strafing, injuries from a 50 caliber round, and eventual liberation by the Seventh Army. He travels by C-47 to Paris and New York before reaching Dallas and San Antonio. Henneke is awarded the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, and European Theater ribbons with five stars.
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Hemexe
Ise
Derembereth
Ame
Titan
Trosp
Seventh Army
Parvis
Paris
New York
Dallas
San Antonio
Bro
Henneke
Knights of Columbus to Initiate in Weimar August 5
A.W. WildradL of Columbus and E. Fanders, Grand Knight of the Weimar Council, visited Eagle Lake last Sunday with Weimar members to solicit candidates for initiation. Five Eagle Lake men are to take the degree in the August 5 program in Weimar. Miss Florence Besch of Welmar spent last week with her sister Mrs. Ernest Besch and Mr. Besch.
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A.W. Wildradl
Columbus
E. Fanders
Weimar Council of Knights of Columbus
Eagie Lake
Weimar Council
Wemnar
Florence Besch of
Welrar
Ernest Besch
Besch
Church Wedding A Pretty Event In Last Sunday
Miss Roberta E. Guliey of Louisville KY married Technical Sergeant Kenneth Eugene Bauer of Eagle Lake in Dolly Memorial Methodist Church. Lavender crepe myrtle and coral vine decorations framed the ceremony as Rev J W Griffin officiated. The bridal party included matron of honor Mrs R Ramsey and uncle George Ferguson of Hallettsville. After the ceremony a reception followed at the groom’s home. The couple planned a Houston Galveston honeymoon trip before Bauer returns to duty.
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Dolly Memorial Methodist Church
High Coat
Roberta E. Guliey
Louisville
Kentucky
Kenneth Eugene Bauer
Eagle Lake
J. W Griffin
Ophelia Johnson
R. Ramsey
Army Air Corps
George Ferguson
Hallettsville
Ferguson
E. Bauer
Houston
Galveston
Sen Antonia
Indiana
Dance Fans Hope For Weekend At El Campo and Hungerford
This weekend area dance fans can enjoy two shows Louis Michuixa and his Orchestra play at Red Hill Naz El Campo on Saturday July 28 from 9 30 to 1 30 and Lad Janda and his Music Organization at Hungerford Texas Sunday July 29 playing tunes of today plus polkas and waltzes. Both events promise happy gatherings with good times for all.
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Louis Michuixa
Red Hill Naz
el Campo
Texas
Lad’ Janda
Hungerford Texas
Botard Family Notes Highlight Sheridan Visit Or Health
Sheridan News item reports B Botard visited home of HG Botard of Sublime while ill with typhus fever. Mrs C Trapp and Pete Batan of Rock Island visited L Botard. Charley McDowell visits Jeff Criswell home. A W Botard listed sick. Bobbie Jean Stevens and Susie B Johnson depart for Curco for several days. Ruth Botard of Yoakwa plans a brief stay.
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B. Botard
Brower
HG. Botard
Sublime
C. Trapp
Pete Batan
Rock Island
L. Botard
Charley McDowell
Benito
Jeff Criswell
A.W. Botard
Mr. Botar
Bobbie Jean Stevens
Susie B. Johnson
Curco
Navy Considers Point Discharges For Sailors
The Navy studies a point formula for releasing older personnel. By December about 21,600 commissioned and warrant officers and 29,006 enlisted men are projected for discharge while overall strength remains above the authorized maximum.
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Washington
Navy
Uncle's Boys Continue War News From The Pacific
The report follows servicemen's homecomings and overseas service in the Pacific. First Sgt Albert Janik writes from a Marianas hospital about recovering from Okinawa injuries and possible return to the United States. Sgt Ramsey learns he will return home soon under the point system after six years in service, with nine months in the Pacific including Okinawa. George Penverson of Hallettsville visits family after three weeks. Sgt Ferguson, after three years four months in the Pacific mainly in the Philippines, was discharged under the point system. Frank Mazac reports a reunion with Pete Sublett at a Pacific base. both men are well known locally. Edmund Schindler, son of Eagle Lake residents, is enrolled at a depot school in Blackpool England as part of the Army's adult-education program offering 175 courses including languages and sciences. Benson Nixon, returning from the invasion of Borneo, serves in the Navy with eight campaign stars and Good Conduct. awaiting two more stars. Warrant Officer T J Roberts, serving in Belgium, is expected back in the United States soon. Frank Davidson phones from Baltimore, noting he will likely return to sea duty after this visit. Lieutenant Leonard Seaholm arrives in the United States from Connecticut and expects to be home within a week.
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Marianas
Albert Janik
L. Kopocky
Okinawa
R. BR. Ramsey
RR. Ramey
Army
Sergeant Ramsey
Pacific
Ramsey
Rennie Bauer
Evet
George Pevenson
Hallettswilte
Hia Aistar
Kensie Bauer
Ferguson
United States Army
Philippine
Mrets Briand
Mazat
AMM 2c
Frank Mazac
Pete Sublett
Pete
Frenk, Jr
Navy
Chas
Carson Sublett
Beaumont
C. C Sublett
That City
FE. Hoyo
Eagle Lake
Depot School
Blackpool
England
Air Service Command
Air Depot No
Schinajer
Schindler
United States
Frank Davidson
United States Navy
Baltimore
Frank
Eagle + Leke
Tractors and Beds in War Victory Effort
Wartime industry stories highlight indtcuments of victory with tractors and beds among notable outputs. Major Racine plants drive large production for agriculture and peacetime goods such as mattresses aluminumware and overalls aiding national wealth and War Bond support.
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Europe
Asia
Racine
Wisc
Sailor Dedicates Poem To Folks Back Home
Paul Fred Engarock serving with the United States Fleet in the Pacific dedicates a poem to his parents. He says he composed it to while away time while thinking of the folks back home. He imagines near but distant shores at the Golden Gate and hopes to return to the States soon.
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Paul Fred Engarock
United States Fleet
Pacific
Laughlin Hospital Patients Celebrate 88th Birthday
Laughlin Hospital reports patients on Thursday afternoon including Lester Taylor Adams Rock Island Mrs C Smith Garwood Mrs Walt Adams and Grace Micali. In the colored unit were J H Harris Maggie Washington RL Selders. Discharged patients included Budy Flounoy and Houges. Henry Thomas of Columbus celebrated his 88th birthday with a party at Mrs Sallie Cone’s home.
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Laughlin Hospital
Lester Taylor Adams
Rock Island
Wc. Smith
Garwood
Walt Adams
City
Grace Micali
Sam Tribell
Shardan
J. H_ Harris
Maggie Washington
RL Selders
Budy Flounoy
Houges
Henry €. Thomas
Columbus
Sallie Cone
War Hero From 15th RAW Returns Home After European War
Relatives and friends await the return of a veteran noted as a member of the 15th RAW in the Italian Theater of operations. He served with the Second Bombardment Group and the Flying Fortress unit, after a long European Theatre stint marked by significant action.
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Bat Flying Fortress
Nephew of Gus Bentz Dies on Prison Ship
Friends of rice buyer Gus Bentz learn that his nephew, Lieutenant Lewis Bentz, died aboard a prison ship evacuated from the Philippines. A Tulane MM.G graduate, he was captured by the Japanese, listed as missing in action, then later confirmed dead after ships were torpedoed by American submarines. Sympathy extends to the Bentz family.
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Gus Bentz
Eagle Lake
New
Orltans
Phillipines
Philippines
Elmore Schier Appointed CPL Manager in Valley
Elmore Schier named CPL Manager for Valley per CPL News of July. From Corpus Christi Home Office since April 1944, he brings a decade of managerial experience in Palacios and Eagle Lake. Previously a Del Rio business representative for Winter Gardens District and a merchandise salesman at Uvalde. formerly resident of Sealy. now in Eagle Lake with the Lehrers.
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En Cpl
Elmore Sehier
CFL
Falfurrias
Fremont
Sehier
Palfurias
Corpus Chasti
CPL
Palacios
Eagle Lake
Corpus Christi
del Rio
Winter Gardens
Uvald
AAA Office To Close Saturday Afternoons
The Colorado AAA office notifies farmers that the office will close Saturday afternoons starting July 28 1945 and continue thereafter. All business with the agency is urged to note the new afternoon closing arrangement.
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AAA
Colorado
Colin Aaa
Earger
Sauihday
Governor Sets November 22nd As Thanksgiving Day
Governor Gav R Stevenson proclaims November 22 194? as Thanksgiving Day aligning with federal timing to avoid football conflicts. He notes Texas A and M football classic on November 29 as a major local event while other details mention Mr and Mrs Gallentine visiting and Naval discharge.
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Alblin
Gav
Coke R. Stevenson
Texas
Alro
Stenson
Civerfess
Emma Jean Walker Guest of Houston Hosts
Miss Emma Jean Walker visits Ms G B Skelton and Mr and Mrs R A Walker and family. She makes her home in Houston.
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Emma Jean Walker
G. B. Skelton
Aid
R. A Walker
Houston
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