Red Cross cites Geneva rights in POW case and war relief
American Red Cross notes observing Geneva Convention and upholding prisoners of war. Carl J. Burckhardt cites Hitler orders to execute captured airmen. many American POWs liberated confirm the claims and praise Red Cross relief efforts aiding recovery and safe return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
the Cross
Carl J. Burckhardt
International Committee
the Red Cross
Geneva
Adolph Hitler
Reid
Germany
Hitler
Driesgen
Smmng
Orange High School honors graduate in mixed travels
Mr and Mrs G M McDonald and family attended their niece Betty Lou McDonald’s Orange High School graduation. Relatives visited in Orange and trips to cities including Galveston Austin and Houston occurred as cadet nurses and teachers took summer breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. McDonald
Coryphine
Florence
Orange
Orange High School
Betty Lou McDonald
Dolores Mae
Lily Jack McDonald
O E S Holds Installation On Thursday At Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Chapter of O E S held a public installation of officers Thursday evening at the Masonic Hall. The hall was decorated with summer blossoms and greenery. Retiring officers were honored with gifts, and Miss Billie Jeanne Rawden of Galveston served as bearer of The Holy Light while Myra Waddell sang. Installing officers included Mrs. Edgar Baring and Mrs. Sirs. White among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilie Jeanne Randon
Galveston
Edgar Baring
Eagle Lake
Star
Masonic Hall
Verner Matthews
Wol Albrecht
W. M. Thomas
O. ES. Dell
Harry
Rider Street
Billie Jeanne Rawden
E. Roos
Myra Waddell
WG. Darby
Causey
Pennington
Griff Jonas, Jr
S. 5. White
Huby Ahlers
Clyde Nupal
Albrecht
Thomas
RL. Lange
Wozencraft and
Beninstalling
Reed
Lee Johnson
Lloyd ‘S Wather
Clyde Mispal
R. L
Gnif Thomas, Jr
Mise
Alice Belle Seahelm
Ben Ahlers
Classified Help Wanted and Notices from El Campo Texas
Help wanted for mill and warehouse labor with steady work and good wages. Noon meals provided in company cafeteria. Apply Elco NGlis El Campo Texas. Companion needed for elderly lady in countryside must be settled refined driver and offer of home and salary. Mrs W J Wright Alleyton Texas. King Parm posted against hunting and trespass by R L Lange Eagle Lake Texas. Lost six keys at depot finder please notify Miss Floyd at 5 P Depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elco Nglis
el Campo
Texas
W. J. Wright
Alleyton
R. L. Lange
Eagle Lake
Miss Floyd
5. P. Depot
Gordy Family Returns Home From Houston Visit
Mr and Mrs W S Gordy and daughter Miss Billy Jean arrived Wednesday from Houston and are back at their cottage near the school. Gordy will work regularly at City Barber Shop with Mary Hoffman. J Westmoreland returned from Ughlin Hospital in poorer health but with best wishes for recovery. Anna Lee Swearinger traveled to Houston Thursday to visit her uncle E F Hoover seriously ill at Work Banitorium Hospital Houston with some improvement. Mrs Edwin Davis left Wednesday evening for a visit with her parents at Town Park Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Brown
Swharson
Floyd Hodde
Floyd Tlodde, Jr
Laughlin Hospital
Alfred Marx
Alfred, Jr
Brookshire
Clarence German
Josephine
Bobbie Twibeil
Sheridan
Bobbie
John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
St. Erastine
W. S. Gordy
Billy Jean
Houston
Anna Lee Swearinger
Thursiday
E. F Hoover
Edwin Davis
Mrs. Reeves
al Town Park
Texas
Darrell Vandiver Named Hongree At Party
Mrs. Z Lockwood hosted a farewell party for Darrell Vandiver as he prepares to move to Youkurnn with his parents. Guests enjoyed games and chocolate sundaes with attendees including Jean Linke, Betty Joyce Linke, Patsy Reach, Wanda Roach, Kay Kearney, Harold Hutson, David and Donald Mortis, John Walker, and Vernon Gertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. €. Lockwood
Darrell Vandiver
Youkurnn
Jean Linke
Betty Joyce Linke
Patsy Reach
Wanda Roach
Kay Kearney
Harrold Hutson
David
Donald Mortis
John Walker
Vernon Gertson
Painter and Visitor Trade Compliments at Studio Scene
A visitor admires vibrant colors and the artist jokes that the visitor will be “artting to my paint box” as they discuss taking home the hues. The exchange captures a lighthearted moment in a gallery or studio setting.
Returning Doctors To Receive Aid From State Medical Association
The State Medical Association of Texas plans postwar support for over 2,000 physicians returning from service. The effort includes a statewide survey to locate areas needing doctors, help with office space and equipment, access to a large medical library, and local county societies aiding veterans in reestablishing practice. Pools of equipment may be formed to assist returning practitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Medical Association
State Meds Association of
Texas
Armed Services
United States
State
Fort Worth
Orer
Army
Navy
State Medical Association of Texas
Navy Overseas Subscriptions Limited After July First
New shipping rules require navy marine corps and coast guard subscriptions to overseas publications be sent only upon written requests from servicemen. Relatives may pay for renewals, but publishers will accept new subscriptions or renewals only with such written requests after July first. Parents and friends are advised to renew or initiate subscriptions to The Headlight before that date. Local social notes follow about Kopecky and Waggoner families visiting Houston and San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Post Office Department
Navy
Iaceirie Corps
Coast Guard Ovetseas
Fleet
New York
San Francisco
Maine Corps
Coast Guard
Marine
Marine Corps
Southern Pacific Plans War Service Day Observance
Southern Pacific to honor more than 25 000 associates in the armed forces with the third annual War Service Day on June 24. Officers and employees will pause at 11 01 a m for a silent prayer for the health and safe return of co workers serving in the fighting forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Minia J
Seo
AL T. Mercier
Hash Family Plans Summer in Hook Port
Mr and Mrs Reid Hash and sons Sammy and Jimmie leave this week for Hook Port where they expect to make their home for the summer. Miss Joan Hash employed by the First National Bank will remain in K. Eagle Leake for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid Hash
Sammy
Jimmie
Hook Port
Joan Hash
First National Bank
K. Eagle Leake
Stephens and Draper Visit Austin With Smiths
Mr and Mrs C D Stephens and Draper travel to Austin to spend the end with Mn and Mrs Joe H Smith. Draper will stay several weeks visiting his aunt and uncle.
Also Mentioned on This Page
RE. T. Westmoreland
Methodist Church
Henry Sunderman
Frederick Hoeninchats
Nner
Frederick Hoeningheus
Pacific
Paul Powers
C. E
Raymond Jockett
Hrather
Herbd
Reymond
College Station
Harold
Hattie Grasshoff
Bone A & SC
Glaughter
Annie
HS Westmoreland
U.S Enginers
Forteth
Albert Knippa
Harwood
Koippa
Maurice Gootison
Sta
Lexvoring
W. G. Miller
Lowi. Tallas
Clinton Tubbs
Sue Colly
DD. Fussell
Angleton
Myra Weddell
Austin
Hope Dornan
University of Texter
Waddell
Shiner
Flisses Dicev
Jesse Wright
James Wright
Teeces
M. Garrett
Dallas
Eiditor
Hig
J. G. Jenkins
Rock Island
Cleo Reese
Lockwood Brothers Grocery
W E. Welford
Valda Walker
Hagle Lake
San Antonio
Judy Ones
S-Set
Carl W. Austin
Ellington Eld
Sam Austin
W.B. Hinton
Mrs
Herman Dowdy
Port Arthur
Sam Lockwood
Lockwood Bros
Cressey Dehorkmesi
Hongree
Ernie
Ue Ave
Koseri Pershing YO
Boston Red
Hob Gordon
Bobby
Camp Roberts
Cal
Sporting News
Dad
J. B. Smith Company
EAGLE
Reece
Ows
O.K. Ever Wallpaper
Eagle Lake Furniture CO
Eagle Lake, Texas
Lois. Marie Kopecky
T. C. Roberts
Dide
Cruden
Lewis Kopecky
Seconpany
Marie
Ben Dornak
Elfinger
Mr Dornak
F. H. Dastal' Ani
Miss Etinor
Eagle Lake Grain Co., Inc
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