Julian Weisler Reports On Horror Camps
Major Julian Weisler of Brenham and county attorney of Washington County earlier served with the judge advocate general's staff in England France Belgium and Germany. He spoke on Flag Day about Nazi camps detailing Nordhausen Buchenwald Limberg and other sites where slave labor cremations and mass executions occurred. He urged belief in eyewitness reports and described the 14 hour workdays and mass deaths. the address warned of the terror faced by civilians under Nazi control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Weiler
Brenham
G. C. Weisler
Eagle Lake
First Army
England
France
Belgium
Germany
Weisler
Washington County
Europe
Rhine
Court House
Nordhausen
Thein
Limberg
Maior
Werer
Obenhaus Twins in Spotlight at San Diego
Obenhaus twins Dack and Jerald, sons of Mr and Mrs Louis H Obenhaus of Bonus, train with the U S Navy at San Diego and report to headquarters for dress blues. They meet Arthur Murray dancing instructors twins Phyllis and Jane, and take lessons at Strand U S O. The piece notes their New York connections and their Eagle Lake High School background.
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Dack
Jerald Obenhaus
L. H. Obenhaus
Bonus
Limited States Navy
San Diego
Ariving
U. S&s
Weins
U.S
America
Arthur Murray
Naval Amphibious Training Base
Coronado San Diego
Murray
Trippne
Jack M Obenhaus
Jerald W. Obenhaus
Pool
Phyllis
Jane
Strand U
Murray Sisters
Strand
Murray Twins
Coronado
Park Ave
New York City
New York
Shipley School
Bryn Mewr. Pa
Vascar College
Poughkeepsie, M
Louis H. Obenhaus
Bohs Texms
Jack
Jerrald
Eagle Lake, Texas
Subscriptions To Navy Personnel Must Be Paid By July 1st
The Headlight reminds subscribers that Navy Department rules require Fleet Post Office address holders to request renewal in writing by July 1. Unpaid or expired subscriptions will be dropped. renewals must be sent in time to avoid removal from mailing lists. Contact Headlight Office for expiration dates and renewal instructions.
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Navy Department
Fleet Post Office
Navy
War Manpower Discharged Veterans List for Colorado County
The United States Employment Service of the War Manpower Commission released a list of all recently discharged Colorado County veterans, about 99 percent complete. Eagle Lake veterans named include Ervin Alexander, Maynard A. Anderson, Leon Rankstom, Harvey L. Bird Wyell, and others with several records still pending submission.
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United States Employment Service of the War Manpower Commission
Colorado County
Eagle Lake
Ervin Alexander
Maynard A. Anderson
Leon Rankstom
Harvey L. Bird Wyell
Luewik Brenk
Pete Cantu
Willie B. Christe
Ned Davie
Raymond Dawson
Gus Datvio
Robert Edwards
Ben WH. Faber
James Hampton
Jodie Harris
Paul F. Henneke
Artemas Hemphill
F. A. Hoeninghaus, Jr
James Irvings, Jr
Thea J. Janak
Johanie McDaniel
Charley McTear
Alejys Molana
Joe A. Molano
Forest Mitchell
Juan Morales
Leroy A. Muesse
James E. Reed
Franklin F. Reese
Mildred A
Bond Show At Coles Theatre This Evening
Bonds purchased from Rotary or Lions Club members of Eagle Lake admit patrons to Cole's Theatre to see Bring On the Girls. Admission solely by War Bond purchase, no box office tickets. Event supports the Seventh War Loan Drive with a large audience anticipated.
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Rotary
Lions Clubs
Eagle Lake
Cole's Theatre
George Kretzschmar Home From Battle Fronts Of Europe
Sergeant George Kretzschmar son of Mr and Mrs Tino Kretzschmar arrived home Wednesday from San Antonio where he recently returned from Europe After serving with an Infantry unit of the 95th Division in France and Germany he wears four battle stars We also note his brother Private Henry Kretzschmar is at Brooke General Hospital after combat experience on the western front in Europe
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George Kretzschmar
Tino Kretzschmar
San Antonio
Europe
95Th
France
Germany
Kretzschmar
Henry Kretzschmar
Brooke General Hospital
Oil exploration and activity in Colorado County and nearby
Wharton County reports extensive oil wildcat spudding in the past two weeks with interest in the South Hill area near production. Notable drills include a 6500 foot stake by Houston Drilling Corporation near 160 acre lease lines. Nearby wells in the Colorado County region show activity from Stanolind, Sun Oil, and others with rigs at various depths, including Weise No 1 and Chesterville projects. Oil and gas production details include gas distillates and early shows, with ongoing drilling in Altair and Sheridan fields and Wilcox formations in Provident City District. Delaune No 1 tests Wilcox, as vacation notices appear in local records.
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Wharton County
South Hill Ce
Houston Drilling Corporation Low 1A
R. Anderson
L. L. Miller
Death claims E F Hoover on Sunday
Edward F Hoover longtime Colorado County resident dies after a lingering illness in Houston at age sixty four. Born January 11 1881 at Kelschs Point he married Barbara Estlinbaum in 1906 and moved to Eagle Lake in 1920. He was a Baptist and ginner turned Lakeside Irrigation employee. He leaves wife Barbara, daughter, four sisters and other relatives. Services were held Tuesday afternoon at his daughter's home conducted by Rev Chas L Call Dipple with a choir, pallbearers listed, and burial in Masonic Cemetery.
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Edward F. Hoover
Cunera
Hoover
Houston
Colorado
Chas. L. Call
Jalves
W. As McMillan
Louis Aus
G. A. Seaholm
Ernest Seaholp
R. K. Motr
Winn Poole
Kelsch's Point
Homecoming for Bernardo POW Monroe Wicke and two companions
Private Monroe Wicke returned home after seven months as a German prisoner in France. He arrived in Bernardo last Saturday for a sixty day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wicke. Wicke was captured September 27, 1944, and liberated April 29. He trained at Camp Fannin Texas and Fort Meade Maryland before overseas service.
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Monroe
Bernardo
Ruben Braden
Pte
Edbert Henneke
J. S Frazar, Jr
J. N. Frazar
R. R. Wells
Wharton
Rice Institute to Confer Bachelor of Arts Degree
Invitations from The Senior Class of The Rice Institute note the commencement exercises on June 25 1945 in Houston Texas. Miss Mary Margaret Kampe will receive a BA degree and serves as co chairwoman of Standards on the Senior Committee. Her relatives plan to attend the graduation Monday morning.
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Rice Institute
Houston
Texas
Mary Margaret Kampe
A. C. Kampe
John Kearney
Eagle Lake
Kearney
Kay
American Legion Commander Calls Meeting Tonight
Commander Campbell of the W. Cherry M. Ferry Post No 108 calls a meeting for Friday at 8 pm in City Hall. All veterans of World War I and II are urged to attend.
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Campbel
W. Cherry M. Ferry
The
American Legion
Lard and Shortening Prices Raised by OPA
The Office of Price Administration increased the point value of lard, shortening, and oils from 10 to 12 points per pound on Saturday. Butter stayed at 24 points per pound and margarine at 12 points per pound.
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Office of Price Administration
Action Withheld On Tax Bill For Hearing In County
Governor Cile R Stevenson deferred action on the tax remission bill affecting Payette, Colorado and Jackson Counties at a Colorado County delegation request for a public hearing. The measure would remit half of the State Act Valorem taxes to fund flood control, drainage, road protection and future river levee work, with expenditure under the County Commissioners Court, and awaits a hearing before final decision.
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Cile R. Stevenson
Eagle Lake
Payette
Colorado
Jackson Couinties
Secretary of State
DeMas County and City
Port Arthur
Freeport
Colorado County
Commissioners’ Court
Chas. McLellan
LaGrange
Fred Mauritz
Canada
B. H Tolliver Suffers Injury on Monday
Friends welcomed B. H Tolliver back on duty as operator at the Santa Fe station after weeks at the Work Sanatorium in Houston. He fainted Monday afternoon, sustaining a cup lip injury, and is now resting at home with wishes for a swift recovery and return to work.
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B. H Tollive
Santa Fe
Houston
Baptist Vacation Bible School Closes With Graduation
This Friday evening June 22 at 7 45 p m the 1945 Baptist Church Vacation Bible School will form to march into the church for graduation exercises. Pupils from Beginner to Intermediate present memory work songs activities notebooks and handwork. The church and faculty invite all readers to attend and celebrate diplomas and certificates. A Saturday June 28 picnic at 4 00 p m will honor pupils and faculty with games contests and supper.
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Baptist Church
Bible School
Soldier C B Stockton Killed in Okinawa Siege
War Department report confirms Pfe C B Stockton of Eagle Lake died May 4 in the Okinawa campaign. He was nearly 20, son of Mrs. Lena Stockton, with sister Mrs. M L Matthews and brothers Sgt Paul Stockton and Doc L Stockton. Born in Hallettsville, he enlisted about 18 months ago.
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Eagle Lake
War Department
Pfe
M. L. Matthews
Riceland Dairy
Paul Stockton
8Th Air Force
Doc L. Stockton
Okinawa
Roland Campbell Buys Burger Property
Lt. Roland Campbell purchased the L. J. Burger property near the Prisoner of War Camp at Lakeside as an investment. The sale included the Bur ger hatchery and outbuildings. The Burgers will stay briefly, planning to move to town soon, while Campbell plans to use the property after the war and make a home in Eagle Lake.
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L. J. Burger
Lakeside
Roland Campbell
Burger
Campbell
Round The World Voyage Ended By Cpl Blair
Corporal Bennie F Blair of Eagle Lake completed a round the world trip after 42 days at sea and 2 years away from home. He joined the Army Air Corps in January 1942, trained at multiple bases, and served with the 62nd Service Group of the 15th Air Force. He earned two campaign stars for Naples Foggia and Rome Arno, plus the European Theater ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. Continued on last page.
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11Th Air Force
Boston
8. F. Blair
Eagle Lake
Bennie
Southern Pacific Railroad
Plunteer
Army Air Corps
San Antonio
Fore McCord
Washington
Portland Oregon Air Base
Camp Stoneman
California
Blair
United States
Wellington
New Zealand
Forth
Australia
Columbo
Ceylon
Red Sea
Suez
el Kabrit
Egypt
Bengasi
Libya
Tunis
Bizerlea
Italy
Napoles Foggia
Rome Arno
62Nd
15Th Air Force Service Command
Columbus To Hold Gala 4th Of July Celebration
Columbus Post No. 383 American Legion plans a full Fourth of July program. A parade, a large barbecue at the rodeo grounds, a 10 a.m. rally, games and dancing are scheduled with C. H. Potter’s Fourth show at the rodeo and Lee Prause providing dance music at Hillcrest hall to close the day.
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Columbus Post
American Legion
Tne
Rodeo
C. H. Potter
Lee Prause
Hillcrest Hall
Uncle's Boys In Service News From Home And Abroad
Gifts reach Mrs Harrison Welker from husband in the Pacific Navy include two silver chests Japanese money handmade sandals and a writing tablet among other items. A roster of local service members returns home or goes on furlough with notes on their stations and families. Weimar troops of the 86th Division nicknamed the Black Hawks travel home from New York aboard a 35 000 strong force. Major J S Frazar Jr visits family on leave. Sgt J R Denton European theater hospital stay cited. others seek reassignment while remaining abroad and at sea.
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Faeble
Harrison Welker
Pacific
Weimar
Black Hawks
New York
Edmund A. Rainer
John Kolar
Pfe
Robert F. Koenig
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Julian Weisler
Obenhaus Twins
Bond
Cole’s
George’ Kretzschmar
United State
Bureau of Mines
Colorado County Wildcats Siefly Oimvarren Petroleum Company
Hamel Estate
Wildcat
R. Dowdy
Altair Superior Oil Company
Mathida Tait
Patrick O'Daugherty
John Schobel
Cities Service
Columbus
Louis A. d. Gordon
Chesterville
Stanolind Oil Company
Cockfield
Stephens No. 3
Weise
Stephens No. 1
Sheridan
Plow Realty No. 15
Knoche No. 1
E. F. Hoover
Nroe Wicke
B. H Tolliver
Baptist Vacation Bible School
C. B. Stockton
Cpl
Henry L. Kretzschmar
Lut
Jimmy Jacobsen
Eagle Lake Friends
Alexandria
Louisiana
Wile Mere
J. B. Cox
Skte
Norfolk
Virginia
W. C. Elkins
J. R. Denton
Lansing Ingram
Nore
Denton
Cpl Mace- Denton
Army Madigan Hospital
Tacoma
Neal Britton
United States Merchant Marine Service
Hooure
Joe Semora
Roland Ingram
G. M
Gene Selph
Shoemaker
Tagether
Edward Causey
Thbar
Gene
Cai
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