Eagles Loft Invites War Support and Home Front Urgency
A fragmented wartime notice urges Americans to rally in support of WWII efforts. It calls for buying EXFRA bonds, conserving resources, and donating to the Red Cross, while stressing unity at home and duty toward victory. The piece blends patriotic exhortation with snippets about publishers and veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artencia
EXFRA
Red Cross
Office For God and Country
Vrcnwry
Freedom
Work Progress on W. P. Camp Continues
Work advances at the William P. camp site with crews completing foundations and beginning framing. Officials say preparations proceed on schedule as inspections and material deliveries occur.
Vehicle Use Stamps Due Before July 1
Postmaster Beneily McRee announces motor vehicle use stamps are required and on sale at the post office for 3.00. All drivers must purchase promptly to avoid penalties for non purchase by July 1 and federal enforcement will be strict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beneily McRee Mis Weels
Itory
Gideon Leads Garwood Fifth War Loan Drive
J. D. Gideon, a pleasant caller on the Headlight staff, says Garwood will organize for the Fifth War Loan Drive. He chairs the local effort and urges residents to decide their bond investments to avoid multiple soliciting calls, saving time and aiding the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Gideon
Garwood
Mr. Gideon
Two Sets Twin Calves Born At Stapleton Home
Mr and Mrs Ben Stapleton invited staff to witness two sets of twin calves born within a week. One set a week old, the other two weeks, both perfectly marked. One pair resemble the Jersey mother in solid color, the other white faced with light bodies. All four calves are heifers. The mother cows are contributing to victory with notable over production.
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Ben Stapleton
Lawrence Seeks County Judge Post
L S Lawrence announces candidacy for Colorado County judge. Former chief deputy sheriff pledges full-time commitment, fair impartial leadership, and cooperation with county officers and the Commissioners Court. He resigns this week as deputy sheriff to devote full effort to the campaign and asks for votes and influence.
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Rado County
Colorado County
Commissioners’ Court
Coloin County
L. 5
Lawrence Sns
Colo
Free Canning Labels Offered by Southern Union Gas
Southern Union Gas offers free canning labels to the public at its office. District manager H. Cc. Frizzel of Bellville and local manager William Hintz of Columbus announced the program, stating labels help identify produce and include space for product name and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Union Gas
Southern Union Gas Company
H. Cc. Frizzel
Bellville
William Hintz
Columbus
Promoted To First Lieutenant In Overseas Service
Lt Edmund A Radack overseas has been promoted to First Lieutenant with the Eastern Command in New Guinea. Pvt Ray Zahrarnick reports he is safe and visiting many Australian cities. Lt Col Andrew P Rollins Jr 25, son of an ex Eagle Lake resident, has seen key actions in the Southwest Pacific as an Army Engineer. James H Wilson, from New Guinea, notes rain and mud complicating life while waiting for chow and shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund A. Radack
Tr. Radack
Fred G. Frnka
Eastern Command
Io New Guinea
Ray Zahrarnick
O. K
Brisbane
Sydney
Newcastle
Melbourne
Australis
New Guinea
Andrew P. Rollins Jr
Dallas
Texas A. & M. College
Southwest Pacific
Rollins
Corps of Army Engineers
Pearl Harbor
Eagle Lake
Mary Williamson Rollins
James H. Wilson
Bombing Mission Note Mentions Mrs Daley and Armout
A damaged clipping refers to completing bombing missions and a Fort Fortress image involving Armout, Eloht Air Force in Enclant, and a note of thanks to Miss Kate Griffin. It recalls a personal link to Aunt Dessy and a funeral, with mentions of North Ir and a Sgt Armn oe remembered after a period of peace.
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Sgt. Armnoe
Dessy
Training for Commander at Foster Field Transfer
Training for Commander announces Mervin E Tyler A S has transferred to Foster Field from Sheppant Field. His mission is bombardier training in New York Abbey writes his mother Mrs D Alley. Arrival in New York from overseas noted. Continued on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin E Tyler
Foster Field
Sheppant Field
New York
Abbey
Hismo
E B Mayes Seeks County Sheriff in Tealight Announcement
E B Mayes announces candidacy for county sheriff at Tealight, Colorado County. He previously served as sheriff for eight years, won county judge race in 1920, was re elected to the judgeship in 1922 serving until 1932, ran for sheriff again in 1934, and left to pursue the county judge race in 1940. He campaigns in the White Loyalty Party primaries in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Mayes
Colorado County
C. K. Quin
John C. Hoye
Mr. Mayes
White Loyalty Party
800 Acres Oats Harvested Here
The oats harvest reports show mixed yields across 800 acres. McL Anderson’s 300 acres produced 80 bushels per acre, Wells’s 200 acres yielded 70, while 60 acres by Helmer Senholm and Joe Lee Mc Creary, and Matthews Bros. around 20 to 30 bushels per acre due to heavy rains and winds at threshing. Crop preservation aims for local feed.
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Helmer Senholm
Joe Lee McCreary
Matthews Bros
Anderson
Otis
R. R. Wells
Peach Orders Offered by Woman's Home Demonstration Club
Members of the Woman's Home Demonstration Club offer Alberta freestone peaches from a Fredericksburg orchard with 8000 trees. Orders must be placed with Mrs. J. M. Tate by July 1. Ice in Eagle Lake costs $5.10 per bushel. delivery around July 5. Book orders now.
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Woman's Home Demonstration Club
Alberta
Oil Activities Reported Thursday
The Cities Service well Everett No 1 near Ramsey has reached depth of 12,500 feet. The Admiral Priling Company of Houston are active in the Winnie Poole No 2 Lisue area with the well design at Tone foot. The Hit Bank and Trust No 1 at Sheridan advances toward completion in 3,200 to 17,200 feet zone. Plow Realty Nos 1 and 12 are mentioned with ongoing operations and repairs noted, including a leak in SM and a spudding in June 19 areas.
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Everett No 1
Ramsey
Glen BR. Marsh
Admiral Priiing Company
Houston
Winnie Poole
Lisue
Tone Foot
Eeiwih Nielsen
Hit Bank
Trust No 1
Sheridan
Dnl
Fire crews respond to noon trash blaze behind Magnéte filling station
The Volunteer Fire Department answered four calls Saturday at noon for a trash fire in the rear of the Magnéte Filling Station. Firefighters reported smoke and no injuries, and the blaze was quickly contained with no damage to the station building.
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F. 4
Military Rites Held At Muldoon For Pacific Soldier
A large crowd attended the Muldoon service for Pacific soldier Corporal Alvin B. Lueders 21 who died from wounds in the Pacific. Services at Muldoon Baptist Church were led by Rev. Leb Parker with Chaplain Miller. Survivors include his parents Mrs and Mr B R Lueders and siblings. An immense throng paid respects to the country’s late hero.
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Aind
Mys
Mayris
Muldoon
Marris
Sehnlenburg
Alien Donal Lueders
Letterman Geneva
San Francisco
Muldoon Baptist Church
Leb. F Parker
Miller
Swift
Lueders
New Guinea
Sant Francisco
B. R. Lueders
Dollie Holstein
Doris
June Lueders
Parker
Bobby
Bennie
Houston and Corp
Alvin B. Luciera
Admiralty Islands
J. Lueders
Bill Parker
Morris
Peters Walker Wedding Rites Monday
Beautiful simplicity marked the wedding of Miss Dorothy Peters to Leonard Walker at the Walker home Monday afternoon at 3 o clock. Judge Honey Buescher of Columbus presided with the single ring ceremony as vows were pledged in the living room amid seasonal flowers. The bride wore a brown and white two piece suit with brown accessories, and the matron of honor Mrs Gus Krienke was in a sheer dress with red accents. The groom wore a blue business suit. Others in attendance included Mrs Allen Cassidy in white and Mrs Jock Smith in navy and white.
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Carter Walker
Eelock
Dorothy — Peters
Mes
Doc Peters
Leonard Walker
Carton Walker
Honey Buescher
Coluebus
Walker
Bricde
Gus Krienke
Broom
Allen Cassidy
Jock Smith
Darby's Cafe Sold to Bert Larmer in a Transfer
Mr and Mrs W G Barny announce the sale of Darby's Cafe to Mr and Mrs Bert Larmer. The Larmer couple have assisted and worked at the cafe for years, with Darby and family preparing to retire by July 1. The transaction aims to ensure continued service as the community faces rationing and long hours.
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Darby’s Cafe
Bert Larmer
W. G Barny
Darby's
Vies Barby
Darby
Larmer
Chang
Buy a Bond War Drive Urges Men to Fight
Rousing appeal as Eagle Lake, Colorado County and surrounding areas rally for war bond sales. Local chairman WE Lenhart notes Eagle Lake at 124 352 dollars with quotas lagging in Columbus and Wei mar, while Colorado County aims for 90 0000 and faces a two week deadline. Public urging to back the home front amid threats and sacrifice.
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Ares
Ebrge
Eaghe Lake
Colorado County
WE. Lenhart
Eagle Lake
Columbus
Weimar
Mormh
Turner 53 Buried At Garwood After Columbus Death
Funeral services for C. A. Turner of the area were held in Columbus with burial at Garwood. Turner, 53, was held in the Columbus jail on a mine charge awaiting an investigation by a grand jury. Deputy Wheeler found him dead in his cell, hanging with a belt after writing a letter to a brother in another town.
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C. A. Turner
Columbus
Burjil
Gwood
Grant
A. A. Wheeler
A W. Chohin
Turave Bial
Contest Opens For Sheriff And Judge Of Colorado County
E. B. Mayes enters race for sheriff of Colorado County while Li S. Lawrence runs for County Judge challenging Buescher. Sheriff Harvey Lee serves in the Marine Corps and vacates office during his service.
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Colorado County
E. B. Mayes
Li. S. Lawrence
Lawrence
Buescher
Mayes
Harvey Lee
Mirine Corps
Surgical Dressings Completed On Time
Report notes dressings completed on schedule and wards room closure until next quota arrives. Workers will be informed via the Headlight columns when new supplies are due.
Attention Knitters Urgently Needed Garments for Red Cross
Knitters are reminded to complete and deliver knitted garments to Mrs G A Serholm by July. The call emphasizes timely shipments and asks all who have knitted items to heed the plea and deliver promptly to assist the Red Cross effort.
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G. A. Serholm
National Geographic features Eagle Lake bird life and Waddell
The June National Geographic highlights Eagle Lake bird life with T T Waddell and Professor Allen of Cornell. The piece details field observations near Eagle Lake Texas, including prairie chickens, camera work, and field setup with a blind and microphone to capture booming grounds.
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Eagle Lake Bird Life
T. T. Waddell
National Geographic
Eagle Lake
Gilie Wallen
Westhorby
Aeitr A. Allen
Cornell Universit
AL & M. College of Testis
Allen
Tilly Phat
Texas
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Eagles’ Loft
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Hoy Massist Monthly
Texas Sweeklies
Ednar S. Chesnurs
Henedy
Texas Press
C.K. Mick
Frank
Denver
Svoheer
Gideon
Stapleton
L. S. Lawrence
Peach
WHO Club
Pacific
Charter Rund
Bet Howe
Wone
AIO
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