The Yanks Go Back Home Farewell From London
A London Chronicle piece reprints a June 3 1945 London Sunday Chronicle article titled The Yanks Go Back Home. It laments the departure of American troops, recalls their presence in Britain and cities like Albany Boston Baltimore and Ohio, Topeka and Santa Fe, and notes pubs inns trains and shared memories. It mentions Norwich and highlights mutual impressions including Americans adapting to British life, songs, drinking habits, and bicycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decry Landa
Harry Landa
Eagie Lake
London Sunday Chronicle
Albany
Boston
Baltimore
Ohio
Atchison
Topeka
Santa Fe
Everstay
Norwich
Brown Spot On St. Augustine Grass Reported Curable
Yellow or town spots a fungus disease attacking St Augustine lawn grass under excessive heat and moisture conditions is curable. Mercury compounds provide rapid control using calomel and mercury chloride mixed with fine dry sand, spread over 1,000 square feet and watered. Repeat treatment as spots reappear. avoid overwatering to prevent fungus growth. St Augustine can be propagated by sod pieces or runners, not seed.
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St. Augustine
Lissie Happenings and Neighborhood Visits Gather in Pic nic
Community notices report visitors from Huston and Houston relatives visiting Isenhower family, a large Sunday School Picnic by the Bernal River near Wallis bridge, and fishing trips to Rockport and the coast. Several residents travel to Waco, San Antonio, and Mexico, with Barbecued supper at San Felipe State Park and multiple local visits to Eldridge and Eagle Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GE. Martens
Byron
Marilyn
Huston
Agnes Isenhower
Bernal River
Wallis Bridge
Harland Bell and
Jimmie
Pearl Clipson
Jimmie Clipson
Rockport
A. Gertson
Fred Dave
Eagle Lake
Carrie
Rutherford
Houston
J. M. Everitt
E. H. Henry
R. L. Cook
G. EL. Cook
Eldridge
San Felipe State Park
Chas. W. Causey
G. E. Martens
Byron Martens
M. £. Isenhower
Lillian Ruth
Fred Isenhower
Nelson
Wesley Causey
C. W. Causey
Mexico
W. R. Hobbs
E. A. Wiese
R. W. Brown
Pete Botard
Sheridan
H. L. Raasch
Pete Botartd
M. W. Mayes
Oakland
In Memoriam for Albert Petrosky and Local Notices
In memory of Albert Petrosky who died July 1 last year. Loving memory from parents Mr and Mrs Walter Petrosky and family. Also notes of weekend visits by Joe Schilhaies, Pvt Ford Scott from Fort Bliss, and various local visitors. Mentions newborn baby boy in Hallettsville and travel of Cpl Lorance Johnson, Cpl Simon Landry, and others visiting family. Ends with a rural proverb about the bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Petrosky
Walter. Petrosky
Ocean
Joe Schilhaies
Ford Scott
Fort Bliss
W.T. Scott
L. B. Board
J.G. Adams
Yoakum
H. L. Rassh
R. W. Brown
Lissie
Don Lege
Dallas
L. D
Ellwood City
J. D. Franklin
Sonia
Redessa
Local visitors and families gather in Sheridan area
Sheridan News notes visitors and weekend guests including Archie Vawter and sons from Goose Creek, Audrey Criswell and Ora Schimire of San Antonio, Doe Whitten in Cuero, Otto Baethel and son from Kinkler, and Kenneth Kincheloe's return from Fort Holston. Mr. C. M. Wilmatty of Brownwood recently moved here.
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Archie Vawter and Sons
Goose Creek
L. BH. Botards
Audrey Criswell
Ora Schimire
San Antonio
Jeff Criswell
Doe Whitten
Cuero
Otto Baethel
Mr. Baethel of
Kinkler
Otto Botard
Pfe
Kenneth Kincheloe
Fort Seri Holston
John Kincheloe
C. M. Wilmatty
Brownwood
Denshaw
Old
Rotary Luncheon Praises Fire Department and Unit Work
Hon Jos V Frnka of Austin and Columbus spoke at the Stary luncheon on Wednesday noon intro duced by Rep Chas McLellan Fred G Frnka and W M Thomas. He praised the Volunteer Fire Department and discussed the world’s biggest business law. Ensign F R Frnka and Eagle Lake firemen were guests as Rotary honored public service. Fire dept members listed include G W Keith W M Thomas Carl Seahaim J W Bribois J H Broyles A H Dipple Fritz Gold Adolf Hollas Cheste y Konesbeck W E Lenhart A L Mars Frank Parma Stanley Parma and Robert H Thomas. President Bill Albrecht attended Rotary in Columbus. Next meeting canceled. Jimmie Jenkins hosts annual party at his Rock Island home Friday July 8 at 7:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. V. Frnka
Austin
Columbus
Assembly
Rep
Chas. McLellan
Fred G. Frnka
W. M. Thomas
Frnka
Ensign F. R. Frnka
Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department
Rotary Club
Fire Department
G. W. Kieth
Carl Seahaim
J. W. Bribois
3. H. Broyles
A. H. Dip
New Steel Flag Poles Erected in City Park
A 42 foot steel flag pole replaces the temporary wood pole in City Park. Cement work by RH Reese Sr and erection by Central Light & Power Co. earns community thanks. Old pole to be moved to Boy Scouts site. Pole honors local service members and fallen soldiers. D B Hinton named Elect Senior Deacon of Bay City Lodge 865 for 1945-46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RH. Reese
Central Light & Power Company
Boy Scouts
Cisir Rew Scot Lodge
D. B
Jack) Hinton
W. B. Hinton
Esgle Lake
Bay City
A. FL
A.M
Family News From Home And Travel Plans
Mr and Mrs Alvin Gleuck hosted dinner Sunday with their daughter Miss Leons Gleuck of Houston son Pvt Allen Gleuck of Colorado Springs and Yeoman Loig Goode of New Orleans Many a girl now on the last lap in the matrimonial race Mr and Mrs Pryor Simmons and three children of Harriman Tenn are staying at the Live Oak Hotel in Columbus Mr Simmons works at Sheridan and they will settle nearby We were fortunate that Hitler was caught with his bridges up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Gleuck
Miss Leons Gleuck
Houston
Pvt
Allen Gleuck
Colorada Springs
Colo
Yeoman Loig Goode
New Orleans
Pryor Simmons
Harriman
Tennessee
Live Oak
Columbus
Mr. Simmons
Sheridan
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London Chronicle
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Will Waddell
Wharton
Shead- Pacific
T. KP. Deste
J. T. Sheffield
Long Beach, California
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Dr. Dole
W. G. Chapman
Little Daughter
Kyle Phillips
Garwood
Iitalian
Alee
America
Texas
Africa
Joe
Blazes
Spmaid Fogeys
Helen Smith
Memoriam
Oime
Sheridan News
SERS
Buaner Sornrgn
Rotecy
Eagle Lake Lumber
Max Cooner
Telephoes
Sn Sii
Navy
EPPS
Hitler
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
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Gr Wetnier
A. J. Struss Auto Supply
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