Everett Wright Lost At Sea During Typhoon
The Navy confirms Everett Wright chief quartermaster was lost in a December 18 1944 ship disaster during a typhoon. He leaves his father stepmother wife and siblings in Angleton Eagle Lake and Louisiana with several meritorious awards noted. His wife resides in Houston and worked at the shipyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Wright
Everett
Navy Department
Everett Wright
U.S. Navy
Willie Wright
Belgium
Henry Wright
Louisiana
Robert Wright
Angleton
Terry Wright
Eagle Lake
Lena Mee Landry
Leetha Wright
Release from Santo Tomas Prison Reaches Families
Mrs G A Seaholm and Mrs Louis Hintz celebrate news that their great niece Mrs J B Conner her husband Mr Conner and two children have been released from Santo Tomas prison in Manila. Conner was a mining engineer before the Japanese occupation. Frances the youngest daughter was born in the internment camp in July 1942. War Department wired the release. return home date unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Seaholm
Louis Hintz
J. B. Conner
Franklin Reese Receives Naval Medical Discharge
Franklin Reese arrived home from the Navy with a medical discharge after months in the Naval Hospital at Sampson New York recovering from overseas combat injuries. His wife is expected to join him in two weeks and neighbors welcome him for noble service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Forrest Reese
Navy
Franklin
Naval Hospital
Sampson
New York
Colored service man receives discharge after long service
Jodie Harris, a colored man known in the white city, has returned from La G ar a Hospital in New Orleans after twenty years in the engineering corps. He receives retirement with two medals and the Presidential citation bar for his roles in the invasions of Africa Sicily and Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jodie Harris
la Gara Hospital
New Orleans
Engineering Corps
Africa
Sicily
Italy
Texas Exes Observe Independence Day Across War Fronts
The University of Texas ex students celebrate March 2 as Independence Day even while scattered in war zones from Corregidor to New Guinea and the Atlantic. They recall campus life and sing The Eyes of Texas as loyalty to their alma mater endures across Luzon, Leyte, Manila, Burma, and China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tekas
Philippines
University of Texas
Texas-Aggie
Beck
Texas Exes
Texas
Luzon
Leyte
Manila
New Guinea
Rice Bowl
China
Burma
Atlantic
Pacific
New Wildcat on E W Duncan Tract Near Lissie
A wildcat on the E W Duncan tract is projected to reach 10 000 feet. It is located about 5.5 miles southwest of Lissie townsite, spotted 467 feet from the northwest and southwest lines of the J Linderhelm survey A 865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
J. Linderhelm Survey
Lissie
Baker Snyder Wedding Rites in Houston Texas
The marriage of Miss Annie Ray Baker and Dwight W. Snyder was held Friday evening at St Andrews Episcopal Church Houston. Rev. Richard A. Park conducted the double ring ceremony for immediate families and close friends. The couple plans to reside near Houston with Snyder awaiting return to Santa Ana California where Mrs Snyder is stationed with the Navy Public Relations Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Ray Baker
Oscar Baker
Rock Island
Texas
Dwight W. Snyder
U S.N
Frank Kempf
Tomball
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Houston
Richard A. Park
Edgar G. Jones
Snyfer
Navy
Santa Ana
California
Smith Lanier Wedding Rites In New Orleans
Miss Nettie Smith and Joseph R. Lanier wed in New Orleans on February 23 at 12 30 PM with Rev. James T. Harris reading the service. Witnesses included Mrs J M Everitt and Miss Sue Colly. The bride, formerly of Eagle Lake, plans to reside in Columbia Mississippi with Lanier who works for Gulf Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Smith
Joseph R. Lanier
New Orleans
James T. Harris
Canal Street Methodist Church
J. M. Everitt
Lissie
Sue Colly
Eagle Lake
Helen Smith
Nettie
Eagle Lake High School
First National Bank
Columbia
Miss
Lanier
Gulf Oil Company
Past Masters Night Celebrated By Local Masons
Local Masonic Lodge celebrated Past Masters Night on Friday February 23 with Grand Master Bascom Giles of Austin and D G M Nat Goodwin presenting 50 year lapel pins to Dr P T Gordon and other living Past Masters. A guest address by Rev C R Brooks and a post ceremony dinner for about 120 attendees followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Bascom& Giles
Austin
P. T. Gordon
Dr. Gordon
D. D. G. M. Nat Goodwin
Columbus
Giles
W. C. Reed
W. E. McRee
M. L. Anderson
Max Conner
A. Hy Serheim
C. C. Pennington
G. H. Salladay
C. W. Nispel
H. E. Brower
W. M. Thomas
V. D. Morris
A. H. Dipple
Edgar Baring
Joe Lee McCreary
Harold
E. J. Wink
Flatonia Lodge
J. W. Griffin
Buda
Lytton Springs
AvTetter
J. E. Roberts
A. G. Reynolds
Lockhart
Eagle Lake
C. R. Brooks
Kingsville
King Solomon's Temple
W. H. Albrecht
Cleo
J. R. Pinchback
J. D. Gideon
Edger Litzmann
Chas
B. Deltz
Otto Pocore
I.T Hastedt
E.G. Miller
G. LH. King
L. W. Spindler
H. Lietchert
Stansbury
Elkins
A. Q. Peters
Rip Taylor
Richmond
Saul B. Muller
Levi Grayless
Ira McCulloch
RC. Christian
Parrott
Woh
We Gore
Hubert Cooper
J. B. Fr.hin
Geo
W. Oatinh
Jenin
Bonk Talana
Red Cross War Fund Drive Opens In Eagle Lake
Early March 1 report shows Eagle Lake residents raising 2100.53 toward a 3000 goal. Community leaders Wintermann Sinclair and Haréert led the drive under Maygr Graves authority, with strong citizen response and calls for further contributions before Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
D.R. Wintermann
Basil
Wintermann
Sinclair
D. R. Wintermann
A. F. Haréert
Mayg@r Graves
Eagle Lake
Colorado Wildcat Quits At 7014 Feet
A Colorado well named Boyle and Joh Mayo No 1 R S Stephens wildcat SA MG survey failed at 7014 feet two miles northwest of Garwood. It quit during a test in the 6000 foot zone with salt water and a slight oil show, ending the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle
Joh Mayo No.1
Sa&mg Survey
Garwodd
Glebdel
Sheridan Shell Report Details Drill Depth and Plow
The report notes Plow No. 7 drilling at 9 621 feet while No. 1 runs five and a half inch easing in the same Sheridan field.
Steger Elected Special Judge To Close The Court
District Clerk W C Papenberg reports no court news besides electing G B P Steger as Special Judge to serve the rest of the term. Judge Lester Hall remains ill as Roy Archer had presided briefly before leaving. The Court was to close Saturday March 3 and proceedings will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Papenberg
Lester Hall
Roy Archer
Austin
Bar
G. H. Miller
Fred Woodard
Jos
V. Fruka
Hollis Massey
E. R. Spencer
E. L. Litzmann
Otto P. Moore
Colorado County
Court House
G. BP. Steger
Mr. Steger
W. Papenberg
Name Wanted For Prehistoric Animal Skeleton
A fragmentary skeleton, reportedly six feet long with jaw bone and a large tooth separated, was found about 30 feet underground in a Ram sey grave pit and moved to W. A. Burnett's barber shop window where it has attracted considerable attention. The piece is described as the frame of a prehistoric animal and has drawn public comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Burnett
Ramsey
Uncle's Boys In Service Headlines Echo Homebound Hopes
News from Eagle Lake and Stillwater honor service members overseas and at home. Arnold Klockman earns sergeant title for invasion campaigns in the Pacific. August Schmitt reports North Africa to France as he heads toward Berlin with the Army. Luana Sunderman, WAVES yeoman, trains at Stillwater and ships to active duty. Frank Davidson returns from Atlantic waters on a 30 day leave while Bruce McCarty and Bruce Willson McCarty share notes on powdered eggs and pancakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Pvt
August Schmitt
North Africa
Italy
France
Pfe
Luana Sunderman
Naval District
Stillwater
Okla
Glen Sunderman
Eagle Lake
Texas
U. S. Naval Training School
Yeomen
Yeoman
Seaman Sunderman
Sul Ross State Teachers College
The
WAVES
el Paso
David
Vera
Naval Air Station
Miami
Fla
Allen Glueck
Glueck
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Frank Norman Davidson
S. M
U. S. Navy
Atlantic
Bruce Willson McCarty Hyrtestrom
Polo game benefit and major fire hit Eagle Lake
Prisoner of War guards stage a polo match at Duncan ranch with Lone Star Rangers versus Range Riders to raise money for a new recreation building. donations urged. A Sunday blaze at Eagle Lake destroys two brick buildings and a cleaners shop, with significant fire and water damage and insurance in place, causes ongoing assessment of losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P
Duncan Ranch
Eagle Lake
Lone Star Rangers
G. C. Duncan
W. J. Meriweather
George Willis
Pappy
Seaholm
Range Riders
Charles E. Johnson
Simon
Col." White
Jim Clipegn
Otis Pouincey
Rusty Thorns
Bagh Lake
Eagle Lake Furniture Company
Eagle Cleaners
Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Company
SOS
Columbus
Erna Herman l
Brenham
Herman
Jth. McCreary
Ware
McCreary
DL 5S
Taylor
Hayes Stephens
Sinclair
Stephens Completed Well in Ramsey Area Colorado County
Records show No. 1 c Stephens Completed and No. 1e Stephens in Ramsey survey by Cities Service Oil for potential 169 barrels of 52 gravity condensate through a choke of 20 to 64 inches. Gas oil ratio listed as 37,600 to 1. Probable perforations span 96 shots from 8648 to 8960 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
Colorado County Cities Service Oil Company
Stephens Company
Ramsey Survey
Visit Your O P A Board By Mail
The Office of Price Administration asks that all rationed commodity applications be sent by mail to the Colorado County War Price and Rationing Board in Columbus. Ensure all questions are answered, information provided, and the application signed for faster handling. J H Wooten urges cooperation and notes clerks will process more via mail under the new streamlined setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
Colorado County
Columbus
J. H. Wooten
Wooten
Struss No 1 Drilling Advances. Legion Elects New Leaders
Struss No 1 continues drilling as Melvin F. Campbell is named Post Commander and Vic k Engelhard becomes adjutant at the local American Legion Post. Other officers include A. A Lockmann finance officer F Larson service officer and Frank Mazac Sr chaplain as the post seeks more members and greater involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin F. Campbell
American Legion
Vick Engelhard
Armed Service
A. Alockmann
Flarson
Frank Mazac
Shrine Dance For Little Cripples In Hillcrest
Ticket sales are under way for the Shrine dance at Hillcrest hall on Wednesday evening March 7. The event supports the Arabia Temple crippled children's clinic in Houston where southern Texas crippled children can seek treatment for deformities from infantile paralysis spinal meningitis and birth malformations. Colorado County Shriners echo last year’s effort with a hoped for larger donation. officers include EE Irwin chairman and Sam Harbert cochairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benefit of Arabia Temple Crippled Children’s Clinic
Houston
Hillcrest Hall
Reginald Taylor
Colorado County Shriners
South Texas
Colorado County
Irwin
Cochairman
Sam 4. Harbert
Ernest Lawrence
P. K. Shatto
Eagie Lake
E. Beeman
W. G. Darby
W. McRee
R. T. Westmoreland
Clyde Gold
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Santo Tomas
Franklin Reese
Mebel von Dorn
Erdian
Cronin
Mazo
Bromfield
Hammett
Boring
Aldrich
Io Lay
Andros
van Dore
Toren
Eagles’ Loft
W. Duncan
Eagle Lake Furniture CO
Colorado Wildcat
Shell
Sheridan
G. F. Steger
Robert S. Martin
Cpl
Bruce McCarty
Arnold Klockman
A. A. Klockman
Admiral Islands
Henry L. Kretzschmar
West Comet
Frank Mazar Jr
West Coast
Will
Perry D. Morris
England
Stephens
P. C
C Stephens
Struss No. 1
Struss No
Legion Post Names
Shrine Dance
Little Cripples Hillcrest
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