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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1943
Page
3
Local notes from the West End recount families, service members, and community updates. Bennie Rerich and several Weimar area youths are listed among soldiers in North Africa, while Leo and Lawrence Ripper are discussed amid rumors. Local residents travel, recruit, and send letters as the area reports weather delays and ongoing farm preparations for crops and wartime production.
A Tejas refinery ad campaign announces Hamble’s 2150 uniformed personnel and a broad petroleum products push to sustain the home front. The announcement highlights aviation gasoline, fuels, lubricants, and other vital supplies, noting 2950 Humble employees in unity with Texas companies and wartime programs. The report also covers a local absence and social notices including a recovery update and family visits.
Morris Janda, a Weimar youth and son of Mr and Mrs Louis Janda, employed by a Houston Fiscult Company, was seriously injured Thursday when a mixer started while he stood near it. His left arm was broken in two places, his left wrist crushed, and other injuries followed as he was extricated and rushed to hospital. A northern cold front sent temperatures freezing, threatening fruit blossoms and nearby crops.
The Flatonia Argus, Fayette County’s oldest paper, will continue publication under new management led by Mr and Mrs Nyeum of Irving Texas. Publisher Geo Wo Hawkes and Aditoe Hawkes will transfer duties as of March, with the Community Press team taking over operations at Pecombuy plant.
In a March gathering at Mrs. Z. W. Littleton’s home the Garwood Aldermen’s Club filled with 17 present, 14 members and two new members. Miss Clege demonstrated home wings and plant dusting techniques while plans for Red Cross work were announced for March 11 at Mrs. Bessie Martin’s home.
The Kale Lake WTR Club met with Mrs. TR Sewell on Thursday February 26 with Mise Clegg County agent present. Handicraft featuring repurposed obsolete articles attracted attention. Mrs Geo Meck read the Atlantic Charter and led discussion. Refreshments were provided by nine members and Miss Clever. The next meeting will be at Mrs Nannie Bartow’s home on March 25 at 2 30 PM.
Miss Ruth Powers and Mr Powers spend the weekend in Vanple with Myx and others. A brief note mentions plans to visit a daughter in Olives, a trip described as a short outing.
The Lions Club gathered Thursday February 25 with nine members and nine guests. Rev Richard A L Park announced a community approach and a Red Cross campaign. Dr. Cornel and Miss Wyatt led songs. Graves presided as program chair with several members delivering remarks and songs.
Houston officials warn thousands of new wartime workers joining industries may not understand the government insurance system. Officials stress the importance of carrying Social Security cards and ensuring credits count toward future benefits, especially for those who have not previously worked outside the home or in domestic service.
A garbled note reports a new Headlight subseries mentioned in passing. It references AL Sands of the Savinetet Chine and a Silserilion not formally named, with a cryptic nod to Flay Horley as a less appreciated figure in the current columns.
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