Red Cross Appeal Urges Larger War Fund Across Fronts
A wartime appeal extols the Red Cross and urges citizens to dig deep for larger gifts as service to soldiers abroad. The notice reminds readers that Red Cross aid reaches every theater from Iceland to New Guinea and asks families to support with substantial contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Esau
Rei
Tady
Aluka
South
Jmeiz
Red Cross
Iceland
New Guinea
Red
Mr T P Haley Reported Seriously Ill
A family friend states Mr T P Haley is seriously ill at home. The residence on a local lane indicates medical staff are attending and hospital transfer is considered if condition worsens.
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MR. T. P. Haley
Ant
Sgt Maxwell Dies in Bomber Crash
Navy reports Sgt Maxwell killed in bomber crash with his body later recovered. Funeral services announced for Friday with his mother Sei Maxwell among mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
Maxwell
Leonard Coed
Navy
Graves Seeks Mayor Seat In Gy of Kage Lake
H W Graves announces candidacy for mayor of Gy of Kage Lake. vows fair impartial service, urging Eggie Lake citizens to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Graves
Graves
Kage Lake
Eggie
Exgle Lake
Sgt Eggers Hurt When Car Overturns Near Houston
Relatives report Sgt. W. T. Eggers of Fort Brown Brownsville injured when his convoy vehicle overturned entering Herman Park Houston. He suffered two broken shoulders and a head injury. He lies in Ellington Field Hospital with his wife and family at his bedside as friends hope for recovery.
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W. T. Eggers
Fort Brown
Brownsville
Sgt. Eggers
Herman Park
Houston
Sev Vara Ciy
Eggers
John Wraldell
Homer Mamie Waddell
Our City
Wits
Big Lake
Ite
Holelon
Ellington Fuld Hospital
Frederick
Oklahoma
Eagle Lake
Roland J. Campbell
H. J. Campbell
Central Flying Training Command
Texas
Campbell
aMphells
Oklihomae Ne
Jocal High School
Schreiner Institute
A & AL
San Antonio
Stamford Air Field
Majors Air Field
Greenville
Okla
de. Pepper Belding Company
Cone
Lieut
Knitted Garment Quota Shipped to St Louis Center
Mrs G A Seaholm and her committee packed and shipped a quota of 32 garments including Army sweaters helmets hats and scarves to the St Louis Center. The note calls for all helpers to finish the quota and to see Mrs Seaholm for knitters hours.
O E S Chapter Attendance at Wharton School
Mrs. Mabel van Dorn leads Eagle Lake Chapter of O E S with 19 attendees at Wharton School of Instruction Monday. Worthy Grand Matron Cynthia Mee Watts attends with delegates from El Campo Columbus Rosenberg Bay City Eagle Lake and Wharton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel van Dorn
Eagle Lake
Wharton
School of Instruction
Cynthia Mee Watts
Grand Chapter of
Texas
EL Campo
Columbus
Rosenberg
Bay City
Boy Scouts Plan Overnight Camp and Hike Test
Scouts prepare for an overnight camp with T T Waddell providing Friday supper. Each scout supplies own breakfast and dinner Saturday, no utensils needed. The event focuses on fire building bird study tracking and a 14 mile hike. Carl Nichols coordinates with Kenneth Davis handling hire selection. Willis ax Den Chiefs involved.
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T. T. Waddell
Waddell
Carl Nichols
Money Hire
Kenneth Davis
Willis Ax den
Study Club Meeting Set for March 15
The Study Club announces a meeting on March 15 hosted by Mrs. Joe D. Luna. Members are invited to discuss upcoming projects and community outreach initiatives.
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Joe D. Luna
Call For Millions Surgical Dressings
War department announces millions of dressings are needed urgently to complete wartime medical supply efforts. Production teams prepare to boost output as demand rises across fronts and hospitals rely on rapid fulfillment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil
War Department
Garwood Prison Camp Site Awaits State Approval
A prison camp site near Gaywood on the Shoop tract has been delayed by federal action and is now awaiting state medical office approval. Washington officials hold the plans for review with daily expectations of clearance.
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Ything
Frank Stephens
Hayes Stephen
L. J. Burger
Lakeside Cemetery
Garwood
Lyle Phillips
Chaywrint
Gaywood
R.A
Fed
Pie State Medical Office
Washington, D
No. 1 C K Gay Well Continues Tests at 7310-14
J W Frazier and its Service No 1 C K Gay well three miles northwest of Columbus shows a daily rate of 1.48 percent with 0 cubic feet gas, 38.8 barrels of 53 gravity condensate and 9.3 barrels of water from 7310-14 feet in the Wilcox formation, after testing gas and condensate from 7810-12 feet.
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J. W. Frazier
C.K. Gay
New Strike
Columbus
Wilcox
Sheridan oil field report details drilling progress and prospects
Laird Lewis No 1 and Wil Bank and Trust Co No 1 shale intervals reach total depths near 3 047 feet with sand formations noted. Drilling continues southeast of Rock Island with plans to explore the Wilcox sand. no flowing oil yet and surface indications remain limited.
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Laird Lewis
Wil Bank and Trust Co
Ieee
Wilcox Sand
Uncle's Boys In Service Cards From Home
Christmas and Valentine greetings from service members abroad arrive at home, with letters recalling desert hardships and missing home comforts. Messages mention colleagues, places from Africa to the Pacific, and hopes for peace, plus updates on families and reunions as duty continues.
Miss Georgina Frances Lorher Enlists Leaving March
Miss Georgina Frances Lorher leaves March 15 to join the AVAC Army. She resigns as bookkeeper at the American Bre AWE association to serve her country, reporting at Bay Lake School District and reporting for duty at Fort Toledo. Union and community supporters commend her patriotism and resolve.
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Georgina Frances Lorher
AVAC
Orl Orielthorpe
Jochets
Bayle Lake
Sehoutscles
TBR
Fion
He Oltivey
American Bre Awe Association
Georgias
Sus Pationc
May Fete In Gym May 1st At Methodist Church
The Sunshine class at the Methodist Church sponsors a May Fete in the gym on May 1. A registration fee of ten cents is charged for each entry. Prizes will be awarded for top entries and voting occurs during the event week.
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Methodist Church
Moray
Tim
Ile
Pryside
Gavin
Thal
Wil Smiley
Owens Move to Florida Sparks Farewell Ties
Mr and Mrs Owens relocate from Dayton Beach to Florida amid fond goodbyes. Friends recall their long, active life in the community and hope for a return visit in the future as they settle into new surroundings.
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Mr. and
Mrs. Owens
Florida
A. B
Dayton Begeh
Asi
Seation
Baghe
Devin Poneneing
Sem
Busnes
Saveyer
Warning on Flying Kites Near Power Lines Tone of Public Notice
Officials warn youths about the dangers of flying kites near electrical power lines and equipment. Careless kites may cause service interruptions and pose risks during wartime efforts, urging safe flying away from streets and utilities.
War Bond Quota Totals Up 311 737.00?
County war bond totals show a reported sum of 311 737.00 with a noted discrepancy at Eagle Lake where the final tally differed from the last posted figures. Officials say the totals were hurriedly assembled at closing time and not verified.
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Chemin
B. Miller
Gillemar
Bn Bennacl
Coleorn
Eagle Lake
Doyle Browning Family Plans Move to Beaumont
The Browning family announces a move to Beaumont amid business and social ties. They discuss weekly travel to wrap up current affairs and settle obligations with local investors and church connections.
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Doyle Browning
Beaumont
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R. J. Campbell
BOY Scouts
C.K. Gay Well
Sheridan Oil Field Report
Valentine
Blair
MclCarty
St. Valentine
Alfred Reuther
Naval Air Station
Earl Shanley
Corpus Christi Naval Air
Tion
HE. Anderson
Nina Hospital
Dake Wood
Tole
Leonard
Leonard Wood
Howard Humpe Christi Bass
Adar Port
Hus
Alabama
Naien J
Fran South
Neitle
Ele
Brown
Katy
Charlie Duchess
Raynford Society
Jack Layson
Mel Pousterbyrough
Capl
Roy Boerkel
Hallettsville
Kreunion
North Africa
Henry Nelson
Rew Cross
Fogle Lake
Texie
Ttaty. Pvt
Warrett
Puarkor
Mao
Shimtay
Wenden
Combsit
Parker
Sisal
Dimes
Wilson
Tor
G. Jochetz
W. A.C
Stiewe
Wedehaviman
SOS
Lindsiy
Shuil
Tires
Ehead
Texas Construction Company
Cason
Matthews den
Mas
Ea BE
Lane
Shuartie Aten Brown
Panolt Dinan
Whureharginizase Tins
Bagh Lake
Cotovino County
Chen
Wwe Npn
Light Company
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