Red Cross War Fund Drive Off To Good Start In City
Eagle Lake contributions reach 1450 dollars as chairman Boothe and aide elhinney praise local cooperation. Campaign opened amid encouraging signs and expects full quota, noting Red Cross aid is vital at home and on battle fronts.
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RED Cross War Fund
Boothe
Leva
Eagle Lake
Bonthe Elhinney
Charman Boothe
Red Cross
Belibe
Les Dane
Reo Pettitte
Jane
Relia
Waredan
Hanna Od
Sre
Mrs Kolberg Class Explores Print Shop In School Project
Students in Mrs Kolberg s class toured a local print shop and observed printing processes. They viewed ink handling and discussed design, safety, and the history of typography while exploring hands on demonstrations.
Anderson Bros No 1 Wildcat Drill Depth Report
Thursday's report shows the Anderson Bros No 1 wildcat well at Chesterville reaches 4800 feet. Drilled by Marinlin Oil Co in section 15, the well awaits a 12600 foot Wilcox test. Magnolia drilling crew and families reside in Eagle Lake as Headlight notes residents welcome them.
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Anderson Bros
Red Cross Urgently Calls for Dressing Room Volunteers
The Surgical Dressing room issued an urgent call for volunteers to meet a doubled quota. A message arrived Wednesday requesting to double the output within two weeks, aiming to bolster ongoing relief efforts amid rising battles and continuing medical needs.
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Mure
Conscience Money Returned Fourfold Mystery Note
A fragmented early 20th century item suggests a tale of conscience money returned fourfold. A letter mentions agents and a railway company payment for transportation costs, with postmarks around March 3. The oddities resemble a Ripley’s Believe It or Not style curiosity.
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Bi A
ACT
Rock
Mare Chan
Taise
Telia
Ripley's
Weather instrument parachute found by Terrell residents
A weather parachute from a 1943 San Antonio Weather Bureau shipment was discovered Saturday by W R Terrell and Roy Wegenhoff of Houston while examining Terrell property. The scarlet parachute and fittings appeared intact though some fabric was worn, prompting interest from local residents and a note on disposal by authorities.
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W.R. Terrell
Roy Wegenhoff
Houston
Terrell
San Antonio
U. S. Department of Commerce
Weather Bureau
San Ane
Tone Alport
Winsentadt
Terrell Nad
Mouay
Weather Instrument Found Near Eagle Lake by Seaholm
G A Seaholm located another government weather instrument Tuesday about a mile south of McDow and eight miles south of Eagle Lake on the Bonus highway. It was reported recovered from San Antonio the same date as a Terrell pasture find at 11 am March 3. The Seaholm instrument, water damaged, used the same red parachute as Terrells. Seaholm sent it to headquarters Wednesday and left Monday for Pasadena with Williams Brothers Pipe Line Company. He has been visiting his mother at the Eagle Lake Rod and Gun Club. Gus Krien
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G. A. Seaholm
Mrholm
McDow
Eagle
San Antonio
Terrell Pasture
Terrell
Seaholm
Pasadena
Williams Brothers Pipe Lire Company
Mhlstine Michalis
Eagle Lake
Gus Krien
Clarence Struska Honor Roll Student at Sul Ross College
Clarence Struska, an honor roll student at Sul Ross College Alpine, is noted for top grades in the 1932-33 term. The announcement praises his maintained high average and strong academic standing, reflecting a steady course through HW College studies and continued scholastic effort.
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Sul Ross
Garmen
Clar- T
HW College
Alpine
Clarence
Baptist Hour Speakers Schedule March Sundays
The Baptist Hour will air March 14 at 7:30 a m with the subject From Death to Life Through Christ and March 21 at the same time with Paying the Price to Follow Christ. Dr Robert G Lee of Memphis pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church will be the speaker. Programs available on KPRC Houston and WFFA Dallas.
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The
Baptist Hour
Christ
Robert G. Lee
Memphis
Bellevue Bay
KPRC
Houston
WFFA
Dallas
Lee
Funeral Rites For Harvey W. Lee
Harvey William Lee born November 12 202 died at Chesterville March 1943. Survived by wife Miss Piitehins and three children, sister Mars Clark Wi a brother. Services held at the Tee home with Rev Schulze. hymns Nearer My God To Thee The Old Rugged Cross and In The Sweet By And By sung. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Lee employed by Cassaday on Spalinger farm. Community extends sympathy.
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Harvey William Lee
Porn
Chesterville
Miureh
Lee
Rev
GA. Schulze
Rugged Cross
Lakeside Cemetery
Lew
C2 Cassaday
Spalinger Farm
Old Landmark Torn Down Near Eagle Lake Depot
An old community building near the Santa Fe depot is being torn down this week. It housed a band, phonograph, and skating rink in earlier days and later became Eagle Lake Furniture Co property, with $1500 in furniture lost when a roof collapsed. The site will be repurposed for poultry houses on Joe Lee's ranch.
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Eagle Lake Furniture Company
Eagle Cleaners
Santa Fe
Eagle Lake Band Keys
Mont. G. Calvert
A. Toliver
Eagle Lake Furniture / Co
Joe Lee
County Quota Set for March by Colorado County
The quota for Colorado County for March is 45700 dollars. Mrs Henry has assumed the post previously held by Mrs W Estlinbaum at the Wilcox Grocery, indicating a leadership transition in local county operations.
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Henry
Red Cross Message From War Front to Home Front
An extended wartime appeal describes American soldiers in danger and the Red Cross’s support. It emphasizes the Red Cross network aiding wounded and prisoners, and urges community help to sustain relief efforts at base hospitals, prisons, and in disaster response.
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Uelfeld
Armay Allnses
Jon Cross
Red Cross
American Red Cross
International Red Cross Committee
Ehayvers
The
Mini A6
Uncle's Boys in Service News From Across
Uncle’s Boys in Service reports transfers, enlistments, and furloughs. Seaman Frank Walizuri at Naval Air Station San Diego studies advanced gunnery and awaits squadron assignment while Charlie Marx writes from Seattle seeking mail, and Julius Weisser begins officer training in Michigan. Also noted are transfers to Fort Worth Camp Van Dorn, and Navy and RAF training details, with awaiting graduations and furloughs pending.
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North Island
San Diego
Frank M. Walizuri
Naval Air Station Island
Rally Day Program at Methodist Church Tonight at 8 P.M.
Rally Day program outlines Sunday evening events at the Methodist Church with a closing rally. The schedule lists hymns, prayers, a children’s program, Sunday school lessons, and a reading of “The Other Side of Rally Day.” Volunteers and participants include Mrs Nowl Paro and Mrs J A Cosgrive among others assisting with prayers and readings.
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Methodist Church
Sunehiy
Maree
Methodist
Sunny Sete
Ebmir Man
Sunthayss
Mos
Sandie Pie
Shin Regniie Paeaehin
Serene Phin
Maine Woreneratt
Matesat
Teria Tulteat
Desma
Nowl Paro
J. AL Cosgrive
Wsillountind Roy
G. A. Schulze
Sonshine Chessind
Clagsos
Agent Visits The Local Lions Den At The FBT
Special agent reports during a late night visit to the Lions Den as part of a critical period in Wun metion's history. A city audience notes caution amid political tensions and emphasizes unity and a hopeful outlook for residents.
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F. B
Lions den
Hye Willison Neuman
Hotston
BOT Dy
Lewis Kaperky
Taye Geesciert
Eveming
Stesiker
FBT
Red Cross To Furnish All Army Bandages For War
The Red Cross has undertaken to furnish all dressings and bandages used by the Army. Women across the United States are asked to take on the production effort. In Eagle Lake, residents are urged to rally and meet the emergency call. March 25 is the deadline. contact Mrs. G. A. Seatolm if unable to complete work. The red cross will open Tuesday through Friday with sewing and knitting rooms available.
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Red Cross
Ia Red Cross
Aang
United States
Eagle Lake
Columbus
DP. R. Wintermann
H.C. Fuquerald
G. A. Seatolm
Keittims
Hayden Landmark Destroyed by Fire
Firefighters from the Multipteer Fire Department responded Saturday at noon to an early Hayden residence on Chesterville Road. The home was destroyed, with only a few personal belongings saved. It was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonald, Mrs. McDonald being the former Miss Hayden.
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Multipteer Fire Department
Hayden
Chesterville Road
Jack McDonald
McDonald
Miss Hayden
Mrs. C. E. Forrest Called By Death
Mrs. C E Forrest dies after long illness at seventy five. She remarried to De Benjamin Forrest in 1897 and left two daughters, eleven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and several stepchildren. Survivors include relatives in Eagle Lake, Corps Christi, Cleveland, New York, Florida, Ohio, Minnesota. Funeral services held with local attendance and church rites.
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Anne
Mes
Efelwaeke
Mandy Nseninis
Bervest
Silay
Ania Jeter
Albert Prinee
Tieenthinty Wiis
Benny Sanne
Charis
Betylders
Benjamin Franklin Forrest
R. Reexe
Eagle Lake
Claud Corniedins
Corps Christ
Aire
Frante Fenty
Cleveland
Ghiownat Willie Porrest
New York
Marrest
Florida
Ohio
Minnesota
Tineis
Voxis
Fiat
Forrest Wain Do Nitch
Heleyved
Phssieh
Deweut
Hioinbors
Last Minute Car Tag Rush Warned for April Start
A terse notice warns autoists to rush registration to avoid a last minute rush for 1943 license plates. It explains the April 7 deadline and the need to attach new plates to old 1942 numbers, with guidance on installation and plate handling.
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Lewin
City Election Slated For Tuesday April 6
A city election is scheduled for Tuesday April 6. The article notes no clear list of candidates or offices, but mentions a judge authorized to appoint clerks and assistants to oversee the election.
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Estest
Vie Iwen
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Uncle Sanv
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North Afria
Freddie Fraki
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Dick Obenhaus
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Walker
University of Idaho
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Jaconsen
Harvey E. Jacobsen
Hayden Landmark
C. E. Forrest
Hage Merbrnestry
Mas Aqf
Chirbert
Inpres
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Mieces Myre Wade Jeophine
Kenin
Bobby Poh
Atrio
Jesus
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