West End County News Keeps Local Spirit Alive
West End notes report family visits and memorial news. Eugene Polk and Adolph Pak families are mentioned alongside a nephew John Frank Rowe who died at his sister’s home in Kiefer Oklahoma. Local soldiers Brooks Field and Brayton Field ties noted. weather and horticultural damage from a late cold spell described with fruit tree losses and garden crop risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Polk
San
Adolph Pak
John Frank Rowe
Weose
Evan Todd
Kiefer, Oleit
Hines
Jeb Po
Nettie Brooks Rase
Horn
Harts
Willie Bauheps
Proteren
Proteren.ite Wae Lied In Sagilyae Okt Ve Aml Brunitentioefir
Opirmediae
Chile
Macei Mire
Dennett Pris
Tess
Sean Bern
Mary
Quite i Patrique
Bern
James V Cotton
Verunae
Oy Brooks Field
San Antonin
Victor Charles Wegenhoft
Rock Island
Brayton Field
Cuero
Weimar
Lula Whittington
Chas. Wegenhoft
Dick Galle
Brasher, Motor Company
Weimar area notes on war town proud and honored
Communal news from Weimar recounts returning servicemen and a salute to Weimar Germany tied World War II era Victory Service Campaign. It highlights local families, hospital stays, letters from overseas, a fire that damaged a home, and school moves while noting residents serving in the armed forces.
Protect Your Social Security Card Warning Comes From Houston
Houston officials urge care with Social Security cards amid warnings about loss damage and misuse. manager Fred C. Rogers notes high printing and mailing costs and warns never to carry cards, advising storage in a drawer. Also mentions upcoming Texas State Teachers Association meeting and local social visits by Mrs. Holman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Fred C. Rogers
Afties
Thom
Bist Monte
Rogers
Phos’ Ee
Secon Canis
Yale
Billy Writes From North Africa and Hopes to Return Home
A reader reporter describes Billy’s overseas letter detailing life in North Africa. He mentions terrain, almonds, and French influence, notes limited French ability, and recalls Oran and Algiers. He expresses little praise for Arabs, laments longing for home in Texas, and thanks readers for the letters from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
North Africa
Pole Ling
Haat
Africa
Oran
Algiers
Texas
FBI Exhibit to Demonstrate Crime Lab Methods at Hallettsville
A Houston FBI conference in Hallettsville on March 17 will showcase the bureau’s crime laboratory techniques. A special agent will discuss fingerprinting, ammunition analysis, tool mark tests, and other tests used to identify evidence. The program aims to illustrate how lab work assists law enforcement nationwide.
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Houston
Texas
FBUS
Cole
Tfalletosville
Rod Abbatiehoe
Othe Houston Elt
Isosien
Anaouneen Tod
Teehmont Lalor
Aldueohio
Wey Iffort
FBI
Abbativehio Stil
Law Onfercome
Washington
Evinis Nat
Federal
Immpersonaers
PRD Ienta
Corpus Christi
Victoria
Hampstead
Madisonville
Livingston
Center
Beaumont
Galveston
Newspapers Called Vital to War Effort
Washington March 5 The nation’s newspapers were hailed as vital factors in winning the war a congressman’s speech insisting the press sustains public confidence and supports government during wartime The remarks warn against pamphlets and bureaucrats who seek to destroy press freedom and thus risk Axis victory The piece also notes a weekend visit by Kathryn McRee to Corpus Christi Naval Air Station Base Miss and Mr and Mrs W B McRee at their home after a postmaster’s address
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Halied Relnds
Met
MHP
Local Happenings and Health News From Lissie
Lissie Happenings report a prominent local resident Rov PLM Bayles underwent an emergency operation at Baughlin Hospital in Eagle Tuesday after recent complications. Friends wish him a speedy recovery as Mr. and Mrs. Thames Reel of Toston visit with relatives. Community hosts at Mrs. Gertsen’s home featured a Staywardship devotional on missions with speakers including C W Causey and A H Anderson.
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Rov
PLM
Bayles
Houston
Baughlin Hospital
Eagle Luly
Cme
Mitiny
Thames Reel
Toston
Mosdanios V. A. Gertsen
M I Lienhower
WMOS
Galena Park
Virginia Pipl
Lyher
Tady Fay
Kaugles
Wiayditen
Forbes
Redit
Mrs Dinnedins Progress Report After Eye Operation
The article notes Mrs J Dinnedins improving after an eye operation performed earlier in the week. Mr Duncin accompanied her to Houston and she expects to return home in a week or ten days.
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W. R. Terrell
Main St
Eagle Lake
Welmar
Amior
Agate
Ti. Holloway
la Grange
Mar Holloway
McQueen
Hallowas
Jie
West Tern
Joo
Penton Wark
Mel
Tal Willams
Havel
Marie Reinhardte
ATK
Kweed
Shreveport
Weinar
Germany
United States
Trenry Brasher
John FE
Walker
Mayer
Hengy J Lang
Manefield
Sven
Dhrill Higzel
Marie
Fitz
Honey Koehler
Holleton
St. Joseph's Hospital
Piratety
Kerhler
Henry Kerhler
John Morkovsly
St. Michael's Church
San Antonia
St Ann's
Morkavsiy
Pratu
Fayette County
Bedwit Spifert
Camp Roberts
California
Alfred Neumeyer Maak Witt
Gulfport
Cante
Halletgeville
Neumeyer
Edna Hiuchanek
Wallle Roses
Ammannsville
Melmcamp
Towston Hospital
al Benith
Hubbard
Holub, Jr
Ampa
Fla
Rudolf
Lawrence Pilat
New Orleans
San Antonio
Lawrence
Morris Janda
Weimer
National Biscuit’ Company
Weimar Area
Geo. W. Strunk
Browns-ville
Billy Strunk
Geo
Ferce
Browns
W. C. Reed
Southeast
Texas Stile Teachers’ Association
Wil
R. 11
Mayfield
Vesinn
Kie Holman
Canty Line Association
Mies
W. Reed
Rhinston
Paul Ba
Betty
Joye Naumann
Columbus
Lee Emmet
M. Jack Putney
F. B.I
Hallettsville
Sind
Prosiey
Hiv
Trouston
Mayland
Sian Toothe
Wat
Dennis Cof
Whiterat Vietend
Diamnt
Fray Tharbert
Dy Tam
Mes
Waste Moreland
Dlouston
Strickland Insurance Agency
Sam H. Broyles
Mer
Mi the de Foor
Pet Lies de Foor
Corpus Cheisti Naval Ate
Kathryn McRee
Totston
W. B. McRee
Lissie
Suns
J N. Brower
Mrs
Ann Corde
Culunbus
South
Blackdraught
Lebel Drache
Pearl Harbor
Mardows
The
First National Bank
F. D. LC
Eagle Lake Lumber CO
Max Conner
Bernard
Lissie, Via
Vice Truck Line
Frank Duty
Herder Truck Freight Depot
St. Emanuel Street
Houston, Texas
Fleaston
Capitol
Estes
Mery Cad Mas
Brey
MD Whittven
Branke Ny Viavilson
Ann Cord
Sawrapininy
Reksen
Eagle Lake Grain Co
Eagle Uke
James Harris Vraiiste
Inspector Herder Packing Co
Hlotston
J. Ben Johnson
Optometrist
Roy Towell Electrician
J. L. McCreary
W. M. Clyde W. Nispel
Secy
Harry D. Larson
Eagle Lake, Tex
Emanuel Roos
Norris
Tex
P. T. Gordon
Pd Ploot
Norris Bldg
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