Appointed War Board Aids County Actions
The War Board appoints 14 to assist the county with farm machinery and supplies. Primaries and farm equipment crews prepare to replace parts and support dealers. Officials listed include names such as GL Me FONTS SATO and British allies, with references to machinery, orders, and procurement actions affecting local farmers and dealers.
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War Board
Bain
Sauron
Nantine
Bre Linealin
Deretsie
Gas
Shas
Thad
Britishy
Garwond
G. Casi
Matthews
March of Time Air Raid Issue Tonight Only
Fragmented OCR text describes a March of Time air raid issue airing tonight. The partial lines reference dramatic wartime content and warnings, suggesting a newsreel program focusing on air raid preparedness and related home front anxiety.
Five Receive Cage Awards At Weimar County Park
Five receive cage awards at Viking Park in Weimar County with terms and round scores noted. Officials will send caps and vest division details for the event, as the county prepares for upcoming matches and a slate of divisions.
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Sponibel
PGMS
Giereyay
Cibisey
Hueteeth
Bornelt
Jomorrow
Weimar
Bosebad
Forbis
Viking Park
Iach
Iene
Geo Causey Suffers Broken Shoulder After Accident
George Causey sustained a broken shoulder following an accident. He was hospitalized at Bash Tersiisd where a specialist recommended a silver screw to stabilize the joint. George, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Causey of Lis sie, endured pain through Tuesday and was reported resting more comfortably by Thursday.
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Uraan
Rustial
George
Ed Causey
Lissie
Oldest group to register on April 27 faces war mobilization
The government orders a broad registration of the aged and others for vital war work. The total registration targets about 15,000,080 people, with many to be assigned to essential tasks or later released to civilian purposes. Brig. Gen. Lew and Hershey discuss manpower supply and placement. The report notes a power problem and hints at continued coverage on page eight.
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Peesutont
Chosconh ES Ani
Lewis
Hershey
Selectees to Report From County on Friday April 3
A list of twenty five selectees ordered to report to the Colorado County Local Bonders Aprice induction includes names such as Palle Garvi Eagle Lake Eufemia Reanives Vasgies Leliy Stein Theater dit Sette am de Borg Jon Maran Urban Robert Frank Ke Ved Edwin John Gonder Colntybigs Edmund Frei Schaudler Feitg Wil Aljester Aten Adolph Peirse Huse Roeder Borie Radteit Alphonse Bayer Weimar Sehweliian Gaywebds Uhesteny Lies Ny Richard Baumel Way Vbn Haney Omine Biyetteville Henry Stns Buck Ishin Lepoy Vemeo Marae Folix Talavera.
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Colorade County
Boncdor
Palle Garvi
Eagle Lake
Eufemia Reanives
Vasgies
Leliay Stein
Theater
Am de Borg
Jon Maran Urban
Robert Frank Ke
Edwin John Gonder Poon Colntybigs
Edmund Fre
Sehaudler
Borie
Alphonse Bayer
Weimar
Richard Baumel
Omine Biyetteville
Henry Stns
Buck Ishin
Lepoy Vemeo Marae Folix Talavera
24 Join Church During Revival
A Baptist meeting at Crostal Sommbiy night added two new members Hemes and others attended the joining ceremony. Speakers and attendees included Jaye Jim Wayne Paw Roger Chiwidas Dhiey Tatson Lernard Bay Tatson and several others. The event featured music and was part of a broader revival effort with services continuing later in the week.
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Baptist Meeting
Crostal
The
Tees
H. Vingil Roynalis
Gili
Tay
Aemons
Churcb
Ean Hismy
Jaye Jim
Wayne Paw
Roger Chiwidas
Dhiey Tatson
Lernard Bay Tatson
Ditre Old Hee Tiutson
Jean Bine
Dhrry Lewes
Diarathy Narthas
Donald Wayne
Sturdmayt
Miss Rueda
Martha Sumbery
Rann
Itis
Chureles
Coe
Guinan
Liawlons
Tilson
Malvern Wy Smith
Rat Stewart
A Chaylis
Two Die In Highway Truck Collision Near Junction
Thilnwin Rey Reach 27 died and Seal Merygiy and son Gene Ty OP Pasa were injured in a two truck crash at the Junction of Highways 80 and TI at 7 a.m. Monday. Regeh led a Phoenix Refining Company truck from Antenno. Morin family were in a feed truck en route to Houston. The elder Morin died Friday night at Columbus hospital from head injuries and a broken leg. the younger Morin sustained non life threatening injuries. Both trucks were wrecked.
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Thilnwin Rey
San Anniva
Seal Merygiy
Gene Ty OP Pasa
Regeh
Phoenix Refining Company
N Antenno
Llouston
Morin
Calumbus Hospital
Morgin
Mrs J B Barker Funeral Services Held Here Monday
Mrs J B Barker dies after long illness at sixty. funeral held in Eagle Lake area with surviving daughters Mrs Simon Mrs Frederick Dive Miss Ethel Barker and son Perry Barker. born Miles family ties to local Baptists.
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J. B. Barker
Agnes Miles Barker
Barker
Colorado County
Borden
Tsr
Jd. Barker
Weinitz
Eagle Lake
Mne
Simon
Frederick Dive
Ethel Barker
Perry Barker
Rayville
Landind
Rome Duke
Town
Turner Miles
Ison
Texas
John
OP Inniel Bill
Beeville
Albert
Wharton
Bob Miles
Weining
Mya
Miles
Headlight Begins Year 39 Today
The Headlight announces its 39th year with a patriotic editorial tone. The paper thanks readers and advertisers for support while pledging to continue delivering government information and local reporting amid wartime demands.
Appointed To Naval Academy Cadet Meek Receives Appointment
Cadet Norrie Meek has been appointed to the United States Naval Academy. Superintendent Reed notes the honor, praising Meek for his qualifications and stating he will serve with distinction. The advisory remarks highlight Meek’s future at the academy and potential contributions.
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W C Reed
Norrie Meek
Academy
Anaspatis
Norrie
First Aid Training Led by Dr Lotta Giessel
Dr Lotta Giessel will lead first aid instruction for Headbysht as the program begins with a forthcoming announcement next week. The elite class is expected to be organized with many expressing strong interest and enrollment projections appear high.
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Dro Loits
Giessel
Amon Nyghis
Registrants Seek Officer Commissions in Army Training
Registrants aged 18 to 45 may try for commissions through the Selective Service System. Four months’ tank training is offered at private pay to assess potential for officer candidacy. Those not recommended may request release from active duty and return home. Local boards may defer or reject applicants as necessary. Volunteers under 21 need parental consent. This note outlines the step by step process for Class TA registrants seeking officer training.
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Voasen
Bute Diy
Grimes
Unity
Antares
J. Wall Page
Secretary of War
Page
General Page
Collinseer
Iion
War Board Changes Time Of Meeting War Board Changes Time Of Meeting
The county war board will meet on a different day than Thursday. A representative from each governmental agency in the county will attend with advisory members to discuss issues. The meeting location is at the usual government information house.
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A. AL A
Coe Fniabis
Lam
Elesrnye House
Victory Book Drive At Local School Seeks Books
A community effort called the Victory Book Drive invites schools and residents to donate new or gently used books. Volunteers will collect books at homes and schools, with a goal to stock youth reading rooms and support boys training in Texas camps. Volunteers like Mrs Wy oC Real and others coordinate pickup and outreach to ensure books arrive before weekend drives.
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Dustin AL Sithail
Daca
Stile Lake
Rooks
Cmd
Mes
Snetin
AL South
Nese Muby Ab
Toms
Mar DD
Stafford ‘Taylor
Texas
Temporary Ban On Sugar Sales Effective Apr 27
A nationwide sugar sale ban takes effect April 27 as the rationing system delays shipments and inventory controls are tightened. Rowe, citing ongoing price and stock concerns, said industrial and consumer registries will begin April 28 and 29, with resumption planned for May 5.
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Minhight
Apvbe Db
Rowe
Piien
Natien
Yepie Ie Stlone
Frank Bane
GPA
Field Powerston
Bane
Rae Lion Baaik
Fms
Egscees
John Homim
OPA
India Study Club Holds Meeting at High School
SUy Clu members enjoyed their Wednesday gathering at the High School. Sap and W CG Reeth led a discussion about India with a map display. The session included notes on Eastern Hemisphere topics and local student participation.
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Suy Clu
Sap
Mead
Vt Mire
Dr J W Giessel Opens First Aid Class
Dr J W Giessel starts a first aid class in Weehess with plans for a week of lectures and practical demonstrations around city health topics. Participants include Hayes Evel Beane and Sophie Whitten as local attendees, with dates noted for Tuesday sessions and a closing event.
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Conneseot
Geemen
Jay Rail
Hayes
Evel Beane
Tousen
Sophie Whitten
New System For Inducting Selectees Told
The article describes a new selective service induction system and its changes. It outlines screening by the local board to detect obvious physical defects and mentions possible furloughs for men seeking other work. It notes some cases require further induction at centers and that the Army adopted the test procedures upon request from the War Department.
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Indienne Seiecte
Servidor
Deel
Serine
Gaby
Tn Roy Physical
Esampneien
Lind Ihawas
Vie
War Department
Seevice
Seevice Ontivia
Selecines
Bord Ta
Interest and Enthusiasm Manifested Tuesday Night
A local gathering drew strong interest and enthusiasm with attendees including Mr. Wood and the mayor present. Funeral attendance noted as a mark of community mourning, while remarks highlighted restoration efforts and civic events at the town hall across the evening.
Auto Theft Charged to S C Dickson
A report details an auto theft charge involving S C Dickson. The incident includes a pick up truck and several suspicious drives, with keys found and suspected possession linked to the case. Police state the suspect faces charges as the investigation continues.
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S. C. Dickson
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Reese
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Vuisn
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J. W. Giessel
Cliff J. Woods
Ald
ST of Beaumont Wis
Jin Barkow
Chip J. Wands
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le Lake
Ieee
Dhieiy
Turkey
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Theeral
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Brnghe
Highway Department
Piichwing
Neeson Pariah
Moonie
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A. Peplowen
Byers Tandl
Wee Stalin
Pho
Kyle Lake
Wesele
Hell
Lee
Myr
Cansey
Pepin
Imani Sini
Eben
Pia Beth S
Pins
Iignke
Woreverd
Env
Goyavands
Fae
Satiyinis
Sean
Inspector Sehwidy
Ands
Made Goodson
Swcrethy Soskiths
Hoostor
Thames
R. R. Sanford
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