Red Cross Workers Thanked for Generous Gifts in Drive
The Red Cross Drive closed this week with W. E. Shuart and Clar ence B. Stephen eochairman praising citizen cooperation. They list committees and individuals including A. F. Harbert chairing the booth committee and many named supporters from local firms and groups for surpassing the quota and aiding the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
W. E Shuart
Clarence B. Stephen Eochairman
A. F. Harbert
Booth
C Everitt
Mees
CC. Pennington
Harry Brorer
W.are
CE. Johnson
Ben Stapleston
CIF Woods
C. E. Genera
C. W. Nispel Co. L. Mill
W. E. Lenhart
Publick
Ella E. Lane
W Reed
Frealgy
W J .Lindsay
Shell Cf
E.E. Poskey
Dillard and Waldenier
Simon White
American Rice Growers Association
George Mo Cason
Matthew
Entirenes Ty Braves
Texas Construction
Creamintee
Pauze
City Elections Set for April Four in Bugle Lake
Two local elections occur within three days in Bugle Lake with few candidates. Mayor Hix will be opposed by Santa For Graves who resigns alderman to run. Aldermen vacancies created by Graves and Luna will require write-in or new candidates for City Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bugle Lake
Sehool
Tamertan
Hix
I, Wi
Santa
Graves
Lcket
Simon &. Sinclair
Joe D. Luna
HW. Graves
H.W. Gras
Weil Veite
School Trustee Election to Be Held Tomorrow
The Eagle Lake Independent School District votes for board trustees and a county trustee Saturday, with incumbents Howard Fingerald and Lois Withersree listed as candidates. Kate McRee manages the election at the City Hall Mall location in Colorado County, with no other candidates submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of ‘Trustees
Eagle Lake
Howard C. Finngerald
Lois W
Preeiner
Colorado County
County of Large
Kate McRee
City
Cold Wave Hits Tuesday Night The Weather Stirs
A surprising cold wave swept in Tuesday night bringing unseasonable chill. Winds damaged crops and wet conditions slowed activity though no serious damage was reported. sunshine Thursday lifted spirits as vegetation showed signs of relief.
R. L. Cole Improves After Second Surgery
A letter from Mrs. RL Cole reports Mr. Cole showing decided improvement since his second operation at Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio last Friday. Friends hope to see Bob back at his usual place at Cole's Theatre soon. Caroline Smothers will be in Camp Hulen Saturday night with the Corps Club from Houston for the Camp dance. Mrs. S. C. Smothers will accompany her daughter home to spend Sunday here. Robert Holman of Houston is a guest of his mother, Mrs. Ed Holman Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airs
Cole
Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio
Bob
Caroline ‘Smothers
Camp Hulen
Corps Club
Houston
8. C. Smothers
Camp
Hien
Fron Beek
Island
Einsihe
Tserlline
Mary Flow
Gueetue Slaughter
MVS
Jeb Tidesan
Serpent Bleed
Go Dicien
Hammer Riel
Pinsie
California
Roy G. Ladhisanab Bhi Tey
Tess
Bock Ty Tanel
Oh Gelv Keins
Macy
San Antonioa
Mrqom
Nyierote
Tehaiels
Aees
Purple Heart Citation and Memorial to Felton F. Alley
Mrs. J D Alley provided the office with a Purple Heart citation and memorial scroll honoring her son Private Felton Forrest Alley. The citation quotes Franklin D Roosevelt praising the son’s heroic sacrifice. The Purple Heart emblem had not arrived yet but is expected shortly to follow the proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felton F. Alley
J. D. Alley
Felton Forrest Alley
United United States of
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
United States
Alley
Joe W. Stafford Jr Buried In Columbus
Obituary notice states Joe W. Stafford Jr. buried in Columbus on a Saturday in late March. Survived by a father mother and wife with limited legible details from the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe W. Stafford, Jr
Columbus
Auto Registrations Totals 3191 to Date
Traffic office reports 3191 motor vehicle registrations recorded to date. The data reflects ongoing entries in the year’s early census period.
Army Air Forces serviceman Alfred H. Reuther listed
Cpl. Alfred Henry Reuther son of Mr and Mrs TH G Reuther of Eagle Lake Texas entered the armed services December 29 1941 He served at Sheppard Field Texas for six weeks McCord Field King ton for nine months Portneuf Army Air Base Portland Oregon then sent overseas He has been in Italy and is now with the ground crew of the Army Air Forces Before enlisting he worked at W Auto Supply in Eagle Lake Texas owned by R R Sanford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred H. Reuther
Alfred Henry Reuther
TH. G. Reuther
Eagle Lake
Texas
Armed Services
Sheppard Field
McCord Field
Kington
Porthind Army Air Base
Portland
Gregon
Dre
Thaly
Army
Ai Forces
W Auto Supply
R. R. Sanford
Attractive Easter Window Display Attracts Attention
The triple display windows of the J. B. Smith Company attract much attention with inviting suggestions of suitable gifts for the Eastertide season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Smith Company
Inductees Leave Thursday for Pre-Induction Examination
A list of names scheduled for pre induction examination on Thursday March 30 includes Edward Altman Malcolm Porter Tigell Leopold Bar Kenneth Charley Brown Chante Dinhabel Amos Miekes Carlos Delwade Tra Frankie Chandler Willis Sherrill Eagle Lake Sherman Buckman Pred Longo Simpson Lester Paul Au Jo Migust Abigrin Honey J duck Pershing Hillmer Creston Youens Colitis aveehee Steve Urban Daniel Paul Christen Ervin Pai Grubes Wilbert Kobersky Weimar Rufus Noah Bone Gordon Lien Richter Jake Grover Oben haus Glidden Joh Jerry Stancek Fred Pei kert David Henry Davis Wilson Clay Murray Royal Hennecke Alleyton Henry Waligura Leo Schilling Carl Schiur ring Garwood Walter Peters Lawrence Lewis New Ulm Delfino Gonziles Jesus Sanches Eldridge Ponciano Delgada Calhoun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhymer
Edward Altman
Malcolm
Porter Tigell
Leopold Bar- Kenneth
Charley Brown
Chante Dinhabel
Amos Miekes
Carlos Delwade
Tra Frankie Chandler
Willis M. Sherrill
Eagle Lake
Sherman Buckman
Pred Longo Simpson
Lester
Paul Au Jo Migust Abigrin
Honey J
Duck -Pershing Hillmer
St Creston Youens
Obenhaus Fractures Hip In Car Bumper Accident
L H Obenhaus suffered a fractured right hip Wednesday afternoon when his pants caught in his car bumper as he stepped from the rear. He was rushed to Laughlin Hospital where, by Thursday noon, he was resting as comfortably as expected and friends hoped for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obenhaus
Bonus
Heo
Laughlin Hospital
Purple Heart Awarded to William Stapleton Memorial piece
The Headlight reports the Purple Heart citation received by Mr. and Mrs. Ben L. Stapleton for their son William Stapleton who died in action October 16, 1942. The navy document, signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration, honors his bravery and memorializes him in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben L. Stapleton
United States of America
United of America
Congress
Gene George Washington
Newburg
New York
William BE Stapleton
Washington
Franklin
Navy
Sheridan Oil Field Report Summary
Sheridan Oil Field Report notes Lew Realty No. 1 plugged to total depth 1455 feet. Test of sand indicated 10,386 to 10.474 with 2 barrels distillate and 13 barrels plus 3 million cubic feet of gas on a 3/16 inch choke. Operations continue testing back, recovery 30.36. End sand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Realty
Pro
Important Notice To School Patrons Details Included
Important notice to school patrons related to policies and dates for the upcoming term. Addresses enrollment concepts and procedures for students, with a dated reference to 1944 and a general call to action for families. The readable fragments emphasize inclusivity and a first-family student focus.
Former Attorney General Drafted Into Army from Dallas
Gerald C. Mann 37 resigned as Attorney General to practice law in Dallas and passed his physical for Local Selective Board No 13. He will be inducted after three months and is assigned to the Army with no choice in the matter. He once served as Secretary of State and was three times elected AG. He is a native of Sulphur Springs and was once a SMU football standout nicknamed the Little Red Arrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald C. Mann
Dallas
Mann
Army
Austin
Raneferret
Gener
Ue Bs
Southern Methodist University
al Ie
Little Red Arrow
Harvard University
James V. Allred
Sulphur Springs
Coke Stevenson
Sale of 225000 acres of STI Land announced by General Land Office
Commissioner Bascam Giles announced a state sale of 225000 acres of STI land across counties. He cites demand and revenue benefits to schools and counties, noting the sale aims to foster private development and tax proceeds. The notice indicates terms and continuation on Page Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bascam Giles
General Land Office
Com'r Giles
Unusul
4-H Club Girls Seek Fountain Pens for Soldiers
A fragmentary notice shows 4-H Club girls soliciting fountain pens to be copied in Houston and sent to soldiers in overseas hospitals. It describes a laudable effort with plans to collect and distribute supplies to aid wounded servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Red Cross Quota Reports Mixed County Results
A historic newspaper item notes Red Cross quota results with mixed outcomes across counties. Figures show Colorado County at 4 900 for Luke S4 100, Garwood at 800, Weitgar at 1001.09, and other quotas listed, reflecting variances in fundraising progress and local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabel
Colorado County
Shou
Columba Ccce
Garwood
Weitgar
Colorado County farmers can go ahead with all out production program
A heavily OCR’d piece outlines a broad production program for Colorado County farmers. It references price supports, curing and storage of potatoes and sweet potatoes, and potential marketing methods. Key mentions include Mr and Mrs, local officials, and references to price guarantees and relief measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Assuhines
Colorado
Ios
Otis
Bayer
Eine Tyris
Asaeiafons
Wales
Lang
Idealer
County Officer Discusses Highway Designation Decision
County Commissioner Earl H. Rodgers met with the state highway department at Wharton on Wednesday to discuss whether the Bagge Gate and Wharton highway will be designated as a state highway. The final designation cannot be determined at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl H. Rodgers
Coneity Atayner
Rodgers
Hien Wy Department
Wharton
Bagge Gake and Wharton Highway
Commissioner Reale
Surgical Dressing Quota Completed
Report notes the Sargent dressing quota for Bagh Lake is completed with deliveries scheduled for the next quarter. The message cites Mrs Winteemann and Columba Chiuksday as figures in the update and references the need to watch for arrival at the vessel test cartan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winteemann
Bagh Lake
Wis
Qinta
Uncle's Boys In Service News From Abroad and Home
A fragment from a veterans column notes service members sending new addresses and letters. It mentions Frank G. Strider of the U S Marine Corps, Chude Brewer, Abe Carty, George Keetasehmar, Henry Kreigsehmitt, and others. A memorial monument is described for fallen service members, with ongoing furloughs and duty assignments noted.
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. L. Cole
Robert 1S
Holman of
Houstang
Fit Holman Sr
Tor
Celia Quy
Italy
L.H. Obenhaus
Purple Heart
WM. L. Stapleton
Paige
Randall Jacob
United States Navy
William Stapleton
Sheridan Oil Field Report
Tanita
Chao Eonsa
Cher
Gerald Mann
Mary Ellen Gazette
Fred Johnson
Rock Island
Frank G. Strider
TW. S. Marine Corps
Hone
San Diego
Doan
Isome Tesuis
Chude
Gieive
Billy Stapleton
Mas
George Keetasehmar
Henry Kreigsehmitt
Tadiantown Gap
Pens
Edivrson Walker
S.C. dc
Ave
Leon
Ruth
Iwanines
Dles
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