Burial of Flight Officer Jerrald Everitt T:
Chaplain Thomas E. Foster writes May 4 from Base expressing regret over the death of Flight Officer Jerrald Everitt. Jerry was strafing a main road in Southwestern Germany when shot down by anti aircraft fire. The 358th Fighter Group dispatched a search, found his grave near German civilians, and a Protestant chaplain conducted burial services. Arrangements are made to move Jerry to an American Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Foster
United States Army
C. E. Evoote
Eroiind
Jerrald
Everitt
Jerry
Germany
358Th
Jenny
War Bond Drive sails through Eagle Lake as bonds rise
Eagle Lake residents buy E bonds totaling 561,918.73 as the 7th War Loan Drive enters its second week in Colorado County. W E Lenhart and E G Miller Hamilton urge volunteers and cooperative buyers to support the effort to finance the war with Japan and counter继续 danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Miller County War Finance Committee
Eagle Lake
W. E. Lenhart
Japan
Valedictorian Robert Wilcox Jr Tops Eagle Lake High Class
Robert P. Wilcox Jr the son of Mr and Mrs R P Wilcox Sr led Eagle Lake High School as senior class high ranker for four years and graduated Thursday evening. He plans to attend Southwestern University at Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Wilcox, Jr
Min
R. P. Wilcox
Eagle Lake
Bobby
Southwestern University
Georgetown
New Building Ready For Eagle Lake Furniture Company
The Eagle Lake Furniture Company moves stock and equipment to a newly finished building at the Post Office site, damaged by fire on Kell 25th while serving as showrooms. J. H. McCreary plans to open next Monday with attractive merchandise on display and continued courteous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Furniture Company
Wa Ly
Kell
J. H. McCreary
Uncle's Boys in Service News From Home and Abroad
Third Oak Leaf Cluster awarded to TSgt Kenneth E. Bauer for meritorious aerial flights in Europe. He helped supply Bastogne during the Ardennes offensive while serving with the 435th Troop Carrier Group. Bauer is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Bauer of Eagle Lake and had been overseas 20 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsgt
Kenneth E. Bauer
France
Bauer
Ardennes Salient
435Th
Salutatorian Virginia Mill Plans Sullins College
Miss Virginia Mill daughter of Mr and Mrs O L Mill is second high in the four year class with a 92.3 average and plans to attend Sullins College in Bristol Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Mill
O. L. Mill
Virginia
Sullins College
Bristol
D S Taylor To Pay Claims For Fire Loss
Notices were sent to all who lost clothing in the Eagle Cleaners fire of February 25 1945. D S Taylor will pay claims at hisHead Office on Saturday May 26 8 00 AM to 9 00 PM or Monday May 28 8 00 AM to 6 00 PM. Reynolds wants cooperation to sign receipts required by the insurer and ensure prompt settlement. Claims adjusted and payment for clothing damage made this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Cleaners
Taylor
Seymour Named Director of Lower Colorado River Authority
Sam K. Seymour Jr of Columbus is appointed director of the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Headlight reports the Senate confirmed his nomination and he will assume duties soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam K. Seymour, Jr
Columbus
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Senate
Seymour
Roy Lee Walker Dies in Action in U S Navy
Roy Lee Walker, E M 2c UL S N, died in action while in the service. A tele gram from Vice Admiral Randall Jacobs dated May 10 and received May 11 conveyed the Navy Department's condolences and noted burial at sea or local death location as likely. His grandfather R M Craddock, 73, who was ill, died after learning of the loss. The Walker family extends deep sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Craddock
Lee
Josie Walker
College President Speaks at Eagle Lake Senior Graduation
The Eagle Lake High School senior class heard Port Arthur College president G M Sims deliver the principal address There Is a Lad praising education and lifelong learning The program opened with a processional and invocation followed by songs and readings led by Miss Virginia Mill and Miss Sue Colly The event closed with a class song and note that continuation appears on the last page
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake High School
Mallan Wozencraft
Verdi
Aida
Eagle Lake High
Virginia Mill
Sue Colly
J. R. Laughlin
G M. Sims
Port Arthur College
W. C. Reed
Reed
Sims
Hig
Edbert Henneke Home From German Prison Camp
Bern ardo native Edbert Henneke arrived home for a three day leave with parents Mr and Mrs Leon Henneke after 107 days as a German prisoner. He entered service February 1944 trained at Camp Fannin and went overseas August landing in England serving in France Belgium Luxembourg and Germany before capture. He was liberated April 2 by American troops and reports scarce food and hard conditions in the camp. He returns to San Antonio for medical treatment and a longer furlough. The family rejoices at his safe return amid earlier worry.
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Pfe
Edbert Henneke
Bernardo
Leon Henneke
Germany
Pfc
Henneke
Camp
Fannin
England
France
Belgium
Luxembourg
San Antonio
Edbert
Lt Jack Larsen Returns to Allied Forces After POW Camp
Eagle Lake friends celebrated Lieutenant Jack Larsen yeniden joining the Allies after capture by Germans in early 1944 and months in a prisoner of war camp. He served with the Army Air Corps and was shot down over enemy territory. Believed to be in England, he will likely be sent home as part of POW repatriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Jack Larsen
Larsen
Army Air Corps
Balkan States
England
United States
Graduates From Rice Graduate Kamipe of Houston
Miss Kamipe, nineteen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A Kampe of Houston, will receive her degree from Rice Institute at mid-June graduation. A St Agnes Academy alumna and honor pupil, she has been active in campus affairs and is well known in Columbus where she visited her grandmother and aunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamipe
A . Kampe
Houston
Rice Institute
St. Agnes Academy
Rie
Johnny
Eagle Lake
Columbus
Frank Freeman
Edgar Litzman
Siseia Trojan
Two Holidays to Be Observed by The Last National Bank
The First National Bag mat will observe two holidays and be closed on Wednesday May 30 Decoration Day and Monday June 4 Jefferson Davis birthday. Notice to arrange banking accordingly. Miss Loma Lee Fussell visits Angleton over weekend to stay with the families of Mrs. Griff Thomas Jr. and Mrs. J. R. Colly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis
Loma Lee Fussell
Angleton
Griff Thomas, Jr
J. R. Colly
American Legion Speaker urges Colorado County service officer
At the Rotary Club luncheon L A Smith field representative of the American Legion from Austin outlined the County Service Office Law and urged the appointment of a full time County Service Officer for Colorado County. He noted the large workload and praised the County Court for moving to appoint. He cited the Legion's historic growth with over 1 500 000 national members and 55 000 in Texas, including about a quarter World War II veterans, now adding about 125 000 monthly.
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Rotary Club
L. A. Smith
American Legion
Austin
Colorado County
American Legion of Texas
Commissioners’ Court
Legion
Army To Discharge Men 40 And Over
The army announced on Monday that enlisted men aged 40 and over may apply for discharge. About 30,000 soldiers are in the 40 and 41 age group. The age limit was recently set at 42. For men 40 or 41, commanders may retain for up to 90 days those lacking a replacement when discharge is requested.
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Army
Oil Activities of Interest in and Near Colorado County
Oil notes from Colorado County report Kyle Estate No 1 reaching 11944 feet with 1L sand at Wilcox showing gas production of 5.4 million cu ft daily after salt water squeeze. potential test limited by gas nature. Other wells include Plow Realty 7 and 14 with varying production data, Delane No 1 in shale proposed for deep testing, and several wildcats in Wharton and Sublime pools with gas and distillate shows. Interest grows around Sinclair Prairie No 1 Tulane Gordon and Sisclvir Prairie No 1 with multiple perforations and choked flows. Recirculation plant tests underway at Ramsey Stephens and Winn Pool sites. Sun Om Company pursuing teaching depth connections.
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Kyle Estate No. 1
Wilcox
Sheridan Pool
Shell Ol
Plow Realty No
Plow Realty No. 14
Delaune No
Provident City
Wharton County
Wharton
el Campo
R. H. Hancock
Elco Mills
Himits
Colorado County
Frelsburg
Sinclair Prairie No
Tulane Gordon
Fraka Wholesale House Opens For Business Here
Fraka and Fraka, former Garwood residents, open a wholesale house in the Schuhmacher Building serving Eagle Lake and neighboring areas. They will handle merchandise and distribute Eleo Mills, offer storage space, and plan to list more goods next week. Local families relocate here and are welcomed to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fraka
T. J. Fraka
Garwood
Schuhmacher
Eleo Mills
Patriotism dominates grammar school closing exercises
The grammar school's commencement was held in the school auditorium on a Wednesday evening with a patriotic program honoring the armed services. Seventh graders served as ushers while graduates appeared in formal white outfits accented by red, and the Class motto read Red White and Blue Forever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammar School
Clara Mae Nash
Daniel Christen Dies Of Okinawa Battle Wounds
Mrs Rudolph Thumann of Matthews learned her brother Daniel Christen died April 24 from wounds suffered in Okinawa on April 21. His brother Frank Christen of Weimar served since July 1, 1844 and went overseas December that year. Pfc Karl Christi? Christen stationed in the Philippines. Another sister Mrs Charlie German formerly of Eagle Lake. Sympathy extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Thumann
Matthews
Pie
Daniel Christen
Okinawa
Frank Christen
Weimar
Pfc
Karl- Qi Christen
Philipipines
Charlie German
Eagle Lake
Christen
Oil Wells Drilling in Chesterville Area This Week
Reports indicate several wells including Louis A J Gordon No 1 and Sun Off Louis A J Gordon No 1 at Chesterville are drilling below 5000 feet while others in Columbus field and nearby sites show activity. Abandoned Duncan No 1 as dry hole and equipment being removed this week amid ongoing drilling at Stephens No 1 and Starland area projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan No. 1
Louis A. J. Gordon
Chesterville
John Schobel
Citiey
Columbus Field
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Jerrald Everitt
Eagle Lake Drive
Robert P. Wilook, JB
Lasve
Roland Campbell
Army Airo Corps
H. J. Campbell
Connecticut
Wea|hesday
W. H. Cearnal
United State Marines
A. E. Cearnel
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific
Memphis
P.M. Waligura
ARM 2 c
Alameda
NATTC
Navy
Henry Reuther
Alfred Henry Reuther
Italy
U.S. A
Henry L. Austin
Gainsville
Texas
H. L. Austin
Henry
Camp Swift
Ervine Harlan
Wright Field
Ohio
Mary
Kathryn Alley
Harlan
Mary Kathryn
Wileey Adkins
Newegulf
Donald M. Winnett
Denver
Colorado
Sherman
Ey Crow
Bill Crow
Letty. Winnett
Lissie, W. A
Salutatorian
D. S. Taylor
S.K. Seymour
Colorado River Authority Post
Roy Lee Walker
U.s.navy
Laura Towell
Mary Carothers
Ima Mae Towell
R. H. Towel
Rice
Mary Margaret Kumpe
Tide Water No
W. F. Alberts
T. J. Evans
EK. Baum
J. McKenzie
Sublime
Lavaca County
Tulane
Gordon
Fehrenkamp
Cities Service
Ramsey
Stephens 1
Winn Poole i
Establishi
Sagerness
Sun Om Company
Stn Oi Company
Fraka Wholesale House
Stephens
Wade
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