Veterans receive discharges in war era listings
A long list honors Army and Navy veterans. Major Julian Weisler served on the 21st Armys staff in England and spent over three and a half years in uniform. Sergeant Alfred Grgar Jr and Henry J. Janik Jr are noted among those discharged. Families resided in Brenham Eagle Lake and Wallis during overseas service.
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Julian Weisler
21St Arm
England
Sance
Belgiur
Brenham
Alfred Grgar, Jr
Alfred Grigar
Wallis Arriveme
Alfred
Hiribbon
Edward Brisbois Dies In Car Crash Saturday
Edward T. Brisbois 36 of Eunice Louisiana former Houston resident and Eunice Champion Rice Mill manager died Saturday when the car he rode in was struck by a blinded driver hitting a cattle truck on a highway near Eunice. The driver escaped injury while two passengers were severely hurt but expected to survive. Brisbois had long worked with the Champion Rice Mill and led its Eunice plant for two campaigns. He is survived by Judith and Joan both of Eunice and other Brisbois relatives.
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Eagle Lake
Edward T. Brisbois
Eunice
Houston
Rice M
Brisbois
Judith
Joan
E. C. Terrell
J. D. Brisbois
J. W. Brisbois
W. R. Terrell
C. E. Everitt, Jr
Donna Wood
Wm. Terrell
Glen Flora
Earl Rodgers Returns Home From Pacific Duty
Earl Rodgers, son of Mr and Mrs H Rodgers, arrived in Eagle Lake after thirty months in the Pacific Theatre. He left service in 1942 and completed an overseas phase before returning to his hometown.
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Earl Rodgers
H. Rodgers
I-C
Eagle’ Lake
Eagle Lake
Pacific
Olin
Mayor Graves Plans City Cleanup Drive Soon
Mayor H. W. Graves told the Headlight he will organize a citywide trash collection from homes and businesses in Ole Lake. He scheduled the pickup for Tuesday November 1 to dispatch trucks to remove tin, debris, and other refuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Graves
H. W. Graves
Ole Lake
S of Ragle
Local Vessels On Ship Channel Mentioned Names
Readable fragments list several passengers aboard ships on the Ship Channel including Mr and Mrs Har Iker Mr and Mrs D S Taylor and son Dan Stepiens Mrs Walten W Taylor Mrs Elon Franklin Reese Mrs Scot er Mrs John Kearney and daughter Kay among others referenced in the damaged text.
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le Luke Y Couiser
Houston
Tlw
Har Iker
D. S. Taylor and Son
Dan Stepiens
Walten W. Taylor
Elon
Franklin Reese
Scoter
John Kearney
Huughter Kay
Uncle's Boys In Service Around The World
Reports from servicemen and families detailing alerts for home, travel between Hastings Nebraska Fredericksburg Texas San Francisco and New York. Promotions, transfers, and letters from James Ray Thomas Joe Soto Alvin Drescher and Clyde T Harris.
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FPO
G. A. Schulz
Hastings
Nebraska
Fredericksburg
Texas
San Francisco
New York
Hoa
Sicorse
U.S
F. P.O
Oil Interests in Vicinity During Week
New wildcat oil test by Jack W Houston independent oil at 10 miles west of Garwood Colorado County projected to 6500 feet. Test No 1 McLane and Johnson in a 476 acre tract drill to begin immediately. Boling Dome Wharton County activity notes include Hawes perforations 4882 4900 feet. In Hillie Field Wharton County Wirt Franklin Petroleum No 1 Orsak potential gauge 115 barrels of 2 gravity with 500 1 water gas ratio. Plow through 16 inch choke. El Campo field location staked by Hunde Oil No 1 Mrs G Greenebaum et al. Cox and Christi abandoned L Wilson dry at 6979.
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Colorado County
Jack, W
Houston Independent Oil For
Garwood
Olorado County
McLane and Johnson
I-G. N
Boling Dome
Wharton
Wharton County No. Hawes
Hillie Field
Wharton County
Wirt
Franklin Petroleum Corporation
Orsak
Campo
Hunde Oil
el Camps
G. Greenebaum
el Campo
E! Campo
Cox
Us Christi
L. Wilson
Eagles Set to Face Hallettsville Tonight in Key Conference Tilt
Eagles coach Edwin Reach takes the undefeated squad to Hallettsville for a vital conference game on the road. The team seeks a seventh straight win, riding a 6–0 season surge with wins over Sealy Smithville Somerville Bastrop Schulenburg and Richmond, while fans from Eagle Lake plan to travel in force for the sixty mile trip.
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Edwin Reach
Eagles
Mallettsville
Columbus
Hagle Lake
Power Driving Eagles
Lly
Ter
Smithville
Richmond
Riva Institute
Hallettsville
Hallettsville High School
Eagle Lake
Roth
Vals
Garwood Students Sponsor "42" Party for Crystal Fund
Garwood students host a "42" party on Wednesday evening, November 7, at 7 30 in the school hall. Classes make saleable articles for the event to raise proceeds for crystal purchases. An invitation goes out to friends to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Future Enrertel
Alligator Skull Displayed At Western Auto
A mounted alligator skull on display at Western Auto in Eagle Lake weighs RON pounds and measures 12 feet 7 inches long. The specimen was reportedly killed nearby. Mr and Mrs Rudy Phuman and their son from Mattheus visited relatives in Wei gir over the weekend.
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Western Auto
Ligacy
Bill Thon
Eagle Lake
Rudy Phuman
Little Sons of
Mattheus
Weigir
Victory Loan Drive under way in Eagle Lake
W E Lenhart chairs Eagle Lake Victory Bond drive with Rotary and Lions committees planning to meet a $165 000 quota of which $75 000 to be raised through E F G bonds The nationwide sale totals 11 billion dollars to support troops hospitals and reconversion. Local Lions and Rotary members are engaging citizens to reach the target.
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W. E. Lenhart
Eagle Lake
Rotary and
Lions Clubs
Rotary Hall J
Ted States
Chief Warrant Officer Larson Arrives Home for Visit
Chief Warrant Officer D. C. Larson returned to Hagel Lake from San Antonio to see his wife stationed here during his overseas duty in India. Aboard Snow recently arrived in the United States after months at sea and will report back to San Antonio after leave. Larson has served five years in the Army and expects discharge soon.
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Alvin
United States
Margaret Miles
Eagle Lake
Houston
Eagle Leake
D. C. Larson
Hagle Lake
San Antonio
India
Snow
United States Army
Lt Thomas Heflin Honored By Thomas Families
Lt. Thomas Heflin was honored by Thomas families at a gathering Tuesday evening at the Free Methodist Church. Guests included his grandfather and other relatives who shared patriotic songs as refreshments were served.
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Thomas Heflin
Thomas Families
Grill Thomas
Thomas
Pemer
Aed
Ily
Aise
Hefti
Fat
County Red Cross Chapter to Meet Monday
County Red Cross Chapter will hold a meeting Monday November 9 at 7 30 pm in the county courthouse in Columbus. Officers will be elected and all business transacted.
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Red Cross
Colorin
Etth County
Columbus
New Chevrolet Displayed By Local Dealer
Local dealer showcases the 1946 Chevrolet with Fisher Unisteel all steel body construction. Models include Stylemaster Fleetline and Fleetline with six color schemes and three solid colors. Streamlined, low priced with luxury features, the cars emphasize safety, durability, and practical instrument panels.
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Chevrolet
Fisher
Ead Lee
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Army
Navy
Eugene H. Drescher
G. W. Drescher
Henry J. Janik
Bosiswiil
Wayilis
Camp Fayy
Henry Ser Seas
Salt Lake Ci
Jimmy
Harry Kilgore
Dr. G. Hived
Eagle
Pearl Harbor
USS
Edward Brisbois
James Ray
Griff Thomas, Jr
Joe Soto
U. S. Naval Reserves
Joe
Penn Harbor
London
Alvin Drescher
States
Hame
USA
Robert Earl A Milne
Guiney
Wink
Army Engineers
Grace Wink
Columbus High School
The
Gulf Company
Dev. Co
Carter Walker
Aicniva’s
Great Victory
Larson
White House
D. H. Kirwin
W. Stiles
Pba
Kievin
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