Tragic Death of Peter J. Anderson in Texas Funeral Soon
Peter J. Anderson, born March 26 1887 in Souths Sweden, died after a fall from a wall near a train office in Texas. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Evangelical church, with a mixed choir singing his favorites. He was a longtime Congregational and later M E Church member, active in church work, and leaves a wife, seven children, and several grandchildren.
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Ander
Tassie Feangelical
Rowusehur
Ake
Peter J. Anderson
Sweden
Hickes
Tasman
Ateann
Este
Arthur Th
Benganin
Chesterville
Daiehier
Ariessan
Tomiah
Roe Re Andersen
Okia
Anderson
America
Congregational Church
Providence
Texas
M. E. Church
Chiservile
S. 5
Elmret
Lissie
Brbkeo
Liege
Alese Aureate
Selective Service Registrants May Enlist In Navy
Selective Service registrants may enlist in the Navy according to available notices. The guidance indicates they are not currently classified for other service and must be examined under standard eligibility criteria before assignment.
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Navy
High School Begins Their Service Flag
A local high school unveils a service flag honoring students serving in the armed forces. School officials and families attend the ceremony as the banner bears names and service details to mark the community's wartime support.
Colorado County Reaches War Bond Quota in November
Colorado County met its war bond quota of 525,637, with Columbus contributing 511,604 and Weimar 511,050. The remaining 522,383 was raised by the city of Eagle Lake and other areas in the county, accounting for November.
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Colorado
Quigber
Columbus
Weimar
Nunta
Suga
Little Theatre Meeting Monday
The Little Theatre announces a meeting Monday night with president Gel Buchman or Linde Theatre presiding. Miss Ruch Powers is noted among attendees. The session includes reports and planning for upcoming events.
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Little Theatre Meeting
Gasoline Ration Sign-Up Postponed To November
A telegram from Mark McGee, State Director of the O P A, relayed by W H Mickow, chair man of the Colorado County War Price and Rationing Board, announces postponement of gasoline rationing registration to November nineteenth, twentieth and twenty first. Surplus passenger tires must be turned in by November twenty second. Local newspapers and school superintendents will be advised of the actual effective date.
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Mark McGee
The
W.H. Mickow
Colorado County War Price and Raaioning Board
Calride
Pune
Holiday Theft Of Nic Neys Car
A 1940 Chevrolet four door Master Deluxe Sedan owned by N C Ney was stolen in the early afternoon from near the freight depot office. The vehicle, described as black with a white license plate Ne 2, was parked in the business district center with employees nearby. Police and local officers were notified to recover the car.
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N. C. Ney
Registrants urged to train for U S Army commissions
General J Walt Page, director of the State Selective Service, urged all registrants to contact local boards immediately for instruction and proper application forms to train for commissions in the U S Army. Vacancies exist in various branches, including Anti Aircraft Artillery, Coast Artillery, Chemical Warfare, Infantry, Field Artillery, Ordnance, Signals, Military Police, Tank Destroyer, and Armored Force. Applicants must be American citizens, with high school education or better, and volunteers 21 or older.
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J. Walt-Page
State Selective Service
U S. Army
Iocal
Nas
Page
Anti-Aircraft Artillery
Coast Artilla
Gineer
Infantry
Hiry
Drask
Olisis
Frank Stephens No 1 Drilling at 5000 Feet
Official news from the No 1 Frank Stevens a) Rantsey reports the well down THN set. There has been a delay during the first week. However the wheeble encountered water, yet progress is moving favorably toward steadying.
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Frank Stephens
Frank Stevens
Dr A S Tjaden Wears Victory Medal on Armistice Day
World War I veteran Dr A S Tjaden wore his Victory Medal on Armistice Day. He served overseas with the Third Division and earned six foreign service bars for Aisne, Champagne Marne, Aisne Marne, St Mihiel, Meuse Argonne, and Defensive Sector.
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A. S. Tjaden
Dr. Tjaden
Aisne
Champagne- Marne
Aisne-Marne
St. Mihiel
Meuse-Arpunne
McMillan Jr Severely Burned In Workplace Incident
Albert McMillan Jr and three co workers suffered severe burns from magnesia chloride Wednesday afternoon while working in the plant. McMillan remains hospitalized at D M C Hospital in Velasco. companions reportedly discharged. Visiting hours are 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm, Box 1228 Freeport Texas listed for mail.
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Albert McMillan
Mr. McMillan
Albert
Auro
Amy
Freeprint
Texas
D. M.C. Trispital
Velasco
No Oil News From Sheridan Continues Shut In
Sheridan oil field operations remain halted as all wells stay shut in. Nearby Providence City’s Neuhass No. 1 well continues inactive at dawn, with no new oil production reported.
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Sheridan
Sheridan Oil Field
Provident City
Early Mailing Urged for Christmas Parcel Deluge
Office Department faces a gigantic task as a rush of parcels nears Christmas. Thousands of temporary workers are being hired, and lines are heavy with agents handling rapid processing amid crowded facilities.
Important Meeting At American Legion Post
An American Legion special session invites ex-service members to attend at City Hall Wagh Dake addressing dues and other important business. Officers Larson and Gummanderes announce the gathering and urge prompt participation.
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Cherry-M
Perry
Ftnihiy
Riseimsian
Bee
Larson
Kener Yin
Marshal Ney Will Be Married Saturday
A period tone note reports Marshal Ney will wed this coming Saturday. The item names the couple as Mr and Mrs and references a forthcoming ceremony with local preparations and social notices typical of wedding announcements.
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Marshal Ney
Pleasing Program By Hib School Junior Class
A Hib School program presented by the junior class with sponsor Mrs Noel Duarteer featured a brief sequence of acts led by Miss Marke Risinger and Miss Sune Crim among others. The event included performances by a pianist Miss Marian Wozencraft and concluded with a National Anthem finale as the audience rose.
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Noel Duarieer
Sadium
Marke Risinger
Aintmakers
Dumory
Phiyler
Marian
Wozencraft
Scrap Iron Sale Leads to Local Funds and Notices
A fragmented notice details a scrap iron sale raising funds and mentions local officials, a Red Cross connection, and school district registration. The report notes community figures such as Miss Minam Cadwelerder in San Antonio and Pvt. Clint Nayris from Camp Hulen visiting over a weekend.
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Minam Cadwelerder
San Antonio
Clint Nayris
Camp Hulen
Passenger car tires sales restricted after November twenty two
An extensive government order governs purchasing of passenger car tires. Operators of trucks and taxicabs must obtain a certificate of war necessity, with in person applications critical by November 1B. The rule requires tire stock to be limited to rationed quantities and violators face penalties. The measure aims to conserve tires and coordinate statewide distribution.
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Texas
LTR
Mien, Fdotrker Phine Toe Ware Haier
Comuhead
Fromiorke
Mpc
RusuiPi
Knitted Garments To Be Packed Monday
Red Cross plans packing of knitted garments Monday, thanking Rayglee Cleaners for blocking. One batch of Red Cross sweaters to be shipped to ROS headquarters in St. Linus. Organization also notes another chunk sent in since Tetrepact, a recent tuner.
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Seabee -Brtantiere
Red Cross
Rayglee
A. Ros
St. Linus
News From Angles Boys In Service Here And Abroad
Local notices honor service members training and postings at the University of Minnesota and Navy works. Mentions spouses and family, with names and towns connected to ongoing duty abroad and at home, including shipboard and campus training details and expected returns.
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Angle’s
Instructions For Turning In Excess Sugar Supplies
Instructions outline how consumers may dispose of excess sugar with unopened packages by delivering to processors or original distributors. Local boards will adjust registration and issue certificates, and a show of industrial use or storage intention is required before disposal.
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Witel Verti
Industral
Many Married Men Due to Be Called
An unclear note indicates a draft warning about married men being called up, mentioning dates and early eligibility. The fragment suggests an 18 year old starting service, with scattered terms like state, immediate, and cost references. The readable parts imply mandatory call up or draft timing.
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Colorado County
Nic Ney
A. S. Tiaden
W. A. McMillan,Jr
Yask Ent
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Quirtis
Pernons
Urpathy
Pactos
Eoney Seat War
Meicrals
Hersuntel
Besnene
Matlinie
Prisile
Ar Kore
American Legion
Woodinsky
Schuchier
Mis
Lotta Giessel
Reed
Phoridas Movin
Dunine — Pamgers
Kouffel
Tytens
Rusatae
Tvs
Chophae Amer
Suph
Weelen
Chaugren
Ped
Attetts
Unive
Minnesota
Sun
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Tee
Peturn
Perepts
Mereid Mow
Fords Weber
Abe
Blessini
Prinktin Reese
Jett
Reanklin
Herar
Tarhiy
Stine
Pyinkha
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