Local Aerial Gunner Receives Silver Wings
Sergeant Duane M. Braun, son of Mrs. A. W. Braun of Lake, Texas Route 1, is among the aircrew awarded Silver Wings. The ceremony honors a class of gunners trained at the Harlingen air gunnery school who will defend Army Air Force bombers aboard Sky win planes and medium bombers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlingen Wert
Sky
Duane M. Braun
A. W. Braun
Te Lake
Texas
Kiplis
SU Browne
Deer Season Opens With A Kill Of 22 Total To Date
The opening report notes a total of 22 deer killed to date with 30 deer placed in the Carter Walker lunker and a neon sign visible at the opening dig. Names such as Monty Tach, Thamasin Fie, Jottheas Nae Geet, and Hen Stapleton are mentioned along with hunters in good condition and several individuals linked to the hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Walker
Vilison
Stapleton
Chris. Causey
Winterminn
Br JR. Laughlin
Hy E. Burger
Winn Poole
Public Thanksgiving Urged By State And Nation
Lavina Pevans notes Thanksgiving as a national holiday in state proklamation. Friday is listed as Thanksgiving, with encouragement to display American and Texas flags. President Roosevelt proclaimed the fourth Thursday in November as a day of thanks, urging gratitude and dedication to duties and victory for peace and brotherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavina Pevans
Coke Stevens
Toastvelt
New Top In Rice Price For Season
Rice price news notes a new season high amid limited parcels for sale. The report mentions a harvest outlook with only a small portion of parcels remaining to be sold and details a cautious market stance as producers await fuller yields. Mrs. W A Emshoff and infant of Houston visited Fritz Emshoff on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wereke
Witte
W. A. Emshoff
Baby
Allen D Caslabay Awarded Wings and Commission
Allen D Caslabay receives wings and commissioned as a second lieutenant in the air forces. The article notes his prior railroad service and mentions his graduation from training, the Allied air victory drive, and assignment to an operational training unit for pilots navigators and gunners. The piece highlights the training and mastery of bombardment and targeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
America
Todiss
Bombardier Quadrangle
Iran
Noel Parker Dies Sudden death in Crosby area
The report details the sudden death of Noel Parker of Crosby after a Tuesday night illness. He and his wife sought medical help in Houston but he collapsed before returning home. He was born December 3, 1898, near Crosby and studied agricultural engineering at A and M. Continued on page eight.
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Savas
Houston
Werlisdhay
Tash
Dougtiss
SAL & Alp
Ife
Lexington
Southern Pacific Railroad
the Heights
A.W. Dorset
Bunal Wes
Rosuwhod
Douglas Wie
Douglass
de Parker
al Crosby
Parker
Crosby
Wien
Vlas
MAL Banerah
Parkes
Wurintincoes
Ele Wits
G. Wind
Yuadenis
Luke
Jong
Novl
Christenis
Wwe
Tellaivess
Toner
Plow Realty No 10 Drilling At 8375
An Alicial report from Plow Realty No 1 at noon Thursday noted the well riffing at tempo on No 1 at Gar east Area helan bangs. The Independent Exploration Company, after weeks in the Chester section, dove their crew ere Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plow Reelly No
Tempoon
Gar East
Helan Bangs
Independent Exploration Company
Chester
Son Receives Message About War Prisoner News
A report from RT Knox states the Southern Pacific Tower operator received word Friday that son Elgar Shewis Force is listed as a prisoner of war. The message notes a capture near a location described as a pris and mentions Mrs Knox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RT Knox
Southern Pacific
Elgar Shewis
Adhen
Emuther Mesa
Aikson
Pris
Mrnox
Rome
Knox
Mansfield Receives Portrait Tribute From Texans
A group of Texans presented Representative Joseph J. Mansfield with a portrait honoring his work as rivers and harbors chair. The painting, by Boris Gordon, depicts John Garner, with other portraits in the capitol. Donors from Houston and Gulf Coast areas funded the gift, sent by ex Lieutenant Governor Waller F. Woodul, and Mansfield will decide where to display it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Mansfield
Mansfield
Boris Gordon
Whee
Ife
John Nanos Garner
Matrix Sheppard
Hove
Jtouston
Gulf Coast
Waller F. Woodlal
Beloved Mother Annie Swearingen Passes After Illness
Mrs Annie Swearingen native of Cotemida county died Thursday afternoon after a brief illness. Born April 20, 1884 in Hervharda, maiden name Amie Este linbaum. Survived by husband H D Swearingen two children and several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to follow from local church and family homes in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Steenringen
Ilness
Swearingen
Cotemida County
Hervharda
Apri
Amie Estelinbaum
H. D. Swearingen
San Felipe
Hwa
DD. Swearingen
Honton
Lo L. Swearingen
Anna Lee Swearingen
San Anton
Agle Lake
Pageinis
Hp Farmly
Sewer Diden
Kiran Baynist
Ineels
Kale Lake
New Wildcat Test Staked Near Nada
In southern Colorado county Ohio O company staked location for a cockfield find near Nada. The site is labeled No 1 CW McLermatt four miles west of N and five miles southwest of Garwand. The claim lies near historic lines and a 695-1 VON.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Ohio
O Company
CW. McLermatt
Garwand
Northyrest
Thority Abstever
Longton
Thanksgiving Day Observed By Eagle Lake Firms
Thanksgiving Day will be observed by Eagle Lake firms and community institutions on Thursday November 25 as in prior years. The article notes closures for business, schools, churches, and events and mentions limited gatherings due to rationing and travel restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Injeneral
Gests Lo
Deputy Collectors To Assist Farmers In Eagle Lake
Internal Revenue deputy collectors will visit Eagle Lake to help farmers prepare income declarations. The declarations must be filed by December 15. Farmers are hired to take advantage of this service and aid in tax preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Eagle Lake
El Campo Rice Birds Meet Eagles Here Tonight
The El Campo Rice Birds host the Eagles tonight at 8 15 with hopes of a hard fought win. A good turnout is hoped for and concerns over travel costs and attendance are noted as the team aims to close the season strong at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Campo
Eagles
Alps
Eli Abe Ag
Asiris
Bern Seurlyane
Lightning Strikes Adams Farm House Fire
Reports describe a lightning strike hitting Adams farm house triggering a fire that damaged the structure and furniture. Fire crews responded quickly as residents and boys aided by attempting to suppress the blaze and evacuate the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams’ Farm House
Uncle's Boys in Service News From Home
A mixed set of letters and notes from service members abroad and at Fort Ord and Fort Jackson recount Christmas hopes, home visits, and reminders of duty. It notes post offices, family visits, and a wave of holiday wishes from soldiers and their families, with mentions of Roosevelt and local communities.
Prowlers Steal McElhinney Ford Monday Night
Debris and damaged fence marked the break in at McElhinney Ford as prowlers forced entry to the garage area. The incident disrupted traffic and created access challenges for investigators who noted broken locks and broken fencing visible at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prowlers
McElhinney Ford
Dorothy Kohleffel and Allen Cassaday Wed in Formal Ceremony
A detailed wedding report describes Dorothy Kohleffel Lt and Allen Cassaday’s Tuesday nuptials at Eagle Lake. The bride wore a black tailored gown with brown accessories and an orchid bouquet. Lt Cassaday dressed in his military uniform, with A W Kohteffer and Mrs Nallettel noted among guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Kohleffel
Allen Cassaday
Worthy Hartly
Lrutownan
Cassaday
A. W. Kohteffer
Uriele
Dunt
Heide
Nallettel
Dorothy Botors
Eagle Lake
Cinder Ailen
Petia
Ito
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Gol Fie
Anksgirrrg Ab Ric A
Allen D. Caslabay
H. A. Douglass
Fact
Noel Parker
Plow Realty No
Nada
Walter Ff, Woudul
Man Mansfielu
Congre
Kaj Lake
Menton
Betis
Marian
Iifts
Alberta
Tilman
Handel
Fort Ord
Dudiliesten, Jr
California
Sameer
Arkinmas
Booker
Muttageadlit
Ll. Tooker
Warrington
Arkansay
Bert Laster
Marine
Pvt
Dark DH Nnties
Menchare
Calif
Fort T. Sat
Ryton
Jon
Itis
Mt Hon
Fort Jacksen
Heer
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