Nation's newspapers swing into scrap salvage battle
A garbled plea urges Colorado County residents to salvage metal for war effort. It calls for cooperation to boost junk collection, notes Wichita County leads the state in tonnage, and urges readers to forget past scrap for Japan while stressing urgent patriotic duty and veterans’ tribute.
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Emis
Seth Lin
Wai Fk
Alain al
Coloradoa
Moungong
Thiss
Wichita County
Benwether
Dallas
Japan
America
Uncle Boys in Service Abroad and Here News
Fragmented wartime notes report servicemen and relatives across Detroit and California. Mentions Seaman Clyde Penn and other sailors visiting, with health updates and letters from home. Readers see brief family news, furlough hopes, and local echoes of ongoing service.
Citizens Asked To Be Salvage Scouts
A damaged clipping urges readers to join a salvage scout program for the county. It stresses reporting scrap metal and brass found by hunters, noting empty shells waste valuable metal and urging citizens to collect and turn in scrap to support the effort.
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Badass
Phe Eets
Sineniithy
Junk Yard Near Reading Home Sparks Scrap Metal Confusion
A Reading area junk yard near a residence prompts concerns as residents describe mixed messages about scrap metal collection and apparent relocation efforts. Officials warn of potential miscommunication between collection centers and the public, urging residents to verify site details and avoid unsafe deposits near homes.
Register Now To Help Meet Bandage Quota
Local call to volunteers to aid the Red Wrass Surgical Dressing station starting next month. Mosgerd Vivzgerald will lead operations with entries and signups at G. A. Store, A B Store, QP Store, and Rape Market. Volunteers are urged to join a single evening shift to prepare dressings for war-time needs.
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Wintermann
Ales
Mosgerd Vivzgerald
Shell Oil Company Locate New Wildcat at No 6 in Sheridan
Shell Oil Company continues testing in Sheridan with No. 6 wildcat as G1 Company progress. Eight more tests are planned to finish, while wildcat No 2 Seiur- Gurvoud in sull im the Stirwart Commission reports field activity and ongoing evaluation.
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Shell Oil Company
G1 Company
Sheridan
Hell Wildcat
Sull
The
Stirwart Commissi
Nation's School Children Fight War Through Junk Drive
A 1940s era appeal describes American schoolchildren forming a Junior Army to scout and collect junk metal like rusty pipes and bed springs. The effort aims to sustain steel mills by preventing enemy starvation of supplies for war materiel. Leaders from local schools and counties organize boy and girl participants to recover scrap across communities, turning it into steel for tanks ships and weapons.
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Henin
Tela
Eup Maction
Bryani
Jor
Bed Springs
Bagh
Duke
Colorado County
Hendy
Nagis
Texas
Othr Dustice
Army of “Behets
Amd
Bink
Wools
Publis In
Atmerion
Olinies
Ain Eagle
Laike Ig
Papin
Ted Cousky
Wooten
Cilee
Sehiol Princi
Aksige Army
Folgor Dome
Tumor
Nor Steel Mills
Phe Boys
Govls
Rugle Raley
Coletta County
Lindlaire
Oil Well South of Sealy Cores Below 9515 Feet
The Ohie Oil Company near Sealy reports coring below 9515 feet in shale after a week of noisy activity. A strong oil show appeared Monday while two successful tests failed to hold, leaving local old timers hopeful the well will become a producer.
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Sealy Coring
Ohie Oil Company
Sealy
Wile Cox
Gasoline Rationing Effective Nov 22
Nationwide gasoline rationing is set to take effect on November 22 as part of wartime measures. Aimed at reducing fuel consumption, the plan outlines distribution priorities and allotments for critical industries and essential travel.
Colorado County Valuations Show Big Increase
Colorado County tax rolls show a total valuation rise of 92 275. County Tax Assessor Collector Rebel reports the 1946 state and county tax roll was completed and approved by the Commissioners Court on Monday September 28. The document notes changes in assessed values and identifies numbers for the 1942 evaluation period.
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Colorado County
Commissioners’ Court
Ian Einai
Eagles Edge Rosenberg in First Conference Test
The Rosenberg Eagles secure a conference win over Sealy Tigers, led by standout performances from Luke, Bray, and Gent. The game opened strong with a 7-0 lead as the Brats mounted a district effort, while heavy season expectations loomed for both teams.
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Rosenberg
Sealy Tigers
Luke Eaegles Iake
Roseberg
Bratmas
Brats
Jareogt Vine
Ted Ty
Newolly Gielels
Bik Komu
Adee
Rdf
Bieb
Unidos
Wight
Evan
Anil
Furge
First Blue Rose Rice Brings $6.28 at Sale
The market reports Blue Rose upland rice sold at $6.28 with Gulf Coast Mills of Houston among bidders. Other Tuesday sales included Nye and Pfeffer Mull lots, Early Protine bids, and Acciping and Fortina mills with bids around $41.74 to $44.00. The overall market remained weaker as prices eased.
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Puesdas
Bsie Lieffer
Gulf Coast Mills
Houston
Ernest’ Suaheiim
Vareli Thomas
Une Pfeffer
Sles
Adams
Fortina
Tae Pfoffer Mill
Ama Bhis
Erracazy Byard Alt
Utes
Veriay
Frala
Tire Report Filing Deadline In October For Sellers
Tire sellers must file inventory reports by October 15 as required by the rationing board. The notices warn that late submissions will face action while officials emphasize compliance. The scattered text mentions J. P. Muley and various committee names but the readable core is the filing deadline and requirement for inventory reports.
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J. P. Muley
Gatorade Cammy
Nate Tarlay
HanplunsTad
Grenthes
Raeesas
Fee
Bassarang Janard
Columbus Heenan l
Fragmented Rice Sales Notice From Friday
Readable fragments describe rice sale events and transfers around a Friday date with mentions of individuals and locations. The text references Mrs WLM, Lindstey Bobby and a person named Linthsig painting, plus unclear notes on payments and vendors.
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Wlm
Lindstey Bobby
Linthsig
Matthews Rites Held Thursday at Methodist Church
Funeral rites were held Thursday for a two year old child from Buffalo Leon County. The infant, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilson, died after a short illness. The family had lived in Buffalo before moving to Austin. The obituary notes the child’s ties to the community and the church, with a traditional Methodist service and family mourners attending.
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Matthews
Methodist Church
Haireketts
Jedehs Mirtle
Qauseurs
Ohlitens
Sfoe
Bell
NATO
RCO
Patna
Buffalo
Leon County
Pexies
Wilson
Austin
Matthew
Dorit
Moria
Two Aviators Die in Garwood Area Sacrifice
Two aviators, a student observer and a companion, died near Garwood during a fatal air incident. The report notes a carrier mission and investigates the circumstances surrounding the crash. Local officials and a Red Cross troop are mentioned in the wake of the tragedy.
Mrs Gertson Passes Away At Lissie Home
Obituary notice notes the death of Mrs Gertson at her Lissie home. The fragment references surviving relatives, including grandchildren and great grandchildren, and mentions local ties and possible family locations. Omitted uncertain details reflect limited readable text from the historical clipping.
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Mrs. Gertson
Lissie
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