Pilot and radio man perish in torpedo squadron ditching
Gerald Shirley and the radio man survived a water landing from Torpedo Squadron 85 as their aircraft sank in rough seas near Eagle Lake on August 12 1945. The pilot ordered jettison then returned to Shangri La. Shirley likely died after failing to remove his parachute harness before the ditching. Surviving crewmates later joined their final mission, with two destroyers approaching as they triaged the raft and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Gebrich
Frankie Limagine
Frankie Limagine. the Waves Vereigh
Verickly
Lilen
Blank
Eagle Lake
Torpedo Squadron 85
Sheir Tar
Shangri-La
Gerald
Uncle's Boys and Army News From Far East Fronts
The report covers wartime activities and re enlistments. Soldiers and families mentioned include Boyd Stapleton stationed at Satis Elsastan after enlisting September 28 and Burns E Waggoner Jr rising to Captain. The piece notes ships and subs near Tokyo Bay and local energy around production facilities. Burns served as a ground force cad and attended Alang Height High School before joining the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Stapleton
Benexon
Satis Elsastan
Ide
Dune Path
Burhs E. Waggoner, Jr
B. E. Waggoner
Ansenid
F. Welford
Fagle Lake
Hasen
Darjeeling
Burns
Eagle Lake
San Antonio
Services
Army 2 Ground Force
Wiss Commission. Hugh Sheridan Returns From Training
Hugh Sheridan son of Mr and Mrs RL Lange of Eagle Lake arrived home Wednesday from Bondo Any Air Field where he was commissioned second lieutenant in the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiss Commission
Hugh Sheridan
RL. Lange
Eagle Lake
Bondo
Markham and Vanderbilt Favored in District No 19
Markham Mustangs boosted by a 34 to 0 win over Wah Vleck solidify District 19 pretensions in Vanderbuilt. Louise Hornets tied La Ward 18 18 on El Campo field. Crescent Bluejays, defending champions, edged Blessing 20 to 12 as the schedule lists Garwood at La Wardenbuilt, Crescent at Blessing, and Blessing at Biessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerwood
Sam
Markham Mustangs
Vanderbuilt
Louise Hornets
la Ward
el Campo
Crescent Bluejays
Garwood
Garwood Social Scene Includes Dinners and Visits
Garwood residents hosted and visited relatives during a weekend of family gatherings. Attendees included Mr and Mrs. C. Brandes of Fast, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Willrodt, and many others from El Campo Wharton and Galveston areas. Notable events featured a chicken barbecue in honor of George Schmec kle and a birthday theater party for Dorothy Jo, with out of town guests joining in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Hunt
Timi
Webi
War Chest
Ane
Lee Glass
C. P Hon
George Williams
George Eaton
James Bunge
Vox Populi
G.C. Sehneckle
Tranz Littleton
Broadus
Montana
Aum
Toho Littleton
Salveston
Sue Harding
Houston
R. B. Shaw
Campo Hospital
Shaw
Ihe el Sampo School
J. M. Harry
Baytown
Raymond Hunt
Clark
el Campo
I. A. Clark
Wharton
Hassel Clark
Jewell, Wilson
Dorothy Jo
Garwood
Oscar Smith
Everett Hunt
Raymond ‘Hunt
ER. A, Shoop
Lutheran Church
Menta
Sufay
Local families share visits and store opening excitement
Sheridan News notes Dan Hamlin visiting his son and wife, Anna Vallner and family celebrate a new town store opening, Houston visitors Mrs. Houston Benoist with sister Mrs. Sam Brisco, and Brisco family trips to Wellington, Ken Keifer parents. Criswell family travels and Jack Brisea’s return home after a bang.
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Dan Hamlin
Fies
Hamilton
Jiam Brisco
Song
TG. A
Anna Vallner
Houston Benoist
Houston
Sam Brisco
Harry A. Brisco
Key Tennenbaum
Wellington
Brisco
Keifer
Lee Criswell
Southern Pacific Hospital
Jeff Criswell
Dowell Criswell
San Antonio
Jack
Brisea
Social Security Returns To Be Filed In October
Antin Texas Oct Sid Frank Scofield, Collector of Internal Revenue for the First Internal Revenue Collection District of Texas, states that blank forms for Social Security returns for the quarter ending September 30, 1945 will reach taxpayers a few days late due to printing delays. Employers may file their returns within October without penalty, and forms will be mailed to employers on the Collector’s rolls shortly after the Austin office receives blanks. Rebedeah Readme! of Bay City visits her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Read ing.
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Antin
Texas
Sid— Frank Scofield
Internal Revenue Collection District of
Scofield
Austin
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Mrs Schleuter at Lissie
Mrs W A Schleuter formerly Miss Leonora Selph of Chesterville was honored with a miscellaneous shower Friday afternoon at the Hall in Lissie. A song by Mrs Chas Casey and the Ten Commandments for a Bride were followed by nursing-themed contests. About thirty guests attended with punch sandwiches and cookies served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Schleuter
Leonora Selph
Chesterville
Lissie
Chas. Casey
Esipe Sue Sataday
Janice Seiph
50th Anniversary Of Chiropractic Celebration Begins
The Golden Anniversary marks fifty years since the discovery of chiropractic by Dr. Palmer on September 18, 1893. An education campaign will spread knowledge of chiropractic in Texas through lectures, brochures, radio, and newspaper ads. The movement, now practiced worldwide with about 1,600 Texas practitioners and a Texas Chiropractic College in San Antonio, seeks to inform the public about its history, aims, and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiropraetor
de D. J. Palmer
Dre A. 3
Texas
Palmer
Samuel
Wedd
Texas Chiropractic College
San Antonio
Janet Ann White First Birthday at Oren House
A reception honors Janet Ann White on her first birthday at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Martin. Roses decor in the rooms, a birthday table with treats, and Mrs Tom Harrington's service mark the afternoon. Janet Ann assists at greetings with her mother and grandmother. Her cousin Jake Johnson attends Warm Springs for exercise therapy after infantile paralysis years ago.
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Oren House
Janet Ann White
Major
Jack White
Robert Martin
Tom Harrington
Janet Ann
Phett
Hier Dardly
Willy
Army Air Corps
Pacific
Jake Johnson
Harry HL. Johnson
Laredo
H. 5. Johnson
Eagle Lake
Warm Springs
Gonzales
Jake
Cotton Has Bright Future in Markets of Postwar World
Postwar textile outlook is optimistic as demand surges for cotton while competition from synthetic fibers and foreign growths grows. Industry groups unite in the National Cotton Council to boost research, machinery, finishes, and marketing to maintain cotton as the world’s dominant textile fiber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatton
National Cotton Council
Carton
Cam
Hasahem
Eagle Lake
Club Montezuma Dance Saturday With Bill Cornell Orchestra
Club Montezuma hosts a formal dance Saturday evening in its Old Rooms. Bill Cornell and His Orchestra provide music from nine until one. Tickets are by invitation for Club members only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club Montezuma
Bill Cornelson
Clab. Ee
Kilmer’s Swamp Root Promotes Nonspecific Health Tonic
An advertisement touts DR. RILMER’S SWAMP ROOT as a blessed remedy for various complaints. It claims a carefully blended formula and urges readers to request a prepaid sample, citing widespread use and endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rilmer
Roel
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