Wharton County Fair Opens With Youth Exhibits
Wharton County's 15th Annual Fair opens Tuesday at the Fair Grounds spotlighting Future Farmers of America and 4 H Club Boys. Young exhibitors plan outstanding displays and the Flying Valentino daily midwing acts promise entertainment for patrons as preparations continue for the event.
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Amer
Whton County
Wharton County Fair
Wharton
Getic
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Texas Gulf
Sutphur Company
Phehislay Poppies
Cemen Company
Vie Wharton Ear & Russ Company
Scurus Bent & Truss Company
Peterson
Liery
Death Claims Native Texan Pioneer Here
Native Texan pioneer William Yaney Westmoreland, a Rasle Lake area figure, dies November 21, 1905. He left a wife Emily and two sons C. R. of Houston and W. P. Westmoreland in the U. S. Army, plus a grandson C. R. Westmoreland Jr. in San Antonio. Survived by his wife, two sons, and one grandson. his first wife Ruth Newsom preceded him.
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R. Billy
Mosher Qa Usgi
al Dane
Montgcomery County
Rasle Lake
Ty Wis
Rulith Newsom
Charlie
Great
William
Cecar
M Westmoreland
Emily Mc Campbell
C. R
Houston
W. P. Wesmoreland
U.S. Army
Camp Roberts
Calif
C. R. Westmoreland, Jr
San Antonio
Changes Reported to Colorado County Board Urged
The Colorado County local board urges registrants to report any change of address birth of children or changes in work immediately as these affect their status. Deaths of dependents and questions about whereabouts should also be reported promptly to the local board or physician. Named registrants listed include Grover Cloveland Adams Oliver Martin Frank Clyde Alderete Jane H Melbourn Davy E Burris Claude Oval Reed and Sylvester McDowell among others.
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Colorado County
Ats
Red Board
Scrap Drive Boosted by Children Across Town
Students organize a city wide scrap drive to collect metal and paper, loading donations at the High School campus. Community members are urged to unite and deposit materials for pickup by the local junk dealer, with proceeds benefiting a Red Cross branch.
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C. Reed Fas
Ture
Wus Rangers
Serayt Ravds
Imine
P Mulain
Fridiey
Seraj
Amie
Sewers Red Cross Refugees Seek Volunteer Help
The Eagle Lake Red Cross chapter asks volunteers to sew men’s work shirts for refugees. Contact Mrs. A. Lo Baring for details. shirts distributed from the supply depot in St. Lal. All materials provided. this is volunteer war work. The chapter also thanks donors for thread, a memorial gift, and knitters' help.
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A. Lo
American Red Cross
St. Lal
Red Cross
Eagle Lake
The
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Eagles Aim to Top Wharton Tigers Tonight
Eagles face Wharton after a tough win over Rosenberg Brahmas. Coach Owen Erekson labs his squad with hard workouts as McPhail and Paschal lead a fast running attack against a strong Tiger passing game.
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Rosenberg Brahmas
Brurs
Owen E. Erekson
Eagle
Wharton Tigers
Bates
Stength
Tigers
Jasin
Victoria
McPhail
Tiger
Erekson
Rales
Sealy
Altoleky
Nee Rosenberg
Gene Paschal
Jackiso
Han
Phce
Veh Fey
Evites
Amon
Anne
Outstanding Players For Last Game
Eagle Lake game notes list Jack Hayne as scorer with full season totals totaling Jack Harn 19 Gene Pasehall 12 Gene Selph 6 Sonny Spaniel 5. Man of the Week Emmaniel Braden blocked the punt that set up our score. Best Offensive Back Duck Ham plowed through with three defenders. Gene Paschall carried 13 times for 1 yard average seven per carry. Best Defensive Back Charlie Spulinger. Best Block Rehind Taran. Best Defensive Lineman Sonny Spanidel. Most Improved Lee Barnett Edward Cases Barnett showed better blocking and defense.
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Eagle Lake
T—Rosenders
Jack Hayne
Jack Harn
Gene Pasehall
Gene Selph
Sonny Spaniel
Emmaniel Braden
Blockel
Prives
Duck Ham
Gene Paschall
Charlie
Spulinger
Mackling
Rehind Taran
Ance
Sonny Spanidel
Eddoward
Causey Spanitel
Tine
Lee Barnett
Edward Cases
Eagles Move to .500 with Nonconference Win and First Conf Victory
The Eagles are 1 win 1 loss in nonconference play and have earned their first conference win, defeating Rosenberg to improve their standing.
Necessary Men Even If Single Should Be II-A
General J Watt, selective service director, warns local boards not to withdraw from war production and transportation to limit “necessary men” to those with dependents. He says single registrants in occupational deferment may be ISA or 1-B depending on industry, and married men not essential can be used to fill calls.
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Selective Service
Atsinat
Ife
National Headquarters
Jair
Eagle Lake Fire Department Seeks Recruits
Fire Chief W M Thomas says Eagle Lake volunteer fire department must rebuild to meet state standards after manpower fell from seven to 28 members due to defense projects and military service. The department faces penalties if below required strength while maintaining low fire insurance rates.
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W. M. ‘Thomas
Eas Eagle
Halloween Party at Recreation Center Announcement
The Recreation Center hosts a Halloween party with a weekend schedule of activities. Preparations are underway and additional details will be announced in the coming days.
Ellington Fliers' Bodies Found After Crash Near Sheridan
Two Ellington Field cadets are identified as Nreadere Co Sneider of Harvard Town and Ernest B. Thom as of Dawson Ga. Their plane crashed Friday night eight miles southwest of Sheridan and bodies were found by Civil Air Patrol and El Campo Group with a board of officers appointed at Ellington Field to investigate the crash.
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Nreadere Co Sneider
Hawarder
Town
Ernest B. Thomas
Dawson
Priddy Meening
Pletsm
Ann Folie Pasco
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Ket
R. H H. Johnston
el Campo
Walter H. Reid
Elington Field
Rice Market Advances as Rice Prices Hold Steady
The American Rice Growers Association reports 15,600 bushels sold Friday as rain delayed some deliveries. Early Prolific and other varieties showed higher bids with Gulf Coast buyers and Bay City mills active in the market. Prices listed include Epery Prolific at 76 cents, Blue Rose near 72 cents, with strong demand noted for Monday trading.
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American Rice Growers Association
Bay City
Sam Lagan
Vroucht
Trefler Mill
Cleveland
Gaya Amicon Tooel Bromghe Bonneniy
Blue Rose Etpail
Prirchind
Gulf Coast
Epery
Business Men Promote Scrap Drive in Eagle Lake
Local business leaders urge residents to support a scrap campaign to aid the wartime effort. They ask Everyman, Woman and child to gather metal for mills, stressing collective sacrifice and personal effort to keep scrap flowing and defeat the Nazis.
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Eagle Lake
Alice
Mia
Dun Lor Rangers
City Hall Meeting on Surgical Dressing Classes Set
A meeting is scheduled for Saturday morning at 9:30 in City Hall to discuss forming surgical dressing classes. City officials request attendance and emphasize timely start.
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Formini
Mr Keith Becomes Chief at Air Base
Mr Keith assumes the role of chief at the air base following the retirement of the former commander. The city notes his service record and wishes him success in the new position while acknowledging the upcoming leadership transition.
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Air Base
Weith
del Valle
Austin
Jane Wisbes
Biath Pe
District Court Closes Session
District Court adjourned after a brief session as Justice Jo Mes Matthews and son Job Herbert spent the first of the week in Eivustorn. The docket shows routine filings and minor actions completed before the adjournment.
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Mes VT Matthews and Son
Job Herbert
Eivustorn
Uncle's Boys in Service News From Home and Abroad
Veterans notes from Oklahoma and Texas report Pvt Harvey L Birdwell arriving home at Will Rogers Pier Oklahoma after training. Wives and families share updates as Clay Dunney and Pet Clece Duns serve, while Jene Melanere heads to Navy and Harrison Walker with Lawrence Herring enlist for duty. Birthday wishes and parcels from Houston reach relatives. Major Jones receives leave and training updates. Local readers are informed of upcoming openings and servicemen’s activities with a tone of communal support.
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Clyde Dunney
Pet
Clece Duns
Warfold
Oklahoma
Jene Melanere
Navy
Harrison Walker
Lawrence Herring
Finsten
Mouston
Hesiness meeting of Lake Garden Club attracts crowd
A meeting at the home of Mrs. Emanuel Roos drew a large turnout from the Lake Garden Club on a Sunday afternoon. Attendees discussed club matters and upcoming events amid a cordial gathering.
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Lake Garden
Emanuel Roos
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