Merchant Seamar Writes Poem Of Fleet Actions
Merchant Seamar writes a poem while on watch in Manila on August 22. He is a former Eagle Lake School student and Merchant Marines member. The piece expresses why sailors want to go to heaven as they serve, convoy, and endure days of tension aboard ship with unseen foes and multiple crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seamar
Fleet
Meal Britton
Joe Semors
Chesterville
Wiile
Manila
Philippine Islands
Eagle Lake School
Merchant Marines
Hell
Telephone Company Manager Reaches 50 Years Service
The long serving manager of the Telephone Company in this region marked fifty years with the firm. He joined when local and long distance service were in early stages and helped drive improvements that made the telephone a civic and business necessity. A 50 year Bell System emblem was presented at a Friday dinner in Galveston by the district manager, recognizing his loyalty and contributions to the area.
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Eagle Lake
Lawt Quigel
Am En Humble
Herigel
Harigel
Galveston
Wray Brown
Matay
Galvesa
Earl Morgan
Columbus
Wartime Town and Farm Guidance From OWI Digest
The weekly digest from OWI urges civilians to keep wartime roles, pursue education, and consult US Employment Service for reconversion. It notes ration stamp changes, meat and dairy point reductions, and new allowances for veterans families healthcare. It also reports on Surplus Property Board truck allocations and upcoming rubber item availability as wartime controls ease.
Santa Fe President Visits Houston This Week
Fred G. Gurley, president of the Santa Fe Railroad, was in Houston en route from the West Coast to Chicago. He forecast shorter schedules and more passenger cars early, noting rail freight likely gains over air transport while passenger trains should balance speed and comfort. J. Virgil Scott hosted and praised wartime rail service, suggesting Gurley deserves honors.
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Fred G. Gurley
Santa Fe Railroad
Houston
West Coast
Chicago
Hainois
Gurley
Automobile parts and sports gear to be stocked in larger lots
The note lists products including pedal pads, floor mats, sport shoes and cleats, hockey pucks, boxers, and mouthpieces to be produced or made available in greater quantities, indicating expanded manufacturing or supply.
New Ceiling Prices for Used Cars From OPA Plan
The Office of Price Administration in Washington will issue a new ceiling price list for used passenger cars to dealers and local ration boards soon. The prices will reflect a four percent reduction effective July 1 and automatically adjust every six months to reflect depreciation and increasing age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
Washington
OPA
In Memory of Mrs Minchie Townsend Dear Mother
In loving memory of my dear Mother Mrs Minchie Townsend who died September 15 1944. A loving mother true and kind no friend like you on earth I will find. God gave you eternal rest and in my heart your memory will linger sweetly.
Men’s dress oxford sale under OPA ruling
The J B Smith Company advertises ration free sale under OPA ruling 107 offering men’s dress oxford shoes formerly $4.95 now $3.50 through September 29. The ad urges customers to visit for shoe needs and emphasizes the policy-friendly price reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fe Men
J. B. Smith Company
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Seven Seas
Mina
Wwe
Telephone Company
Warti
Office OF War Information
OWL
T ‘L
Red Cross
United States Employment Service
Chester
Creamery Butte
Congress
Children's Bureau
U. S. Department of Labor
SPB
Surplus Property Board
Rubber Bureau of
WPB
WPR
Albert’s Variety Store
Cadillac
Eagle Lake Lumber
Max Conner
Santa Fe
J. Virgil Scott
Mr. Gurley
Oscar ‘Baker
St. Peter
J.C. Marviz
Jack’s Barber Shop
V. D. Morris
Mer
Nelson Eddy
Robert Armbruster
Frank Graham
THE
CBS
Electric Light and Power
Campensae
Orthustra
Hollywood
CWE
Nelson
Bob
Mr. Eddy
Frank
Wilber
Central Power and Light
Company
Rrare
Kolberg
Rich Jersey
Kolberg’s Greamilk Dairy
KEPAM
Arthur H. Kuehn
LA Grange
Texas
Remington
Hayek
Scaulengurg
F. H. Woodard
C. R. Tubbs
Herder Packing Co
J. Ben Johnson
Optometrist
Roy Toweill
Peiane
Robert L. Cole
Harry D. Larson
First National Bank
Emanuel Roos
Norra Bidg
Eagie Laka Dom
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