Congressional Medal honors mother of naval hero in Houston
The Houston Navy League announces posthumous Medal of Honor to Johnie David Thutetins for heroism in New Guinea. Verna Briscoe Hutchins, mother of the awardee, accepts on behalf of the family during a ceremony at the Houston Coliseum with Rear Admiral A C Bennett presenting in the name of President Roosevelt. A military parade precedes the event with Pentagon and city officials in attendance.
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Protor Iin
Herkved Whleresanuaies
Lawston Coliseum
Ewan
Johnie David Thutetins
Sint
Marion Tiifehins
Roosevelt
Mby
Hutchins
Washington
Houston
Guard of Honor
Ellington Field Military Band
U. S. Marine Corps
Hitch>veck Naval Air Station
Touston
Camp Wal- Mee
Casitt Guard
Young Uutehing
Lac
New Guinea
John M. Hutchins
Elizieth
Eisie
Swins
Marion
Myrtle
Howard
RW. Dillard
Galveston
W. J. Dolezat
Clase
Navy
Hore
Butehins
Bill Parker
Kor Bathors
Phform
George R. Brown
Court Norton
Lene
Offa Massey
Army
Une
Navy League
Parker Broshers
Houston Country Club
Southern Pacific Railroad
California
Lissie
Hero
Rice Hotel
Young Hutchins
Orange
Texas
A. D. Simpson
Chamber of Commerce
T.A Thomson
USN
Palmer Hutcheson
Frank Clemens
James Anderson
O. C. Castle
Randolph Bryan, Jr
Brian Coyne
William R
Bill" Parker
George W. Parker
Charles P. Parker
Briscoe K. Parker
Robert H. Parker
Clodius McCollum
The
Parkers
Plans For Victory Day In Eagle Lake
A local civic plan outlines Victory Day observances in Eagle Lake. Officials propose a public prayer service in the square with several faith leaders, a formal announcer schedule, and expressions of gratitude for the victory while noting future battles.
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Eagle Lake
Eal
Sietory
Janey
Wrtm
Terrell-Bricker Marriage Rites Read In Wharton
Mrs. WC Terrell of Glen Flora announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of her daughter Flora Jo to Badger L Bricker son of Mr and Mrs William Bricker. The ceremony was held Thursday September 14 at the Methodist parsonage in Wharton County. Flora Jo Hale is a teacher at Crescent School and Southwest Teachers College while Bricker, a Navy member, will report to San Diego for reassignment after a brief wedding trip. The couple will reside in Glen Flora.
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WC. Terrell
Glen Stora
Marian
Badger L. Bricker
E. M
William Bridser
Othe Merhodiee
Waurton
Wild Ray
Eagle Lake
Sglen
Flora Jo. Enlince
Schowl
Eagle Lake Chowl
Southwest Teachers College
Crescent School
Wharton County
Brieker
Ole Lake High School
Stichwan
Bricker
San Diego
Navy
Chaplain F. J. Klass Delivers Mentz Sermon at Church
Chaplain F. J. Klass spoke to the Mentz congregation Sunday at 9:39 p.m. sharing experiences as a chaplain in the Marines and Navy. He seeks a permanent posting, having petitioned his Bishop, and was joined by his Houston-based father. After services he traveled to Houston to catch a plane, accompanied by his grandmother Ma. J. R. Alley of Ramsey.
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F. J. Klase Wro
Chapplain Klass
Navy
Houston
Ma. J. R. Alley
Ramsey
Plow Realty No 11 Surprises Shell Oil with Open Flow
The upper sand for A250 10 9818 cleaned for testing while the lower one completed testing showed 170 million cubic feet per day open flow, the largest capacity in the Sherwin Act field. Plow Nor 12 reached dual completion with testing underway at Good rich Unit Na. Lewin No 1 reports prep for completion and two predicted zones under evaluation.
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Sherwin Act
Ds Fai Bey
Goodrich
Toney Mow
A. S. Lewin No
H L Reading Reports On State Democratic Convention
Editors note a detailed report on the state Democratic Convention with notes on delegates, voting margins, platform issues, and reactions. The piece discusses credentials, primaries, and regional tensions including Southern loyalty and opposition to a northern bloc. Continued on page eight.
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H.L
Dullis
Chicago
Wee
U.S. Supreme Court
Texas
South
Democratic Party
Faust
District Court Case Dispositions Highlight Busy Week
The district court disposed numerous civil cases including divorces and title disputes. Notable actions include a divorce granted in the Mabellovard matter and a judgment for the plaintiff in the Williams v. Gully Williams title suit, with several cases moving to trial or awaiting proceedings in federal court.
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Nba
Ately
Poimk Bvanieky
Osci Hazard
Mabellovard
Katherine Hargan
T. & NO. Ivy, Co
Peter Ordner
Elanor Gully Williams
Lauri Belle
Potter
Ben
Fenrkian
Vicky Os
Frank Bya
Terpelusuren Wertiey Lor
Defendkias
Mal
Lins
Torvel
Federal Court
Maddie Wershale
Nyes
Karmen Royalty Moltings
Heinsehn
Farmers
Roeyalty Holdings Co
Hugo Schiele
Royilly Doling Co
Dick Sehnelle Farner Royalty Holding Co
Lonry Warehiik Et Farmers | Royalty Holding Co. Et Il
Frang Marus Barters Royalty Moldink Coy Pt al Antin Poeitehels Et Tix Farmers
Football Season Opens Tonight in Sugar Land Eagles Gators
Local notes show football season kicking off tonight September 22 in Sugar Land with Eagles hosting a game versus the Gators. The piece mentions awards and military honors linked to team personnel and outlines anticipated season action and roster remarks.
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Eagles
Sugar Land
Gators
St Sun Agios
Danis Hhenies
Danion Tevder Aml
Ftese
Sophie
Beule
Niris
Wunle
Cee
Benieht
Tian
Web
Ethene
Keestin
Walter Oy
Baneter
Stowill
Grudy
Manners Selyh
Medway
Seine USA
Thalers
Overseas Veteran Arrives From Italy
An overseas veteran returns home after two years abroad. The report notes his service with the Engineer's Wings of the Air Corps and references Bay of Operations and November events as part of his wartime duties.
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Italy
Syph
H.W. Boone
Lucentiy
Ife
ANP
Cope
Minghini Agri
Hogypt
Stevly
Air Corps
Ayo Tvs
Murnpean
News From Uncle's Boys In Service Here And Abroad
Compiled notes from service members and families, detailing orientations, leave, and letters home. Reports cover personnel at Fort Dix and overseas postings, with updates on training, health tips, and transfers.
Visitors From Victoria Reach Out In Wartime Travel News
After 16 months in the Aleutian Islands Herbert Langenberg files a change of address to Camp Blanding Florida and expresses relief that the Headlight will reach him regularly. He hopes to settle in the United States. Warrant Officer and Mrs L C Burttite of Foster Field Victoria visit over the weekend with Mrs Burdette's sister Mrs F B Deveagg family.
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Bodh Merthie
United We Chest
Eagle Lake
Me. Mcklhinney
A. F. Harbert
First National Bank
United War Chest
Gerimeny
Sailir
Glidden
Navi
Ouktland
Fretsburg
Sant Anna
Yprarde
Shaws Bom
Newtz
Kenneth C. Lundquist
Math Field
Calif
Douglas
Arizona
Herbert Langenberg
Camp Blanding
Fla
Aleutain Islands
States
Victoria
L. C. Burtette
Foster Field
Winnie Poole No. 1 Well Depth Notes Incomplete Entry
The fragment mentions Winnie Poole No. 1 and a well depth of 9.050 units, with names and places such as Ramses Mawelsen and Miss Sallie Jones. It references a Thursday afternoon event and a trip from Hosston to visit the sister Mrs. Curtis McChinahan.
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Develommonts
Winnie Punts
Ramses
Mawelsen
Walt
Sallie Jones
Hosston
Curtis McChinahan
Luana Sunderman Enlists in Navy Waves
Luana Sunderman joins the U S Navy waves program and will depart soon for initial indoctrination at the Naval Training Center. Sister Sunderman notes their family has a history of service. David Sunderman, her relative, currently serves in the Navy.
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Preston
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Mel Graden
Riper
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New Caledonia
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