Wartime Living Tips and War Memorial Plans Featured
A wartime digest discusses home front safety tips from the OWI including fall prevention and child safety, plus a proposed living war memorial for disabled veterans with plans for an integrated facility. It also notes troop and civilian welfare items such as shoe stamp changes, fruit and food supply controls, and naval POW repatriation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poxhele
Ami
Nda
Colet Gray
Reich
Ford
Navis
Beleium
Belgium
France
Gestapo
Epps Anniversary Notice
Mr and Mrs CC Epps celebrate a Tuesday anniversary with best wishes from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CC. Epps
Time To Use Pot Shots Against Boll Weevil
The article argues that early destruction of squares reduces boll weevil survival. It notes winter survival is much higher where cotton fields leave slats intact, and claims destroying fields thirty to sixty days before frost cuts serious pest populations. It mentions pink bollworm findings in Caldwell County and warns of spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er Nes
Eaphle
Record-Breaking Oil Well Near Pioneer Stirs Local Legend
Tom Bryant of Cross Plains recalls the saga of the largest high gravity oil well in history, the Pioneer lease in southwesternilanes County where workers toiled days and nights. The crew battled geysers and sand outlets as a massive six inch stream burst from the well, the operation stretching into long shifts with coffee and sandwiches from Pioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Bryant
Cross Phuns
Net Pioneer
Iilanes County
Bryant
Exkin
Bryan
Moneer
Tregnelli
Tome
Pioneer
Uie
Ami
Uie Staere
Pledge News From State University Details Alpha Theta
A university bulletin reports that Miss Sue Minette Mitaeen of Biagghe Lake has pledged to Kappa Alpha Theta for the fall term. The notice notes her acceptance and upcoming activities as part of the sorority’s fall roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrogy
State University
Sue Minette Mitaeen
Biagghe Lake
Kappa Alphas ‘Theta Tieat
Rostle Wouk
Pubyigenald
Stik Destructroan Aim Focuses on Growth Halt
A fragmented note outlines measures to stop the growth of the catton phint, stating that any effective method will suffice. The text lacks clear names or dates but emphasizes decisive action.
Obituary Notice for Moe Hhesae Herndon
Moe Hhesae Herndon returned to her position in Tennessee. She was called home. Her family notes she was a patient at Columbus Hospital. She is survived by relatives in the community. The obituary references a peaceful passing and the family’s gratitude for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olfins Af Ties
Armen
WEA
Cpl
Paul Wheeler
Rot. Westmoreland
Westmoreland
Cpl. Wheeler
Aleutian Islands
Herndon
Teetan
Columbus Hospital
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Bellville
Brenham
Columbus
Eagle Lake
Hempstead
Navasota
Prairie View
Sealy and
Waller
Soar
Southern Union. Gas Company
Texas Southeastern Gas Company
H.C. Frizzell
Warti
Office OF War Information
Ow? Ness
China
Seri
Patsy Mivar
Tuesdy
San Luis Obi
Calif
May
ME LG
Lamon
Donald Cochran Aesen
Uwinois
Pasassens Ini
Beens
C. Tiarris
Lee Pirett
Summit
I Vasit
T. AL. Larson
Cpl. Pirett
Camp Hood
Alouriins
Jersey
Kolberg
Creamilk
Eagle Lake Insurance Agency
W. E. McRee
Lini
Epi
Gmk
Peti
Petra
Gerald
Alpha Theta
Jim
Petroleum Administration
Wertex
Esso Extra
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