Remembering Arthur Berkman A Tribute From a Teacher
L G Griffin of Robert E Lee High School Rosenberg Texas recalls former pupil Arthur Berkman Class of 1942 killed in action on the Italian front January 12 1944. He speaks of Berkman as gentle decent and devoted noting the sacrifice and urging reflection and humility.
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L. G. Griffin
Robert E. Lee High School
Rosenberg
Texas
Arthur Berkman
Houston Chronicle
Arthur Berkma
Arthur
Judas
Simonton
Jesus Christ
Wade
Robert E. Lee
Hog Prices Rise as Demand Steady for 180 lb Batches
Hog trade activity Tuesday shows buyers scrambling for numbers with overall steady to strong demand. Good and choice pigs under 180 pounds gained about 26 cents, top bid on the day reached $13.66 for good and choice 180 pound hogs amid market competition.
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Sergion
San Antonio
Lawrence Light PoW Reported Missing In Action
A telegram and letter confirm Sergeant Lawrence B Light is a prisoner of war in Germany after being missing since May 8. The Adjutant General notes internment details will follow and mailing instructions will be sent once his address is known. Light served as a gunner on a bomber at the time of disappearance.
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Lawrence Light
Germany
Laura Light
Adjutant General
International
Rot Cross
Lawrence B. Light
Provost Marshes
Washington
United States
Light
Llano County’s Oldest Citizen William Edwards Dies
Llano County loses its oldest resident William Edwards aged 95 after a long illness. Survived by eight children including Afatt Edwards Daymon Edwards and Mrs Ruth Kuykendall, among others, with one sister. Funeral held at Battery Funeral home with Bro L V Nobles officiating. interment at Valley Spring.
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Liano County
William Fuwards
Horn
Edwards
Afatt Edwards
Flagstaff
Arizona
Daymon Edwards
Liano
Zuma Avery
Livermore
California
Ruth Kuykendall
Cherokee
Bro. L. V. Nobles
Church of Christ
Valley Spring
H. W. Wiliams
George Phillips
Marlon Sessom
H. G Osbourn
Robert Redford
J. KK. Epperson
Committee Named to Aid Veteran Reemployment Efforts
With more World War II veterans returning, Liano J. Moore announces a committee to assist reinstatement in former jobs. A new memorandum guides local boards on reemployment under the 1940 act, outlining permanent versus temporary status and employer duties. It also covers veteran qualifications and seniority rights.
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FT. J. Moore
Liano $ Selective Service Board
John Ellason Dies at Home in Kingsland
John Ellason died at his Kingsland home Friday night at age 77. Born February 9, 1887, he married Lou Evans in 1902. she died in 1930. Surviving children are J. T. Ellason Llano Roy Ellason in the Navy Hawaii area Ralph Ellason Aveton and J R Ellason in the Army. One brother Lloyd Ellason of Burnet also survives. He was a Christian Church member. Funeral services Saturday at Battery Funeral Home with Pastor L W Nobles officiating. Interment Hoover’s Valley Cemetery. Pallbearers Ira Gerganess D L Ricketson Milton Ricketson J Tr McWilliams Tol Chapman J T Walker.
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John Ellason
Kingsland
Lime County
Mr. Ellason
Lou Evans
Leander
J. T. Ellason
Llano
Roy Ellason
Ralph Ellason
Avetin
J R. Ellason
Lloyd Elason
Burnet
Christian Church
Battery Funeral Home
Bra
Ira Gerganess
D. L. Ricketson
Milton Ricketson
I. Tr. McWilliams
Tol Chapman
J. T. Walker
Lions Club to Install New Officers Next Tuesday
John JL Watkins will complete his year as president of the Llane Lions Club next Tuesday, with Carl Garner to succeed him as president. An installation meeting is planned with a past international officer in attendance.
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John JL. Watkins
Llane Lions Club
Carl Garner
Mr. Watkins
Auction prices at Shuna sale reflect steady Byod trend
Prices paid at the Shuna auction sale this Monday show a steady Byod trend. Adolph Steller sold seven cows averaging 990 pounds for 9.60 per head and 51 valves weighing 402 pounds at 13.15. J. L. Renick moved 47 two year old heifers at 11.40 for 719 pounds. M. L. Wallis offerings included five cows at 10.10 and nine yearlings at 12.00 for 495 pounds. Remember Pearl Harbor.
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Shuna
Pat Marshhall
Adolph Steller
J. L. Renick
M. L. Wallis
Mr. Wallis
Pearl Harhar
Soldiers graduate from Chemical War fare School at Edgewood
Carl A Beesley GM1c from Lleno Texas among graduates of the two week Toxic Gas Handlers course at the Chemical Warfare School Edgewood Maryland Subjects included protective clothing decontamination treatment of gunshot wounds and tactics Jack Lackey writes his parents that he has been wounded in the foot but expects to return to service soon The message notes his prior death report and references page Fight ing Men.
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Carl Beesley
Chemical School
Edgewood
Aracal
GM 1
Carl A. Beesley
Lleno
Texas
Jack Lackey
H. W. Lackey
Jack
War Department
Century Mark Hit in Llano This Tuesday
The article notes the temperature reached the century mark Tuesday amid rising heat. A three degree drop followed the next day with the coolest night of the week at 71 degrees. No rainfall was reported as ranchers complain of moisture shortage.
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H. C. Roth
United States
Ayean
Ranch‘ien
Benorden Addresses Errors in Rationing Board Practices
The rationing board chairman Benorden cited ongoing errors as mothers present babies as evidence to obtain war ration books. He stated a birth certificate is required before issuing the infant’s ration book, with book three issued before book four.
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Lity
Rationing Board
Benorden
Thia
Fourth of War Bond Quota Nears Completion
The county committee reports the Fourth of War Bond quota nearly reached as half time passes. Candidates filed for county and county offices with only two races showing opposition. Sheriff candidates Williams Turbiville and Stewart face $200 fees, other county officers pay $135, county commissioners $75, and constable candidate W Casper pays $5 for ballot placement.
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Muy
Eimon D. Stewart
W. Casper
Navy veteran crosses Pacific 15 times during WWII visit
Aurora Medlock, son of R. J. Medlock, visited Llano to see family after joining the Navy in October 1942. He said he crossed the Pacific 15 times and faced air attacks with fear only when subs were engaged. He recalled seeing American planes shot down but all pilots rescued, before returning to San Francisco.
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Aurora Medlock, Sie
Llano
R. J. Medlock
Lions
Navy
Pacific
Shoe Ration Stamps Not To Be Invalidated
Local ration board chair L. H. Bevarden was briefed by Bernard M. Goldburg on changes in shoe rationing. The San Antonio district official warned tightening rather than relaxation is likely due to manpower shortages and leather constraints, with eligibility tests for rubber footwear easing only as supplies allow.
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L. H. Bevarden
Bernard M. Goldburg
San Antonio
Biliciata
Dallas
Committees Asked To Do More Work
Llano County lags in Fifth War Loan drive with only about $57,883.76 from three agencies of five. Moore State Bank leads with $49,802.50. Cassell post office $3,750. Llano post office $281.25. Federal Reserve allotment $4,000. With half the period left and $240,000 target, workers urged to double their sales efforts to reach every potential buyer.
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Llano County
Moore State Bank
Cassell Post Office
Llano
Federal Reserve Bank
Liano County
Scrap Paper Drive Sustained by Methodist Ladies
The Women’s Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church collected between 9000 and 10000 pounds of scrap paper. The drive continues with the same Tuesday collection in the old post office building while the sponsoring organization changes. War Production Board notes scrap paper as vital war material aiding shipments to fronts worldwide.
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Women's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Ladies of the Christian Church
War Production Board
Iit
Chas. Goodman
Lio Mathodist
Birthday List Extends Wishes For This Week
The News extends best wishes to readers with birthdays this week. Entries include Billy Lee Hazelwood Dorieth Lee Adams Elsie Mae Perkine Dorothy Inez Ratliff Fred Graham Margie Chew Lauren H Baldwin Druey Jackson Smith Jr Sarah Hause KK Alexander Nina Mae Levensaiter Velma M Nobles Alvin C Johnson Walter Charles Decker Roy Thomas Mason Elve Duke Jr Mrs Willa Roberts George D Martin Weldon Marto Bduer Minnie Mo acl Putman Bettie Jane Carsoe Lorta Mullen Jont Tames King Dick Woolf Stacy Lee Brown.
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Billy Lee Hazelwood
Dorieth Lee Adams
Elsie Mae Perkine
Dorothy Inez Ratliff
Fred Graham
Margie Chew
Lauren H. Baldwin
Druey Jackson Smith, Jr
Sarah Hause
Kk. Alexander
Nina Mae Levensaiter
Velma M. Nobles
Alvin c. Johnson
Walter Charles Decker
Roy Thomas Mason
Elve Duke, Jr
Willa Roberts
George D. Martin
Weldon
Marto ‘Bduer
Minnie
Moacl
Putman
Bettie Jane
Carsoe
Lorta
Mullen
Jont Tames King
Dick Woolf
Stacy Lee Brown
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