Navy department orders immediate recruiting surge in Texas
Navy Recruiting in Southeast Texas will be stepped up to full speed ahead to reach 170000 total. Lieutenant Commander W V Michaux says 25000 more enlistments are needed soon after only 30000 of 155000 applied in 11 months. No education minimum. mental tests determine qualifications. emphasis on education and Navy vocational opportunities.
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Navy
Texas
W. V. Michaux
Houston
Navy Department
Michaux
Naval Service
U. S. Navy
2519 Applications Received For Free Mattresses
Lavaca County A A A Committee reports by May 28 1940 total 2519 applications for free mattresses material. Of these 2330 approved 134 temporarily rejected and 55 held for further information. Families urged to apply promptly to allow ordering additional cotton in time. G E Jaehne secretary.
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John F. Miller
Lavaca County
Miller
G. E. Jaehne
Oak Grove P. T. A. Holds Last Meeting of Year
The Oak Grove P. T. A. met May 30 with Miss Rose Grieve resigning as treasurer. Rudolph Haas will handle both treasurer and president duties until fall reorganization. Topics included Oak Grove Picnic on July Fourth and visits from former teachers Mr. and Mrs. Steffens. Members sang Auld Lang Syne as the meeting adjourned.
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Oak Grove P. T. A
Rose Grieve
Rudolph Haas
Oak Grove
Steffens
Senior League Meeting of Lutheran Young People’s Society
The senior division met Sunday night June 2 at 8 with eleven members present. Alton Pohler was the only new member. After games on the church lawn, the meeting was called to order by the vice president. Rev. Schuetze gave an inspirational talk on the league’s work and the duties of members to their church. The group will meet the first Sunday of each month, with the next gathering on July 7 at 7 30, hoping to welcome more new members.
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Lutheran Young People’s Society
Alton Pohler
Schuetze
Agenda club hosts Mrs Berckenhoff party with high score
Mrs Victor Stindt posted the high score as Agenda members gathered Tuesday evening at Miss Earline Berckenhoff s home. Lovely roses and sweet peas decorated the rooms while a supper was served. Guests included Mrs James Buske Mrs Erwin Kempe and Miss Gussie Mae Eschenburg. Miss Florine Berckenhoff will be the club s next hostess.
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Victor Stindt
Earline Berckenhoff
Agenda
James Buske
Erwin Kempe
Gussie Mae Eschenburg
Florine Berckenhoff
Finances Highlight Hochheim Prairie Mutual 1939 40
Summary of the Grand Secretary report for the Hochheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance Assn. for May 1 1939 to May 1 1940 shows admitted, cancelled, income from fees bonds and rents, gains, disbursements, and ledger assets. Notable figures include insurance in force valued at 11,353,645, and cash in banks ending at 18,601.38. The report also notes Mr Philip Lorfing elected president.
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Philip Lorfing
Hochheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Ins. Assr
Yoakum
Austin Man Roy Mewes Vacationing Here
Roy Mewes of Austin is spending his vacation in this area enjoying local sights and leisure activities during his stay.
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Roy Mewes
Austin
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