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Culp, an Elgin Veteran of the Bataan Death March
Culp, an Elgin Veteran of the Bataan Death March
Sydna Davis Arbuckle wrote about the Culp brothers during World War II, in “This and That in Elgin History.” The brothers trained as pilots in Canada because Jack being five years younger than Powell was too young to join the U.S. Air Force. However, when World War II began in 1941, they transferred to the U.S. Armed Forces. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Who Can We Trust?
Who Can We Trust?
When a questionable source says “trust me,” it throws up red flags. “Just trust me, I will keep my campaign promises,” says the politician. “Trust me, this elixir will cure all that ails you,” says the snake-oil salesman. “Trust me, she runs like she was brand new,” says the dishonest used car dealer. If we trust the word of the untrustworthy, we are fools. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
BASTROP COUNTY JAIL LOG
BASTROP COUNTY JAIL LOG
FEBRUARY 26 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Bluebonnet celebrates strength, growth at annual meeting
Bluebonnet celebrates strength, growth at annual meeting
Four incumbent directors re-elected to cooperative’s board of directors 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Smithville appreciates teachers
Smithville appreciates teachers
Smithville appreciates teachers 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Community Calendar May
Community Calendar May
THE MUSIC MAN 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Circle Brewing opens with incentives from city, EDC
Circle Brewing opens with incentives from city, EDC
Circle Brewing, the city of Elgin and the Elgin Chamber of Commerce celebrated the official grand opening of The Elgin Farm, Circle Brewing company’s new brewery and tap room at 816 Lexington Road on Saturday, May 6 with a ribbon cutting. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Registration complete
Registration complete
Students get signed up for school 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Sex offender, deportee caught in Elgin
Sex offender, deportee caught in Elgin
Last month, police arrested a sex offender who turned out to be a deportee from Mexico. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
The Bataan Death March
The Bataan Death March
On Dec. 8, 1941, the day after the Japanese surprise attack on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, the Japanese attacked the Philippines. Scotty Satterwhite was captured at Corregidor Harbor in Manilla Bay and became a Prisoner of War on May 7, 1942. He was held under inhuman conditions for three and a half years until Oct. 9, 1945. He was first reported Missing in Action on June 10, 1942. Satterwhite survived the horrific Bataan Death March. Thousands died during the march. The purpose of the march was to move 72,000 prisoners of war from the southern end of the Bataan Peninsula to Camp O’Donnell, “Camp Rokuroshi,” in the north. The prisoners had to march under horrific conditions in intense heat, no water, little or no food, no toileting, deadly circumstances for about 55 to 66 miles depending on where they joined. Then they were jammed into a stifling hot boxcar on the railroad followed by another march of about seven or eight miles to the camp. The grueling march took about five to ten days. Those who fell behind were bayoneted, shot, or beheaded. Some were buried alive or beaten to death. Many more died at the camp.Satterwhite was imprisoned at Camp O’Donnell also known as Camp Rokuroshi while in the Philippines and in Osaka Main Camp, Chikko Osaka, Japan. Osaka is about thirty miles from Kyoto. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Prayer without Ceasing
Prayer without Ceasing
Our Lord tells us to pray without ceasing, and He “never lies” (Titus 1:2). St. Paul says that our prayer and thanksgiving to God should be not just occasional but constant when he says, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). We get nowhere by minimizing His demands on us. Jesus is not joking when He says, “You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). God does expect perfection of us, and anything short of perfection is sin. God does expect unceasing prayer from us, and anything short of unceasing prayer is sin. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
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May 2023 Election Results: Dennis, Love win council seats
05/07/2023 02:33 AM
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