Texas Admirals Remind Nation of State’s WW II Navy Roles
Texas helps shape U S Navy in World War II with 12 admirals led by Chester W Nimitz who commanded the Pacific Fleet. The piece notes Texas naval history from its pre statehood days and lists several Texas born or connected admirals plus general navy and coast guard totals.
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United States
Texas
Chester W. Nimitz
Admiral Nimitz
Frederickburg
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Commodore Barry and Everett McGee in 1803 and 1941 service notes
The article recalls John Barry as the first commissioned captain of the Continental Navy and the first U S Navy flag officer upon its 1794 establishment. It notes his death in Philadelphia on September 13 1803 and the annual observance of the date as a holiday in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. It also states Everett N McGee has been discharged from service at Fort Lewis Washington and lists his home at 3307 Washington.
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Barry
United States Navy
Congress
George Washington
Everett N. McGee
Fort Lewis
Wash
Washington
Thankful Taxpayers Tip Kitty To Show Appreciation
Deputies in the county tax assessor collector's office keep a communal tip pot in the courthouse. The fund buys coffee, cokes, gum and cookies for staff and visitors. Money added comes from voluntary tips left by patrons and teenagers.
Committees Named by American Legion Auxiliary Leader
Mrs. Charles Putnam, president, appointed committee chairs for the year at the regular unit meeting. Chairs include Mrs. Nelson child welfare and Mrs. Wheeler entertainment. The group approved sending a letter of appreciation to Mrs. Teubel of Tulsa and a Community Chest contribution.
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Charles Putnam
American Legion Auxiliary
C. Nelson
Henry Wheeler
Henry Cusick
Roy Beard
Biddie Maxwell
Jimmie Moore
Granville Routh
Hazel Hess
State Hospital
Henry Teubel
Tulsa
18Th District
Cusick
Veterans’ Hospital
Fire destroys Pangburn Candy warehouse in Fort Worth
A three alarm blaze started by two 10 year old boys destroyed a three story warehouse housing Pangburn Candy Company supplies in Fort Worth. The Pangburn Company reported thousands of dollars in candy ingredients and boxes consumed. Curtis Sanford, owner of the...
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Fort Worth
Pangburn Candy Company
Pangburn Company
Curtis Sanford
Building loss report and historical helmet notes
A report states a $25 000 loss in a building incident. Police say two youths admitted buying a penny box of matches and tossing lit matches through a building crack. Separate notes discuss ancient helmet materials including hippopotamus hide used by Romans.
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Buiding
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Dallas
Alexander Lichenstein
Corpus Christi
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Calvert
James Otto Richardson
Paris
Charles E. Rosendahl
Cleburne
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Austin
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Waco
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San Antonio
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Laredo
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Missisippi
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Life Insurance
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Teered
Lexington
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Continental Congress
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P. O
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Veterans Hospital
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Hanson Post
Inter-Post
Hedley
Putnam
Bi-Rite, Inc
POLK
Amarillo
Nanda India Rugs
India
MEN
Melton
Men’s
Rayon
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
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Soilax
Mystic Foam
Blind-X
Sherwin-Williams
Taylor
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Zerex
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