Son of Navy family presumed lost in Pacific
John T Swagerty Motor Machinist's Mate third class USNR is listed as missing in action as of October 1944. He served aboard the submarine Harder which failed to return from a sixth war patrol from Fremantle Australia. Secretary Forrestal informed his parents that no survivors or POW reports have surfaced and expressed sorrow for the loss.
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J. T. Swagerty
Secretary of the Navy
James Forres T. Swagerty
USNR
Navy Department
Harder
Pacific Ocean
Fremantle
Australia
John Tr. Swagerty
Mator Machvist
Forrestal
John
Acton
Undergraduates May Enter Texas History Contest
The State Historical Association announces the Louis Wiltz Kemp Essay Contest in Texas History open to undergraduates under 25 enrolled in Texas colleges. Prizes total 175. topics cover political, economic, cultural and other Texas history aspects. entries due April 1, 1946. Write to Texas State Historical Association University Station Austin Texas for details.
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Austin
Texas
State Historical Association
Louis Wiltz Kemp
Harry Pennington
San Antonio
Texas College
Fund of
Texas State Historical Association
University Station
Gas Pains Relief Ad Promotes Neutracid
An advertisement recommends a teaspoonful of Neutracid in half a glass of hot water at first sign of distress for stomach upset caused by excess acid. It claims relief from gas pains indigestion and sour stomach and urges purchase at druggists and Slaughter Drug Store.
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Slaughter Drug Store
Mechanical Pencils and Fountain Pens at Bowie News
Local listing notes stock of mechanical pencils and fountain pens at Bowie News. Items include Bulldog clips and related writing supplies for readers and students browsing the shop.
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Bowie News
Reenlistment Offers Solid Benefits for Army Soldier
The speaker outlines advantages of a three year reenlistment including branch choice in Air Ground or Service Forces, overseas theater options, mustering out pay, annual reenlistment bonuses, full family allowances, GI Bill eligibility, comprehensive care, 200 skills training, and long furlough with pay. Retirement after 20 years increases to three quarters after 30 years, with prior active service counting toward retirement.
Army reenlistment rules for present grade and discharge status
Men currently in the Army who reenlist before February 1 will be reen listed in their present grade. Hon orably discharged men may reenlist within 20 days of discharge in the grade held at discharge if they reenlist before February 1, 1946. Enlistment is open at any time for one two or three year terms. One-year enlistments required for men with at least six months of service.
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John T. Swagerty
Lone Star Gas Company
Texas History Contest
Bowie
Fort Worth Press
The
B. & L. Shoe Shop
U.S. Army
U. S. Army
Post Office
Wichita Falls, Texas
I AM
Fort Worth
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