Re enlistment of J D Kirchmann noted in Bronte family update
Son of Mr and Mrs Bob Kirchmann of Bronte J D Kirchmann re enlisted in the Navy after 17 years of age. He trained in San Diego then served overseas earning three battle stars and was among ships reaching Nagasaki. Now on a 60 day furlough he will report to San Diego then head to duty in the Atlantic. His brothers Leslie and Robert also served. Mrs Kirchmann recalls long separation and mail delays while Mrs C R Smith announces the Victory Clothing drive continuing through today urging old clothes donations for overseas recipients.
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Bob Kirchmann
Bronte
J. D. Kirchmann
Navy
San Diego
J. D
Nagasaki
Col
Atlantic
Mrs. Kirchmann
Leslie
Saipan
Robert Kirchmann
Aleutians
Okinawa
C. R. Smith
Muinstone Pen
West Texas LEA Recruiting Push Reported Strong
West Texas U S Army Recruiting district covers 77 counties from Pecos to San Angelo and Abilene and to the Oklahoma border. It leads the Eighth Service command in enlistment percentages with 8 065 volunteers from the district and 53 777 for the command to the 12th of the month. Senator Edwin C Johnson notes over 400 000 volunteers have enlisted in the Regular Army to date and urges vigorous backing of mobilization plans. General Eisenhower projects 1 500 000 officers and men by July 1.
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West Texas
U. S. Army
Pecos River
San Angelo
Abilene
Oklahoma
Eighth Service Command
Louisiana
Arkansas
New Mexico
Texas
Edwin C. Johnson
D-Coro
Special Military Affairs
Johnson
Congress
Dwight Disenhower
Hayrick W H D Club Meeting Honors Visitor
The Hayrick W H D Club met February 7 at Mrs. Cresap's home with six members and one guest, Mrs. Vara Modulle of Nolan Texas. Mrs. Labenske spoke on club expansion and the reporter discussed marketing and year books. The next meeting February 21 will be at Mrs. Labenske's home with a grab bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayrick W. H. D
W. G. Cresap
Vara Modulle
Nolan
Texas
J. W. Labenske
Vocational Training for Veterans Receives Health Department Approval
An official announcement from the State Committee for Approval of Educational and Institutions designates the Texas State Department of Health as an approved vocational training agency for veterans in Austin. Training offered includes sanitary engineering entomology technician and related fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
State Committee For
Geo. W. Cox
Texas State Department of Health
State Health Department
Veterans urged to pursue water plant training under G I Bill
Water and sewage plant operation training under the G I Bill of Rights invites veterans aged 20 to 40 with a high school education and physical fitness. Applicants should seek a career in sanitation or public health, with training allowances of 65 to 90 dollars monthly plus city supplements. For information contact the local Veterans Administration branch or the Texas Health Department in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Administration
State Department of Health
Austin
High School Grads urged to join Regular Army now
Recruiters at the St Angelus Hotel in San Angelo Texas announce enlistment for three Regular Army years with eligibility for college or technical training funded by government expense. See your Recruit in Station today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Angelus Hote
San Angelo
Texas
Mississippi's Contribution to Rivers and Harbors Work
U S Waterways Experiment near Vicksburg Mississippi tackles river and harbor improvements. The program supports over 10 000 men employed yearly and a plywood factory makes beach slippers from wood while 80 percent of the nation's shrimp is caught and shipped there. Treasury notes say savings bonds will boost national wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Waterways Experiment Tion
Vicksburg
Miss
Pascageda
U. S. Treasury Department
Eisenhower Praises Boy Scout Movement During Week
General Eisenhower lauds the Boy Scout Movement as a prime force in shaping tomorrow's men. He commends its community service and world friendship aims and calls for greater membership and influence during Boy Scout Week February 8 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Movement
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States Army
Boy Scouts of America
Eisenhower
United States
Wylie Seeks Vet Aid Meeting In County Courthouse
A February gathering at the Robert Lee courthouse convened by Judge McNeil Wylie discussed veteran benefits under the GI Bill. Ernest Caskey outlined aspects while local officials and citizens from Bronte Robert Lee Edith Ballinger and others attended to explore aid options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee
McNeil Wylie
Runnels County
Ernest Caskey
G. I
C. R. Blake
J. T. Henry
Jeff Dean
Hubert Whitt
George B. McCrary
Frank Keeney
M. A. Butner
Herman Rogge
Bronte
Travis B. Hicks
Skinny Adams
George L. Taylor
Willis Smith
J. W. Gardner
W. F. Fiker
A. M. Tubb
W. M. Millican
Edith
Preston Fitzhugh
Ballinger
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Hayrick W. H. D. Club
Gladys Waldrop
America
Mississippi
Gen. Eisenhower
Wylie
Vautrain Insurance Company
DIAL
W. Beauregard
Vautrain Funeral Home
Bronte Electrical Shop
Jack P. Chapman
Bronte, Texas
Our Family Group Service
Johnson's Burial Association
Johnson’s Funeral Home
W. First St
Sella-Brate
HAM Hocks
Chuck Roast
Super Suds Prunes
U.S
Gebhardt
Folger’s Coffee
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