J D Kirchmann Re-Enlists Echoes Navy Service
J D Kirchmann son of Mr and Mrs Bob Kirchmann of Bronte reenlists in the Navy after previously serving a 17 year old enlistment starting in September 1944 He served on the first ship to reach Tokyo and Nagasaki and earned three battle stars Now home on 60 day furlough he expects to report back to San Diego March 27 for Atlantic duty He is a 2nd class and enjoys home cooking while his brother Leslie plans to return in March After four years of service Leslie has four battle stars and hopes to start a business upon return Robert Kirchmann also served in the Aleutians and Okinawa as a Seabee Mrs Kirchmann notes daily mail delivery during four years of absence Victory Clothing drive continues at Smith Hardware Store urging old clothes donation for overseas relief
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Kirchmann
Bronte
J. D. Kirchmann
Navy
J. D
Nagasaki
Bac
San Diego
Atlantic
Mrs. Kirchmann
Leslie
Sai
Robert Kirchmann
Aleutians
Okinawa
West Texas Leads in Recruiting
The West Texas U S Army Recruiting district spanning 77 counties reports 3 065 enlistments to date and the Eighth Service command reaches 53 777 by 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 efforts. General Dwight D Eisenhower projects 1 500 000 officers and men by July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
U. S. Army
Pecos River
San Angelo
Abilene
Oklahoma
Eighth Service Command
Louisiana
Arkansas
New Mexico
Texas
Edwin C. Johnson
D-Colo
Special Military Affairs
Johnson
Congress
Dwight Disenhower
Hayrick W H D Club Meeting Report
The Hayrick W H D Club met February 7 at Mrs W G Cresap's home with six members and one visitor Mrs Vara Modulle of Nolan Texas. Mrs J W Labenske spoke on club and community expansion and the reporter discussed marketing year books. 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 Designated by State Health Dept
An official announcement from the State Committee for Approval of Educational and Training Institutions designates the Texas State Department of Health as an approved vocational training agency for veterans. Training includes sanitary engineering entomology technician and related health fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
State Committee For
Geo. W. Cox
Texas State Department of Health
State Health Department
Veterans urged to apply for public health training program
Veterans between 20 and 40 with a high school education and physical fitness may apply for training under the G I Bill of Rights. Men seeking careers in sanitation or related public health fields are eligible and will receive monthly allowances such as 65 to 90 dollars, with possible city supplements. For details contact the local Veterans Administration branch or the State Health Department in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Administration
State Department of Health
Austin
Military recruitment notice hints at San Angelo Texas event
A damaged, fragmented recruitment note from San Angelo Texas promises four years of college or technical training funded by the government. It urges enlistment at a local station with a reference to a hotel venue and emphasizes eligibility for future education benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. ‘Angehiot Hote
San Angelo
Texas
Mississippi's Contribution to Rivers and Harbors Work
The Waterways Experiment Station near Vicksburg solves river and harbor problems nationwide. More than 10,000 Mississippi women produce three million gallons of food annually, a passage factory makes beach slippers from wood, and 80 percent of the nation’s shrimp is caught there. Their contribution to national wealth behind Savings Bonds will rise in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Waterways
Eisenhower lauds Boy Scout Movement on anniversary
General Dwight D. Eisenhower praises the Boy Scouts of America as a prime force in preparing tomorrow's men and urges expansion of membership and influence during Boy Scout Week marking the 36th anniversary, highlighting duty to country and world unity through service and cooperation.
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 Robert Lee Court House
A February 8 meeting in the Robert Lee courthouse gathered Bronte and Robert Lee residents led by Judge McNeil Wylie to discuss veteran aid and the G L Bill of Rights. Attendees included Ernest Caskey, Travis B. Hicks, George L. Taylor, Willis Smith, Preston Fitzhugh, and others from Bronte Ballinger Edith and Robert Lee. No concrete steps were taken beyond discussing general aspects of the aid program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee
McNeil Wylie
Runnels County
Ernest Caskey
G. L
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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C. R. Smith
Victory
Smith Hardware Store
Hayrick W. H. D. Club
Gladys Waldrop
America
Mississippi
Gen. Eisenhower
WYLIE
Vautrain Insurance Company
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
Giant Box
Borex
Super Suds Prunes
U.S
Gebhardt
Folger’s Coffee
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