Great War Echoes and War Loan Drive Reflections
A mixed 1945 clippings page recalls memorial services and war heroes with mentions of Ovive Meyerson Institute and Scottian Memorial, plus a long note on President Roosevelt Truman and the end of World War II. It notes mass audience listening to the governor, and profiles veterans including Clarence Hanily Jey CM and Lt. J. L. Standefer Jr. The Treasury announces the Seventh War Loan Drive opening May 14, 1945 with a 14 billion dollar goal, highlighting a $7 billion target for individuals and campaigns in factories to promote Series E Bonds as federal spending remains high.
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Treasury
Treasury Department
Plante Ant
Morgenthau
Chanel
Unconditional Surrender Signed by Allies Ends War
The text notes the signing of four peace documents bearing unconditional surrender phrases by Roosevelt and Churchill. It describes the capitulation of German forces and evokes hope for generous treatment of the German people after five years of conflict.
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Germany
United States
Britain
Frank Min D
Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Great Britain
Camblaven
Jodi
Tean
Lions Endorse Proclamation and Plan Softball Sponsorship
The Lions Club unanimously endorsed the proclamation and outlined that prospective new members must be approved by the board before approach. Lion J C Kineheloe reported on sponsoring a softball team, noting equipment found and field availability. Members were urged to meet at City Park Thursday at 8:00 p.m. to discuss drive and war effort support, with veterans present sharing brief thoughts on V E Day.
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Lions International
Lion J. ¢. Kineheloe
AU Lions
Womack Pioneer Dies On May 3
Frits Weasel a pioneer of the Womack community died Thursday May 3 in Fort Worth after a prolonged illness. He lived in Womack about 40 years then moved to Fort Worth 19 years ago to live with his son. His remains were brought back to Womack for funeral services at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church Sunday afternoon. He was one of two living charter members of Zion Church founded over a half century ago. Born March 22 1862 in Eastern Germany he died at age 81 years 1 month 11 days. He immigrated to America in the 1880s. He married Augusta Steinke and they had 10 children. Survived by eight sons Otto Julius Paul Leo and Gas of Fort Worth Adolph of Brownfield Henry of El Monte Calif and Fred of Dallas. two daughters Mrs W M Enderbrock and Mrs Henry Ebeling of Hamilton. a sister Mrs Joe Knust of Clifton. a brother Adolph Ott of Dallas. 25 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. The wife preceded him Feb 17 1924. Pallbearers were Wille and Hebert Weasel Edward Wenzel Wilburn Endebrock Lee Wenzel and Warren Connelley. Interment in Clifton Cemetery conducted by Pastor Edwin G Kloppe.
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Frits Weasel
Womack
Fort Worth
Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church
Zion Church
Germany
America
Augusta Steinke
Otto
Valley’ Mills
Julius
Paul
Leo
Gas
Henry
California
Port Worth
Tulias
Wille
Hebert Weasel
Valley Mills
Edward Wenzel
Wilburn Endebrock
Arlington
Lee Wenzel
Warren Connelley
Grandona
Ciifton
Edwin G Kloppe
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Pic
Air Selzer
Wetory Ming
M. Meyenson
Scottian
Addrem
Nahat
Franklin D
Truman
Romevelt
Biabes
Kid
Mire
W. OC. Hurst
Serale
Bra
Tom Heseding
Marshall
Meg
Gersany
Ganter
Ymure
Anticipa
Ben
Clarence Hanily Jey
Camp Pats
Bal Tandley
Clarite
Alnake
Slater
Wehooliray
Alatka Oon
Ala. Pinsted
Clejurne
E. E. Stewart
Dallas
Col
Hugh Abbey
U. S. Marine Corps
Pacific
Iwo Jima
Abbey
Two Jima
Jane Standefer
Austin
Yoho Standefer
A. de
J. L
Salyers Variety Store
Europe
Pearl Harbor
MR. and Mrs. M. V. Deason
Clifton Junior College
School of Business
Tiwo
Backa
Will J. Krueger
Clifton
Tesas
Are
C. W. Lemmy
Gubtrvilis
de V. D. Goodall
Th Oe
Johnnie Ludwig
Radaman
United States Navy
Hollywood
Florida
Rome
John B. Ludwig
H. J. Cureton
W. C. Gilsare
Meridian
Cecil Coston
Ed Handley
Pat Geluselbrecht
Burrell Helton
Jon Craig
Drew Field
Tampa
Halton
United States Army
Col. Helton
Went Point
Dayo. Helton
Helton
Teta Faye’ Berstan
Sind
E. C. Jorgman
Gulfpride
Gulflex
Sears
Prva
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