Seelig Leads Hardin-Simmons Fund Drive On Campus
Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene launches a campus fundraising drive led by student John Earl Seelig to raise 22 000 for the enlargement program. Gifts of 25 000 from Mrs W J Behrens and O D Dillingham kickstart the effort aimed at building Sandefer Memorial Library and upgrading Benvens Chapel with dormitories and a student center among needs to serve post war veterans. Seelig, a senior active in student life, holds multiple leadership roles and has been named to Who's Who.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
John Earl Seelig
Fredericksburg
W. J. Behrens
O D. Dillingham
Giners
Alpha Psi Omega
Brand
Future Teachers Club
Chow Hands
Cowdon
Paxton Hall
Fighting Men continuation highlights 25th Division feats
The 25th Infantry Division under Major General Mullins pushed through Lingayen Gulf operations to Balete Pass, earning the Philippine Liberation and Asiatic-Pacific Theater ribbons. The unit, with past combat in Guadalcanal and the Solomons, opened the Cagayan Valley road to Luzon’s coast and prepared for occupation duty in Japan. The article notes T/Sergeant Heimann’s Meritorious Service Unit Plaque award and his promotions within the 65th Engineers. Also listed are two Gillespians discharged at the center, Milburn Taylor and Nels Krietson, and visitors to the Pioneer Memorial Museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lingayen Gulf
25Th Infantry
Charles L. Mullins, Jr
Central Plains
Caraball
Balete Pass
Dalton Pass
James L. Dalton
Vicory
Pass
Cagayan Alley
Luzon
25Th Division
Pearl Harbor
Guadalcanal
New Georgia
Vella Lavella
Solomons
T/Set
Heimann
65Th Engineers
65Th Engineer Combat Battalion
Japan
Fredericksburg
Texas
Room Temperature Tips From State Health Officer
Dr. Geo W Cox, State Health Officer, urges keeping indoor temperatures around 68 to 70 degrees and controlling humidity. Overheating rooms strains health, may worsen colds flu bronchial issues and even pneumonia, while moderate warmth enhances comfort and reduces sickness risks.
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Geo. W. Cox
Cox
Cherry Springs Ladies Aid Meets at Schneider Home
The Cherry Springs Ladies Aid gathered at Mrs. Oscar Schneider’s home. After prayers and a mission story from India, the program included vocal and instrumental pieces. They planned Christmas package mailings to boys overseas and servicemen, with hospital gifts arranged for transport after the next meeting. Guests included Mesdames Wil Reese Albert Dittmar and Reuben Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Springs
Brunette
Adolf Kothe
San Antonio
Frank Holly
Obed Rode
Herman Crenwelg
Grave Lath Sanitarium Chapel Fund
Gus. Wendel
Albert Sieckmann
Mesdames Wil Reese
Albert Dittmar
Reuben Schneider
San Antonio PTA Convention Sets Attendance Record
The first postwar Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers convention, held November 15 16 in San Antonio, drew 1584 registered delegates with 1418 voting. Theme The Family Builds the Future featured addresses by national and state leaders including Mrs E H Becker Houston and Dr Samuel Terry San Antonio. Dallas invited the 1946 convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers
E. H. Becker
Houston
Wm. A. Hastings
Samuel Terry
San Antonio
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Robert E. Goodrich Jr
el Paso
J. M. Dawson
Waco
J. M. Coleman
Austin
de Adams
Crosbyton
Texas
Dallas
Dooleys Sell Chamberlains Lotion Ad Reminder
Advertisement notes that when Chamberlains Lotion is seen, Dooleys offer it for sale. The brief highlights the retailer connection and product availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlains
Dooleys
Welcome Home Veterans of Gillespie County
Gillespie County Selective Service Board lists local servicemen who filed honorable discharges in the past two weeks. Names include N Marlin Evans, N Lawrence Schandua, N James Turrentine, N George Grobe, N Arthur Heimann, and many others led by A Hilmar Lange Jr and A Bodo Wisian with a long roster of GIs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Gillespie County Selective Service Board
Marlin T. Evans
Lawrence J. Schandua
James S. Turrentine
George H. Grobe
Arthur H. Heimann
Lester M. Alberthal
Edgar E. Kammlah
Hilmar A. Lange, Jr
Woodrow KE. Granville
Orwin H. Treibs
A. Albert L. Meier
Harold H. du
Texas Prepared To Cope With Post War Crime Wave
Texas law enforcement officials report readiness to handle a post war crime wave after nine FBI conferences across 60 counties. M W Acres says 892 officers from 228 agencies attended, with 96 percent of central and southwest Texas agencies represented. Next conferences planned for April and May 1946 in multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Texas
M. W. Acres
FBI
Temple
Austin
New Braunfels
Eagle Pass
Kerrville
Caldwell
Laredo
Brownsville
Brady
Uvalde
Fredericksburg
Hearne
Raymondville
Llano
Cutex Nail Polish Ad Teases By Deolevs Note
An advertising blurb mentions Cutex Nail Polish with playful wording and a nod to Deolevs, inviting readers to recall prior promotions and seek the product in upcoming sections.
Funeral Attendees Gather for Mrs William Henke Jr
Clergy and family kin attended the funeral for Mrs William Henke Jr held last week. Among mourners were Rev and Mrs G W Elmore and children of Kelagove Dr and Mrs E R Lochte and son of San Antonio Miss Caroline Henke of Denton Miss Margaret Henke of Dallas Mr and Mrs Harry Lochte of Austin Mrs William Schmidt of Mason Mr and Mrs Thea Oehler of Harper Mr and Mrs A J Lochte and Mrs Werner Lochte Mrs C F Probst and son Charles Mesdames Lillie Scott and Hilmar Kott of Korville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henke
G. W. Elmore
Kelagove
E. R Lochte
San Antonio
Caroline Henke
T.S.C.W
Denton
Margaret Henke
Dallas
Harry Lochte
Austin
William Schmidt
Mason
Thea Oehler
Harper
A. J. Lochte
Werner Lochte
C. F. Probst
Charles
Mesdames Lillie Scott
Hilmar Kott
Korrville
Cashmere Bouquet Ad Prompts Kept Recall of Dooley’s Stores
A reader reminder references a Cashmere Bouquet advertisement and notes Dooley’s as the seller, urging memory of the retailer when the scent is advertised.
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Seelig
Hardin-Simmons
Milburn Taylor
Taylor
Pacific
Okinawa
Nels H Krietson
Krietson
Pioneer Memorial Museum
Hallie Bryan Perry
Daugh‘ers
Republic of Texas
Gillis
Berkeley
Calif
John ©. Meusebach
Christian Lehne
Mouton
Cherry Springs Ladies Aid
Schneider Home
PTA
Honor Society
Women Teachers
Beta Zeta Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
City Cafe
Flora Wertheim
Anna Bergmann
Boerne
H Welge Lewis
Joe Felps
Junction
Dean Hopf
Douglas Duderstadt
Comfort
Menard
Texaco Gas
O11
Paul Lindenberg
Stanley Kidd
Wm. Schroeder, Jr
H.C. Hannemann
Standard Service Co
Fredericasoarg
Hahn
Car Owners
U.S. Royals
U. S
U.S
Chrysler
Plymouth
G.M.C. Sales and Service
Schroeder - Hannemann - Stehling
Fredericksburg, Texas
Avenue OF the Americas
Rockefeller Center
New York 20
United States Rubber Company
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