End of World War II Status and Wartime Programs
The nation weighs if the war is truly over as wartime statutes remain in force until peace is proclaimed or Congress acts. The Attorney General says wartime laws persist until formal peace, while the Supreme Court notes war extends to treaty ratification or peace proclamation. Some programs expire with funding, others push on, such as wool purchases by CCC, likely to be requested again if funds are provided.
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Congress
Supreme Court
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Sinclair Farm Time Savers booklet offers practical farming ideas
Sinclair Refining Company provides a 64 page no cost booklet titled Sinclair Farm Time Savers. The guide promises time saving tips to modernize farms, with advice on cement mixing, electrical connections, machinery care, simple equipment builds, animal care, poultry tips, insect control, home improvements, and farm paint and sewing water disposal aids.
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Sinclair
Sinclair Refining Company
New 1946 Oldsmobile Premiered at Fredericksburg Showroom
The Standard Oldsmobile Company displays the 1946 Oldsmobile Club Coupe series 76 78 at 116 East Main Street Fredericksburg. Hydra-Matic Drive provides full automatic shifting across four speeds with no clutch pedal. Production rises and many body styles colors will be offered soon including black green red ivory blue beige gray and two tone beige ivory blue gray and greens.
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Oldsmobile Company
East Main Street
Fredericksburg
Oldsmobile
General Motors
Farm Aids: Tractors, Water Systems, Weather Tips
Practical guidance covers tractor use, irrigation setups, and weather forecasting to help farmers save time and money. Includes modern tips for efficient operations and daily farm maintenance. Provides actionable steps for equipment care and climate-readiness.
Queen Is Crowned In Festivities At Doss
A large crowd gathered at Doss school on Tuesday night November 27 for the Thanksgiving program and crowning of Marilyn of the House of Geistweidt as Thanksgiving Queen. The event featured a royal procession with several noble houses, a Uncle Sam train bearer, and a pace setting coronation by Marilyn and Nelson Geistweidt. The program included music by Miss Myrtle Roos and a grade school performance titled Stylish Little Ladies with primary children taking the stage.
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Doss School
Marilyn
House of Geistweidt
Margorie Ann
House of Sauer
Duke Dennis
House of Lange
Alora Mae
House of Hahn
Prince Harold
House of Strachbein
King Nelson
Leon Paul Spaeth
Uncle Sam
Berta Ann Welge
Joyce Woerner
Lennah Jo Baethge
Local hunter bags 15 pointer on Albert ranch
Willie Bill Danz killed a large 15 pointer on his Albert community ranch Sunday. The deer died from two BB shots to the head. Danz guessed the venison would yield many sausages. Dr and Mrs Keidel hosted Thanksgiving guests Ned Mellhenny Carrie Mellhenny and Col J L Mellhenny of Jackson Miss.
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Willie
Bill” Danz
Albert
Bill
Werner Keidel
Ned Mellhenny
Carrie Mellhenny
San Antonio
Col
J. L. Melhenny
Jackson
Neighborhood Smart Shop 25% Christmas Sale In Progress
The Neighborhood Smart Shop continues a 25 percent sale on a wide selection of gifts. Beautiful Christmas presents including bed jackets children's clothes and items for ladies are included in the promotion.
Dooleys Advertise Tooth Powder Brands in PSA
An old advertisement prompts readers to recall Dooleys as the seller of Pepsodent Dr Lyons and Colgates Tooth Powder, suggesting a familiar chain or retailer. The note emphasizes brand awareness and shopping recall.
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Dr. Lyons and Colgates
Doolevs
J C Ernst Piano Shop Ad in Fredericksburg
J C Ernst Piano Shop in Fredericksburg advertises used pianos, buying, selling, tuning, and repair services for all makes with emphasis on bargains and value.
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J. C. Ernst Piano Shop
Fredericksburg
DDT Use Explained By Col C Committee
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce health committee highlights DDT as a household pest pesticide. Dr. Lorence Feller notes its usefulness against flies mosquitos cockroaches bedbugs fleas and other pests per the U S Public Health Service. DDT is a white odorless powder that does not dissolve in water and is abbreviated as nicloro diphenyl trichloro ethane.
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Fredericksburg
U. S
Public Health Service
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Quent
Regguler
Galveston
Houston
Weries, Inc
Paul Pfiester
E. Main St
Easmond Massey
International Harvester
Howard Barlow
The
Harvester Orchestra
Don Tracey
York
Neb
NBC
L Club
Chicago
Tracy
Army Air Forces
Pawling
N.Y
Dsmobile
Santa
Predericksburg
Texas
Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc
Ueen
Doss
Harry Wahrmund Doss
National Coffee Association
Col C
Lorence Feller
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