Admiral Nimits Named Chief of Navy Bureau in 1939
A historical profile recalls Admiral Nimits career from West Point style academy in 1905 through WWI service, command roles aboard the Chicago and Augusta, and ascent to chief of the Bureau of Navigation in 1939. It notes a 1912 silver lifesaving medal after rescuing a sailor, and praises his discipline and influence on Fredericksburg youths to join the Navy.
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U. S
Chicago
Battle Fleet
Augusta
Bureau of Navigation
Arizona
Pearl Harbor
Japan
Nimitz
Fredericksburg
Navy
New Traffic Laws Explained for Intersections and Turns
The article outlines updated traffic rules including signal meanings yellow stop caution. It bans J turns from Nimitz to Kraus corners and allows right turns on red with a full stop. Pedestrians have right of way and fines range from one to one hundred dollars for violations. Motorists are urged to use hand signals when turning.
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Nimitz
Kraus Corners
Untitled Advertisement Fragment Prompts Trial Use
Ad fragment hints at trying on items before purchase with a focus on fit and trial experience.
Knopp Home Demonstration Club Hosts Christmas Party
The Knopp Home Demonstration Club held a Christmas party on December 7 at the Mullinux home. Guests included soldiers Harper from Camp Bullis and Chapman from Fort Sam Houston, with Miss Martin the local agent. Activities included playing forty-two, gift exchanges, and a contributed feast by the food committee.
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Knopp Home Demonstration Club
Harper
Camp Bullis
Chapman
Fort, Sam Houston
Miss Martin
Clyde Mullinux
Robert Klett
Edward Itz
Erwin Durst
Reinhold Oehler
Eddie Kramer
Pauline Harper
Knapp Home Demonstration Club
Farm Loan Association reports brighter times for Texas farms
Fredericksburg National Farm Loan Association cites lowest foreclosures since 1931 and reduced delinquencies after 1941 figures. In San Antonio area, land bank loans total 18.68 million with 3.59 million in land bank commissioner loans outstanding as of October 31 1941.
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Texas
Felix Fuhrmann
Fredericksburg
Frederikshurg National Farm Loan Association
Land Bank and
Land Bank Commissioner
Land Bank
San Antonio
Federal Land Bank
Fredericksburg National Farm Loan Association
Palace Theatre
Chr
Mathisen
Fred Mathisen
Henry Mogford
Otto Kneese
W. R. Hansen
Louis Stehling
Fredericksburg Public Company Offers Mortgage Forms Line
The Fredericksburg Publishing Company carries a complete line of battle and crop mortgage forms blank notes and installment mortgage forms.
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Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Fire safety tips from the Fire Marshal for a safe Christmas
The Fire Marshal warns against using candles as tree lights and urges non burning ornaments. Treated cotton decorations cost little and a dried out tree should be removed promptly. Dispose of wrapping paper, avoid fireworks around dry brush, and keep flues chimneys and fireplaces safe. The fire department wishes a merry and safe Christmas.
Frederickburg Publishing On Adding Machine F ivbons
A fragmented notice from Frederickburg Publishing mentions adding machine devices and paper supplies. The readable fragment hints at cataloging or procurement but lacks clear actions, dates, or entities to confirm a formal sale or notice.
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Frederickburg
Businesses Close for Holidays in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg businesses plan Christmas and New Year observances with closures on December 25 and January 1. Merchants urge customers to place orders by December 24 and shop early to allow employees time with families. Drug stores close at 5 pm on Christmas Eve for home celebrations. Subscribe to the Standard.
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Fredericksburg
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Jaycee
The
Aha Oe
Joe
Weidenfeller
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Knopp
City Fruit Store
Styte
Viane
New Oxfords
Stehling Bros
the Friendly Men's Store
Grocery Department
Lee
Oranges
Head
Schoenewolf
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