Pfc Andrew R Frantzen Awarded Bronze Star Posthumously
Pfc Andrew R Frantzen of Fredericksburg Texas received the Bronze Star Medal posthumously for destroying an enemy machine gun and crew in the Southwest Pacific. He was 24, killed in action last July. his parents Mr and Mrs Emil Frantzen accepted the medal at Fort Sam Houston Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Frantzen
Andrew K. Frantzen
Southwest Pacific
Charles K. Nultsen
Fort Sam Houston
Frantzen
37Th Infantry Division
Fredericksburg
U. S. Army
Texas
Andrew R. Frantzen
Route 1
Tex
Charles K. Nulsen
Germans Counter Attack In Wide Belgian Sector
German forces counter attacked across Belgium and Luxembourg, deep into U S lines, as Allied air and ground defenses bore the strain. The assault flagged 18 miles into Belgium while U S casualties rose to 258,124 since D Day with thousands missing. In Italy New Zealanders seized Faenza. Mindoro saw a bloodless U S beachhead as the Philippines operation continued.
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Belgium
Luxembourg
Normands
U. 5 1St Army
U. S. 1St Army
U. S
Europe
Czechoslovakia
Becske
Hungary
Kassa
Italy
8Th Army
Gillespie County Bond Drive Surpasses Sixth War Loan Target
Gillespie County oversubscribed its Sixth War Loan quota by over 200 000 with 582 524 in bonds including 110 774 in E bonds and 21 018 50 from out of county firms. Despite shortfall in the E bond quota the chairman credited local efforts and holiday counting for the record sale of over half a million dollars in bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Gilbert Kaderli
Kaderli
Six Local Babies Born This Week at Area Hospitals
Six children four boys and a girl were born in local hospitals this week. The boys arrived to the Sanchez Lochte Fritz Sagebiel and Esensee families on December 15 16 17 18 and 19. The girl was born to the Hansen family on December 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candalino Sanchez
Clarence Lochte
Robert Fritz
Aug. Sagebiel
Arthur Esensee
Milton Hansen
Gum Industry Surpasses Million-Dollar Weekly Revenue
The public has spent over 1 million dollars weekly on chewing gum since 1860. Initial investment in the gum business was five dollars.
Word diva traces to Italian roots meaning divine
The term diva denotes a renowned female singer and derives from the masculine divo meaning divine, reflecting a historic Italian usage that honors exceptional artistry and presence.
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Diva
Divo
Harper Boy Decorated For Courage In European Theatre
S Sgt Marvin W Tobin son of Mrs Trecy Tobin of Harper has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross the Air Medal and three Oak Leaf Clusters for his courage coolness and efficiency while on duty in the European Theatre based in England He was born and raised in Harper joined the Army Air Corps in October 1942 and has been overseas since spring this year A cablegram to his mother says he hopes to return soon after completing his required missions
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Harper
Marvin W. Tobin
Trecy Tobin
England
Sgt. Tobin
Army Air Corp
Kelly Field
Gulfport
Miss
Detroit
Mich
Harlingen
Texas
Davis Monthan Field
Arizona
Idaho
Fredericksburg High School 1944 Lettermen Named At Lions Banquet
Fredericksburg High School announced its 1944 football lettermen at the Lions Club Christmas program honoring club members' wives and the 1944 District 32 A championship team. Guest speaker Dr. John Campbell Godbey emphasized perseverance and vision for future success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg High School
Lions Club
John Campbell Godbey
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Godbey
Chester Klaerner
Richard Hoerster
Clayton Franz
James Leitz
Lawrence Schaetter
Rudolph Olfers
Lester Hahn
Frank Lee Ottmers
Robert Borchers
Harold Henke
Kermit Eckhardt
Carl Molberg
Alfred Sehlsudt
Floyd
Stonewall Orchestra
Ad. Nebgen
Major Hutson Visits Here From Gillespie County
Major W. F. Hutson, longtime Resident State Highway Engineer in Gillespie County, who remains connected with the state department in Austin, paid a visit here last week.
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W. F. Hutson
Gillespie County
State Department
Austin
Longevity Milestones of Elephants Crocodiles and Tortoises
The text notes elephants can live 150 to 200 years, crocodiles about 100 years, and tortoises over a century, highlighting long lifespans among these species.
New Gillespie County Officials to Take Office January 2 1945
Gillespie County's two new officials win election and will be sworn in January 2 at a special Commissioners Court meeting. Reinhold Tatsch becomes county treasurer succeeding Elgin O Crenwelge, and Henry Borchers to serve as precinct 1 commissioner succeeding Eugen Kramer.
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Gillespie County
Commissioners Court
Reinhold Tatsch
Elgin O. Crenwelge
Henry Borchers
Eugen Kramer
Security State Bank
Income Tax Help Slated in Gillespie County Jan 8 15
Alvin Davidson Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue will aid Gillespie County income tax payers in filing 1944 returns. He will be in the Courthouse on January 8 through 15 to assist with full returns or estimated declarations under the 1944 Revenue Act. Farmers and ranchers may eliminate multiple filings by submitting complete returns by January 15 1945.
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Gillespie County
Alvin Davidson
Internal Revenue
Davidson
Idaho and Wyoming Lead National Range Sheep Centers
The report states Idaho and Wyoming are the top centers for range sheep, while Ohio is identified as the leading farm sheep center in the nation. This highlights regional specializations in sheep production across the United States.
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Idaho
Wyoming
Ohio
Longevity of Birds Including Eagle Crow Raven and Swan
The text notes several bird species the eagle crow raven and swan can live to or beyond a century. It emphasizes that these birds have unusually long lifespans compared with many other species.
Business Houses To Close For Annual Holidays
Fredericksburg stores public buildings and banks will close December 25 and January 1 for Christmas and New Year. Drug stores close at 7 p m December 24 and reopen December 25 and January 1. Fredericksburg Public School recesses December 20 afternoon through January 4. St Marys School recesses December 22 through January 2.
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Fredericksburg
St. Mary’s School
First Flag Raised at Chateau Thierry Found in Washington
The first flag raised after German retreat at Chateau Thierry is preserved in the Museum of the Nation Red Cross headquarters in Washington, highlighting the historical artifact’s significance.
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Chateau Thierry
Museum of the Nation
Red Cross
Washington
First American Breeding of Males Traced to Washington
The first male bred in the country belonged to George Washington. The initial jack brought here was presented to him by the King of Spain.
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George Washington
Spain
Community Christmas Program Marks Fourth Observance
Gillespie County hosts the 14th Annual Community Christmas Program organized by the Lions Club with broad faith participation. Dr. W W Jackson of Trinity University lauds county unity as crucial for lasting peace and a return to Christian principles amid global conflicts.
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Gillespie County
Lions Club
W. W. Jackson
Trinity University
San Antonio
Great
Southwest
Public urged to guard Fredericksburg Christmas fires
City Fire Marshal Eric J. Juenke urges Fredericksburg and Gillespie County residents to prevent fires during the holidays. Tips include removing packaging waste, keeping combustible materials from flames, safe window displays, and avoiding flammable toy fuels.
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Eric J. Juenke
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Eletra
Four Hillbilly Players Named to All-District 32-A Grid Team
Four members of the 1944 FHS District 32-A championship football squad earned first team honors after a coaches and officials meeting in Llano on Tuesday. Honors went to Hoerster, Hahn, Molberg and Henke with several others earning honorable mentions.
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Hillbilly
Llano
Dick Hoerster
Lester Hahn
Carl Molberg
Harold Henke
Hahn
Fredericksburg
Wolf
Robertson
Goldthwaite
Virdell
Schmidt
Harrell
Henke
Abney
Lampasas
Molberg
Freeman
Hoerster
Strayhorn
Leifeste
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Pfc
Army
Court House
H. F. Kuene
Board of Trustees
Mindoro
Philippines
U. S. 6Th Army
Manila
Bond
Peters Hall
Honey Creek
Luckenbach
Cave Creek
Doss
Meusebach
Willow City
Stonewall
Tivydale Bang
Nebgen
Cherry Mt
Knopp
Pedernales
Albert
Klein Branch
Pilot Knob
Palace
Rocky Tod
FHS
Lions Banqnet
John Godbey
Brady
Vernon L. Arhelger
Alfred Arhelger
2548Th Aaf
Curtis Field
Waco
Dr. W. W. Jackson
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