Christmas 1944 Reflections From A New Member Of Congress
A Christmas message from a new member reflects sadness at wartime losses and hope for victory and lasting peace. He notes Congress has ended its 78th session and admits mixed views on performance while praising hard, behind the scenes work in committees.
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Visiting servicemen and locals share holiday time in Johnson City
A long list of residents and service members note holiday visits in Johnson City including Bianco News Pvt Jack Casparis Camp Hood visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Don Casparis. Miss Juanita Smythe from Victoria. Glenton Bauers from Camp Hood. and Sgt Gerald Fuchs from Florida. Several neighbors and relatives spend Christmas with Gipson and Kent families and other local households.
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Jack Casparis
Camp Hood
Don Casparis
J. W. Smith
Nebgen
Johnson City
Royal Kent
Doss
George Gipson
S-Sgt
Teemer Farr
San Antonio
Hiram Latham
Juanita Smythe
Victoria
Glenton Bauers
Rena Bauers
Max Gipson
Jules
Austin
Gerald Fuchs
Florida
Roy Hudson
Rev. Waller
Brownwood
L. E. Waller
Opal Ray
Nebgen School
Jeff Kent
Billies
Sandy
Charlene
Wanda Rea Wolf
Charlie Wolf
Ralph Newman
McKinney
Felix Newman
Alva Hunnicutt
Seville
Francis Millican
Burk Shanklin
Sam Allen
Rocksprings
Nimitz Among Officers Elevated to Admiral of Fleet
Washington reports seven top officers promoted to five star rank under new law creating admirals of the fleet and generals of the army. Names include Adm. William D. Leahy Admiral Ernest J. King Adm. Chester W. Nimitz Gen. George C. Marshall Gen. Douglas MacArthur Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Gen. H. F. Arnold. Senate swift, no committee referral.
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Folicers
Army
Navy
Roosevelt
Senate
William D. Leahy
Ernest J. King
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific Ocean
George C. Marshall
Douglas MacArthur
Southwest Pacific
Dwight D Eisenhower
Europe
H. F. Arnold
Army Air Forces
White House
Perry Maine Lies Midpoint Between Pole and Equator
The town of Perry in Maine is described as being exactly halfway between the North Pole and the Equator, marking its geographical midpoint.
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Perry
Maine
North Pole
Port Arthur and Highland Park Set For Memorial Stadium Final
Texas high school gridiron reaches home stretch with Port Arthur and Highland Park Dallas meeting at Memorial Stadium in Austin for the final. Port Arthur beat Lufkin 7 19 in semi finals while Highland Park defeated last year’s champions the Cats 39 6.
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Highland Park
Dallas
Memorial Stadium
Austin
Lufkin
The
Cats
San Angelo
Rusty Russel
Texas
Masonic Home
Ft. Worth
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs
Christmas News of Local Families and Visitors
Local notices list guests and travelers over Christmas including Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kott and sons with the Henkes in San Antonio, Miss Aline Harper in Corpus Christi, and many relatives visiting from San Antonio Kerrville Llano Austin Baytown and Junction.
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Otto Kott
Hugo Henke
Emil Schandua, Jr
San Antonio
Aline Harper
Corpus Christi
Joe Hartmann
Oliver Sehneider
Frank Seffel
Alfred Riley
Mattie Wiley
la Feria
J. T. Estill
Julia Estill
Loreen Mourland
A. F. Moursund
Cpl
Clere Carter
Women’s Army Corps
Edgewood Arsenal
Curtis Carter
Margarete Schmidt
Austin
Max O. Schmidt
Willie B. Davis
Mildred Rodgers
Texas State College For Teachers
San Marcos
B. L. Enderle
Albert Enderle
Kerrville
L. H. Benarden
Llano
Victor Nixon
Baytown
Udell Barker
Joyce Irene
Junction
Louis Fritz
Geneva Louise
New York
Oehler
Pewter Composition Often Includes Lin Copper and Lead
Pewter typically comprises tin copper and lead. The blend affects color hardness and melting point aiding crafts and metalwork.
Standard Subscription Offer
Readers are invited to subscribe to the Standard at the rate of two dollars per year. The notice outlines how to enroll and payment methods. Act now to secure a full year of newspaper delivery.
Congress Actions Heal Postwar Economic Plight
Congress passed a new income tax consolidation act to simplify returns. It also approved a mustering out pay bill and the G I Bill of Rights to aid veterans with education loans housing farms small business and hospital care while easing civilian reintegration after war.
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For Sale Farm Record Books
Farm and ranch owners can record income and track profit or loss with simple, easy to use record books sold by Fredericksburg Publishing Co.
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Battery service offer at Western Auto Fredericksburg
Western Auto in Fredericksburg Texas advertises free battery service with a prompt recharge.
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Western Auto
Fredericksburg
Texas
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Chamber of Commerce
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France
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Kelly Field
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O. C. Fisher Lions Club
Chas. Oehler
Pryor Mugford
Gillespie
Soil Conservation Office
Kelly All Stars
F. Schmidtzensky
Carl Hohenberger
Adolph Becker
Arthur A. Keller
Nace Felps
Wm. Hitzfeld
Max Winkel
Old Teamsters and Legion Post
Klaemer’s Park
Kim Manufacturing
Stinson
Charley Athaus
Alfred McDougalls
John Leyendecker
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg National
Camp Swift
Ludwig Usener
Pedernales River
Alex Frantzen
United War Chest Drive
Arthur E. Fiedler
FHS
23Rd Air Base
Henry A. Sagebiel
Harry Weber
Werner G. Kramer
Alfred Cameron
Hill Country Livestock Protective Association
St. Mary's School
Carlos Ashley
Roscoe Runge
Marine Cpl
Louis Wilke
South Pacific
Taylor Ducks Swamp Hillbillies
Max Schaper
Rabke
Hondo
Hillbillies
Emil B. Felps
Italy
Victor Rosenbach
United War Chest
Texas Silents
Fanny Barch
Jacob Weinheimer
E. Gastinger
Lampasas
Joseph A. Jenschke
Canfield
Ark
Brady Bulldogs
Arno Juenke
Olivie K. Frantzen
W. R. Guffy
Jerleen Horlen
San Saba
Peter Nebgen
John Fellers
Reinhold Tatsch
Henry Borchers
Liano
Chas. Kneese
Edward Dechert
Hillbillies Crush Goldthwaite Eagles
Harvey F. Landis
R. L. Kott
Victor Stahl
Harry Staudt
Tosca
John Jenschke
Mason
Ernst Itz
Patrick Beckmann
Wm. Schmidt
Killeen
Herman Mund
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Mason Highway
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