New York Yankees to Hold Baseball Try-Out Camp Here
The World Champion New York Yankees announce a repeat summer try-out camp at Fairgrounds Park on June 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for players aged 16 to 22 seeking professional careers. Scouts will run drills, with no cost reimbursement unless signed. bring uniform, glove, and shoes.
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New York Yankees
Yankee
Phil Rizzuto
Joe DiMaggio
Charlie Keller
Tommy Henrich
Fairgrounds Park
Swift Expands Superphosphate Production Across Three Plants
Swift & Company reports three new superphosphate plants at Cleveland Ohio East St. Louis Illinois and Shreveport Louisiana started in May to meet rising demand in the midwest and southwest. The units will reach up to 300000 tons annually with ore from Florida mines near Bartow.
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Swift & Company
Midwest
C. T. Princeville
Princeville
Cleveland
Ohio
St. Louis
Illinois
Shreveport
Florida
Bartow
Knot Defined as Speed Unit Equivalent to Nautical Mile
A knot equals one nautical mile per hour, which is 6,080 feet traveled each hour. This unit measures maritime and aviation speed.
SGT K Luckenbach Still in Germany
Kermit Luckenbach son of Mr and Mrs Ed Luckenbach writes from Oberpfaffenhofen Germany that he heads the Special Service Supply on base and plays first base for a Mustang League team. He notes comfortable billets better chow a chapel nearby and proximity to Berchtesgaden Garnisch and the rest center. He has served overseas for nineteen months.
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Kermit Luckenbach
Ed Luckenbach
Oberpfaffenhofer
Germany
Kermit
Berchtesgaden
Garnisch
Presbyterian Church Moves Summer Services to Agriculture Building
Presbyterian Church services begin Sunday evening June 6 in the Agriculture Building auditorium to stay cool through summer. The Rev. W M Logan of Kerrville's First Presbyterian Church will lead each service at 8 o'clock, with visitors welcome.
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Presbyterian Church
Hotel Nimitz
W. M. Logan
First Presbyterian Church
Kerrville
Aaron Burr Killed Hamilton in Fatal Duel
Aaron Burr served as vice president of the United States when he fatally shot Alexander Hamilton in a duel, an event that defined a violent confrontation between two leading early American figures.
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Aaron Burr
U. S
Alexander Hamilton
Fredericksburg Publishing Card Ad Promotes Birthdays
An ad urges readers to use Gibson Greeting Cards from Fredericksburg Publishing Co to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries every day. It positions as the finest choice for remembering loved ones and friends on special dates.
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Gibson
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Gold Star Button To Honor World War II Kin
Next of kin of World War II dead will receive the Gold Star Button after June 1 1948 under Public Law 306 80th Congress. The badge features a gold star on purple with laurel leaves and the inscription United States of America Act of Congress 1947. Applications go to the Adjutant General Army or Chief Bureau of Naval Personnel with forms available June 1 1948. Limited initial presentations will be held on Memorial Day.
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United States of America
Armed Forces
Army
Air Force
Adjutant General
United States Army
Washington
D. C
Navy
Coast Guard and Marine
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Navy Department
United States
Success and Failure Of Terracing Dependent On Outlet System
Terracing aids soil conservation but success hinges on an adequate outlet disposal system. The article explains designing waterways, using natural drains when needed, and factoring soil erosion, slope, vegetation, and water volume. It also notes a year or two for vegetation establishment before water is channeled. Attending graduation exercises in Junction celebrated Gary and Corinne Schwiening with local families attending.
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Junction
Gary
Corinne Schwiening
Bill Schwiening
Roosevelt
Las Lomas Hotel
Fred Schwiening
Wm. Baumann
Here
W. J. Lemoine
Laredo
Paul Grisham
M. J. Owens
Austin
Hedonists and Manx Cats Define Uncommon Traits
A hedonist seeks pleasure as the chief good. Tailless Manx cats originate from the Isle of Man.
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Isle of Man
Central Motor Go Repair Service Affirmed
Our shop has the necessary equipment and experienced men who can do a first class job repairing any model or make car. Call on us today. At work guaranteed.
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Central Motor GO
Proper Precautions In Water Sports
A Texas State Health Department advisory by Dr. Geo W Cox lays out safety rules for bathing and swimming in unfamiliar waters. Key points include waiting an hour after meals before swimming, leaving water at fatigue or chills, avoiding boat rocking for fun, and avoiding polluted waters. Outdoor activities can boost health if precautions are followed.
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Austin
Texas
State Health Department
Geo. W. Cox
Cox
Domino Hall Photo and Snapshot Album Spotlight
Fredericksburg Publishing Co presents Stewart Christian Hahn and Emil Bernhard at the Domino Hall in the former Rich ter's Building. The venue offers recreation with Domino and Bcard games and invites friends to come meet up.
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Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Stewart Christian Hahn
Emil Bernhard
Domino Hall
Richter’s
Domino
Bcard
Local Productions Featured Weekly On KNAF Radio
KNAF radio highlights local studio programs alongside Mutual broadcasts. The Hill Country Boys perform Wednesday 8:45 to 9:15 p m and Thursday 7:30 to 7:45 p m with Stars of Tomorrow. Kerrville Hour airs Saturday 1:30 to 2 pm and The Happy Gang eases Monday blues 11:30 am to 12 pm.
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KNAF
Hill Country Boys
Kerrville
The
Happy Gang
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Soil Conservation Service
Fredericksburg, Texas
Lyndon
Johnson
U.S
Llano Rodeo
Galveston Houston Breweries, Inc
Galveston, Terrs
Paul Pfiester
E. Main St
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