Standard Wins at National Newspaper Contest
Judges W. W. Loomis Parke Keays and Carl Seaver announced that the Standard earned a special certificate and a $25 War Savings Bond in the Special Edition contest. The award highlighted the Standard alongside other papers in the NEAA competition, with Heron Lake News noted for small circulation.
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Heron Lake
Minnesota
NEAA
W. W. Loomis
la Grange
Illinois
Parke Keays
Broken Bow
Nebraska
Carl Seaver
Ogden
Iowa
Standard
Admiral Nimitz Honored by Southwestern University
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz accepted an honorary doctor of law from Southwestern University on behalf of Texans who served in the navy marine corps and coast guard in World War II. He noted 100000 veterans and urged global cooperation and support for the UN before receiving the degree after reviewing the Navy V-5 unit.
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Fleet Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Southwestern University
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Nimitz
Texas
U. N
United States
J. N. R. Score
Southwestern
Meckels of San Antonio Visit Mrs Ad Meckel Sunday
Mr and Mrs Albert Meckel of San Antonio visited with Mrs Ad Meckel on Sunday.
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Albert Meckel
San Antonio
Ad. Meckel
Committee Named for Two-Year Terms in Local Board
The meeting led by president Dr. Lester Keyser named a committee for a two year term joining hold over directors Dr. Lester Keyser Alex Frantzen Otto Schneider Jr Bill Taylor Roman J Peter and Elton Jordan. The selection followed Tuesday nights session at the board room.
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Lester Keyser
Alex Frantzen
Otto Schneider, Jr
Bill Taylor
Roman J. Peter
Elton Jordan
Catholic Centennial events mark Texas tribute in July
Faith of Christianity writer Wal er Matt of The Wanderer will address dangers of Communism. Mrs Mary Fisser Lohr national Womens section president will speak on Women In Social and Political Life. Bishop FitzSimon will deliver the memorial blessing at the granite monument for St Marys Parish pioneers. Clergy attendees will join a banquet at the Nimitz Hotel. The Catholic State League of Texas holds its annual convention from July 9 to 11 alongside the centennial celebration.
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Waler Matt
Nimitz Hotel
Catholic State League of Texas
Nimitz Sends Texas Cheer From Fredericksburg Visit
Admiral Nimitz writes to Fredericksburg friends from Washington notes he must shorten his trip due to work and a threatened maritime strike. He recalls a 1945 Fredericksburg visit and mentions an honorary degree at Southwestern University and a stop at Corpus Christi Naval Station. The letter ends with a joke about hailstones and a photograph of a Texas rogue.
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Fredericksburg
Texas
Washington
Texas Navy
Coke R. Stevenson
P. S
Tootin
Georgetown
Southwestern University
Corpus Christi Naval Station
Court Admits Negro To U. T. In Mandamus Action
In Austin Monday Judge Roy Archer granted a mandamus forcing the University of Texas to admit Herman Mario Scott a Houston Negro as a law student but stayed the order six months to allow time for a state negro law school. Scott had been previously denied admission.
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Roy Archer
126Th District Court
Austin
Herman Mario Scott
Houston
University of Texas
State of Texas
Scott
Congress
Truman
Armed Services
Department of National Defense
Army Navy
Terraces Preserve Soil Through Longstanding Elevation Changes
Terraces help stabilize soil by reducing erosion and maintaining moisture in sloped land. They act as stepped barriers that slow runoff and support farming on hillsides.
Livestock Moves Steady At Fredericksburg Auction
At the Fredericksburg Livestock Marketing Company sale last Wednesday afternoon Paul Mann reported 600 sheep 200 goats and 50 cattle sold. Ewes and lambs averaged 8.25 to 9.00 per head while mutton brought 5.50 to 6.50. Old cows with calves sold 85 to 95 per head.
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Fredericksburg Livestock Marketing Company
Paul Mann
Miss Louise Oestreich Home on Vacation Visit
Corporal Louise Oestreich of the U S Signal Service in the Woman's Army Corps has received an honorable discharge and is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Paul Oestreich at home for a vacation.
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Louise Lehne
Santa Rosa School of Nursing
Emil Lehne
Louise Oestreich
U. S. Signal Service
Woman’s Army Corps
United States
Paul Oestreich
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