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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1945
Page
11
The article urges Fredericksburg and Gillespie County to welcome returning servicemen and women by creating local jobs and expanding industries. It calls on residents to collaborate with the Chamber of Commerce to sustain growth and keep capable people in the area.
Twenty two geologists from major oil companies and Texas Oklahoma departments visit to study ancient rock sequences near Gillespie County. Led by Dr W Ed Parnes, the team aims to document resources through scientific examination rather than speculative mining, with further Central Texas exploration planned.
Postal officials warn against chain letters that urge recipients to mail War Stamps to others. Chain letters are outlawed by the Postal Department and their use for War Stamp sales is illegal.
California rancher Ralph Myers plans large scale air shipments of fresh fruits and vegetables to eastern cities. He has already moved 90,000 pounds in six months and aims for 60,000 pounds weekly with a four motor cargo plane. Postwar air freighting rates and OPA retail prices may affect expansion.
Announcement lists Pvt Arthur Behrends son of Mr and Mrs Erwin Behrends and Miss Ira Bel Jones wed in Las Cruces New Mexico on June 3. Bride's parents are Mr and Mrs A C Jones. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Harry Barker and Mr and Mrs R O Covington. Behrends stationed at Fort Bliss Texas.
S/Sgt Bruno Hartmann Jr returning on 30 day furlough after 242 years overseas service with North African Italian campaigns. Recipient of Army Good Conduct Medal and four campaign stars. He served from Ft Bliss to North Africa in 1943 and fought with 12th Air Force and 15th Air Force Ground Crew in Sicily lower Italy and beyond.
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