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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1944
Page
4
Several groups object to poisoning pet dogs and other animals, warning of risks to children and urging owners be warned or the city be contacted for disposal. The piece advocates humane, legal remedies over lethal methods to handle troublesome animals.
Texas prison population dropped from 6891 on January 1 1939 to 3644 on January 1 1944 signaling fewer felonies. War economy and low unemployment reduced crime as released inmates found work. The state parole program aided reintegration and kept many offenders from reoffending.
A community appeal urges Gillespie County residents to support the American Red Cross War Fund ending March 30. The piece reflects on parents missing their sons abroad and frames the Red Cross field director as a constant moral support for soldiers.
Lt Adela Borchers has arrived safely in England with the Army Nursing Corps. Cpl Andrew Woerner on 10 day furlough from Ft D. C. Russel in Marfa Texas. Sgt Victor Hohmann on 15 day home furlough from Kingman Arizona and Kelly Field. Mrs M L Jamison of Temple visits with Felix Pfiester. Pfc Gilbert Crenwelge returns from 15 day furlough at Kernes Utah. Cpl Max Dick Molberg stars as pitcher in Hawaii for the Cops. Travis Burrer finishes Landing Craft School in San Diego and home on leave. Cpl Victor Crenwelge now in Italy. James Wehmeyer promoted to QM3. Cpl Robert V Wittenbeck, a Nazi prisoner of war. Four Curtis Field instructors visit Fredericksburg. Eugene Hannemann promoted to Yeoman Third Class. Waldemar Hannemann arrives overseas in New Guinea. Sgt Calvin Durst praises Red Cross work during England leave.
Lt Louis Dobbs is missing in action over Europe since February 22. James H Delz on furlough from the U S Navy in San Diego visits his parents. Sgt James Henke arrives in Italy and is pleased to see home boy George Baethge among his buddies. Albert Reichenau, Coast Guard, on two week furlough from Algiers, La., visits home. Ed gar and Gilbert Steitle meet in Italy during Ed gar's five day leave. Pfc George Baethge reports health and status from Italy after a long gap. Cpl Harvey F Solbrig of Drew Field earns the Driver’s Medal for safe truck driving on maneuvers without incidents.
Louise Kunz is employed at the Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic. The report notes her role within the medical facility and confirms ongoing employment.
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