30th Anniversary Of Founding Observed By American Legion Posts
The American Legion marks 30 years since its Paris caucus founding with 17 259 posts nationwide. Louis Jordan Post in Gillespie County exceeds quotas with 251 members. Auxiliary at 66. National Commander Perry Brown cites major veterans aid milestones and youth programs.
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American Legion
Can Legion
AEF
Paris
France
Gillespie County
St. Louis Jordan
Louis Jordan Post
Jimmie Gillen
Perry Brown
Can
Measles and Chickenpox Hit Record State Highs
State health officials report measles reaching 3909 cases in the week ending March 5, a historic level, with chickenpox nearly double the seven year median. Dr Geo W Cox urges strict isolation, disinfection of shared items, and immediate medical care at first symptoms to prevent serious complications.
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Geo. W. Cox
Enderlin Feed Store Honored On Radio Program
The Enderlin Feed Store received a special tribute on KABC 680 during the Crowley Corral program. The weekly program airs 6:45 to 7:00 am Monday through Friday and features weather, livestock and grain market reports, plus a tribute to a prominent South Texas merchant.
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Enderlin
KABC
Crowley Corral
Kansas City
Fort Worth
San Antonio
South Texas
Texas
Crowley Feed Company
Enderlin Feed Store
Perennial Candidate Enters Race Despite Illness in San Marcos
Edwin Waller, long time political hopeful in San Marcos, filed to run for mayor last week while hospitalized. He has sought office from governor to local posts for years without election.
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San Marcos
Edwin Waller
Gillespie County Residents Spread Across California
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County natives scatter widely, with Walter Schaefer returning from the gold coast and reporting on old cronies in California. Notables include Willie Molter in Los Angeles, Richard Molter in San Mateo, and Steve Gelermann in San Bruno with brothers in Niles and San Francisco. California subscribers receive the Standard on Mondays as various locals appear in papers worldwide.
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Gillespians
California
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Walter
Sis” Schaefer
Gold Coast
Sis
Willie
Bill” Molter
Los Angeles
Richard Molter
San Mateo
Steve Gelermann
San Bruno
Herb
Elgin
Chet
Niles
Victor Brown
Belmont
Christian Brown
San Francisco
The
Standard
Richard
Sam
Gibson Greeting Card Display at Fredericksburg Co
A cheery Gibson greeting greets a sick friend and promotes the new display at Fredericksburg Publishing Co. The shop offers a complete selection of finest quality greeting cards for all occasions.
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Gibson
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Final rites for Arthur F Baumann held in Harper
Funeral services for Arthur F Baumann were conducted in Harper on March 11 1949 at 10:00 and 10:15 a m with Rev Fr Hubert Baumann and Rev Fr A Gitter officiating. Interment followed at Harper Catholic Cemetery. Baumann died March 8 at 6 15 p m at his Harper residence at age 65. He was born November 25 1883 in Gillespie County and married Selma Kaiser February 9 1909. Survivors include wife sons Rev Fr Hubert Baumann Maxie E Baumann Frederick Wm and Arthur Baumann Jr daughter Martha Rose Baumann one grandchild brother Frank H Baumann and sisters Ida Adolph Staudt Tillie Baumann Dora Bill Zurcher. He was preceded in death by four brothers Emil Edmund Walter and Alex. Baumann once owned a cotton gin and did concrete work in Harper.
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Arthur F. Baumann
Harper
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Hubert Baumann
A. Gitter
Harper Catholic
Schaetter
Baumann
Gillespie County
Frank
Rosa Jung Baumann
Selma Kaiser
New Mexico
Maxie E. Baumann
Kerrville
Frederick Wm
Arthur Baumann Jr
Martha Rose Baumann
Frank H. Baumann
San Antonio
Ida
Adolph Staudt
Fredericksburg
Lillie Schneider
Tillie Baumann
Dora
Bill Zuercher
Emil
Edmund
Walter
Alex Baumann
Silver dollar tradition marks start of Whitney Dam pour
Meridian L. P. Reed, contractor for the Brazos River Whitney Dam, tossed a silver dollar into the first concrete pour for luck, joined by the supervising engineer. Specifications call for 1,143,000 cubic yards of earth fill 523,000 cubic yards of concrete masonry and 5 million pounds of reinforcing steel.
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Meridian
L. P. Reed
Big Whitney
Brazos River
Foreign diplomats witness Texas rodeo in San Angelo visit
Nineteen delegates from foreign countries touring the United Nations headquarters visited San Angelo for the big annual rodeo show. They watched performances and expressed delight at the event and its spectacle.
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San Angelo
United Nations
Abandoned Oil Well Creates Disturbance
An abandoned dry hole near Alice, plugged with cement, resurfaced last week. A rumbling sound triggered a brief quake as gas pressure vented, boiling a 25 acre area and throwing mud up to 150 feet. No oil or gas was recovered after drilling to 5801 feet.
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Alice
Delicate Navy Infrared Instruments Installed in Airplane
Navy scientists used highly delicate infrared instruments that required a year to install in an airplane, enabling precise measurement of sun rays from airborne platforms.
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Navy
Texas horse Old Rockport favored in Kentucky Derby entry
Boerne reports Texas entry Old Rockport is favored for the Kentucky Derby next May after shocking the racing world by winning the Santa Anita handicap last month. The owner is Cliff Mooers of Boerne, and the win paid nearly $100,000 to Mooers plus $68 for each $2 bet.
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Boerne
Texas
Old Rockport
Cliff Mooers
Gibson Sympathy Cards Featured by Fredericksburg Co
The Fredericksburg Publishing Company advertises Gibson Cards of Sympathy as thoughtful expressions for families of friends during sorrow. A concise message urges readers to purchase these sympathy cards from the local publisher.
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Gibson
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
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Prou
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New York
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Lawton
Oklahoma
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Gillespie
Glenn McCarthy
Houston
Shamrock
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Emerald Room
Nat Brandwynne
Shamrock Room
John Citizens
Arthur Baumann
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Kentucky
Euy
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Val Ila
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Pioneer
City Radio & Electric Company
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