Stamps Honoring Masons and Their Historic Roles
Review of stamps issued to honor Masons linked to major events and figures. Notable examples include Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis, the Statue of Liberty, the Capitol, the Battle of White Plains, and general officers like Parsons and Mercer. Also noted are Byrd expeditions, Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin, and George Washington with Masonic connections.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
New York
Paris
Air Mail
Frederic Bartholdi
France
United States
George Washington
Battle of White Plains
Alexander Hamilton
Parsons
Mercer
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Byrd
Victor Keidel Attends Dallas Clinical Society Convention
Dr. Victor Keidel will participate in the Dallas Texas Southern Clinical Medical Society convention held this week in Dallas Texas showcasing medical talks and peer discussions.
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Victor Keidel
Dallas
Texas Southern Clinical Medical Society
Distinction of Monogrammed Playing Cards by Fredericksburg Publishing
The notice promotes monogrammed playing cards as a touch of distinction and ideal gifts. Fredericksburg Publishing Company handles orders and branding for custom card sets.
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Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Moursund’s Gilmer-Aiken bill stance challenged by Texas school officials
Local school leaders rebut Rep. A. W. Moursund’s radio address defending the Gilmer-Aiken bill. Supt. A. K. Krause and W. C. Westerfeldt of Fredericksburg, Supt. Neal Fox of Harper, and Werner Klier claim Gillespie County would face different tax increases under the proposals. They detail current revenue, proposed shares, and note several districts levy no taxes, questioning the 130 percent figure cited.
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A. W. Moursund
KNAF
Johnson City
Texas
A. K. Krause
W. C. Westerfeldt
Fredericksburg
Neal Fox
Harper School
Werner Klier
Central Education Agency
Gillespie County
Mourland
Krause
Gilmer- Aikin
Gilmer-Aiken
L. A. Woods
Fredericksburg Independent
Sabine Television seeks Beaumont Port Arthur Orange license
Prominent Texas ad executive Miles Leche announces Sabine Television Corporation filed for a Beaumont Port Arthur Orange TV station license. The plan includes intercity relay links and affiliate ties with the Texas Telenet System, creating a regional eight city network pending FCC approval.
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Dallas
Miles F. Leche
Texas
Sabine Television Corporation
Beaumont- Port Arthur-Orange
Lewhe
Beaumont-Port Arthur - Orange
Texas Telenet System
FCC
TTS
Austin
James P. Nash
Jester
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Fort Worth
Waco
Houston
Beaumont-Port Arthur-Orange
George Washington Arrest Revealed By Traffic Stop
In San Antonio on February 22 a traffic violator was stopped for a stop sign offense and driving without a license. When questioned about the violations the man admitted all and confessed his name was George Washington showing a humorous nod to his namesake.
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San Antonio
George Washington
Wanderer Ends Last Journey on Lake Texoma
Denison reports the stern wheel steamboat Wanderer which had been moved to Lake Texoma for excursion service was destroyed by a fire followed by an explosion last week. The vessel had previously sailed the Mississippi River and Red River routes before its final deployment.
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Denison
Wanderer
Mississippi River
Red River
Lake Texoma
Radios Aid Rangers In Forest Fire Prevention
Rangers in the Sam Houston National Forest east Texas will use 2 way radio gear to stay in constant contact with lookout towers. When smoke is spotted they can be dispatched immediately to suppress fires before they spread.
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Huntsville
Sam Houston National Forest
Texas
Ottmers Declines Reelection to Fredericksburg Board
Walter Ottmers, longtime Fredericksburg Independent School District Board of Trustees member, will not seek another term. He cites consolidation and hopes at least one successor from consolidated districts. He thanks supporters and notes Supt. A. K. Krause's work. No new candidates have filed for the April 2 election.
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Walter Ottmers
Fredericksburg Ind
Ottmers
Supt
A. K. Krause
Ottimers
Fredericksburg
Palo Alto
Knopp
Independent School District Board
Newspaper publisher swamped by Canadian paper shipment
A local publisher, starved for newsprint for years, received a full carload from Canada last week. The freight cost neared 800 dollars, and the publisher expects the supply to cover several months despite owing substantial sums to The First National Bank.
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Couroe
Canada
First National Bank
Sympathy cards from Gibson Cards of Sympathy
Sending deep heartfelt sympathy to friends in sorrow through Gibson Cards of Sympathy. Available at your Gibson dealer The Fredericksburg Publishing Co.
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Gibson
The
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Teachers Back Gilmer Aiken Plan For Public Schools
The 42 000 members of the Texas State Teachers Association are guiding support for the Gilmer Aiken plan to reorganize public schools. Abilene's Joe C Humphrey defended proponents against opponents labeled political office holders using smoke screens. Representative W R Chambers denounced the teachers lobby as the worst he has seen.
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Texas State Teachers Association
Joe C. Humphrey
Abilene
W. R. Chambers
Texas scientist reveals plan to save millions in oil work
San Antonio reports Dr. Thomas C. Poulter has developed an oil exploration method that could save the industry millions. Used in Texas, Oklahoma and Mexico, three companies already secured licenses. The technique uses simultaneous detonations to create vibrations, guiding readings to detect underground oil pools.
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San Antonio
Texas
Thomas C. Poulter
Oklahoma
Mexico
Health Speaker To Be Here Thursday
Adam P. Bloebaum health consultant of the Texas State Department of Health will discuss school health program ideas in the Public School band room on Thursday March 17 at 7 30 p m. The PTA Committee on Education for Home and Family Life sponsors the event and invites the public.
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Adam P. Bloebaum
School Health Service Division
Texas State Department of Health
Parent Teacher Association Committee On
Famous Dogwood Trail Near Palestine Opens For Visitors
Beginning March 27 the famous dogwood trail in east Texas will attract thousands of visitors. Blossoms are expected to be at their best for several days. Parking space picnic tables and refreshment stands will be provided. Local citizens have spent money and effort to ensure a pleasant annual event.
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Palestine
Central Motor Co Repair Service Promise
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Central Motor CO
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Alamo
Sam Houston
Stephen F. Austin
R. R. Livingston
Washington
St. John's Lodge No. 1
Europe
LaGuardia Field
ECA
General Electric
Stehling Electric Co
E. Main St
Moursund
Gilmer-Aiken Bill
East Texas
George
L. Texoma
Sudan
Juenke & Schoenewolf
Dogwoood
Wille
IZE Box
McCall
Whitson’s
Ralston
Ft. Howard
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