Giant Blood Bank for Texas Planned by National Guard
The Texas National Guard will build a state wide blood bank system for disasters. K L Berry announced nearly 17 000 guardsmen in 266 units across 137 cities will undergo blood typing and cooperate with local clinics and physicians. Donor lists and walking blood banks may be created where no banks exist. Participation is voluntary and donors pledge to donate if called and may donate to unit funds if paid.
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Texas
Texas National Guard
K. L. Berry
Berry
National Guard
Week’s Low Temperatures Record Set by Neffendorf
The lowest temperature of the week was 27 degrees on Wednesday morning March 15, recorded by Alfred Neffendorf. A second low of 33 degrees occurred on Monday March 20, while the weekly high reached 84 degrees on Saturday, noted by Neffendorf.
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Alfred Neffendorf
Neffendorf
Longview Texas At Southern Terminus Of Large Pipeline
Longview Texas serves as the southern end of a large diameter pipeline extending northward into Illinois. The route is described as a major transport link for oil products with ongoing construction and commissioning updates anticipated from regional officials.
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Longview
Texas
Ilinoia
Shivers Says Special Session Achieved Texas Goals
Gov Allan Shivers announced the recent special session of the Texas Legislature achieved its aims. It raised 21 million for operations and created a 5 million-a-year building fund for seven years to support state hospitals and institutions.
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Allan Shivers
Texas
Shivers
United States
Glass Company Partnership Dissolved in Hill Country
Reginald Morris and Earl B. Woods announce the dissolution of the Hill Country Glass Company partnership effective March 16. Morris will buy Woods’s interest and continue to operate the firm under the same name at West Main Street location.
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Reginald Morris
Earl B. Woods
Hill Country Glass Company
Morris
Woods
West Main Street
Comfort Liedertafi Celebrates 80th Anniversary
The Comfort Liedertafel Male Choir marked its 80th anniversary with a social at Veterans Memorial Hall. Beethoven Choir members from San Antonio attended and joined in songs. Refreshments were served. Local attendees included Mr and Mrs Arthur Schaetter.
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Comfort
Liedertafel
Veterans Memorial Hall
Beethoven Choir
San Antonio
Arthur Schaetter
Cherry Spring Church Supports Gillespie Red Cross Drive
Christ Lutheran Church Cherry Spring furnishes Gillespie County March quota to the American Red Cross for the Alamo Camp and Hospital Service. Donations include 136 dozen cookies, 108 magazines, various toys and clothing, and cash gifts to support hospital subscriptions and workshops.
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Gillespie County
Alamo
Christ Lutheran Church
Cherry Spring
Brooke Medical Center
Station Hospital
Lackland Field
Red Cross
Veterans Hospital
Legion
St. Mary’s Catholic
The
American Red Cross
Tourists in Texas a Half Billion Dollar Business
Texas tourism now worth about 500 million dollars annually per State Highway Department figures. More than six million visitors entered via main routes last year, spending 250 million dollars in state and 315 million dollars by Texans sightseeing. Out-of-state visitors highly satisfied with Texas hospitality.
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Texas
State Highway Department
Wild Oll Gusher Returns to Old Oil Days Near Town
A Texas wildcat gusher two miles from town erupted last week prompting evacuations in a one mile square zone. The roaring well could be heard in the business district until experts capped it after several days, averting damage.
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Tyler
Texas
Gillespie County Reserve Mutual Life Reelects Officers and Directors
The Gillespie County Reserve Mutual Life Insurance Company held its annual meeting in the District Courtroom reelecting William Petmecky as president Hy Hirsch as vice president William Dietel as secretary treasurer Otto Henke as chairman and renewing directors George Jenschke Eugene Koennecke Harry Land John W Metzger Viggo Nielsen and Hugo Weinheimer. The report notes growth in policyholders and in force with the company tracing its 1948 founding and evolution from a countywide straight life insurer to offering paid up clauses loans and modern policies. The note adds context on the region including Balmorea Balmo rhea State Park and Amarillo Texas with a brief geography aside.
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Gillespie County Reserve Mutual Life Insurance Company
The
Insurance Association
William Petmecky
Hy. Hirsch
William Dietel
Otto Henke
George Jenschke
Eugene Koennecke
Harry Land
John W. Metzger
Viggo Nielsen
Hugo Weinheimer
Dietel
Old Line Life Insurance
Old Countywide
Personal name imprint offered by Fredericksburg Publishing Co
The Fredericksburg Publishing Co offers a service to imprint a preferred name on a bit fold item. Customers can visit their store to choose the imprint. Availability and pricing details are not listed in the text.
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Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Homemakers Cake Pie Sale Set Saturday
The Future Homemakers of Fredericksburg High School will sponsor a cake and pie sale on Saturday March 25 starting at 9 a m at Piggly Wiggly Quality Cash and Central Drug Store. Proceeds will fund a delegate to the state meet in San Antonio.
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Fredericksburg High School
Piggly Wiggly
Quality Cash
Central Drug Store
San Antonio
Millions of Tiny Plants Color Red Sea
Plankton blooms tint the Red Sea with a vivid hue as scientists note the surge in microscopic plant life. Researchers track seasonal shifts and potential impacts on marine ecosystems and local fisheries.
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Red Sea
Hunting watch features a metal protected face
The watch used by hunters emphasizes durability with a metal case guarding the face against impact and scratches, ensuring continued readability in rugged environments.
Fredericksburg Publishing Offers Nie Gibson Greeting Card
A large Fredericksburg Publishing Co. selection features a Nie Gibson greeting card. The item highlights a themed card option for baby celebrations.
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Nie Gibson
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Clean Up To Avoid Typhoid Urges Health Officials
Austin health authorities urge immediate home cleanup to cut typhoid risk as peak season nears. Dr Geo W Cox notes transmission via water milk flies fingers or food and warns carriers can shed germs in urine and bowels. Immunization and strict public health measures protect water milk and food supplies.
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Austin
Texas
Geo W. Cox
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