Gillespie Leads State in 1948 CROP Contributions
Gillespie County topped statewide figures in the Christian Overseas Relief Program for 1948. Walter Fuhrmann reported from College Station on a statewide CROP meeting that initiated county organization guidance, Texas A&M's Dr Dan Russell named chairman, and a plan to collect crops or produce from farmers to aid needy worldwide.
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Gillespie County
Walter Fuhrmann
Gillespie
College Station
Dan Russel
Texas A & M College
Fuhrmann
Fredericksburg Fire Department's Early Struggles to Modern Standout
In 1915 Fredericksburg faced dire fire protection until a local effort rebuilt the system. Maier recalls the Maier home fire and a 30 minute delay before water and men arrived. Citizens funded a new steamer and expanded utilities, led by Emil Patton and the Schwarz brothers, with local firms contributing equipment and materials.
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Fredericksburg
F. J. Maier
Maier
Schwarz
Hans
Charles
Harry
Otto Kolmeier
Richard Henke
Emil Patton
Schwarz Boys
Emil Juenke
City Electrical
Moeller
San Antonio
City Radio and Electric Company
Ed. Kraus Metal Manufacturing Company
Pfiester
Chicago expert to demo Zoetic Shield in Taylor Texas
Rup ture specialist H M Shevnan of Chicago will appear at the Brazilmar Hotel on Friday April 1 from 9 A M to 4 P M to demonstrate the Zoetic Shield. He claims immediate results, no straps or medicines, and that the method strengthens parts and closes openings in about ten days. Appearing at 6509 N Artesian Ave Chicago 45.
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H. M. Shevnan
Chicago
Brazilmar
Taylor
Texas
Shevnan
NROTC Applicants From Global Pool Compete for Appointments
Applicants from 550 cities and U S possessions competed for recent NROTC appointments. Navy ships and international locations including Tokyo and London appear in the roundup. The piece notes the historical 1775 origin of Rocks and Shoals predating congressional authorization.
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U. S
Tokyo
London
Navy
NROTC
Congress
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John Bean
Simon J Burg
Southwestern
Stonewall, Texas
General Electric
Sterling Electric Co
Fredericksburg, Texas
Kellogg Brush
Stehling Electric Co
General Electric Appliances
Palace Theatre
Mr. Shevnan
N. Artesian Ave
Comfort Hatchery
Comfort
Handy-Andy
Mission Belle
Ib. Knox
Andy
DE Soro
de Soto
CBS
DE Soto-Plymouth
Crenwelge Motor Sales
W. Main
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