Army Unit To Appear In Big Centennial Parade
The 82nd Cavalry Recon Squadron of Camp Hood Texas will march in the Centennial parade as part of the 2nd Armored Division. Known as the eyes and ears of the division they spearheaded campaigns through North Africa Sicily France Belgium Holland and Germany. They led the dash to Palermo after Sicily invasion and captured over 12000 prisoners. They earliest landers in Africa and supplied replacements for the 1st Armored Division in Tunisia. In Germany they led the Elbe to Berlin trek. The unit is one of the army’s most decorated receiving the Presidential Unit Citation and many other awards from US and foreign governments.
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2Nd Armored Division
82Nd Cavalry
Camp Hood
Texas
82Nd
North Africa
Sicily
France
Belgium
Holland
Germany
82Nd Armored
Palermo
North
Africa
1St Armored
Elbe
Berlin
United States
Night blooming flowers lure moths for pollination
Night blooming flowers produce white petals to aid visibility and attract moths for effective pollination.
Community Parade Highlights From Local History
A list of events and groups from early 20th century life is recorded including church and school activities, parochial groups, scouts, veterans and social clubs. Notable names such as Mrs. Tally and the Weirich family appear among visitors and local relatives over a weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycees
Tally
St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s School
Ft. Martin Scott
American Legion
Legion Honor Guard
Kuhlmann Indian Party
Methodist Brotherhood—Methodist Church
Girl Scouts
Cross Mountain
Church House
Zion Church
Lorelei—Concordia New Braunfels
Nimitz Hotel
Lions Club
Log House
Arion Schuetzenbund
Maxwell Automobile Arbeiter Verein
Alfred Klaerner
Stonewall Lange's Mill
Austin
F. W. Maier
Keidel Descendants
Jolly Kids
Comanche Indians Historical Society
Fredericksburg High School
Chester Weirich and Son
Lange 15th Wedding Anniversary Party Moves Easter
Mr and Mrs Louis Lange hosted a large gathering for their 15th wedding anniversary on Easter Sunday. A barbecued dinner was served at noon followed by afternoon refreshments. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Isidor Staudt and son from Houston and Xavier Staudt from Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Lange
Isidor Staudt and Son
Houston
Xavier Staudt
Freeport
Bracher Daughter Rosalie Newcomb Weds Robert M Nelson
Rev and Mrs F A Bracher announce the marriage of daughter Rosalie Newcomb to Robert M Nelson of Tillamook Oregon. The ceremony took place at Zion Lutheran Church on April 22. The couple will reside in Tillamook Oregon.
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F. A. Bracher
Rosalie Newcomb
Robert M. Nelson
Tillamook
Oregon
Zion's Lutheran Church
Nelson
Fredericksburg Centennial Highlight on Radio Program
Fredericksburg's centennial celebration will be the main feature on next Sunday's broadcast of I Give You Texas and the Great Southwest hosted by Boyce House. The program will devote over half its time to the 100th anniversary and local history, airing at 12 45 p m on Station KTLA and KGKO, sponsored by H J Justin and Sons makers of Justin Boots and Shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Texas
Great Southwest
Boyce House
Wss
Mr. House
KTLA
KGKO
H. J. Justin & Sons
Justin Boots and Shoes
Operations Report From Local Hospitals This Week
The Hospital News lists several patients treated in the past week including Mrs. Alex Wasterling and Mrs. Douglas Haley. Others mentioned are Fred Goodale I V Gibson Ed Doyal Roy Weinheimer son of Herm Weinheimer and Mrs J H Tinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Wasterling
Fred Goodale
I. V. Gibson
Douglas Haley
J. H. Tinney
Ed. Doyal
Roy Weinheimer
Herm. Weinheimer
Ex-Servicemen urged to attend Memorial Service
On Monday May 6 a Memorial Service will be held at the Pioneer Memorial Building for all War Dead. The Louis Jordan Post No 244 American Legion and its Auxiliary will lead the service with an American Legion backdrop. Ex service members are urged to attend and wear a uniform or lapel button if no cap or uniform is available.
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Pioneer Memorial Building
American Legion
Louis Jordan Post No. 244
Legion
Flour mix boosts wheat export to hungry nations
The use of 80 percent flour instead of 72 percent is expected to free up 27 million bushels of wheat for export to hungry nations.
Soldiers’ overseas home scene with Willie Wells
A snapshot from abroad shows Willie Wells and fellow GIs in a makeshift house like an American home. The men have hung family pictures, kept a house puppy, and sit by a hearth sharing friendly American beer while reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
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John Staudt
Albert Wilke, Sr
Henriette Wahl
Otto Weinheimer
Louis Wehmeyer
Frank Schmidtzensky
H. C. Herber
Wilhelmina Immel
Henry Mayer
Pete Roeder
Henry L. Ellebracht
Louis Kordzik
John Heinemann
Henry Itz
Jos. F. Jenschke
A. J. Hahne
Emil Hoffmann
Wm. Hoffmann
Louise Langehennig
Alfred Sauer
Ernst Schmidt
Louis Welge
Lena Meusebach
Adolph Heimann
Christian Lindig
Willie H. Moellering
Wm. Burrer
Anna Welge Lewis
Anna Siggel
Martha Roos
August Grosenbacher
Louis Crenwelge
Anna Kott
August R. Evers
Louis Moellering, Sr
Oscar Krauskopf
Carl Itz
Conradina Ernst
William Stroeher
Otto H. Braeutigam
Rudolph Habenicht
August Zincke
Wm. Marschall
Chas. Frantzen
Mason
Rev
Menard
Louis J. Kettner
Emma Grandstaff
W. R. Barkier
Albert Nauwauld
Fritz Luckenbach
Emil Toepperwein
Kerrville
Robert Saenger, Sr
Adolph Hartmann
F. H. S. Pep Squad
Boy Scouts
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Hell On Wheels” Division
A. N. Mourland
San Antonio
Here
City Radio & Electric CO
IN the Hospital
Kallenberg Pharmacy
Joe Marsh
Willie Wells
G.I
Clover Corners
Dee Marah
United States Brewers Foundation
Sweet
Merle Norman
Water Street
Kerrville, Texas
Central Drug Company
Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc
Are
O.P.A
U.S
Capt
Reynolds International Pen Co
Reynolds
Schnelle
R. J. Schnelle
Marble Falls
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