Lease lend program extended to aid Allies in war
The House voted 334 to 21 to extend the lease lend program for a year. Since its start it has shipped 22.5 billion dollars in war materials to Allies and shaped the war. Russia benefited as American trucks, tanks, planes, and other gear supported Soviet advances. Leo Crowley reports over 60 days in 1944 saw thousands of planes and tanks sent. Surplus materials may be sold later, with government channels handling sales to the public rather than direct sales to individuals. The War Food Administration plans to repurpose materials for agriculture where needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Leo Crowley
Lease-Lead
China
Britain
Australia
Clayton
Texas
Congress
War Food Administration
Marvin Jones
WFA
Jones
Marines Overseas May Send Personal Messages by Radio
Families of U S Marines overseas may include births or urgent business in messages sent by radio. Marine Corps Headquarters will transmit these for welfare emergencies. messages must concern immediate family welfare and be authorized via Red Cross or headquarters in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
U. S
Marine Corps
Red Cross
Marine Corps Headquarters
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Post Oak School Closes with Exercises and Beacons
The Post Oak School held closing exercises on Saturday following a Friday closing. Students performed a program directed by Mrs. Vira Ruth Hirsch featuring songs plays and diplomas presented by Judge Jas H Clark. A barbecue and later a local talent show followed with numerous visitors in Johnson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Oak
Vira Ruth Hirsch
Levi Weirich
Wilburn Meir
Timothy Casey
Genevia Brown
John Journy
Jas. H. Clark
Kurt Rech
Edwin
Edgar Jung
California
Edgeworth
Corpus Christi
Johnson City
G. A. Cammack
Boyd Collins
Colorado
Set
Teemer Farr
San Antonio
C. G. Wilson
Baby Epent
Gatesville
Charlie Crider
A. J. Wagner
Mr Dyer
Blaneno
Messrs
L. Twidwell and
Smithermann
Henly
Mabel Arrington
Prieta Arrington
OPA ration chart lowers butter points while lifting some meats
The OPA announced a new ration chart effective April 30 to June 30. It reduces creamery butter to 12 points per pound and introduces a four point cut for butter and margarine, a 50 percent drop for lamb and mutton, and small increases for most steaks and roasts. Process and farm butter values also fall.
Army All Stars Triumph In 19-17 Ten-Inning Showdown
In Cherry Mountain on Sunday April 23 the San Marcos Army All Star team beat Gillespie County 19 to 17 after ten innings. Hefner pitched for the Army. Erwin Friedrich worked the full game for Gillespie County, the first softball action for many on both sides. Postgame, a party and barbecue were held to bid farewell to local players joining Uncle Sam. Several local residents were noted in updates on health and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Mountain
San Marcos Army
Gillespie County
Erwin Friedrich
Erwin
Hefner
Army
Texas
Sem
Henry Welge
Fredericksburg
Karl Durst
Carolyn Ann
Maurer-Fritz
Reed’s Hall
Miss Maurer
Durst
Reuben Evers
Ad. Evers
Sam Rode
Viola
San Antonio
Alf. Heimann
Heimann
Set
Roy Welsch
Alaska
Carl Friedrich
Roy
William T. Martin
143 Inf
Italy
Ted
Willow City School Closing Set For Friday Evening
The Willow City school will close with a program presented by Mrs. Sid Evans and her pupils Friday night May 5 starting at 8 00 o clock. Community members attended Eckert school closing and a Society of Women’s Christian Service tea was held at Hotel Nimtiz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow City School
Sid Evans
Alex Moore
San Saba
Edward Moore
Edwards
Eckert
Mid Hardin
Clifford Renick
Society of Woman's Christian Service
Hotel Nimitz
A. Renick
Velma Renick
San Antonio
Richard Laurence
C. B. Renick
John J. Moritz
Marjorie Gold
Jerleen Horton
Arlene Althaus
Fannie Lee Althaus
Dawn Laurence
Leroy Pfeil
Fredericksburg
Nolin Althaus
Arlene
Austin
Glen Young
Glory Jean
Howard Barkier
Ferrel Smith
van Smith
F. P. Smith
Grant Pfeil
Schertz, Texas
M. M. Lee
Morris Ranch News Highlights Local Visits and PTA Meeting
Local residents traveled from San Antonio Bryan Coleman Kerrville and Vernon to Morris Ranch for family visits and support. The Morris Ranch PTA plans an May 3 meeting to plan the school closing. Morris Ranch softball beat Rocky Hill 14 at 7 in Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Klein
San Antonio
Leon Baker
San Antono
Frank Baker
Marvin Fiedler
Bryan
Hugo Usener
George Bierschwale
George Jr
Ruth
Billie Ray
Richard Grona
Kerrville
Coleman
Louie Mayes
Clayton Morris
Reginald Morris
Reginald, Jr
Dannie Blue
Donald Doak
Morris
Crisp
Tommie Lee Crisp
Vernon
Parrot, Pipe Clash Ends in Laughter and Peace
Will Dudley and his wife settle a domestic quarrel over a parrot and a pipe. The parrot eats the pipe tobacco and mocks him, then the wife tosses the pipe. Will throws out the parrot, the bird returns with a corn cob in its beak and whistles Home Sweet Home. They end with laughter and a beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Dudley
Will
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QO. C. Fischer
Opal Ray Gipson
Blanco County
Army All-Stars
Harry Wahrmund Doss
Fredericksburg Bank Bldg
Remington Rand
Willow City
By Dawn Laurence Willow
O. F. Kattner
Big Lake
Kattner
Copperss Cove
Temple
Frances
James
Navy
Hawaiian Islands
Merchan
Krisp Cool
Payon
Norman Bros
Morris Ranch News
Joe Marsh
Ype
Brewing Industry Foundation
Morton
IGA
Sally May
Beauty
Idc
Wil
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