Political Candidate Announcements for 1948 Democratic Primary
The Standard lists announced candidates for various offices pending the Democratic Primary on July 21 1948 including C Fisher Howell F Cobb Charles L South Tom Martin for state representation 85th district Thomas C Ferguson for district judge C K Ford Henry Hirsch Joe Slator Petsch Robert Loth E L Schmidt Felix Scherer WM Petmecky Reinhold Tatsch Eugene H Kramer Arnold Markwordt Felix Pfies ter Felix Herber Guido Weinheimer Willie Rothe and William Bruns for county offices and precinct posts
Prize Winning Essay and the Unfolding Flight Dream
The article recounts Jacob Brodbeck’s 1860s push to build a manned flying machine. He designed a spring powered model with a rudder wings and propeller financed by local backers and tested with himself as pilot. The craft rose briefly before winding springs failed, ending the project and dampening aspirations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Brodbeck
Brodbeck
Mohair policy talks outline Army and export plans
A Senate briefing notes no immediate Army use expansion for mohair with existing stockpiles and 50 percent mohair in neckties. Possible procurement for allied military clothing, plus stepped up research. Section 32 funds may subsidize exports to maintain world prices. German mills need limited mohair. Italy England France unclear. Revolving fund could buy natural fibers for occupied zones under Marshall Plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trigg
Jesse Gilmer
Gilmer
Texas
Senate Agriculture Committee
Connally
Aiken
Senator Thomas
Oklahoma
Eldorado
Middleswart
Greece
Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Department
Chester A. Jordan
Limerick Mills
Italy
England
France
D. A. Fitzgerald
The
Economic Cooperation Administration
Senate
Doss Family Attends Closings and Visits Across Areas
DOSS for Evelyn and son Harvey of Spring Creek visited relatives in Doss. The school closing held in Pe can Creek and Reed's Hall at Spring Creek last weekend was well attended by Doss residents and reported a good time. Mr and Mrs Ben Evers and daughter visited Mr and Mrs Albert Henke in Fredericksburg Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn
Harvey
Spring Creek
Doss
Pecan Creek
Reed’s Hall
Ben Evers
Reuben Evers
Albert Henke
Fredericksburg
Mo hair in new markets and renewed efforts in trade
A local drive discusses finding new uses and markets for mo hair. The text notes groundwork laid for renewed and concerted efforts to advance opportunities and partnerships.
San Antonio Visits Highlight Local Families
Mr and Mrs Leroy Willms and daughters of San Antonio spent last weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Otto Strackbein. Mr and Mrs Alfred Durst spent Friday and Saturday in San Antonio visiting their son Herbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Willms
San Antonio
Otto Strackbein
Alfred Durst
Herbert
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. Fisher
San Angelo
Howell FE. Cobb
Brady
Charles L. South
Coleman
Rom Martin
Homas C. Ferguson
Burnet
C. K. Ford
San Saba
Victor H. Sageriel
Henry Hirsch
Joe Slator Petsch
Robert “Bob” Loth
E. L. Schmidt
Felix Scherer
WM. Petmecky
Reinhold Tatsch
PRCT
Eugen H. Kramer
Arnold Markwordt
Felix Pfiester
Felix Herber
Guido Weinheimer
Willie
Bill) Rothe
FOR Justice OF the Peace
WM. Bruns
Ball Brothers CO
Muncie, Indiana
Columbus
America
Central Motor CO
Eman
Virdell Drilling CO
J. C. Virdell
Phone
Llano
Tex
Er Ame
Fatty
Eames
Lochte
Ouyu
Ba Woot
Eleced
Fredericksburg, Texas
Central Drug CO
Priscilla
White
Chambray
Bates Batiste
Heide
Batiste
Loomecrest
West Brand
Dows
Finesilver Manufacturing Company
Cameron Street
San Antonio, Texas
Konic Brau
Prima Bisma K Brewing CO
Chic Wine
Bret
Block Distributing Company
Comal Street
Elmo Baethge
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