Miss Bertha Ochs Guest in San Antonio Home
Miss Bertha Ochs of San Antonio was a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ernst for several days.
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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1943
Page
6
Miss Bertha Ochs of San Antonio was a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ernst for several days.
The piece urges decisive action against John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers as public support grows for anti strike legislation. It notes Gallup findings showing broad backing for outlawing strikes and reports the Conally anti strike bill passing the Senate 63 to 16, with labor leaders blamed for potential pigeonholing.
Nixon, commissioner precinct two, to build a community road in the White Oak area starting one mile above the Wm Roeder residence and running three miles through lands of Carr, Peril, Fried rich, and ending at Edgar Ahrens. Eugen Kramer, precinct one, reports completion of a slab on Kneese road and a low water crossing on Wie demann lands. The court, on Miss Johanna Ludwig’s recommendation, allotted Arthur Smith’s family $3 per week for necessities due to Mr. Smith’s injury. Routine business includes approving monthly reports by Justice Wm Bruns and Treasurer Elgin Crenwelge with fund balances listed.
Elizabeth M Cordes of Fredericksburg Texas joins WAAC troops leaving the First WAAC Training Center Fort Des Moines for duty with the Army at Tooele Utah. WAACs now serve in more than 29 states and overseas as trained women replace men in non combatant Army jobs.
Lt. Comdr. Charles C. Kirkpatrick of San Angelo was named flag lieutenant to Admiral Ernest J. King. He is noted as a top killer in service arms with three Navy Crosses and the Army's Distinguished Service Cross. Texans dominate Pacific fleets, aided by Adm. Chester Nimitz from Texas.
The PTA choral club directed by Mrs. Nannie Striegler with accompanist Mrs. Henry Lochte sang The Old Refrain after the two term president received a two bar pin. Plans were set for summer programs including keeping the S2000l library open, play nights, and the Children's Hour. Cook books were sold with thanks to merchants and the book committee. A balance of 46.61 was reported. Cub Scouts certificate framed for 1943 and Summer Round-Up Work certificate received. Prizes awarded to third through fifth grades and seventh, tenth grades. Loreen Moursund visited from defense work in San Antonio with her parents. Rev. and Mrs. Bracher hosted visitors for Mother's Day.
The 1943 graduation program features Latin American and Anglo American groups aligning with the Good Neighbor policy. Dr Read will receive his diploma from Herman Fischer as the procession opens. diplomas and honors are announced by S. H. Smyre and B. L. Enderle. Douglas Dittmar presents the class gift.
Observers say Buthedaung in Burma hints at a British withdrawal toward the India border. China reports a new Japanese offensive in Hunan and Hupeh repelled in initial attacks. In the Aleutians American forces are now entrenched on Amchitka Island. Social items note visits by Mrs. Frank Seffel and Esther Rosenbach for Mothers Day.
Mr and Mrs C O McKinney travel to Castell Sunday afternoon for a short visit with Mr and Mrs Randolph Leifeste and attend the christening ceremonies of dearest Jeannette to Mae Leifeste. Grandfather Rev McKinney officiated.
San Antonio re elected Mayor Gus Mauermann and Commissioners Henry F. Hein Paul E Steffler and P L Anderson in Tuesday’s city election. The outcome confirms continuity in city leadership for the term ahead.
The store announces a new range of ladies wear featuring the famous DJ line of tailored slacks and slack suits. Staff invite customers to view the collection and experience the superior tailoring.
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