What a Year for Gillespians in 1946
The piece recounts a year of highs and lows in Fredericksburg Texas. It notes peace in Europe and the Pacific, Admiral Nimitz's homecoming, and a centennial celebration, followed by two sabotage incidents and a severe tornado hailstorm on May 16 1946. It praises community spirit and neighborly aid as utilities were restored despite extensive damage.
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Europe
Pacific
Chester W. Nimitz
Fredericksburg
Texas
Poliomyelitis Precautions Issued By State Health Official
Dr. Geo W Cox outlines sanitation and personal hygiene measures to control polio in affected areas. Recommendations include fly and mosquito control, proper sewage and clean water, safe food handling, sterile dishes, milk safety, pest elimination, and limited child contact during outbreaks.
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Geo. W. Cox
Texas State Department of Health
Truman Says Presidency Lacks Future, Prefers Quieter Roles
President Truman is quoted expressing discontent with the presidency noting there is no future in the job and suggesting he would rather pursue quieter work than continue in office.
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Truman
Texas Fourth Term Debate in Governor Race
A letter argues against a fourth term for the Texas governor citing the CIO and communist influence. It claims Stevenson or Rainey would lead opposing camps and warns that Stevenson seeking a fourth term risks Rainey victory and national decline. The piece criticizes Congress for pacifist and labor clashes and calls for stronger national defense.
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Texas
CLO
CIO
C.I.O
Stevenson
Rainey
Sidney Hillman
Chamber of Commerce plans study on rural needs
Henke urged rural members to study proposed projects important to agriculture and ranching, noting these industries drive the region and guiding the work program. The discussion continues from page 1 sec 1 about setting priorities for upcoming initiatives.
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Chamber of Commerce
Henke
Library shelves and smokeless powder origins
The Library of Congress contains about 400 miles of shelves. Smokeless powder is produced from nitrocellulose derived from white spruce yellow pine or hemlock trees.
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Library of Congress
Molberg Plans Benefit Minstrel in Mason County
March journey to Grossville for a World War II veterans benefit program. The event features a 1:30 p.m. rodeo, a 6 p.m. barbecue, and an 8:30 p.m. minstrel in the Grossville Community Hall led by Dr. Lester Keyser with a nine piece band from Fredericksburg High School Band.
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Grossville
Mason County
Lester Keyser
Mason
Fredericksburg
Beers Advised By Ladies Club Festival In 1946
From where I sit 47 Joe Marsh Thad Phipps and the Garden Party Thad Phipps wife gets him to the Ladies Flower Club Lawn Festival and Garden Party Milly Hartzell serves ice cold beer in frosty glasses Thad argues beer is a man s drink but learns it is a wholesome American beverage for everyone who enjoys good taste and moderation.
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Thad Phipps
Thad
Milly Hartzell
Milly
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
Arthur
Rowert
Werner A. Klier
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
M Ember
Texas Press Association
South Texas Press Association
ST. Mary's
St. Mary’s High School
Nimitz Hotel
Father Coleman
Father Janak
Minna Zenner
Alfred Weinheimer
Ernst Hohmennn
Robert Moritz
Congress
America
Meusebach Creek
Tatsch’s Hall
A‘ Cain City, Texas
Samantha
Herman
Doss
Molberg
Schneider's Hatchery
Stonewall
Charlie
American Eagles
Esskay
Oak Grove
Sinclair Gasoline & Oil
Lee Moldenhauer
Prop
Joe Marsh
Thad Phipps and
The
United States Brewers Foundation
G. G. Martin
Blanco Co
County Court House
Johnson City
Service Department
Boening Motor Sales
Clarence L. Dauberman
Kane Countllinois
Clarence Dauberman
Daubermans Farm
Scientific American
JV Clarke
Hill Country Implement Company
Farmall Tractors
International Trucks
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