Texas Storms Leave Towns in Ruin and Mourning
Across Texas devastating hail storms and tornadoes left many dead and injured. Losses spanned Nolan County Sanger Henrietta Bowie Montague and Wichita Falls with homes churches and stores damaged. In Sanger a tornado killed Joyce Hammond and wounded others while Wichita Falls claims included J L Howard’s death and a damaged church.
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Texas
Alois Minton
Nolan County
Charles Jurecek
Concho County
Eola
Jurecek
Joyce Hammond
Sanger
Denton
Henrietta
Bowie Montague
Susan Munkers
Ozona
Coleman
West Texas
Wichita Falls
Brownwood
Nocona
Laredo
J. L. Howard
Stoneburg
Nuevo Laredo
Rio Grande
Gilbert Nagfes Reenlists in the Army
Gilbert A. Nagel a former captain reenlisted for three years in the Regular Army. He joins as a Master Sergeant and plans to remain in the service, citing good pay and a solid retirement as reasons. Sgt R E Caldwell of the local Recruiting Office reports the enlistment.
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Gilbert A. Nagel
R. E. Caldwell
Sgt. Nagel
Reader surveys show demand for display ads in newspapers
Surveys of newspaper readers indicate that not more than 11 percent would prefer newspapers without display advertising.
Future Farmers Honor Dads At Father Son Banquet
The local Future Farmers of America held a father son banquet in the High School Gym. Wilbert Seipp opened the meeting and led opening ceremonies. FFA members Stanly Grons Levy Rusenberger reported on Baby Beef and Lamb production while Roy Tanner spoke on chapter achievements in its first year.
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Wilbert Seipp
FFA
Stanly Grons
Levy Rusenberger
Robert Kott
Paul Marquart
Roy Tanner
Clinton Priess
Emil Esensee
Seipp
Alfred Neffendorf
Lions Club
Sidney Henke
Chamber of Commerce
Adolf Kneese
Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee
Arthur Kowert
The
Jaycees
BE. N. Smith
FHS
Frances Molberg
Frances Melton
Alice Crenwelge
Ruth Anderegg
Neffendorf
Mr. Tanner
Veterans to Receive Preference in Civil Service Appointments
Congressman O. C. Fisher announces veteran preference for appointive posts in his 21st district. Postmasters and rural route carriers under civil service will be life tenured. All rural route vacancies of the past two years were kept open for returning veterans. eight openings are filled temporarily pending examinations for permanent appointments.
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O. C. Fisher
Fishers
Texas Lutheran College Holds 54th Commencement June 2
Seguin reports the fifty fourth annual commencement at the Lutheran Parish House with Baccalaureate services at 10 45 AM. Dr W Siefkes delivers the sermon and Rev G Schardt addresses the graduates at 3 PM. A J Briesemeister to present Associate in Arts diplomas. Prospective grads include Raymond W Durst and Arthur R Petersen with multiple school roles.
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Board of Regents
Raymond W. Durst
H. J. Durst
Arthur R. Petersen
Arthur E. Petersen
Fredericksburg
Durst
Petersen
Tau Lambda Chi
Luther League
Mrs Joseph Hosts Tuesday Bridge
Mrs Henry Joseph entertained the Tuesday club with four tables of bridge. Guests included Mrs Walter McKay Mrs Leo Tomlinson and Miss Grace Bossermann. High score went to Mrs Alfred Cameron with second to Mrs J Hardin Perry and third to Mrs Laurie Wells. An ordinary parlor match is two and one eighth inches long and burns 29 seconds. Erastus Beadle of Copperstown New York known as the dime novel king did not write a dime novel but was the leading publisher of these small volumes in America.
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Mumbers
Henry Joseph
Walter McKay
Leo Tomlinson
Grace Bossermann
Perry
Henry Klein
Alfred Cameron
J. Hardin Perry
Laurie Wells
Erastus Beadle
Copperstown
New York
America
Communicable Disease Precaution Urged in Texas
State Health Officer urges prompt household or local visits for every suspected case to protect thousands of susceptible people. Dr Geo W Cox warns against letting diseases spread and stresses vaccination isolation and quarantine as keys to preventing outbreaks and safeguarding public health.
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Austin
Texas
Geo. W. Cox
Cox
State Health Department
Wednesday Club Entertained by Mrs Kolmeier
Mrs Walter Kolmeier hosted the Wednesday bridge club at her home with rose poppy decor and refreshments for members and guest Mrs Wm Dietel. High score went to Mrs Harry Rusenberger and second high to Mrs Walter Bierschwale.
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Walter Kolmeier
Wm. Dietel
Harry Rusenberger
Walter Bierschwale
Girl Boy Scout Finance Drive Postponed
Gillespie County Girl and Boy Scouts fund drive delayed from last Monday. George Sims, chairman, says the hail storm caused heavy damage and kept men at home, prompting the postponement.
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Gillespie County
Girl and Boy Scouts
George Sims
Sims
Gloucester Leg Stool Born of Retired Businessman Hobby
A Gloucester invention, the leg stool, grew from a retired businessman’s hobby. It promises comfort with a relaxing foot angle for tired workers and others needing ergonomic support.
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Gloucester
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Gilbert Nagfes
TLC
Mrs. Joseph
Farmer’s Grain Co
Main Street
Comfort Highway
Dittlinger and
Purina
Hilmar Weinheimer
Percy Nielsen
J.B. Adams
Jersey
Kerrville, Texas
Central Motor Co
Pontiac Sales and Service
Sunset Motor Lines
San Antonio
Houston
San Angelo
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Lincoln St
Willys Automobiles and Trucks
Willys
Jeeps
Mechanics
Dick Ebert
Werner Tatsch
Heil Motor CO
Fredericksburg, Texas
Central Drug Company
Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc
O.P.A
U.S
Capt. Reynolds International Pen Co
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