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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1946
Page
4
Dr Godbey urged graduates to follow their chosen careers and parents to support their children's ambitions. He warned against steering youths into unwanted professions and urged taking advantage of broader educational opportunities today. Fredericksburg celebrates local graduates and their future potential.
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce surveys members to choose projects for the coming year. Past year accomplishments show strong community effort and goal setting. The text urges continued progress as Fredericksburg and Gillespie County enter a new century, urging unity behind a bigger, better future.
The War Department announces a plan approved by Congress and the President to return and bury all U S Armed Forces personnel who died overseas since September 3 1939. Next of kin will express burial wishes with options including private American cemetery interment in the United States or abroad, national cemetery burial, or overseas permanent American military cemeteries.
The Gillespie selectees list the names James C Neffendorf Raymond C Kunz Lupe A Martinez Roy W Herbert Oliver C Heimann and Nolan D Oestreich as having reported for active military service in the past week.
Levi Kensing couple greet a son on May 22 while Rubin Roeder and his wife welcome another son on May 22. Erwin Keller and wife welcome a daughter on May 23. All births reported to local families.
The War Department states many WWII deaths remained unrecoverable. Of about 328000 reported dead, roughly 75000 bodies could not be recovered. The department will announce ongoing returns or burials overseas so next of kin are informed through news media.
The Fredericksburg State Bank and Security State Banks will be closed on Memorial Day May 30 and on Monday June 3 for Jefferson Davis Birthday.
The Gillespie County Draft Board said the Courthouse draft office will be open all day Monday and closed all day Saturday. Officials also announced Thursday May 30 as a holiday for Memorial Day observance.
A nautical mile equals 6,080.2 feet while a land mile is 5,280 feet. The distinction remains key for navigation and standard distance measurements.
Istanbul city’s ancient names reflect its peak eras as Byzantium and later Constantinople, highlighting its transformation as a crossroad of empires and culture through centuries.
At age 71 William Parmele rode a bicycle from New York City to Chicago highlighting endurance and travel by elder cyclist.
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz recalled boyhood days in Fredericksburg when he received the 1946 Centennial Edition of the Mesa Fredericksburg High School yearbook. He complimented the students and noted the book brought back fond memories.
Mrs. Arthur Rowert hosted the Thursday night bridge club event with three guests. Mrs. Tyrus Cox took high score and Mrs. Laurie Wells finished second among the players including Miss Grace Bosserman of Winchester and Mrs. Henry Joseph.
The Fredericksburg National and Security State Banks will close Thursday May 30 for Memorial Day and Monday June 3 for Jefferson Davis birthday.
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