Democratic party rift shapes Texas precinct conventions
In New Braunfels the State Democratic Executive Committee decided delegates need not sign a loyalty pledge before precinct conventions. May 3 events will start with organizing the permanent officers, then a loyalty oath may be debated by attendees. The Loyal faction was outvoted by conservative leaders.
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Democratic Executive Committee
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Fredericksburg’s Home Town Philosopher to Appear
Local feature announces Fredericksburg’s own Home Town Philosopher who will appear in columns. In pictorial form he will emulate noted past and present philosophers and offer advice and witty sayings worth remembering.
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Fredericksburg
Foster named Outstanding Conservation Farmer in Gillespie District
West Eckert Conservation Group member Troy Foster earns Region II honor as Outstanding Conservation farmer rancher in Gillespie County. Fort Worth Press will present $200 May 3 at Fort Stockton. Fredericksburg Lions Club to award plaque. Foster's soil and water conservation work includes legumes, permanent grass, terraces, rangeland rest, cedar removal, and self built grass seeder.
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Gillespie Soil Conservation Dist
West Eckert Conservation Group
Texas
Fort Worth Press
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Ft. Worth Press
Fort Stockton
Lions Club of
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Eckert
Gillespie Co. Soil Conservation District
Texas Democrats debate loyalty pledges at precinct conventions
Delegates in Texas discuss loyalty pledges for precinct conventions with a split view. A legal report says voters may participate without pledges and that pledges require majority vote after organization. Governor Shivers opposes preconcession pledges and calls for Texas delegates to decide at the national convention.
Formal Opening of Gold Motor Co Slated For May 3
Walter de Martini announces Gold Motor Co as Kaiser Frazer dealer in Fredericksburg area. Vernon Gold heads the 102 N Llano showroom with Western Auto ties since 1950. Opening May 3 will display 1952 Kaiser and Henry J models. service department to open with staff.
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Kaiser- Frazer
Fredericksburg
Walter de Martini
N. Llano
Vernon Gold
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Western Auto Associated
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Blanco
Kendall
Kimble
Mason
Liang
Gillespie
Navy Seeks College Men For Flight Training
Navy seeks single men aged 18 to 27 with at least two years of college to apply for the Flight Training Program at Dallas NAS. NavCad training spans 18 months from Pensacola to Corpus Christi with commissions as Ensigns or 2nd Lieutenants. NavCads earn 105 dollars monthly during training and 355.75 monthly after commissioning, with housing and uniforms provided.
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H. R. Nieman, Jr
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U. S. Naval Air Station
Dallas
Nieman
NavCads
U. S. Naval Reserve
U. S Marine Corps Reserve
Navcar
Texas
Albert Conservation Group wins regional conservation award in Texas
The Albert Conservation Group in Gillespie County receives a two hundred dollar award as the outstanding conservation group in Region II of Texas at the Ft. Worth Press contest. The group formed in 1948 and has implemented a coordinated conservation plan with soil water practices, legumes, terrace systems, ranching, and diversions.
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Ft. Worth
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Fort Stockton
Gillespie County
Soil Conservation District
Eugene Lindig
Gillespie County Soil Conservation District
Otto Schumann
J. O. Tanner
Herman Eckhardt
Willie Schumann Sr
Willie Schumann Jr
Edwin Lindig
J. J. Thomas
Marvin Wilke
Edwin Itz
Soil Conservation Service
Edw. Lindig
Harper Lions Club Report Details April 7 Meeting
The Harper Lions Club met April 7 at the school house with good attendance. President J. R. Peril led the business session. Guests Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Mayhugh were honored for Mrs. Mayhugh’s work on the Safety Sally signs for the school. May 31 1952 was set for the Wool and Mohair Show date. The club completed its community calendar drive with Elbert Feller winning the most calendars and C. W. Barrett the most listings. Officers elected: Watkins Tarr president, Allen Gibson 1st VP, E. B. Eckerle 2nd VP, Morris Voorhies 3rd VP, Paul H. Suffel secretary, C. W. Barrett treasurer, R. E. Peril Lion Tamer, A. L. Bierschwabe Tail Twister, Fred Whitewood director 1st year, Elbert Feller director 1st year, Alfred Spaeth and Lee Schmidt to become 2nd year directors.
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Harper Lions Club
J. R. Peril
B. J. Mayhugh
Elbert Feller
C. W. Barrett
Peril
A. L. Bierschwabe
E. B. Eckerle
Morris Voorhies
Watkins Tarr
Allen Gibson
Paul H. Suffel
R. E. Peril
Fred Whitewood
Alfred Spaeth
Lee Schmidt
Presbyterian Women's Association Met Thursday April seventeenth
The Presbyterian Women's Association met at 2 30 p m on April 17 in Mrs Tommy Harlans home with Mrs Paul Delorey as co host. Mrs Warren McDougall led the Bible study and the group planned to send eggs and cookies to Reynolds Presbyterian Home on April 21.
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Presbyterian Women’s Association
Tommy Harlan
Paul Delorey
Warren McDougall
Morris Voorhies
Reynolds Presbyterian Home
R. E. Peril Peril
Dale Corbandt
Harlan
Mrs. R. E. Peril and Mrs. Paul Jones Co-Hostesses
Mrs. R. E. Peril and Mrs. Paul Jones served as co hostesses for the event, guiding guests and coordinating arrangements. Local society notes highlight their roles and the gathering’s cordial tone.
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R. E. Peril
Paul Jones Leader
Read This about a picnic lunch and foreign aid
The speaker criticizes continuing aid and allies amid a police state scenario. He argues cutting half a billion from an eight billion program could be prudent. Tito is mentioned as a risky ally who could endanger American flyers.
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Henry J. Taylor & General Motors
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