Nimitz Command Center Sets Quiet Pace at Pearl Harbor
A Rotarian feature portrays Admiral Chester Nimitz at Pearl Harbor directing vast U S naval operations from a map lined office. It highlights his patient leadership, daily routines from 11 a m to the pistol range to swimming and tennis, and his decisive stance during the Midway campaign as lines converge on Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Chester William Nimitz
Panama
United States West Coast
Alaska
Aleutians
Japan
Midway
Wake
Solomons
Tahiti
Nimitz
Honolulu
Diamond Head
Cinepac
Chief of Naval Intelligence
Hawaii
Senate blocks vote on Bankhead farm bill amid parity price clash
Peres de tine argues the Senate’s refusal to vote on the President’s veto leaves the Bankhead bill recommitted to the Agricultural Committee. He warns the measure would be used to pressure wage policies and calls for preserving food supply for all families against farm monopolies and political manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Agricultural Committee
Newlyweds Dietel Couple Pictured After April Wedding
First Lieutenant and Mrs. William Dietel Jr. appear in a staff photo taken after their April 18 ceremony at South Sioux City Nebraska. The bride Maurine Mathis, daughter of J. L. Mathis of Sherman Texas, and the groom son of Wm Dietel of Fredericksburg, formerly publisher of the Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sioux City
Nebraska
William Dietel, Jr
Maurine Mathis
J. L. Mathis
Sherman
Texas
Wm. Dietel
Fredericksburg
The
Herald
Local Horses Shine in Mexican Track Meet
Sixteen Red Cross First Aid students earned certificates after completing a course led by Henry Borchers. Sullivan Stables horses trained at Fredericksburg Fair Grounds set multiple records at Hipodromo de las Americas in Mexico City, including Texan Boy winning the $10,000 Handicap.
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Fhg
Fair Grounds
Mexico Race Track
Fredericksburg Fair Grounds
Ross” E. Harper
Sullivan Stables
Hipodromo de Las Americas
Mexico City
Melton Keller
Harper
Keller
Air Master
Sullivan
Hy Grane
Hy Bunt
Son of Liberty
Sulivan
Lee & Morgan Ranch
County
Kerrville
Brown Family Picnic Honors Returning Pvt Marshal Brown
Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Brown hosted a picnic for their son Private Marshal Brown who is home on furlough. Marshal is stationed in Tennessee and has served for several months.
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E. R. Brown
Pvt
Marshal Brown
Marshal
Tennesee
Fred Whitewod and Marshal Brown Attend Junction Jubilee
Fred Whitewod and Marshal Brown attended the Junction Jubilee on Saturday, joining the community event with local participation and cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Whitewod
Marshal Brown
Local Learners Attend Easter Holiday Event
Dan Lyn Taylor and Milton Dyer, students from 8. W. College at San Marcos, participate in a regional Easter holiday gathering. The event highlights student activities and regional college participation.
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Dan Lyn Taylor
8. W. College At
San Marcos
Milton Dyer
Mothers Day Program At Presbyterian Church
A Mothers Day program will be rendered Sunday night at the Presbyterian church starting at eight o'clock. The Presbyterian, Methodist and other churches join in the program and every one is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Methodist
Bein Recovers From Auto Crash Near Fredericksburg
Chas E Bein assistant cashier of the First State Bank of Har ner is recuperating in a Fredericksburg hospital from injuries in an auto accident early Sunday morning a week ago. His car struck a tree on the Fredericksburg Harper highway near Live Oak Service Station, leaving him with severe chest and body bruises and cuts to arms and hands. He aroused a nearby attendant by horn blasts after hours trapped in the car. Visitors were allowed this week and he can sit up, but will remain in the hospital for several more days.
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Chas. E. Bein
First State Bank of Harner
Fredericksburg
Mr. Bein
Harper Highway
Live Oak
Wool Warehousemen Meet in Kerrville on Friday
Wool warehousemen from West Texas will gather at the Blue Bonnet Hotel in Kerrville starting 10 am Friday to hear officials explain the new Government wool purchasing program. About 150 are expected. CCC representatives will attend along with Texas Wool Division leaders. A second meeting at the hotel will follow with Fred Barwood acting as chair, as San Angelo growers discuss the handler's agreement.
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West Texas
Kerrville
Horace Fawcett
del Rio
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
Blue Bonnet Hotel
Commodity Credit Corporation
William Darden
Lawrence Myers
CCC
Washington
Durham Jones
James Coon
Wool Division
Department of Agriculture
Ernest Woodward
San Angelo
Texas
Fred Barwood
Sonora
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association
Kerrville Times
Army Air Corps Update for Lee F Bauer Harper Youth
Lee F Bauer son of Mr and Mrs Paul Bauer of Harper entered the Army Air Corps on October 1 1942. After training at Salt Lake City he was stationed at Kelly Field Texas and later assigned to an overseas post.
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Pie. Lee F. Bauer
Paul Bauer
Harper
Army Air Corps
Salt Lake City
Mon Field
Texas
Pre
Kaiser enlists in Navy in 1943 at Norfolk
Robert L Kaiser age 20 son of Mr and Mrs Herman J Kaiser of Harper enlisted in the U S Navy on January 4 1943 He was sent to the Norfolk Virginia Naval Training Station where he is still stationed Mrs Henry Jenschke and daughters of Fredericksburg spent Easter with her parents Mr and Mrs William Kaiser
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Robert L. Kaiser
Herman J. Kaiser
Harper
U. S. Navy
Norfolk, Virginia
Naval Training Station
Henry Jenschke
Fredericksburg
Wm. Kaiser
Alton Stehling Enters B-24 Mechanic School at Keesler Field
Pfc. Alton L Stehling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stehling Jr, was promoted to private first class and enrolled in the B-24 Liberator mechanics school at Keesler Field Mississippi. The 17 week program, overseen by the Army Air Forces Technical Training Command, covers maintenance hydraulics fuel systems propellers instruments engines and inspections with final week training under simulated battle conditions.
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Keesler Field
Miss
Alton L Stehling
Joe Stehling
Stehling
Technical Training Command
Army Air Forces
P T A Spring Carnival and Supper at Harper School
The P T A announces a May 1 carnival and supper at Harper School with a 8:30 p.m. program by students. Suppers on the grounds feature chili sandwiches hamburgers pie cake coffee and drinks. Proceeds support the Harper Public School system and chemistry equipment for the high school.
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Harper
Alfred Ellebracht
Harper Public
Harper High School
Ellebracht
Douglas Duderstadt
Wm. Strackbein
Parent-Teachers Association
P.T.A
Forest Bode
James Box
Carl Oehler
Darcus Haynes
Grace Davidson
Burmeister
George Smith
Friends of C E Bein Report Improvement at Keidel Hospital
C E Bein is improving from a recent car accident and is in Keidel hospital. Friends send wishes for a speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs Edgar Strackbein and their son visited Fredericksburg Sunday for the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr Strackbein’s parents, August and his wife.
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C. E. Bein
Keidel Hospital
Edgar Strackbein
Little Son
Fredericksburg
Mr. Strackbein
Mrs
August Strackbein
Friday Deadline Set for Victory Tax First Quarter
Victory Tax payments for the first quarter of 1943 are due Friday April 30 according to tax authorities. The notice emphasizes timely remittance to avoid penalties and outlines payment procedures for individuals and businesses.
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Victory
Gillespie County Bond Drive Nears Final Triumph
Gillespie County bonds push toward the 236000 goal with over 143581.00 reported in sales by Thursday. County chair A L Cameron and volunteers urged residents to buy bonds at banks and post offices, noting 213581.00 non banking sales and 230000.00 banking investments already counted toward the total.
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Gillespie County
A. L. Cameron
Fredericksburg
Henry Hirsch
City Commission
Joe Molberg
Mr. Cameron
Arthur Stechling
Security State Bank
John Morris
Harper First State Bank
Treasury Department
Misses Whitewood and Whitworth Honored at School Event
Mrs. David Schmidt and Mrs. John S. Whitewood hosted a scavenger hunt and party Thursday night at the W. A. Brown shop to honor Misses Inez Whitewood and Doris Oleta Whitworth. The table featured bluebonnets and red candles. 32 young guests enjoyed sandwiches cookies candy and punch with guests including Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Brown and Ei dane Mrs. A. C. Wendel and Mrs. A. Very delightful time was enjoyed by all.
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David Schmidt
John S. Whitewood
Inez Whitewood
Doris Oleta Whitworth
W. A. Brown
Eidane
A. C. Wendel
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Rotary International
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Illand
Reader’s Digest
Rotarian” Magazine
Pacific
America
Dutch Harbor
Singapore
United States
Navy
Peres de Tine
Bankhead
WM. Dietel, Jr
Brown
Red Cross
Henry Borchers
Virginia Harrison Evers
Guido Klett
Alex Mittendorf
Emilie Henke
Ester Mathias
Ruth Mae Lochte
Irene Loth
Lorene Mittendorf
Frieda Mae Norman
Margaret Peter
Maxine Peter
Bernice Pyka
Alice Rosenbach
Beatrice Stehling
Dorothy Agnes Stein
Theresa Caroline Walter
W. P. Jackson
Ervy Juenke
Mothers’ Day
Morris Bein
Camp Barkeley
Gilbert Anderegg
Pfc
Lee F. Bauer
Cllespie County
Alton Stehling
Coen Eecee-Tercepessateueuratooes
Sherlock
Aedeeeersenssouseeseeeeees
Joan Kaiser
Nila Mae Maner
Axin
Black Face
Whitewood
Whitworth
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