Why a Second Front Now in World War II
The piece argues for a second front against the Axis, citing Russia's dire condition and limited Allied supply routes. It recalls how Allied troops aided France in 1917–18 and urges immediate Western military action to relieve Soviet pressures, noting Stalin's call for a Western intervention on a second front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
Great Britain
Persian Gulf
Caucasia
Arctic Ocean
Arctic
France
Moscow
Iran
Caucasian
Stalin
London
Eee Eaiaien
Big Grass Fire Near Junction Destroys 700 Acres
A Monday grass fire about 10 miles from Junction on the Menard highway swept 700 acres of grass and timber. Menard and Eden fire departments aided Junction, with no buildings lost. Fire blamed on a passing motorist's discarded cigarette or match. multiple fires reported in Mason Menard and near Brady the same day. Citizens and travelers urged to guard against seasonal fires fanned by winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
Menard Highway
Menard
Eden
Bill Kaiser
Menard Hill
Gillespie County Court Rent Approved for War Rationing Office
Commissioners approved a federal request to rent three basement rooms in the Court House for the Gillespie County War Rationing board. Rent is 10 dollars per month with a 30 day termination notice. County finances were reviewed with fund balances listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Commissioners’ Court
Th Court House
Gillespie County War Rationing Board
Elgin Crew Highway Fund
PUI
Fececevesceavstsrevccessiosies
Welge
Court House and Jail
Taining
Lillespie County War Bond quota for August set
The Gillespie County War Bond quota for August is 28 600.00 dollars. Information indicates the figure is official for the month, with local references to Mrs C W Howard and Mr day one BH, while a note mentions someone named Susy and others leaving town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillespie
Gillespie County
C. W. Howard
Five Harper girls vie for PTA Favorite at Bein's Hall
Harper School and the Band Mothers Club sponsor a merit contest with five candidates Miss Bonnie Lee Walker Miss Maxine Lang Miss Dorothy Nell Whitewood Miss La Bonnie Parker and Miss Ruby Kensing. Community voting occurs at local stores to raise funds for the Harper Parent-Teachers fund and results announced after Friday’s program followed by a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
P.T.A
Bein's Hall
Harper P.T.A
Mother's Club
Bonnie Lee Walker
Olan Walker
Maxine Lang
Max Lang
Dorothy Nell Whitewood
Fred Whitewood
la Bonnie Parker
Oran Parker
Ruby Kensing
Ed. Kensing
Harper Parent-Teachers’ Fund
Bein’s Hall
The
Herald
Red Cross Officials Resign At Local Chapter
At a special executive meeting of the local American Red Cross chapter, chairman A. D. Stahl and treasurer Miss Elsbeth Hanisch resigned. W. C. White becomes chairman with Gilbert Kaderli as vice chairman. treasurer position remains unfilled. The committee commends the retiring officers for five years of faithful service and notes the smoother transition for incoming leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Red Cross
A. D. Stahl
Elsbeth Hanisch
W. C. White
Gilbert Kaderli
Gillespie County
Office of Defense Transportation Clinic at Kerrville
Mr. Ross of the Office of Defense Transportation will hold a clinic on general order ODT No. 17 Friday at 8 p.m. at the Blue Bonnet Hotel Kerrville. The session targets motor carriers of property and contract and private carriers by motor truck affected by the order. The Kerrville Chamber of Com-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Office of Defense Transportation
Blue Bonnet Hotel
Kerrville
Sadler's Place Declared Vacant in Texas Democratic Runoff
The Texas State Democratic executive committee met in Austin to canvass the July primary. Runoffs will decide U S senator and other offices after declaring the Sadler seat vacant and certifying Beauford Jester and Pierce Brooks as off ticket candidates. Current leaders include O Daniel and Allred in the senator race and Jesse James toward the treasurer runoff. The second Democratic primary is set for August 22 with local county voting plans announced.
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State
Democratic Executive Committee
Austin
U. S
G. A. Sadler
James E. Kilday
Kilday
Beauford Jester
Pierce Brooks
O’daniel
James V. Allred
Gerald Mann
No Relief Soon For Gillespie Tire Shortage Warns Official
State Administrator Mark Mc Gee of the Office of Price Administration in Fort Worth says no near term relief on the tire shortage. He notes pressures from truck tire needs after the Flig. & N. Railroad abandonment and increased freight hauled by trucks. The Gillespie County War Price and Rationing Board has sought larger new tire quotas but recent reply provides limited relief.
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Mark McGee
Office of Price Administration
Fort Worth
Gillespie County
Office of Price Administration Letter on Gillespie County Tire Quotas
Fort Worth Texas August 10 1942 Mark McGee informs Gillespie County War Price and Rationing Board that a tire quota shortage grows with 30 000 applications on file for truck tires. Recommends retreads as relief and urges efficient fuel use while noting rubber improvements needed. Ends with a subscription prompt for the Harper Herald.
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Mark McGee
Office of Price Adm
Fort Worth
Texas
Mr. Kott
Gillespie County
Davis Seeks State Representative Seat in 85th District
Harry L. Davis Jr aged 27 a Kendall County native announces for State Representative of the 85th district. A Boerne High School graduate with Westmoreland College and a law degree he served as Justice of the Peace and vows to support measures aiding the national war effort if elected.
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Harry L. Davis, Jr
Harry
Kendall County
Texas
Boerne High School
Old Westmoreland College
The
University
San Antonio Law School
Erna Schuetz
Otto Schuetz
Waring
Davis
Candidate vows opposition to tax hikes and redistricting
The speaker declares opposition to any tax increase not tied to the war effort and rejects redistricting that would lump counties into larger populations. They pledge honest, nonpartisan service, refuse mudslinging, and emphasize running on merit despite unclear wording about previous motivation and county shortages.
Auction Sale and Barbecue at Stewart Grove
The Harper P T A sponsors an auction sale and barbecue at Stewart's Grove on Friday August 21 with a two o'clock start. Stock to be auctioned is being solicited by John S Whitewood David Schmidt and committee chairs. Proceeds benefit Harper school and a dance with live music follows Bein's hall.
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Parent-Teacher's Association of
Harper
Stewart’s Grove
John S. Whitewood
David Schmidt
Supt
Earl Smith
George Smith
Harper School
Bein’s Hall
Fire Dept to Sponsor Dance August 30 at Hall
The Harper Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a benefit dance at Rech's Spring Creek Hall on Sunday night August 30. Subscriptions to the Herald are listed at $150 per year.
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Fire Dept
Harper Volunteer Fire Department
Rech
Spring Creek Hall
Herald
Junk Rally Planned for Harper and Fredericksburg
A Junk Rally day is set for Saturday August 29 in Harper and Fredericksburg. The event, part of a statewide effort led by George Butler, will collect scrap iron old metal rubber and related items with local organizers Bill Kaiser H B Roberts Richard Roeder and Carl Ochler coordinating in Harper under county officials Henry Hirsch and Eug Kramer.
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Harper
Gillespie Co
Henry Hirsch
Eug. Kramer
Fredericksburg
George Butler
Austin
Bill Kaiser
H. B. Roberts
Richard Roeder
Carl Ochler
Harper Volunteer Fire Department
Old Rubber Collection Committee
Candidacy Appeal to Voters Seeks Consideration
A brief political appeal asks voters to consider the candidate’s bid. The message emphasizes respecting voters’ views and hopes for support in upcoming ballots.
Presbyterians To Hold All Day Meeting
Harper Presbyterians plan a full day of worship, fellowship picnic, and an afternoon planning conference on Sunday August 16. Dr and Mrs Fred E Brooks of Austin assist Rev Chas R Workman. Brooks will preach at four oclock with return home by five.
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Harper Presbyterians
Fred E. Brooks
Austin
Chas. RE. Workman
Dr. Brooks
Misses Stevens Bode and Parker Entertain
Misses Camille Stevens June Bode and Bonnie Parker hosted a Saturday party at the Stevens home. Dancing games and refreshments filled a large crowd into the late hour.
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Das
Stevens
Bode and
Parker
Camille Stevens
June Bode
Bonnie Parker
Snake creates pandemonium in Tivydale car incident
Hilmar Wahrmund of Tivydale visited Harper with his daughters on Thursday. At Richard Roeder's Service Station a three foot chicken snake sprang from the car doors causing panic among the girls. Wahrmund's son strangled the snake by the tail and knocked its head on the cement to kill it.
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Hilmar Wahrmund
Tivydale
Harper
Wahrmund
Richard Roeder
Public Hearing On County Budget Ordered For Saturday
The Gillespie County budget for 1943 will be considered by the County Commissioners' Court after a public hearing ordered by County Judge Hirsch. The meeting starts 9 a.m. Saturday in the court house commissioners' court room and is open to the public.
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Gillespie County
Hirsch
County Commissioners’ Court
Commissioners’ Court
Court House
Catholic Information on Battle Buddy Faith and Soldiers
A fragmented historical note quotes a Catholic information piece discussing moral courage and faith in battle. It references a private and a marine corps context while commenting on what makes a soldier effective, emphasizing fear of God and accountability.
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Biites Marine Coupe
Magester
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Lois Casper
L. A. Morrison
Joe Welsh
Charlie Taylor
Carlos Parker
B. F. Wakefield
San Antonio
Roy Stevens
the Herald
Red Cross
Office OF Defense Transportation Clinic
Sadler
Chicago
Ill
Olson Rug Co
Walter Olson
R. L. Kott
Yours
Harper Herald
Stewart Grove
Auc
Hill Country FireMen’s Meeting
Paul Jones
Hill Country Firemen's Association
Mason
Washington
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