Fredericksburg Native Son Admiral Nimitz Honored in WWII Tribute
The Fredericksburg born Admiral Chester W. Nimitz is hailed for leading Pacific forces to victory in World War II. The piece recalls his Kerrville youth and his 1941 rise to Commander-in-chief of the Pacific Fleet and honors him during the January 16 1944 Texas Day celebration in Honolulu.
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Chester W. Nimitz
Fredericksburg
Kerrville
Tivy High School
Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
America
Japan
United States
Admiral Nimitz
Mike
Texas
Honolulu
Amon G. Carter
Ft. Worth
Allied Nations
United Nations
Douglas MacArthur
Cugidor
Philippos
Tia
Tuesda
MacArthur
Hirohito
Iide
Gen
Latthe Beach
Arkansas
West Point
U. S. Army
Chester Nimitz
Pacific
Cessation of Hostilities Announced By President Truman
The war ends as President Truman delivers a ceasefire announcement. The nation rejoices while honoring fallen service members. Japan pledges unconditional surrender terms via the Swiss government, with MacArthur to sign formal papers.
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Washington
Harper
Texas
Harry S. Trumann
Japan
Truman
Potsdam
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
China
Douglas Mac.Arthur
Gen. MacArthur
Anna Nixon Buried In Harper Cemetery At 83
Funeral services for Anna Nixon age 83 were held at the Harper Methodist Church after burial in Harper Cemetery. She died August 13 1945 in Corsicana and is survived by four daughters four sons a sister and a brother. Also noted is General Douglas MacArthur’s role in governing the Japanese after surrender and his distinguished military career.
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Anna Nixon
Harper
Methodist Church
Willman
Methodist Church of
Nixon
Texas
Anna Mund
Conrad Mund
Cherry Springs
L. D. Nixon
Squaw Creek
Bessie McDougal
Clara Masters
Priddy
Cora Harper
Dallas
Myrtle Livingston
Corsicana
Lewis Nixon
Mason
Charles Nixon
Muska Vee
Okla
Frank Nixon
Springfield
Ore
Irving Nixon
Martindale
Alfred Sauers
Cass
Lockesburg
Ark
We Warn Against Rebuilding After Versailles Peace
In World War I the United States developed a strong navy merchant marine army air force and industry. Yet after Versailles we disarmed and reduced these assets, leaving us vulnerable and ranked among the weakest nations just two decades later, leading to a two ocean war against Germany Italy and Japan.
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America
Versailles
Japan
Germany
Italy
New St. Anthony's Church Plans Progressing
Trustees announce official drive for funds starting Sunday August 26 with after Mass meetings to answer questions. Cash or pledges will be placed on the altar. parishioners will support the church’s official start.
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St. Anthony’s Church
St. Anthony’s
St. Anthony's Church
District Court Opens Fall Term in Gillespie County
The Gillespie County District Court for the fall term opens Monday morning August 20 with District Judge Raymond Gray presiding. First case likely the contested sale of real estate from the defunct Bank of Fredericksburg. docket is light. Grand jurors include Frank Kroll Albert Kolmeier Hilmar Henke Herman Eckhardt and others.
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Gillespie County District Court
E. L. Schmidt
Raymond Gray
San Saba
Bank of Fredericksburg
Schmidt
Frank Kroll
Albert Kolmeier
Hilmar Henke
Herman Eckhardt
August Stahl
Louis Stevens
Hugo Petsch
Harry Jordan
Edwin Pfiester
Frank Bang
Edwin Braentgam
Alfred Rusenberger
Ernst Hohmann
August Land
Paul Stehling
Nolin Althaus
Cosper Family Noted Son Sailing From Rhode Island
Mr and Mrs William Cosper receive a letter from their son B M 2c Audley Cosper now stationed in Rhode Island stating he will be sent overseas and leave for California on August 14.
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William Cosper
B. M
Audley Cosper
Rhode Island
California
Gasoline and Canned Goods Rationing Ended for Civilians
The OPA chief Bowles terminated rationing on gasoline, canned fruits and vegetables, and fuel oil items for civilians. Meats fats oils butter sugar shoes and tires stay on ration lists for now due to military needs. If production rises relief on these will follow.
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OPA
Bowles
Clifton Kneese and Josephine Boos Wed in Harper
Miss Josephine Boos daughter of Harry Boos of Fredericksburg married Clifton Kneese son of Mrs. Ida Kneese of Harper. Rev. Allen officiated Saturday August 11 at 3 p.m. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Forest Green. The couple will reside in Fredericksburg following a wedding feast at the bride’s home.
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Josephine Boos
Harry Boos
Fredericksburg
Clifton Kneese
Ida Kneese
Harper
Allen
Baptist Church of
Forest Green
End Of World War II Ends Six Years After Poland Invasion
The text notes World War II ends on August 14, 1915, nearly six years after Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. It recalls the U S entry after Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 and Germany's subsequent declaration of war.
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Germany
Poland
United States
Pearl Harbor
U. S
Honolulu
Hawaiian Island
Truman Declares Sunday Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving
President Truman proclaims Sunday August 19 as a day of prayer and thanksgiving. Churches are urged to offer prayers and give thanks that the war has ended.
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Harry Truman
P T A Barbecue Cancelled Amid Sheep and Goat Sale Clash
The P T A barbecue planned for August 25 in Harper was canceled due to the Sheep and Goat Sale in Fredericksburg on the same day. Attendees from Harper included Mrs Stella Duderstadt and Rev A A Allen among others. services noted as inspiring and well attended. Mr and Mrs Omer Cottle and children visited Rock Springs relatives.
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Fredericksburg
Harper
Stella Duderstadt
Ben Thomas
A. A. Allen
Watkins Tarr and Son
A. ©. Wendel
Jos Whitewood
FM. Floyd
Francis Floyd
Omer Cottle
Rock Springs
War toll and cost: 260000 lives and 350 billion spent
The text notes heavy U S losses in World War I with over 260000 deaths and more than 350 billion dollars spent. It cites Selective Service inducting 16 million into the armed services and a peak force of about 11.5 million, detailing casualties, spending, and long term costs.
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Washington
United States
Nic
Selective Service
Armed Services
Women's Army Corps
Merchant Marine
Japan
Nazi Germany
World War II Casualties From Gillespie County Listed
The notice lists thirty-one Gillespie County men and women killed in World War II or missing in action, including Lt. Luther B. Stockard, Lt. William Dietel Jr., Pfe. Andrew Frantzen, Harold Ahrens, Sgt. Lorenz Kirchhoff, Emil Schlaudt, Rubin Althaus, Cpl. Edgar Wittkohl, Pfc. Elgin Becker, Pvt. Ewald Novian, and Pvt. Gladys Lee, with statuses ranging from KIA to POW and training deaths. The list notes several are missing or prisoners of war in Japanese camps and references the casualty list continued on page 3.
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Radio Post
Harper Herald
William Dietel, Jr
Gillespie County
Luther B. Stockard
Katie Stockard
Harper
Aleutian Islands
Wm. Dietel
Germany
Pfe
Andrew R. Frantzen
Emil Frantzen
August Kirchhoff
White Bluff
Klarper
North American
Ove Seas
Emil Schlaudt
Stonewall
U. Ss. S
Italy
Pfc
Elgin E. Becker
Ad. Becker
Doss
France
Ewald Novian
Wille Novian
Camp Adair
Oregon
Gladys Lee
Robert E. Lee
Clean Up Day Planned at Harper School Next Wednesday
A Harper school clean-up day is set for next Wednesday August 22. P T A members urge everyone to participate in cleaning the building and grounds and bring buckets to aid the effort.
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Harper
Harper School
Focal P. T. A
Community Work Day for School Opening Preparations
Volunteers and helpers are urged to bring rakes hoes shovels and any pickup small truck or trailer to assist on the work day. Ladies are asked to bring a dish of salad meat or beans for lunch with school meals provided. This event aims to ready the school building and grounds for the S46 Harper scheme debut.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Admiral Chester Nimitz
Pres. Truman
England
Douglas Macartuck
United Nation
P.T.A
Y. J. Delevan
J. M. Stevens
Creighton Stevens
Reuben Bode
San Antonio
Delevan
Cps
Edgar Deltz
Jackson
Miss
Delta
W. R. Massey
Jack Smith
Eddie Lee
Seguin
Victor Pizzini
Ida Smith
Sam Ezell
Charlene Marrett
Fountell Cook
Miss Cook
Amarillo
Jim Wells
Beaumont
Oliver Ruskey
Belmore Roberts
Chas. Barrett
Bill Kaiser
Junction
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