Western Powers Stand Firm Over Berlin Blockade
The Western Allies declare unity against Soviet pressure in Berlin and refuse to yield to negotiations while lines of communication remain disrupted. They warn that conceding could invite broader European aggression and stress the need to defend Berlin as a key to resisting Soviet advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Russia
United States
Marshall
Germany
Great Britain
France
Ussr
Munich
Europe
Stalin
Truman
Potsdam
Kremlin
Field Trial of Crotalaria in Palo Alto Section
Max Peese appears on a tractor in a photo at Kurt Hansen farm in Palo Alto showing a field trial crop of Crotalaria. Hansen planted about 7 acres this spring and the plant grew waist-high and is valued for soil improvement, not grazing. This may be Gillespie County’s first trial of the legume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt Hansen
Palo Alto
Max Peese
Hansen
Gillespie County
Soil Conservation and Agricultural Departments
Crotalaria Trial Aims To Improve Sandy Soil
Crotalaria specatabilis is tested in Gillespie District as a soil improving crop on poor sandy land. Hansen notes 10-17 tons per acre of green matter, nitrogen from air, erosion reduction, and moisture retention. Results suggest a trial basis only with potential fertilization and follow crops planned for fall and spring, livestock palatability concerns noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kurt Hansen
Palo Alto
Gillespie Soil Conservation
Hansen
Gillespie Soil Conservation District
Board of Supervisors
The
Soil Conservation Service
Proctor and Brewer Visit During Spring Creek Reunion
Mr and Mrs Bill Proctor of Austin visited Mr and Mrs D C Brewer Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Pete Steveny attended the McDonald Reunion at Spring Creek on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Proctor
Austin
D. C. Brewer
Wee Mr
Pete Steveny
McDonald
Spring Creek
T J Davidson of Houston Visits Stevens Home
T J Davidson of Houston visited the J O Stevens home Sunday, sharing time with the Stevens family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Davidson
Houston
J. O. Stevens
Farmstead yard safety and shed location guidance
Keep farm machinery out of the yard and locate the machine shed at the back near the field to keep the driveway and service court open. Clear a rusty wall board to the trash today to prevent possible injury and medical costs tomorrow.
Bernard Scharnhorst Visits Max Lange Home
Bernard Scharnhorst of Albert visited the Max Lange home on Monday. He spent time with the family and toured the residence, continuing a cordial connection between the two households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Scharnhorst
Albert
Max Lange
Lange Reunion Attended by Mrs. R B Goff at Kiserner Park
Mrs. R B Goff attended the Lange family reunion held at Kiserner's Park last Sunday, joining relatives from the clan and celebrating the gathering with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Goff
Lange
Kiserner's Park
Russians Deny Our Right of Free Access to Berlin
The report notes that Russians deny the basic contention that we have free access to Berlin, signaling tensions over control and access routes amid Cold War postures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Giea
Household Wax Use Boosts Dustpan and Drawer Longevity
A note describes wax applied to dust pans tops and bottoms of drawers and painted washer surfaces to help dust slip off and prevent rust. It mentions wax on wash ing machines to guard paint and metal against corrosion.
Kerrville Couple Visit Mrs Adolph Juenke
Mr and Mrs Harvey Juenke of Kerrville visited his mother Mrs Adolph Juenke on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Juenke
Kerrville
Adolph Juenke
Funeral Services Held Tuesday for George Nabors
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Harper Presbyterian Church for George Robert Nabors known as Bob Nabors who died Monday morning August 16 1948 at a Fredericksburg hospital He was born May 15 1899 near Harper and spent his life ranching and farming He leaves his wife two sisters and a brother with burial in Fredericksburg City Cemetery and nephews Gene Nabors Hobson Hopf Clifton Hopf E C Hopf and Dennis Parker among pallbearers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Harper
George Robert Nabors
Fredericksburg
Douglas Brewer
Mr. Nabors
Bob
Pocket
Bill Nabors
Nabors
Cora Hopf
E. C. Hopf
Fred Nabors
Kerrville
Ethel
R. B. Moore
San Saba
Texas
Nettie
W. C. Ward
Menard
Gene Donald Nabors
Hobson Hopf
Clifton Hopf
Dennis Parker
Max Wayne Hopf
States Rights Leaders Rally Thurmond Ticket in Texas
Palmer Bradley of Houston said the Thurmond Wright States Rights ticket gains strength in Texas with efforts to win the state's 23 electoral votes. He warned Truman Civil Rights plans threaten school integration and Texas rights, urging a $1 pledge to fund a statewide campaign ahead of the Fort Worth convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Palmer Bradley
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Fielding L. Wright
Mississippi
Texas
Thurmond
Bradley
The
Alamo
Truman
Thurmond-Wright
Fort Worth
Ft. Worth
Harris
Tarrant
Dallas
Harry Truman
Hitler
Stalin
W. B. Bates
Second National Bank
Fire destroys Walter Eckert's home at Saul Branch
The Walter P Eckert farm residence near Doss in Salt Branch was razed Friday afternoon by a fire caused when gasoline was mistakenly used in a kerosene refrigerator. Eckert attempted to move the appliance but flames trapped it. only clothing and a billfold survived as two children were present but unharmed. No insurance was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter P. Eckert
Salt Branch
Doss
Fredericksburg
Eckert
Visitors Called On Frey Gammen Thaler Home
Visitors Sunday included Mr and Mrs Carl Durst and daughter and Mr and Mrs Herbert Durst and Miss Welma Mae Kensing of Oss in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frey Gammenthaler
Carl Durst
Herbert Durst
Mise Welma Mae Kensing
Oss
Wedekind Family Weekend Visit Near Hunt
Mr and Mrs Fred Wedekind spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs R R Merritt above Hunt Sunday. A family gathering was enjoyed by several relatives with barbecue served for dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wedekind
R. R. Merritt
McDonald Family Reunion At Reed's Spring Creek Hall
Nine McDonald relatives aged 77 to 89 gathered at Reed's Spring Creek Hall for the annual reunion drawing about 250 attendees. The event featured barbecue dancing games and cards with a stop by the Henry Baumann place where early Gilles County settlers built one of the first homes in 1854.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Reed
Spring Creek Hall
Sarah McDonald Cosper
Harper
Giles McDonald Solomon
Permilia Banta Taylor
Junction
Genevery McDonald Nelson
Barksdale
Texas
Ira McDonald
Eldorado
P. W. Hazelwood
Bill McDonald
Douglas
Arizona
Frank Casey
N. W. Fairchilds
Rosie Copple McDonald
Spring Creek
John Hunter
Marvin Hunter
Bandera Bulletin
Warren Hunter
Harper Floralad
Hunter
Henry Baumann
Therp
Eer
Mart McDonald
Gilles County
Gillespie County Fair set to open with expanded seating
Fredericksburg prepares for the 60th Gillespie County Fair with plans for increased seating, new walk in gate, and redeveloped carnival layout. Parking lots, tents for elderly visitors, and enhanced sanitation measures are included, with reserved seating available through the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
The
Fair Association
Quality Peanut Co
A. Forme Y Cats
Roy M. Rothmann
Alamo Commissionen
San Antonio
Tyrus Cox
Fair Grounds
Sia
Harper
Stonewall
Giants
Honde
Harper Stonewall
Jane
Brandstind
Chamber of Carr Merce
Grand Jury Returns No Indictments In Fall Term Session
Gillespie County District Court convened with Judge Thomas Ferguson presiding. The grand jury, after one and a half days, reported no indictments and praised local law and order. Several divorce and civil cases were disposed of or settled, including dismissals and judgments, with various parties mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Thomas Ferguson
Ferguson
Gilleapte
A. L. Bierschwale
Guido Kuhlmann
Lee Feuge
Chas. Walter
Albert Maner
Homer Lee Stevens
Ad. Kneese
Tom Schmidt
Emil Petsch
Adolph Kott
Nace Felps
Chas. Enderlin
Tom O. Schmidt
Melissa Jane Hohenberger
Bruno Hohenberger
Emma Langehennig Williams
Rex Williams
Texas Finance Corp
Glen H. Whipple
Texas Finance Corporation
Henry O. Williams
Elia Mae Klein
McPeak Sentenced for Auto Theft in June Case
Floyd McPeak was tried for stealing an automobile from Boening Motor Sales on June 11. The grand jury returned the indictment and he was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd McPeak
Boening Motor Sales
Wee
McPeak
Sea Grand Jury
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Robert Rabors
States Rights Committee
Walter Eckert
Saul Branch
Ingram
J. Thurman
Walters
Bunch
Kaiser
Lee
Clark
Dayton Rahe
V. Thurman
Omer
Harold Rane
Thurman Brothers
DeLorey
H. Rane
Tommie Feller
Tommie
Zumwalt
H. Rahe
Ile
Ple County Fair
Ges
Herald
Harper - Stonewall
Petit Dury
Jack V. Hurley
Beulah
Peter Hurley
Tosuit
Ernest
H. Felps
Roselee Felps
Filen Washington
Robert Buckley
Pauline Boles
Jack West
Harold Loitz
Louis Holub
Clinton A. Lindig
Misalon Auto Parts No. 2
Wilfred Seipp
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