Advance ticket sale begins for 3 day race
The Fredericksburg meet runs September 1 2 and 3 at the Fredericksburg Fair Grounds. Bill Nettle sponsor says tickets are at Kallenbergs Pharmacy and sales continue through opening day. A total of 135 horses entered the event promises top state racing. Concerts by Alfred Pehl on all days and Alf Schaefer’s San Antonio Municipal Band on Sunday from 1 30 to 4 lead the entertainment. Concessions also offered. Mrs C H Sheldon and son have returned from Wisconsin to visit her parents.
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Fredericksburg Fair Grounds
Bill Nettle
Nettle
Kallenberg
Alfred Pehl
Alf. Schaefer
San Antonio
Fair Grounds
Constitutional Amendments Proposed for Texas Ballot
A summary of amendments to the Texas Constitution for the August 25, 1945 vote. Amendment 1 bans poll taxes for wartime voters within limits and excludes regular military. Amendment 2 sets legislator pay at ten dollars daily plus up to two dollars and fifty cents mileage for twenty five miles. Amendment 3 addresses Supreme Court provisions.
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Texas
United States
United States Merchant Marine
United States Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Tivydale Locals Share Visits Across Area Families
Mrs. Otto Staudt and daughter of White Oak visited relatives in Tivydale. Ellis Nixon and two children of Eckert met with Gilbert Klein family. Harry Klein and sons left for San Antonio to visit James Klein. Aline Kramer of Harper visited Emil Fritz family. Alfons Stehling and son saw J Klein. Boerne’s Jimmie Armstrong returned for vacation. Juenke and Roeder families plus Shirley Kunz joined Klein relatives Sunday. Alfred Klein of Fredericksburg also visited, with Wahrmund and Bernhard families present.
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Otto Staudt
White Oak
Alfons Feller
Ellis Nixon
Eckert
Gilbert Klein
Harry Klein
San Antonio
James Klein
Milton Kramer
Aline of
Harper
Emil Fritz
Alfons Stehling
J. Klein
Jimmie L. Armstrong
Boerne
Edgar Klein
Arno Juenke
Stonewall
Chas. Roeder
Raymond Juenke
Louis Kunz
Shirley
Benne Stein
Alfred Klein
Fredericksburg
Ernst Wahrmund
Albert Bernhard
Kerrville
Willie Bernhard
Werner
Edward Klein
Willie Klein
Werner Klein
Eddie Klein
Ellery Koenig
Roger Dale
Allen
John Bates
Seaman
Morgan Bates
San Diego
Calif
Andrew Keller
Johnny Klein
Raymond Klein
Otto Klein
Esther Feller
J. L. Armstrong
Clemens Klein
Robert Lang
Alfons Klein
Clemens
Felix Kunz
Court Reform and Elder Aid Amendments Considered
The text outlines proposed constitutional changes: strengthening the Supreme Court with six full voting judges, converting six commissioners into full members. and expanding old age assistance to $20 monthly from state funds matched by federal money potentially totaling $40 monthly, with a $35 million state cap for aid to the aged, blind, and children under 16.
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Supreme Court
Overseas holiday parcels rules urge early mailing
Postmaster General Hannegan urges overseas gift mail from September 15 to October 15 with strict packaging and clear addressing. Packages must not exceed five pounds or 13 inches in length, be marked Christmas parcel, and avoid perishables. Shipping rules emphasize securing items in durable boxes and starting early to ensure delivery to service members.
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Navy
Robert Hannegan
Armed Services
Driving Metaphor on Chastity in Catholic Thought
A Catholic essay uses a car salesman and driver to illustrate God’s laws. It argues that God as Manufacturer sets rules humans cannot safely break, likening pre marriage sexual activity to reckless shifting that harms both car and soul. It urges adherence to purity and chastity as guidance from Catholic teaching.
Sunday church notices and local visitors
Sunday School at 10, Regular Worship at 11 as Methodist cooperate with Baptist meetings. 300 Full Gospel Tabernacle led by Rev B E Bueche hosts services every other Friday at 8:30 pm. Visitors include Y J Delevan of San Antonio and families of Stevens, Smith and Meier while Eda Lee returns home with them.
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Baptist Church
Tabernacle Building
Public urged to mail overseas gifts promptly
Officials warn that crowding of overseas gift parcels near the mailing deadline could hinder delivery. They stress success depends on public cooperation and prompt mailing as the period opens, urging timely sending of all packages with limited staff and facilities available.
St Anthony's Church revival and build a new church drive
Revival meetings run through August 26 with services at St Anthony's Church. Joint thanksgiving service held August 19 as Harper Methodists and Presbyterians met at Presbyterian Church. Upcoming events include union Sunday School and worship, Austin Presbytery meeting, and evangelistic services led by Dr Samuel L Terry. Parish plans build program with donations and questions after Masses.
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Harper Methodists
Presbyterian Church
Workman
Union
Methodist Church
Austin Presbytery
Hochlein Presbyterian Church
Harper Presbyterian Church
Samuel L. Terry
San Antonio
Catholic Action Councils of
Alamo Camp
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Esmond Klein
Roman Klein
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Seguin
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Sam Ezell
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Willie Meier
Otto Wienecke
U. S
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Greasiang
Edwin Tatsch
Texas Bottle Beer
T-Bones
Elcome
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Charles G. Workman
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Little Rock
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