Read This Contarisuren Opinion Piece on War Tolls and Press Freedom
The column criticizes wartime lending and tolls, noting US payments for ships through Suez while Britain passes through Panama, and argues against surrender of American rights. It cites Earl Wilson on Russia, soldiers in Persia, and probes press freedom in Potsdam, urging full access for allied press reporters to report conditions in target countries.
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United States
Panama Canal
Suez Ditch
Great Britain
Panama
Suez
America
Earl Wilson
Indiana
Europe
Near East
Persia
Teheran
Abadan
Russia
Wilson
Finland
Rumania
Spa Bner
Big Three
Vandenberg
Potsdam
War chant of G I's in rough jungle march amid hardship
The poem urges troops to press on through rain mud and fever while dispatching the enemy. It contrasts fatigue with duty, noting losses on both sides and the grim grind of long marches. It portrays Allied resolve and the harshness of campaign life.
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G.I
City Cafe Reopens In Fredericksburg After Remodel
Fredericksburg City Cafe, closed several weeks for remodeling, reopened with redesigned tables and counters to boost efficiency. The dining room expanded and kitchen storage reconfigured, with air conditioning and rest rooms added. Proprietor Alex Frantzen thanked patrons for patience and promised one of the hill country’s best eateries.
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City Cafe
Fredericksburg
Alex Frantzen
Frantzen
Hill Country
Mr and Mrs Clarence Taylor Visit Ozona Relatives
Mr and Mrs Clarence Taylor of Ozona visited relatives here during the weekend, sharing time with family and returning home afterward.
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Clarence Taylor
Ozona
Mr and Mrs Hilmar Mark Wirdt Visit Marvin Kramer Home
Mr and Mrs Hilmar Mark Wirdt and their children visited the Marvin Kramer home on Sunday, spending time with the family and sharing news of their activities.
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Frank Thomason
J. W. Merritt
Center Fount
F. M. Floyd
Pat Rogers
J. J. Rogers
Noble Jobes
Segovia
Harper
Hilmar Markwordt
Marvin Kramer
Overseas Christmas mailing begins September 15
Postmaster R W Klingelhofer announced the overseas Christmas mailing period for Army and Navy personnel will start September 15 after receiving Washington instructions. He urged planning and to save strong string and box material for holiday gifts.
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R. W. Klingelhoefer
Washington
Army
Navy
Group Of Registrants Take Physical In San Antonio
A Gillespie County registrant group reported to San Antonio on Wednesday morning August 22 for their pre induction physical. The list includes Fermir Ramirez Egon C Tatsch Elgin J W Bernhard John E Seelig Leslie C Durst Patrick J Pyka Alfred C Jost Robert W Halfmann William A Moses John D M Sagebiel Robert E Langehennig James K Terry Gene G Harper Charles R Klein Robert L Leutbecher Marvin Woedmer Perry Mueller Roland R Evans Carroll E Bierschwabe Eugene C Luckenbach Eddie E Staats Atley O Usener Lupe A Martinez.
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Gillespie County
San Antonio
Fermir Ramirez
Egon C. Tatsch
Elgin J. W. Bernhard
John E. Seelig
Leslie C. Durst
Patrick J. Pyka
Alfred C. Jost
Robert W. Halfmann
William A. Moses
John D. M. Sagebiel
Robert E. Langehennig
James K
Teachers Announced for Harper School
At the Tejas Study Club meeting on August 18 Fredericksburg residents organized a Schubert themed program. Mrs Ernest Lochte led with others including Mrs Lester Keyser Mrs Victor Stahl and Mrs Alonzo Evers performing songs piano pieces and violin pieces while a Stokowski conducted recording of Schubert and Kreisler ballet music was featured. Hosts provided refreshments after the program.
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Tejas
Ernest Lochte
Fredericksburg
Lester Keyser
Victor Stahl
Alonzo Evers
Lochte
Franz Schubert
Keyser
Schubert
Stahl
Wol Stevens
L. al Stevens
Mary Virginia Stevens
David Schmidt
Gilbert Anderczy
A. L. Bierschwale
J. R. Peril
School Clean Up Day at Harper School Grounds
A Wednesday clean up at Harper school grounds saw many volunteers cleaning inside and out as school preparations continue for the September 3 opening. Supt. Neal B. Fox announced the 1945-46 faculty including E Dean Hopf and Mrs Cora Coplen. another high school teacher position remains to be filled. Bus drivers and lunch room staff were named, with praise for last year’s lunch crew. A group from Harper also attended the Junction Lions Club luncheon and meeting.
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Harper School
Fox
Goo
Charles Workman
Presbyterian Church
Sharp
Texas
Milam County
Workman
Neal B. Fox
Starper
E. Dean Hopf
Joe Croom
Ingram
Cora Coplen
Gilbert Anderegg
Neal B Fox
Etna Thurman
Clarence Bierschwale
Croom
Bierschwais Iic
Richard Hardin
Fredericksburg
Junction
Junction Lions Club
Texas Breeding Sheep Show and Goats Underway
Miss Viola Marschall wed Randolf Burrer at Holy Ghost Church Fredericksburg in a 5:30 wedding officiated by Rev O Lindenberg Attendants Clinton Burrer Flora Treiles. Grooming and plans include farming near Fredericksburg. Shows and sale begin Thursday at 8 am with sheep and goat judging and auctions. Congressman Fisher to attend regional convention events. Parade and comical softball game cap weekend in Fredericksburg.
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Viola Marschall
Eddie Marschall
Harper
Randolf Burrer
Adolph Burrer Sr
Holy Ghost Church
Fredericksburg
O. Lindenberg
Clinton Burrer
Flora Treiles
Harper High School
Austin
Ace
Pete Gully
Uvalde
Nelson Johnson
San Angelo
QO. C. Fisher
Congress
FHS
Jaycee Black Monarchs
Lions Club Blue Beards
Fall Court Convenes with Grand Jury and Real Estate Case
Gillespie County district court opened with Judge Gray presiding and twelve grand jurors sworn in. The defunct Bank of Fredericksburg receivership case, Jo Wieser vs Huerster, Receiver, began hearing with a decision expected midweek, amid ongoing real estate sale challenges. No new divorce filings were noted. several old cases remain.
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Gillespie County District Court
Raymond FF. Gray
Chas. Endellin
Lawrence Burrer
Aug. Stahl
Foreman
Frank Kroll
Albert Stuolmeier
Tolmar Henke
Elerm. Eckhardt
Hugo Petsch
Efarssy Wordan
Edwin Pfiester
Weiting
Bank of Fredericksburg
Jo. Wieser
D. J. Huerster
Gillespie County
Banking Committee
Gray
Lizzie Klappenbach
Ralph Gold
August McKay
Vir
James Moritz
Albert Perschel
Filomina Heinen
Herman Usener
Roscoe Runge
Guardian Ad Litem
E. L. Schmidt
Petit Jury
Schmidt
Group Of Gillespie Men Inducted Into Army
Gillespie County men reported to Fort Sam Houston last week and were soon slated for army service. Included are Francis Edward Siartmann William Fritz Pieper Oliver Klaerner Rufus Paul Willie Leroy Willie Wahrmund and Mrs John S Whitewood Sr remains in Fredericksburg hospital with limited improvement. Mrs Ro Wendel joined family at her side. Herald editor received a letter from George Smith former Harper Schools vocational agriculture teacher now in Thrall Texas. He plans to visit soon.
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Gillespie County
Francis Edward Siartmann
William Fritz Pieper
Oliver O Klaerner
Rufus Paul Willie Leroy
Willie Wahrmund
John S. Whitewood
Fredericksburg
Ro © Wendel
Whitewood
the Herald
George Smith
Harper Schools
American Legion To Meet Tuesday Night
The Louis Jordan Post American Legion and its Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting Tuesday August 28 at 7:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend and prospective members are invited. Discussion will cover a special Memorial Service for Gillespie County youths and other urgent matters.
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Louis Jordan Post American Legion
Gillespie
Local Couple Amid Community Center Renovation
Mr and Mrs Floyd and aL A Canp Clark visit the site as volunteers aiding a city led restoration project. Community members gather to support the effort with donations and hands on work, boosting plans for the new facility.
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Albert Whetstone
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Harper Tuesay
Commissioners Court
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Felix Saenger
Edgar Crenwelge
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Thomas Jung
Eugene Keennecke
Alfred Sauer
Otto Dittmar
Eddie Hahn
Walter Tarr
Max Lange
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Davy Jones Locker
U.S. Navy
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Harsbor
Tejas Study Club
New York
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Empire State Building
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Joe Ernst
Walter Barsch
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Clary Plerbort
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