Farley optimistic on US recovery after European tour
Former Postmaster General James A. Farley urged optimism after touring Europe. He predicted US prosperity within a year and four to five years of growth, praising American ingenuity while urging continued controls and rationing to finish postwar adjustments. He warned on Germany and Europe’s need for cooperation and labor rehab.
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Houston Chronicle
James A. Farley
Galveston
United States
Farley
OPA
Congress
James Byrnes
U.S
Europe
Germany
Russia
Britain
France
Italy
Madrid
Spain
Portugal
Two Roosevelts in public view stir strong opinions
Journalist George Peck notes two schools of thought on Franklin D Roosevelt with reverence or hostility. A possible middle ground emerges as readers and critics debate his legacy and impact.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Farmers urged to deliver scrap to revive postwar steel output
The American Iron and Steel Institute warns a severe scrap shortage risks delaying a full steel recovery after World War II. Farmers are urged to ship agricultural scrap to dealers, with firms arranging transport if bulky.
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Committee On Iron and Steel
American Iron and Steel Institute
National Farm Safety Week Proclaimed by President Truman
President Harry S. Truman proclaims National Farm Safety Week for the week beginning July 21, 1946, urging farm groups to publish farm accident facts and develop safety programs. He suggests eliminating at least one hazard daily to improve farm safety nationwide. Acting Secretary Dean Acheson signs the proclamation.
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Harry S. Truman
United States of America
Washington
Dean Acheson
Texas School Per Capita Set At $41.00 By State Board
The State Board of Education set next year’s per capita payment for Texas scholastics at 35 dollars with a supplemental 6 dollars raising total to 41 dollars. The move follows a 4 dollar recent addition and a 2 dollar increase approved Monday. State Comptroller estimates project 55 million dollars available for apportionment to about 1.5 million students, with legal limits at 37 dollars per pupil or the funds available, whichever is less.
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Texas
State
State Board of Education
George H. Sheppard
Claude Burns Dies Following Health Decline at 47
Claude Burns of Harper aged 47 died unexpectedly at a Fredericksburg Hospital after a sun stroke two weeks earlier and a blood clot. He leaves a daughter with her mother in Seguin and a brother Bullie Burns, sheriff of Bandera County. Funeral held in Bandera.
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Claude Burns
Harper
Fredericksburg
Burns
Bandera
Texas
Mr. Burns
Center Point
J. S. Burns
Clarence Smith
Seguin
Bullie Burns
Bandera County
Seattle couple tours the nation on Indian motorcycle
Cyclists Mr. and Mrs. Wm. (Bil) Hoffa of Seattle travel across the United States on a new Indian motorcycle with sidecar and trailer extras. They visited Fredericksburg en route from the West Coast to Florida and plan stops from New Orleans to New York, photographing the journey for family memories.
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Bil) Hoffa
Seattle
Washington
United States
Fredericksburg
Florida
Hoffa
Augusta Fischer
Henry Fischer
Harper
Kerrville
Austin
Durst
St. Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Yellowstone
Youth Caravan Success Highlights Harper Week
Rev Charles Workman reports the Presbyterian sponsored Youth Caravan in Harper last week was a grand success. The event inspired local youth, formed an interdenominational Christian Youth Fellowship, and installed youth leaders to serve the community and world.
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Charles Workman
The
Presbyterian Church
Harper
Margaret Olsen
Clarence Ruskey
Mary Virginia Stevens
Charles D. Schmidt
Harold B. Schmidt
Faith and Life
Naroldene Porter
Scotty Kinsey
Nell Davies
Christian Outreach
Jim Spainhower
Christian Fellowship
Fred Whitewood, Jr
Chas, Workman
Gillespie County Keeps High Tax Billing Payments
Gillespie County again reports near perfect tax payment compliance for the fiscal year ending June 30 1945. Tax assessor collector Wm M Petmecky notes only 525 25 of 46 429 35 county levy was due at year end with over 580 09 in delinquent collections already paid. Rural precincts show near 100 percent payments while a handful of families owe minor real estate taxes.
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Gillespie County
Wm. M. Petmecky
Commissioners' Court
Weekend visitors join local residents for social gathering
Mrs R D Inscore hosted Saturday night with Mrs R B Goff. Miss Sally Whit ten, Steven Whitten, and Joe Geiger of Houston visited the home of Mr and Mrs W H Stevens during the weekend.
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Jimmie Mayes
Texas University
Harvey Stevens Jr
R. D. Inscore
R. B. Goff
Sally
Steven Whitten
Joe Geiger
Houston
Mrs. W. H. Stevens
Harper civic groups plan 14 acre community center site
Representatives from Harper civic organizations met at the school to hear progress on a proposed community center at Memorial Park. They voted to purchase 14 acres of the Whitworth Estate northeast of Harper at 100 per acre, with surveys and title work to begin, and formed a committee of club chairs to solicit donations.
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Harper
Our Memorial Park
Frank Staudt
Whitworth
Harper- Fredericksburg
C. W. Barrett
Dayton Rahe
Harper Ball Club
Joe Kaiser
Harper Volunteer Fire Dept
W. A. Brown
Lions Club
Dean Hopf
Tejas Club
Fred Whitewood
Band Mothers
T. P. Harlen
Paul Jones
Helping Hands Club
Helping Hand Club Met at Mrs Clara Masters Home
The Helping Hand Club met Thursday evening at Mrs Clara Masters home with nine members and one visitor. Reports from committees were given. cemetery treasury showed 31.59 and work paused for rain. Quilt blocks nearly finished. a 42 party was planned. Next meeting with Mrs A C Wendel. Loretta Jenschke of Fredericksburg visited Mrs Kaiser and the Baumanns.
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Helping Hand Club
Clara Masters
Ccemetery
Treasury
A. C. Wendel
San Antonio Visitors and Family Trips Mentioned
The text lists Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sagebiel and daughters Beatrice and Elenora plus a friend traveling to Montana to visit Mrs Sagebiel’s sisters. It notes San Antonio residents Norbert Schneider Bill Zuercher Margaret Ruse and Tillie Baumann visiting Arthur Baumann’s home. Also Supt. Neal Fox and family Chas Barrett Blomer Smith and families Olive and Buzzy Parker took a fishing trip to Buchanan Lake last weekend.
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Albert Sagebiel
Beatrice
Elenora
San Antonio
Montana
Norbert Schneider
Bill Zuercher
Margaret Ruse
Tillie Baumann
Arthur Baumann
Neal Fox
Gilbert
Chas. Barrett
Blomer Smith
Rex
Olive Parker
Buzzy Parker
Buchanan Lake
Mosel and Harper Wed in Methodist Church Ceremony
Miss Minda Faye Mosel daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Mosel and Victor Harper son of Mr and Mrs Gordon Harper were united in marriage at the Methodist Church Saturday morning by Rev B E Breghan Aubrey Harper brother of the groom was the only attendant The couple left for a short honeymoon and will reside in Harper where Harper runs an electrical appliance and repair business.
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Minda Faye Mosel
C. A. Mosel
Victor Harper
Gordon Harper
B. E. Breghan
Aubrey Harper
Harper
Kramer andCosper Married in Kerrville Ceremony
Miss Helen Kramer daughter of Mr and Mrs Alf Kramer wed Wm Palmer Cosper son of Mr and Mrs Wm Cosper of Harper. Justice of the Peace Bob Bennett presided in Kerrville on Friday July 5. The couple will reside in Kerrville where the groom works. Best wishes are extended for a long and happy life.
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Helen Kramer
Alf. Kramer
Palmer Cosper
Wm. Cosper
Harper
Justice of the Peace
Bob Bennett
Kerrville
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