Radio stars and salutes in 1940s Airtime Notes
The piece highlights radio music directors and actors such as Erno Rapee and Georgia Carroll, noting conductors’ formal salutes to musicians and mentions of Marjorie Hannan James Ruth Ann and Aries Francis in NBC and CBS programs. It also references Jackie Cooper’s Radio Theatre rehearsals and Mort Lewis’s versatile radio roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erno Rapee
Malefica Playhouse
Marjorie Hannan
Ruth Ann Ot
Jackie Cooper
Lou Silvers
Radio Theatre Orchestra
Jackie
Mort Lewis
Radio
May Traffic Fatalities In Texas Reach 97
The State DPS reports 97 people killed in May along with 17 more from previous injuries. Seven fatal crashes caused 22 deaths, mainly head ons as drivers sped into oncoming lanes. Night speed, county roads, and pedestrians account for most losses. many could have been prevented.
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Texas
State Department of Public Safety
Texas Highway Patrol
S. A
Science to create markets for chemurgic crops in Texas
Agricultural editor Victor H. Schoffelmayer argues for using science to build markets for home grown crops. He cites planned Lufkin paper mill turning pine into newsprint and future uses for sweet potatoes tung nuts and other crops as potential chemurgic products to reduce imports and boost industry.
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Victor H. Schoffelmayer
The
Dallas News
Texas
Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College
Nacogdoches
Lufkin
Savannah
Charles H. Herty
East Texas
Dutch East Indies
China
New NBC program revival plans and host lineup announced
The summer replacement for Town Hall Tonight will be a three station hook up with Fred Uttal as master of ceremonies. Dave Elman reports on a study showing women with hobbies have a higher marriage probability. The program If I Had the Chance, on the NBC Blue network, will be produced directed and hosted by Lewis.
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Fred Allen
Town Hall
Fred Uttal
Dave
Elman
NBC Blue
Lewis
Water ballet dazzles crowds at Billy Rose Aquacade
New York Special reports a striking shot of water ballet sweeping across the pool at Billy Rose's Aquacade in the World's Fair Amusement Area. The water show is among the fair's most popular features with thousands watching daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Billy Rose
Ares
Tower of Bun at California World's Fair in Court of Honor
A doorway glimpse into the Court of Honor at the California World's Fair reveals the 400 feet Tower of Bun and a vibrant red and yellow light standard set against layered clouds.
Western powers maintain garrisons in Chinese cities contexted by Boxer Rebellion
The article notes that Western nations have held extraterritorial rights in China since about 1860, with troops stationed in ports like Tientsin and other stations. It explains the Boxer Rebellion led to permanent deployments and describes Japan's seizure of coastal China altering the force balance. It mentions US Marines at Tientsin, British and French forces, and limited roles while Japanese troops operate outside concessions. In a local note, Mr and Mrs J O Stevens visited Harper Saturday, with John Wedekind joining them for a visit.
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China
United States
Tientsin
Britain
France
Japan
Cincinnati Enquirer
Stevens Visitors in Harger on Tuesday
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Stevens were visitors in Harger Tuesday, stopping at local spots and meeting residents. They arrived in the afternoon and planned a brief stay.
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H. L. Stevens
Harger
Unemployment Compensation Tax Collections Rise in Texas
AUSTIN July 3 State unemployment compensation tax collections from employers of eight or more have reached 7 276 086 to date for 1939. Texas commission chairman-director Orville S Carpenter says merit rating could save employers over 10 million yearly. District supervisor J W McBrine notes regional savings may total 600 000 to 1 500 000 annually with lower turnover. Individual rates set Jan 1 1941 will depend on benefits paid and a three year turnover history, encouraging stabilisation despite 1230 jobs filled in May.
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Austin
Orville S. Carpenter
The
Texas Commission
Texas
Carpenter
J. W. MecBrine
Jmployers
Texas State Employment Service
McBrine
Claunch and Markwordt Marriage in Fredericksburg
Joe F. Claunch of Lampasas and Miss Amanda Markwordt were united in marriage in Fredericksburg Monday at nine. Rev M P Burton officiated. The bride is daughter of Henry and Nervine Markwordt, with Nervine as maid of honor and Steve McCarty as best man. The groom works on the Harper highway and they will reside in Lampasas.
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Joe F. Claunch
Lampasas
Amanda Markwordt
Fredericksburg
M. P. Burton
First Methodist Church
Henry Merkwordt
Harper
Nervine Markworth
Steve McCarty
Cage Bros
Harper Highway
Haag unites Ruby Klett and Harvey Ransleben in Kerrville
Rev. Theo M. Haag marries Miss Ruby Klett and Harvey Ransleben on Saturday at Bethany Lutheran Church. Attendants include Bernice Seipp and Charlotte Hannemann. Bride wore blue lace, pink gladiola. couple to reside in Kerrville after a West Texas trip.
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Theo. M. Haag
Ruby Klett
Harvey Ransleben
Bethany Lutheran Church
Louis Hannemann
Edgar Klett
Paul Lange
Norman Ransleben
Bernice Seipp
Charlotte Hannemann
Albert E. Klett
Meta Ransleben
West Texas
Kerrville
Schreiner Wool and Mohair Company
All Stars to Play Aug 6 at Seipp’s Ball Park
Harry Wahrmund of Doss reports a August 6 game at Seipp’s Ball Park pitting a Gillespie County All Stars team against a San Antonio All Stars squad. Selected players hail from Gillespie County and Fredericksburg City League teams.
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Harry Wahrmund
Doss
San Antonio
Gillespie County
Wahrmund
Fredericksburg
Seipp
Road Maps for All Texas Counties Now Available
State Highway Engineer Julian Montgomery announces public access to accurate county road maps for all 254 Texas counties. Maps show county roads and state highways, railroads, towns, streams, parks, reservations, dwellings, wells, churches, schools, and other structures visible from roads. Printed on large sheets, most scales are one inch to the mile with some half inch for larger counties, and supplementary sheets cover developed areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Julian Montgomery
Montgomery
Highway Department
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
State Highwayepartment
Miss Whitworth Visits Aunts in Kerrville This Week
Miss Dawn Whitworth is visiting her aunts Mesdames H Nabers and B Brown in Kerrville this week.
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Dawn Whitworth
Mesdames ,H. Nabers
B. Brown
Kerrville
Nixon Family Visit Keeps Long Tradition Alive
Rev and Mrs Frank Nixon and children of Mason visited Rev Nixon’s parents Mr and Mrs L D Nixon on Friday, continuing a family gathering tradition in the community.
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Frank Nixon
Chiren
Mason
Nabers Visit Noted in Harper on Fourth
Mr and Mrs Bob Nabers were visitors in Harper on the Fourth. A good rain fell west of Harper last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Bob Nabers
Harper
Tuua
Faris Family Vacation on the Liano River
Mr and Mrs B L Faris and children spend the week on the Liano river at the Mason crossing. Delmer McDonald aged 900 Delmer is recovering from a severe pneumonia attack.
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B. L. Faris
Liano River
Mason Crossing
Delmer
Herbert McDonald
Ranch sale ends in Noxville county at 16 per acre
Seth Whetstone sold his 1600 acre ranch in Noxville county to Tom Parker for 16 dollars per acre last week. Crowds gathered in Fredericksburg on Tuesday with a grand parade and a busy fair grounds program including a band concert.
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Seth Whetstone
Noxville
Tom Parker
Fredericksburg
Fair Grounds
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Sahara
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Jack Randall
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Walter Pidgeon
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Ann Sothern
Mr. Lincoln
Henry Fonda
Alice Brady
Maisie
Ead
J. O. Stevens
John Wedekind
Ransleben - Klett
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Pecan Creeks
Mason Road
Harper Country
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Boerne
Fred Whitewood
J. S. Whitewood
Treasure Island
Little Boy Blue
Bode Feed Store
A. M. Shoe Store
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