Communists reorganize as Communist Political Association in 1944
In May 1944 at New York the Communist party delegates formed the Communist Political Association while retaining Marx Leninist lines. Browder led the shift linking to the New Deal, endorsing Franklin D. Roosevelt for a fourth term, extending sixteen years in the White House. The treasury and international ties carried over as the new front organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communist Party of the
Central Park
Communist Political Association
New “Front
Communist Party
United States
Peru
Chile
Colombia
Mexico
Ireland
Puerto Rico
Communist Party of Mexico
Browder
The
Party OF the New Deal
Roosevelt
Atlanta
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
V Fritz Calls Harper Tops Among Service Posts
Sergeant Victor Fritz reports from Alaska that Harper, Alaska, tops all places and people he has seen in service life. He describes Arctic natives and Eskimo customs, notes dog sled church attendance, fish drying for winter supplies, and a 24 hour sunlight schedule as his unit conserves electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Fritz
Alaska
Father A. A. Gitter
Harper
U. S. Army
U. S
Arctics
Yukon Valley
Yukon River
Victor J. Fritz
Stage Is Set For Drive To Meet 405000 War Loan Quota
Gillespie County officials launch the 5th War Loan Drive with a county goal of 405000. Individual bond quota is 190000, with precinct targets for Fredericksburg and Klein Branch. Chairman Kaderli urges every citizen to buy bonds now to back the invasion and support the fighting fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Kaderli
Gillespie County
Harper
Max Lange
Clinton Brown
W. A. Cottle
George Gibson
Dean Hopf
Carl Oehler
Alfred Lehne
Otto Rahe
A. B. Barker
Forrest Bode
Klein
Louis Stevens
Edgar Fiedler
Hilmar Loth
W. C. Russel
E. D. Spencer
Pat Rogers
Fredericksburg
Kaderli
Which Savings Bond Issue Should I Buy For Safety and Yield
A dense guide compares Series E F G and G bonds plusTreasury notes and certificates for various goals including maximum safety, current income, tax deferred, short and long term horizons, marketability, estate planning, gifts, education, and business reserves. It notes redeemability at par with accrued interest after purchase, with special cases for banks and estates across multiple series and maturities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Commercial Bank
Pan
Fitting Men Names To Be Placed On 5th War Loan Drive Honor Roll
The Palace Theatre displays a Bond For Every Seat honor roll in the lobby for the 5th War Loan Drive. Buyers who purchase bonds can have their hero written on the roll, each square symbolizes a theatre seat, and bond buyers receive a free ticket for a future show. Soldiers will be notified of purchases. the offer ends when all seats are sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Kaderli
Precinct Committee
Palace Theatre
Knoche
Mrs C W Granville Observes Birthday Last Sunday
Mrs C W Granville marked her birthday with visitors at her home on Sunday. Dr and Mrs J B Granville of Brady joined in the celebration along with Mr and Mrs Charlie Wolfmueller and Kathryn Wolfmueller of Kerrville and Sgt and Mrs Ellis Granville and their young son from Laredo. A delicious dinner was served and relatives and friends called during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Granville
J. B. Granville
Brady
Charlie Wolfmueller
Kathryn Wolfmueller
Kerrville
Ellis Granville
Little Son
Laredo
Lunch program extended for another year in federal plan
Washington reports the House approved continuing the federal school lunch program and the farm security administration for one year. In Italy, Second Lieutenant Louise E. Dittmar, a staff nurse with an evacuation hospital, has served on the Fifth Army beachhead since February 9, enduring heavy bombardment and shelling while nurses in pyramidal tents adapt to ground-level floors and foxholes. Her mother, Mrs. Hilda Dittmar, resides in Doss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Farm Security Administration
5Th Army
Italy
Louise E. Dittmar
Doss
Fifth Army
Dittmar
Lieutenant Dittmar
Hilda Dittmar
Rev R Becker Buried Tuesday At Doss
Rev Rudolph Becker was buried in Doss Cemetery Tuesday afternoon following services by several pastors. Born April 20 1882 in Germany he died June 3 1944 in Seguin at age 62 years 1 month 13 days. Surviving widow is Maria Buchmann from Halletts ville. Children include Rudolph serving in the Pacific and daughters Maria and Martha. Funeral arrangements were led by Max H Beckmann with choirs from Doss and Cherry Spring churches assisting. Local pastors officiated with several visiting ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Becker
Doss
Becker
Germany
Henry
Maria Ruebsahm Becker
Seguin
Halletsville
Maria Buchmann
Rudolph
Pacific
Maria
Elgin Dittmar
Martha
Otto Spaeth
Max H. Beckmann
Cherry Spring
Brunette
F. A. Bracher
Fredericksburg
M. J Schwarz
Mason
Rock work nears completion at First Baptist Church
More than 1500 square feet of rock veneer are laid on the First Baptist Church building under Henry Markworth. Edwin Klein led interior woodwork and painting costing 161 dollars. Total project expenses reach 1385 dollars with over 900 dollars paid into funds toward about 1200 dollars pledged. Cement steps, arched entrance with three red granite stones will be added, inscribed with church name and dates.
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R. A. Allen
First Baptist Church
Henry Markworth
Edwin Klein
Rain records, combat badge for Bougainville veteran Schmidt
A 16.11 inch May rainfall at Hye tops regional 31 day total while Pfc. Elgin M. Schmidt of Harper earns the Combat Infantryman Badge for action on Bougainville. Americal Division veteran units earlier fought Guadalcanal and Hill 260. May rainfall across Gillespie County and Fredericksburg areas reached near ten inches, causing crop damage and flooding roads and bridges.
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Hye
Bougainville
Elgin M. Schmidt
Harper
Schmidt
Guadalcanal
Americal
Hill 260
Robert B. McClure
Palo Alto
Calif
Vella Lavella
Solomons
New Caledonia
Levi Deike
L.C.R.A
Gillespie County
Post
Fredericksburg
Alfred Nee
Oswald Eckhardt
Otto Rahe
Neffendorf
Miscellaneous Shower For Miss Minnie Moellendorf
Miss Minnie Moellendorf was honored at a Wednesday evening miscellaneous shower hosted by Lucille Meier Annie Meier and Mrs Ray Jones at the Lutheran dining hall from 3 to 5. She will wed Ruben Roeder on June 21. Spring flowers decorated the room as guests enjoyed sandwiches chips cake coffee and punch. Miss Moellendorf received a number of lovely gifts.
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Lucille
Annie Meier
Ray Jones
Lutheran Dining Hall
Minnie Moellendorf
Moellendorf
Ruben Roeder
Miss Moellendorf
Helping Hands Club Meeks in J. Whitewood Home
The Helping Hands Club will meet Thursday evening at 2 30 pm June 15 at the J 8 Whitewood home. Hostesses will be Mrs A C Wendel and Mrs John Whitewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Hands Club
Allies land at Cherbourg to Le Havre coast invasion
Allied forces led by Dwight Eisenhower execute a vast amphibious assault along the 100 mile French Normandy coast between Cherbourg and Le Havre. About 4,000 ships and 11,000 aircraft deliver paratroopers and heavy weapons, with rapid inland progress and minimal initial losses despite stormy seas and heavy coastal fortifications.
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Normandy
Cherbourg
le Havre
England
Rouen
France
Dwight Eisenhauer
Denison
Texas
Dunkirk
English Channel
St Anthony's Bazaar Draws Big Crowds At Harper Event
About 830 tickets sold for Sunday dinner and supper at St Anthony's Parish Bazaar in Harper. Held at Harper School the bazaar grossed over 1000 dollars in receipts and donations. Many visitors from neighboring areas attended. A full report will run next week in the Herald.
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St. Anthony’s
Harper
Harper School
The
Herald
Corporal Rollie Peril Recovering From Pacific Wounds
Corporal Rollie E. Peril, son of Mr and Mrs Jim Peril of Harper, is gradually improving after injuries received in the Pacific. He went overseas in May 1943, trained in Australia, fought at Admiralty Islands in March 1944, was wounded March 24 on Los Negros Island, and is now convalescing in an Australian hospital. He has been awarded the Purple Heart. He enlisted June 1941 and trained at Fort Riley and Fort Bliss before overseas service. he was previously involved in ranching with his father.
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Rollie E. Peril
Jim Peril
Harper
Pacific
Cpl. Peril
Australia
Admiralty Islands
Los Negros Island
Corporal Peril
Army
Fort Riley
Kansas
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Rollie
Sale of Beer in Precinct 4 Kerr County Continues
Kerrville Times reports Precinct 4 voters approved beer sales by 173 to 141 in Saturdays local option election. Unofficial totals show Sunset 44 18, Hunt 98 30, Ingram 104 59, Divide 15 5, Live Oak 2 6, Reservation 25 18. Results to be canvassed by Kerr County Commissioners Court at June session.
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Kerr County Commissioners’ Court
Hunt
Ingram
Blaage’s Summer Attendance Notes
The fragment notes Aoa A Blaage attending the summer event, recording his presence and planned activities. Details are sparse but indicate participation and schedule context.
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Aoa
Strong dip kills 64 Hereford cows in Kerr County
Kerrville Times reports the M O Ranch near Kerrville lost 64 high grade Hereford cows after being dipped in a vat with a dip solution two and a half times the prescribed strength. Dr R D Radeleff Kerrville veterinarian tested the vat and warned stockmen to ensure dipping solution is not more than 21 strength before use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M-O
Kerrville
R. D. Radeleff
Radeleff
Chester Granville Celebrates Birthday At Ernat Creek
Chester Granville marked his birthday Saturday night at Ernat Creek with a supper and swimming. Attending were Mr and Mrs C W Granville, Sgt and Mrs Ellis Granville and son, Mrs Johnnie Bierschwale and child, and Miss Ida Mae.
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Chester Granville
Ernat Creek
C. W. Granville
Ellis Granville
Johnnie Bierschwale
Chuld Knecse
Ana Senshaen
Ida Mae
Mr and Mrs Alf Harper Visiters
Mr and Mrs Alf Harper were visitors and paid a call on Mrs Daunborohads at Weal. The brief social note records their visit and contact.
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Mra Alf
Harper
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Set. V. Fritz
Little Dittmar
James
John Arthur Tarr
John Seiders
Wayne Rogers
Watkins Tarr
Edwin Dittmar
Wilber Seiders
Frances Floyd
Anzio
Louise Dittmar
R. Becker
Pfc
Elgin Schmidt
Miss Minnie Moellendorf
Meekis
Whitewood
Europe
French
Russia
Paris
Rome
St. Anthony's Bazaar
Cpl. R. Peril
S. Pacific
Kerr County
Kerrville Times
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