Communists rename movement amid Roosevelt support
In May 1944 the Communist Party USA reorganized as the Communist Political Association during a New York convention. Delegates endorsed Franklin D. Roosevelt for a fourth term, framing the transition as advancing while remaining within party lines and unified under Browder.
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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
Harper Tops All Places Seen By Sgt Fritz In Arctic Letter
Sgt Victor Fritz writes Father A A Gitter from Alaska about his Arctic travels in May 1944 He says Harper is tops among towns he has seen and describes Eskimo tribes dog sleds and salmon on the Yukon He notes Arctic customs and the sole focus on immediate needs in winter diets plus a 24 hour sunlight schedule at his station.
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Victor Fritz
Alaska
Father A. A. Gitter
Harper
U. S. Army
U. S
Arctics
Yukon Valley
Yukon River
Victor J. Fritz
Drive to Meet 5th War Loan Quota in Gillespie County
County chairman Gilbert Kaderli urged every citizen in Gillespie County to back the 5th War Loan Drive. The statewide quota is 405000 with 190000 for individual bond purchases. Precinct committees set local targets and will deploy bond salesmen to reach every resident.
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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 to Buy for Various Goals
The guide outlines choices across safety and yield for different needs. It lists Series E F G for long term or estate planning, Series 6 for current income, Treasury notes and CDs for short to medium terms, and specialized notes for taxes gifts or education, with redemption terms and maturities.
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Treasury
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 lobby. Buyers gain a hero write on the roll and a free ticket on Free Movie Day. A soldier is notified when a seat is purchased, with a bond premier show to follow.
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Palace Theatre
Knoche
Granville Birthday Observed By Family Visitors
Mrs. C. W. Granville celebrated her birthday last Sunday at home with Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Granville of Brady, Charlie Wolfmueller and Kathryn Wolfmueller of Kerrville, Sgt. and Mrs. Ellis Granville and their son of Laredo, plus other relatives and friends. A dinner was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Granville
J. B. Granville
Brady
Charlie Wolfmueller
Kathryn Wolfmueller
Kerrville
Ellis Granville
Little Son
Laredo
Congress Extends Federal Lunch Program One Year
The House voted to continue the federal school lunch program and the Farm Security Administration for one year. Second Lieutenant Louise E. Dittmar, a staff nurse with an evacuation hospital, served on the Allied Fifth Army beachhead in Italy since February 9. She describes harsh conditions and constant bombing but notes nurses in pyramidal tents with foxholes and basic accommodations. Her mother, Mrs. Hilda Dittmar, lives in Doss.
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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
Reverend Rudolph Becker burial held Tuesday at Doss Cemetery with services at Doss Church and grave. survived by widow Maria Buchmann Becker and children Rudolph Maria Martha. born April 20 1882 in Germany died June 3 1944 in Seguin hospital. funeral by Max H Beckmann with assistance from ministers Brunette Bracher Schwarz Konzack Sagebiel.
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Rudolph Becker
Doss
Becker
Germany
Henry
Maria Ruebsahm Becker
Seguin
Halletsville
Maria Buchmann
Rudolph
Pacific
Maria
Elgin Dittmar
K. Konzack
A. E. Sagebiel
Rock Veneer Progress At First Baptist Church Reconstruction
More than 1500 square feet of rock veneer laid on the First Baptist Church under pastor Rev. R A Allen. Total project cost about 1385 dollars, with 900 dollars funded toward a 1200 dollar pledge. Cement steps and an arched entrance will feature three red granite stones noting the church’s 1887 founding and 1944 reconstruction.
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R. A. Allen
First Baptist Church
Henry Markworth
Edwin Klein
Rain totals and combat honors mark May in Gillespie County
A May rainfall record of 16.11 inches at Hye tops local reports as floods affect roads. Pfc Elgin M. Schmidt, Harper, earned the Combat Infantryman Badge for action on Bougainville with the Americal Division. The piece notes Guadalcanal and Hill 260 battles and references Major General Robert B. McClure.
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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
Hye
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Alfred Neffendorf
Elroy Schnelle
Shower Honors Miss Minnie Moellendorf Before Wedding
Miss Minnie Moellendorf, soon to wed Ruben Roeder on June 21, was honored at a Wednesday evening miscellaneous shower from 3 to 5 at the Lutheran dining hall. Hosts Misses Lucille and Annie Meier and Mrs. Ray Jones arranged spring flowers, refreshments, and gifts for the bride-to-be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille
Annie Meier
Ray Jones
Lutheran Dining Hall
Minnie Moellendorf
Moellendorf
Ruben Roeder
Miss Moellendorf
Helping Hands Club Meekis in J. 5 Whitewood Home
The Helping Hands Club will meet Thursday evening at 2 30 pm June 15 at the J 3 White wood home. Mrs A C Wendel and Mrs John White wood will be hostesses. Mrs McAdams will demonstrate canning of fruits and vegetables.
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Helping Hands Club
J. 3. Whitewood
A. C. Wendel
John 8. Whitewood
McAdams
Allies Invade France Coast in Normandy Blitz
Allied forces land along a 100 mile stretch from Cherbourg to Le Havre in Normandy with 4 000 ships and 11 000 aircraft. Paratroopers inland reach as far as 41 miles while ground troops push toward Paris near heavy coastal fortifications. Eisenhower leads operation after long planning post Dunkirk.
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Russia
Germany
French
Normandy
Paris
5Th Army
Rome
Cherbourg
le Havre
England
Rouen
France
Dwight Eisenhauer
Denison
Texas
Dunkirk
English Channel
St Anthony's Bazaar Draws Big Crowd in Harper
St Anthony's Parish of Harper sponsored a bazaar at Harper School selling about 830 tickets for dinner and supper. The event grossed over 1000 dollars in receipts and donations with many visitors from surrounding areas, and a full report will appear next week in the Herald.
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St. Anthony’s
Harper
Harper School
The
Herald
Cpl. R. Peril Recuperating From S Pacific Action
Corporal Rollie E. Peril son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Peril of Harper is steadily improving from injuries received in active combat in the Pacific. He went overseas in 1943, joined the Admiralty Islands invasion in 1944, was wounded on Los Negros Island, and is convalescing in an Australian hospital. He has been awarded the Purple Heart.
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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
Kerr County Beer Election in Precinct 4 Sealed
Kerrville Times reports Kerr County Precinct 4 again allows beer sales after a decisive Saturday vote. Unofficial results show 314 for and 141 against, a 173 vote margin, with subdivisions Sunset Hunt Vern Divide Live Oak Reservation contributing to the tally. Canvass by the Kerr County Commissioners' Court will occur at the June session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr County Commissioners’ Court
Hunt
Unclear OCR Note on Attendance at Summer Session
The readable text mentions someone named Baan attending a summer session. The fragment is incomplete and lacks dates or locations to confirm details or context.
Strong Dip Kills 64 Hereford Cows in Kerr County
Kerrville Times reports 64 Hereford cows died after being dipped in a vat with a dip solution two and a half times the prescribed strength at M O Ranch, 30 miles west of Kerrville. Dr. R D Radeleff, Kerrville veterinarian, said 75 cows were dipped and 64 died within two days. He cautioned stockmen to ensure dipping solution is not stronger than 21 strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M-O
Kerrville
R. D. Radeleff
Radeleff
Chester Granville Celebrates Birthday at Ernat Creek
Chester Granville celebrated his birthday Saturday evening at the Ernat Creek. A supper was enjoyed and the younger members of the families enjoyed a swim. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C W Granville, Sgt and Mrs Ellis Granville and son, Mrs Johnnie Bierschwabe and child ren, Mrs J B ya Mre an ead one and daughter Ida Mae.
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Chester Granville
Ernat Creek
C. W. Granville
Ellis Granville
Johnnie Bierschwabe
J. B. Ya
Ida Mae
Harper Visitors Toast Alfa and Mrs Alf
Mr and Mrs Alf and their Harper visitors were toasted by Mrs Dadereeadt. The event included a trig lerichaburg and occurred during the visit with notes of hospitality and social homage.
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Mra
Alf
Harper
Dadereeadt
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Sgt. V. Fritz
Little Dittmar
James
John Arthur Tarr
John Seijiders
Wayne Rogers
Watkins Tarr
Edwin Dittmar
Wilber Seiders
Frances Floyd
Precinct Committee
Commercial Bank
Anzio
Louise Dittmar
R. Becker
Pfc
Elgin Schmidt
Miss Minnie Moellendorf
Helping Hand
Meekis
Whitewood
Europe
Cpl. R. Peril
S. Pacific
Kerr County
Kerrville Times
Saa
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