Gillespie County Farm Bureau Meeting Highlights New Ideas
Last Friday night the Gillespie County Farm Bureau held its third membership meeting since its November 1948 reorganization. President Franz Pressler presided and reported on a Farm Bureau clinic held in Brownwood attended by Edgar Gold, Carlos Grote and Pressler. Weather was poor but crowd stayed.
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Gillespiie
Franz Pressler
Farm Bureau
Brownwood
Edgar Gold
Carlos Grote
Franz Pressier
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CROP Food Train Mercies Boost Germany Relief Work
Dr Eldon Burke of Bremen praised the Christian Rural Overseas program in America for the 24 state Christmas trains delivering 2000 carloads of foodstuffs. He noted Northern Germany warehouses were empty and vulnerable groups faced greater need than last winter. He urged campaigns in all 48 states in 1949 to aid rehabilitation and peace building. CRUP is sponsored by Catholic Rural Life Church World Service and Lutheran World Relief.
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Bremen
Eldon Burke
Christian Rural Overseas Program
America
Catholic Rural Life
Church World Service
Lutheran World Relief
Record Contest Aims to Raise Funds for Disabled Veterans
The Disabled American Veterans Service Foundation announces a national word-building contest with a $100000 prize fund and top prizes up to $50000. General Jonathan M. Wainwright calls for up to two million entrants to support veterans’ nationwide service activities. Proceeds fund the DAV’s free services. Applications and entry forms available via postcard to DAV Box 100 New York City.
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New York
N. Y
America
Disabled American Veterans Service Foundation
Millard W. Rice
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Disabled American Veterans
Incorporated
DAV Service Foundation
American Security and Trust Company
Washington, D. C
Box 100
New York City
Local group to send delegation over gas tax bill to Austin
Cross and many insurers discussed taxation of natural gas. Cecil Loudon to lead contact with president for action. A delegation will travel to Austin on Monday March 7 to press the bill. Charles Boerner Rubin Meijer and Otto Schumann will represent the local bureau. Mr and Mrs Alfred Lehne visited in Fredericksburg. Felix Feuge and Walter Markworth also noted as visitors and relatives in Harper.
Gregg Winters Named Manager of KNAF
Gregg Winters named manager of KNAF after serving as chief announcer for more than 15 months. Fred Steadman to head promotions and advertising service. Lloyd Bryer remains in current WOAI announcer role and with KNAF. Local notices mention residents visiting San Antonio for Old Fiddlers Contest and weekend Texas City trip. ads promote Astro-Sonic Portable Combo and Brewster Boot Shop services.
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Gregg Winters
KNAF
The
Broadcasting Company
Mr. Winters
Fred Steadman
Lloyd Bryer
WOAI
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Harper Herald
Harper, Texas
Fridaay
Sinclair
AM. Strackbein Serv
STA
Harper
Texas
Kerr County Motor Co
Gillspie County Farm Bureau
Remington Rand
Topight
the Radio Post
Fredericksburg, Tex
Gillespie
Fredericheburg Chamber of Commerce
Masonic Lodge
Lodge Hall
A. M. Cooper
Farm Home Administration
C. of C
National Guard
Old Courthouse
Lions Club
Fredericksburg
Public School Board of Trustees
Gillespie Co
Fair Ass'n
R. Fenton
Commissioners
Fredericksburg Garden Club
Gillespie County Planning Board
Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Dept
VFW
Alfred Lehne
Fulmar Burrer
Felix Feuge
Walter Markworth
James River Ranch
Mrs. Raymond Cottle Harper
Harper Community
Alex Mittendorf
Prop
Warren McDougall
Mart Stevens
Neal B. Fox
Texas City
Homer Smith
Elbert C. Hahne
Llano Highway
Brewster Boot Shop
E. O. Longren Boot Shop
Junction
Tex
Kerrville Bakery
Kerrville
Archie Mittel
Eldorado
Frank L. Rischner
Rahe’s Store
Kaiser
Willys
JEEP
Schumann - Heil Sales CO
Dick Ebert
Werner Tatsch
Bill Craig
Mechanics
Va al
Herald
Harper Tin & Sheet Metal Works
Bill Kaiser
Mobilgas
Hearts Delight
Bode
Comfort Hatchery
Comfort, Texas
Bill
Chas
the Oaks
Harper Highway
Ervin Kramer
Reed's Package Store
Harper-Fredericksburg
Reed's
Spring Creek
TEVE
Rica
Elmo Barthge
CAFE
Medsricksburg
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