Stamp Collecting and Its Educational Value
Stamp collecting, or philately, captivates millions and is praised for its educational benefits and therapeutic value. The piece covers early stamps, notable varieties, and tips for new collectors, including album use and page presentation, with a glimpse of the famed British Guiana 1c magenta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harold Ickes
Philately
Great Britain
Rowland Hill
Queen Victoria
United States
Benjamin Franklin
George V
British Guiana
Count Ferrary
France
King George
TSCW Yearbook Highlights Lions Awards and Harper Defeat
Harper lost to Stonewall 6 to 1 as W Deike and J Heep hit home runs for Stonewall. Box score notes include RBI by Massey and Heep, stolen bases, and pitching totals. Lions Club attendance pins awarded for three to one year, with officer nominations listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TSCW
Beauties
Harper
Stonewall
W. Deike
J. Heep
W. Massey
Heep
V. Deike
Boerner
Tatsch
Burg
R. Schumann
E. Schumann
M. Burr
Oren Cottle
Omer Cottle
A. Eckhardt
Eckhardt
Ruebsahm
Massey
C. Massey
E. Eckhardt
Reese
Beckmann and
W. A. Cottle
Lions Club
Carl Oehler
E. R. Brown
Floy Bode
Wm. Strackbein
J. R. Peril
Chester Brown
C. W. Barrett
Dean Hopf
Ed. Walker
Neal B. Fox
Chester Brown Fimet Winn Maenciadant
Atil
Harper Abrh
POAE
T. Feller
DeLorey
Ss Massey
Rf Casper
Rf Rusky
H. Feller
Feller
Wm. Massey
Stonewall Abrhpore
Luckenbach
Schumann
F. Schumann
Jenschke
Deike
Ruebsamn
B. Jenschke
Devastating Hailstorm Hits Fredericksburg Main Street
A severe hailstorm Thursday afternoon caused extensive damage across Fredericksburg centering on Main Street and homes. Many roofs and windows were shattered, crops and livestock perished, injuries occurred, and power and telephone lines failed as hospitals treated victims and residents sought shelter with kinfolks.
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Fredericksburg
Main Street
Arthur Houy
San Antonio
Harper - Fredericksburg
Harper
Harper High School
Presbyterian Church
Kerrville
Daedalian beauties named at Texas State College for Women
Four students were named Daedalian yearbook beauties at Texas State College for Women, chosen from sixteen nominees. The four seniors juniors and freshmen will be featured in full page pictures in the beauty section of the yearbook. The selections were made in College Station last November by the Cadet Corps of Texas A and M College, with identities kept secret until the presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State College For Women
Jeanette Hudson
Ola
Ark
Gloria Jackson
Gainesville
Margie Ann Lee
Brad Palo
Student Pinto Co
Gloria Hale Union
Sue Jones
Green
Fort
Worth
Sta
Texas A. & M. College
Miss Ida Honig and Martin Rode Wed at St James Church
Miss Ida Honig daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Honig wed Martin Rode son of Mr and Mrs Seth Rode at St James Lutheran Church last Friday evening. Rev M C Hoermann officiated with music by Mrs Ewald Rode and singing by Elizabeth Pflueger. The couple plan to reside on a farm near Doss after a short trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Honig
Martin Rode
St. James Lutheran Church
Sam Honig
Seth Rode
M. C. Hoermann
Ewald Rode
Elizabeth Pflueger
Bishop
Evelyn Honig
Perry Schmidt
Llano
White Bluff
Harper School
Seguin Lutheran College
Pilot Knob
Doss
Frantzen Ahrens V F W Post Formed In Fredericksburg
Veterans of Foreign Wars organize Frantzen Ahrens Post No 7105 in Fredericksburg with C H Griffin named commander after April 25 installation at Seipp's Park. Names honored include Pvt Andrew Frantzen and S Sgt Harold Ahrens who died in 1943 in the Pacific and European theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Frantzen- Ahrens
Seipp’s Park
Pvt
Andrew Frantzen
Emil Frantzen
Gillespie County
Pacific
Harold Ahrens
Albert Ahrens
Ahrens
Viola Sagebhiel Ahrens
Frantzen
U. S. War Department
S/Sgt
England
Dickerson
Thower
Austin
VFW
Fredericksburg
O. H. Griffin
Roy Luckenbach
Warren Petsch
Chester W. Schmidt
Andrew Kuenemann
Marvin Roos
Hans Lindenberg
Kurt Itz
Oliver Schaetter
Frantzen-Ahrens
Capt
Emil
Save Bread for Europe program promotes daily bread savings
Patricia Vani ver re closes waxed paper to keep bread fresh while promoting the Save Bread for Europe plan. The Agriculture Department says saving one slice per homemaker could save about a million pounds daily. The piece ends with a quip on whiskey as civilization’s enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Save Bread
Europe
Patricia Vaniver
Walter Thornton
Agriculture Department
Cemetery Cleanup Funds Sought For Harper Site
The Harper Cemetery cleanup began Tuesday evening with volunteers. Donations are requested and can be left at First State Bank or given to the committee in charge.
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Harper Cemetery
First State Bank
Luther League Program At St James Church
The Luther League program at St James Lutheran Church last Wednesday featured hymns The Truest Friend Abides In Heaven and Blessed Thought of Motherhood readings Memories of Mother by Mrs Romilda Petermann and a closing prayer by Mrs Milton Wendel Rev Hoermann led the topic discussion with other participants including Mrs Glen Hopf Mrs Max Lang and Mrs Victor Wendel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Lutheran Church
Glen Hopf
Max Lang
Victor Wendel
Hoermann
Romilda Petermann
Milton Wendel
Holy Communion Shared By Wright Family Children
Mr and Mrs Joe Fiedler visited Kerrville last Sunday and witnessed the first Holy Communion of Jimmie Mace Wright and Mildred Beatrice Wright, children of Mr and Mrs J D Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Fiedler
Kerrville
Jimmie Mace Wright
Mildred Beatrice Wright
J.D. Wright
Army Recruiting Station Opens in Fredericksburg
The Austin Army Recruiting Station opens a substation at the County Courthouse in Fredericksburg on the second floor Grand Jury Room, operating 8 am to 5 pm daily. Master Sgt. Robert E. Caldwell will manage and direct enlistment inquiries, with applicants sent to San Antonio. Phone 133,000.
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Army Recruiting Station of
Austin
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Robert E. Caldwell
Court House
Grand Jury Room
What the Individual Must Do To Prevent Polio
Dr. Geo W Cox lists safety steps for home and individuals to curb polio spread. Keep warm, wash hands, avoid tonsil operations during epidemics, maintain scrupulous personal cleanliness, wear clean clothes, brush teeth and use mouthwash, keep nasal passages clean, correct dental defects, wash raw foods, protect food from filth and insects, wash dishes in hot soapy water, scour sinks and plumbing with antiseptic, sun and air bedding, remove pests, and consult a physician immediately if symptoms appear to isolate and treat poliomyelitis.
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Geo. W. Cox
Government Aids G I S With Loans Under G I Bill
The Veterans Administration backs 50 percent of loans up to 2000 for personal property and 4000 for real estate to veterans. Adminigned through banks or private lenders, with up to four percent interest. VA appoints appraisers. A D Stahl named as Gillespie County appraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Veterans Administration
San Antonio
D. Stahl
Gillespie County
Gillespie County Servicemen Receive Honorable Discharges
The Radio Post notes Gillespie County servicemen honored with discharges since the last report. Navy includes James Herman Delz. Marines list Marshall H. Klingelhoefer. Coast Guard member James J. Knopp. Army honorees Hatto M. Berg Edgar E. Kramer Jerome E. Selfeste Werner O. Lindenberg.
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Gillespie County
Army
Navy
Radio Post
James Herman Delz
Marines
Marshall H. Klingelhoefer
Coast Guard
James J. Knopp
Hatto M. Berg
Edgar E. Kramer
Jerome E. Selfeste
Werner O. Lindenberg
Fisher Grants Veterans Preference in Appointments
Congressman O C Fisher announces veteran preference in his 21st district appointive posts including postmasters and rural route carriers. Vacancies from two years open have been filled temporarily to allow returning veterans a chance at permanent positions after examinations.
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O. C. Fisher
Fisher
Beauford Jester Opens Gubernatorial Campaign
Beauford Jester opened his Democratic gubernatorial campaign in Corsicana declaring a people’s path to solve problems including labor disputes without outside interference. He pledged to aid the average citizen against labor monopolies and figures like Sidney Hillman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana
Texas
Beauford Jester
Jester
Sidney Hillman
PAC
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Mrs
Alfred Spaeth
Brady
Eoening Motor Sales
Security State Bank
McKay Appliances
Comfort
Llano Highway
San Antonio Highway
Frantzen-Ahrens V.F.W. Post
Fhg
C. H. Griffin
Luther League
St. James Church
Bryan Birt
Dallas
J. B. Birt
Roy Roberts
Suell
Theresa Tobin
Marvin Tobin
Waldene Sudeth
Eldorado
G.i.’S
Congressman Fisher
McDonald
Horace Shelton
Beauford
THE
Herald
Veterans OF Foreign Wars Organize
POST
O. HL
Griffin
Membens V. F. W
Frantzen Ahrens
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