Texans Face Ballot Dilemma Over Dual Democratic Electors
A Texas political dispute questions the legality of listing two Democratic electoral slates on the general election ballot. Governor Stevenson and officials argue that only one slate can head the Democratic ticket, while concerns about constitutional requirements and Texas law risk mismarked ballots and disrupted results.
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Texans
Roosevelt
Texas
Roosevelt Truman
Stevenson
United States
Congress
Democratic Party
Chicago
Roosevelt-Truman
S. A. Express
Immediate open trial for Pearl Harbor blame urged
Benjamin DeCasseres calls Pearl Harbor a national matter and urges an immediate open fearless trial of Admiral Kimmel and General Short to prevent political weaponization of the disaster. He outlines Japanese attack losses and asks who bore responsibility for the fleet at Pearl Harbor.
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Pearl Harbor
Admiral Kimmel
General Short
Japan
Army
Navy
Marine
Two Men Fined For Cutting Electric Lines
Two Houston electricians employed by Hutchins Construction Co. of Houston paid $117.50 each in Fredericksburg Justice Court after pleading guilty to drunkenness and malicious mischief for cutting electrical wires at Arthur Reed's Spring Creek dance hall Sunday night. The incident cut lights for hours until repairs by S.C. R.A. serviceman Frank Schmidt. The Hart cousins J C Hart and Clinton Hart, ages 30 and 36, were arrested after a pursuit. they paid fines and a $7 repair fee before leaving.
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Houston
Hutchins Construction Co
Justice Court
Fbg
Arthur Reed
Spring Creek
Alex Jung
Justice of the Peace
Bruns
el Paso
Reed’s
Reed
S.C. R.A
Frank Schmidt
Gilbert Kaderli
Bill Kaiser
Junction
Reed's Hall
Fredericksburg
Jung
J. C. Hart
Clinton Hart
Presbyterial Meeting a Success Despite Rain
The Presbyterian and Presbyterial gathering proved successful despite wet weather. A barbecue dinner with salads cake and coffee was served at noon. Visitors included Chaplain and Mrs Osborne and family and Chaplain and Mrs Owen Hutchison from Camp Swift. Osborne has seen overseas duty. Max Hopf visited the Oliver Hopf home.
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Osborne
Owen Hutchison
Camp Swift
Jet assisted sailplane powered by World War II bomb ideas
Reports describe tests and plans for jet assisted sailplanes and auto tow launches as the Gillespie County Airport project gains momentum. Fredericksburg chamber of commerce pushes petitions to county court for a county wide bond issue while Kimble County nears approval on a Junction area airport. Postmaster Frank Staudt recovers from tonsillectomy at a Fredericksburg hospital and home rest follows.
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Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Commissioners Court
Junction
Kimble County
Frank Staudt
Postmaster Staudt
Jet engines may power tail-mounted sailplanes
Aeronautical engineers believe jet engines could be installed in the tail of sailplanes to allow sportsman pilots to take off without help. Once aloft, rising currents keep the craft airborne, and the pilot could use the jet for extra power to reach favorable air or avoid storms, then glide down for landing without engine assistance.
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Sportsman
Navy SEaman Rubin Pickett Visits Kerrville on 20 Day Leave
Rubin Pickett son of Mr and Mrs Jack Pickett of Kerrville formerly of Flog spent several days here visiting friends and relatives last weekend. He is on 20 day leave from the U S Navy and has been awarded the Purple Heart and campaign stars for battles against the Japanese. His ship’s gun crew received a citation from the commanding officer for splendid conduct when approaching the Japanese homeland islands.
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Rubin Pickett
Jack Pickett
Kerrville
Flog
Harper
Rubin
U. S. Navy
Kerrville Flying Service Expands Private Flight Instruction
After a long government contract, Kerrville Flying Service plans private lessons, charter flights, and overhaul services. About 20 students train under Ernest Lidiak and Roy Morris, with capacity for 50. Lessons run daily at Louis Schreiner Field 8 am to 8 pm, weather permitting, as shop facilities renovate planes and a sales department may follow. The firm previously trained over 600 Naval cadets with 45,000 hours of instruction and no injuries.
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Kerrville Flying Service
W. C. Fawcett
Ernest Lidiak
Roy Morris
Naval Aviation
Louis Schreiner Field
Fred H. Simonds
Simonds
CAA
Shower for Mrs Pete Kramer Highlights Local Bride
A miscellaneous shower was given at Bein's Hall to honor Mrs Pete Kramer, a recent bride. Hostesses included Mrs J M Eathorne and Miss Ruth Harper. About 50 guests attended as cake cookies and iced tea were served. Decorations featured pastel colors and a lace table with yellow tapers and crystal holdies. Cpl Dayton Rahe and Mrs Dayton Rahe of California visit. Mrs Nettie Baldin of San Antonio visits her mother Ida Smith.
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Bein’s Hall
Pete Kramer
J. M. Eathorne
Ruth Harper
Elizabeth Gammerthaler
Jake Casper
Kramer
Highway crew starts work on Mason Fredericksburg road
M B Killian and Co establishes headquarters in Beckmann Building Frig Allan Keller oversees construction of a new 12 mile paved section from Cherry Springs to Beaver Creek with drainage caliche and asphalt base at a projected cost of 275000. The firm plans a total 150 men on site once fully staffed with concrete culverts work. A second section from Fiedlers Store to Cherry Springs is planned but timing is unclear. The road aims to handle 60 mph traffic.
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Mason - Fredericksburg
M. B. Killian & Co
Beckmann Bldg
Frig
Allan Keller
Cherry Springs
Beaver Creek
Mason-Fredericksburg
Fiedler’s
Cherry Spring
Keller
Fredericksburg
Living Memorials urges planting trees over stone monuments
Poem pleads to honor fallen boys by creating living memorials such as trees playgrounds and pools rather than erecting marble stones. It argues living greenery would bless the earth and serve as a lasting tribute for sailors and flyers who served.
Livestock Protective Assn Posts $500 Reward for Theft Convictions
New Braunfels September 11 The Livestock Protective Association posts a 500 cash reward for arrest and conviction of anyone stealing livestock. Directors meet to boost membership and inform readers of new officers Alfred Cameron president Enos Rode vice president Ben Kneese secretary treasurer.
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Hill Country Live Stock Protective Association
Alfred Cameron
Enos Rode
Ben H. Kneese
Albert J. Dittmar
Edwin Littmar
Felix C. Hahn
Emil E. Petsch
Walter Schlaudt
Victor Stahl
Charles Walter
Victor Wendel
Gillespie
Harper P.T.A. elects Mars president Arthur Bierschwale
More than 200 students enroll for the 1944-45 Harper public school term. Nineteen first-graders begin school. Mrs. Arthur Bierschwale elected P.T.A. president. Miss Bill Brown named treasurer. Association plans year focused on Cooperation of P.T.A., the School, and Community.
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Harper Public School
Mart Stevens
Pete Kramer
Milton Casper
Belmore Roberts
Harper Parent-Teachers’ Association
David Schmidt
Rubin Bode
Arthur Bierschwale
Bierschwale
Bill Brown
John Eathorne
Mark Stevenson
Frank Thurman
Clarence St. Clair
O. Ruskey
Cora Coplen
E. Dean Hopf
Walter Eggert
W. R. Root
P.T.A
Albert Maner
Wm. Strackbein
Camille Stevens
L. Stevens
Charles Workman
Fred Whitewood
Association
Sheep and Goat Raisers Meet in Fort Stockton
Directors of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association plan the last 1944 quarterly session for September 15 at the Pecos County Courthouse Fort Stockton. Guests include Marsh Tea and Vestel Askew with events a barbecue at White Baker Ranch and a mid day Lions Club barbecue.
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Texas Sheep & Gert Raisers’ Association
Fort Stockton
Pecos County
Ray B. McGrew
White-Baker Ranch
Bakersfield
Lion's Club
Rooney Park
Marsh Tea
Association
Vestel Askew
San Angelo
Miss Lelia Byrd Resigns as Morris Ranch Postmistress
Miss Lelia V Byrd resigns as Morris Ranch postmistress after seven years, effective August 31 1944. Her aging mother’s health prompted the move to Center Point to live with their brother and wife R W Byrd. Byrd sold her store interest to S W Byrd who becomes acting postmistress at Morris Ranch.
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Lelia V. Byrd
Morris Ranch
Miss Byrd
Center Point
R. W. Byrd
S. W. Byrd
Aug 1944 Gillespie County 18 Year Old Registrants
The article lists Gillespie County youths who turned 18 in August 1944 and registered for the 1A draft class. Names include Arthur H Jung Calvin R Weinheimer William F Grinke Jr Lester M Arhelger Erwin A Weber Edgar E Oestreich Stephen A Stehling Alton O Eckhardt Willam C Grobe Curtis F Juenke. It also notes the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Milton Wendel on Sept 7 in a Fredericksburg hospital.
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Gillespie County
Arthur H. Jung
Calvin R. Weinheimer
William F. Grinke Jr
Lester M. Arhelger
Erwin A. Weber
Edgar E. Oestreich
Stephen A. Stehling
Alton O. Eckhardt
Willam C. Grobe
Curtis F. Juenke
Milton Wendel
Fredericksburg
Court of Honor for Boy Scouts Scheduled Next Wednesday
A Court of Honor will be held at the Fbg school auditorium on Wednesday evening September 20 at 8 15 p m. Scouts advancing in rank will receive badges and awards with A L Cameron guiding the program. G E Williams and H L Gaskin will attend. Between 10 and 20 boys are expected to be recognized for summer achievements.
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BOY Scouts
Fbg
A. L. Cameron
Boy Scout Advancement Committee
Rev. L. Haines
Tyrus Cox
G. E. Williams
Austin
H. L. Gaskin
Cameron
America
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Bob Little
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Massey-Harris
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Canada
Pacific Northwest
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New Braunfels
Comal County Fairgrounds
Regin Calhoun
Fair Association
Comal County Fair Association
Shorty Robinson
Oklahoma City
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Francis Ledwig
Joe Fiedler
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