Gillespie Man Opposes Redistricting With Travis
A Gillespie County figure denounces a legislative redistricting bill creating a district including Gillespie Blanco and Travis Counties. He warns it would deprive Gillespie of representation, urges citizens to contact Col Perseh Senator Metcalfe Spears Weinert Brownlee, and to hold a mass meeting to challenge the measure.
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House of Representatives
Gillespie
Blanco
Travis
Austin Statesman
Alfred Petsch
Gillespie County
Travis Couny
Ol. Petsch
Travis County
Petsch
Gillespie Couny
Pedernales
Col. Perseh
Portrose B. Metcalfe
Austin
Franklin Spears
Kendall County
Rudolf Weinert
Blanco County
Houghton Brownlee
Senate
Meurer Assumes Goodyear Management In January
Henry Meurer becomes manager of the Goodyear Service Store in Fredericksburg in January after advancing from apprentice to local representative of Jefferson Life Insurance and prior leadership roles at Advance Motor Co. He is active in the Chamber of Commerce and Concordia Singing Club and enjoys baseball as a spectator sport. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Meurer of Fredericksburg.
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Henry Meurer
Goodyear
Robert Blum
Meurer
Jacob Meurer
Fredericksburg
Henry
Kott Motor Company
Kott
City Motor Company
Advance Motor Co
Jefferson Life Insurance Company
Hirsch
New Braunfels. Henry
Terest
Chamber of Commerce
Credit Bureau
Concordia Singing Club
St. Joseph’s Verein
Fredericksburg Public Schools Close for Easter Holiday
The Fredericksburg Public Schools announce a four day Easter break from Friday morning April 11 through Monday April 14. The information appears in this week’s Campus Comet.
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Fredericksburg
Goodyear G-3 All-Weather Tire Boasts 19 to 1 Safety Factor
Henry Meurer of the Goodyear Service Store touts the G-3 All-Weather tire as offering a 19 to 1 safety factor with 19 feet of grip per foot of tread. Tests show 20 percent more mileage than rival tires, plus improved traction, cut resistance, and blowout protection for spring rains and summer travel.
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Goodyear
Henry Meurer
Goodyear Sevice
Meurer
Campaign Starts Friday Divides City Into Four Clean Sections
A circular outlines campaign start details and a cleaning checklist. The city will be divided along Adams Street and Main Street into four sections, each sponsored by focal organizations. Afterward, judges will name the section judged cleanest.
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Adams Street
Main Street
Ciy
Roosevelt Must Stand by Pledge to Keep U S Out of War
An editorial argues that federal authority limits require the President as Commander in Chief to avoid war. It urges Roosevelt to honor campaign promises to keep the United States out of European conflict, warning of grave consequences if participation begins.
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England
United States
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Fresh Heir Fund Opens at Local Bank
A jokey exchange between a proud father and a bank manager centers on opening a bank account for the new arrival at their home. The manager suggests naming it the Fresh Heir Fund as a playful distinction from the father's existing accounts.
Fredericksburg Draftees Highlighted at Fun Nite
Fredericksburg residents are spotlighted as draftees at a local Fun Nite event held on April 17. The community gathers to honor these individuals with remarks, entertainment, and local support programs.
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Fredericksburg
Preserving German Folk Dances in 1941 Festival Plans
Gillespie County Historical Society sponsors a dance to preserve traditional German folk dances as performed in Gillespie County. Miss Sarah Gertrude Knott and Miss Julia Estill discuss bringing Frederickburg dancers to Washington to portray the dances on May 1 2 3 1941 for the Memorial Museum benefit. Junior Historians organize at the Public School to assist on museum grounds.
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The
Historical Society
Sarah Gertrude Knott
United States
Julia Estill
Fredricksburg
Washington City
Gillespie County
Gillespie County Historical Society
Memorial Museum
State Historical Association
Second Fun Night Planned By Band Boosters
The Fredericksburg Public School Band Boosters Club plans the second annual Fun Night at the Public School Auditorium on Thursday April 17. Participating groups include School Band, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Senior Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, American Legion and Legion Auxiliary, PTA Choral Club, Music Club, Garden Club, and the Band Booster organization. Features include a Cake Walk side shows and ample food beside the entertainment.
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Fredericksburg
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Senior Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Parent Teachers Assn. Pta
Addeq
Fun Night at Fredericksburg Drive-In
Community event at Fredericksburg Drive-In S& tion presented by Rubin Crenwelge as promoter. Thursday night April 17 invites families for games, activities, and entertainment in a small town setting.
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Fredericksburg Drive-In
S&tion
Rubin Crenwelge
Prop
Cleaning Notice Encourages Early Garment Drop-off
Local ad urges customers to send garments to Stehering's today due to heavy master rush. Includes phone number 250 for contact.
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Stehering's
New Teacher Appointed In Public Schools
Miss Georgia Fay Duderstadt of Yorktown, previously with Public Schools of Sealy in Texas, was appointed mathematics teacher for sixth and seventh grades to succeed the late L E K Brodie.
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Georgia Fay Duderstadt
Yorktown
Sealy
Texas
Fredericksburg
L EK. Brodie
Commercial Trukk continued discussion on refunds and licenses
The article suggests that if a lower rate is set, truck owners who paid may receive cash refunds or be allowed to haul loads. A final decision awaits legislative action. No extension was granted on automobile or farm truck license plates.
General Tires and Tubes Adopts New Store Hours
General Tires and Tubes in Fredericksburg announces updated hours for the Rubin Crenydige proprietorship drive in station hours. The change affects daily service times and evening access for customers.
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Fredericksburg Drive-In Station
Rubin Crenydige
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