U S Senate blocks extra relief funds in Roosevelt plan
The U S Senate defeated a measure to add 50 million dollars to a 100 million dollar relief bill, despite President Roosevelt’s request for 150 million dollars to support WPA aid programs. The dispute comes as Texas lawmakers push a gross receipts tax proposal to fund aid for the elderly.
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Vasion
Albania
Cordell Hull
Mussolini
Europe
U. S
Pius XII
Texas House
Texas House of Representatives
Senate
Ross Hardin
Prairie Hill
House
U.S. Senate
U. S. Senate
Roosevelt
Washington
Doctor Leaves Fredericksburg For Medical Progress
Dr P T Donop announces departure from Fredericksburg after a short stay to pursue advancement in medicine. He thanks the community for their support and plans to visit often at his San Antonio address 1005 Nix Professional Building. He reflects on medical service, pay, and learning in a changing field.
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Fredericksburg
Nix
San Antonio
Texas
P. T. Donop
Three Score and Ten Austin Health Officer Says Modern Births Improve Life Span
Texas Health Officer Dr. Geo W. Cox notes babies born today may live to 62, near double the expectancy of 1850. He credits vaccines, sanitation, semi annual exams, and medical advances for longer, healthier lives and progress toward the biblical goal of three score and ten.
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Austin
Tex
Geo. W. Cox
Cox
Texas
Nimitz to Lead Navy Bureau of Navigation
Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, former Kerrville resident, named chief of the Bureau of Navigation. Appointment effective June for four years. Nimitz previously led Battleship Division No. 1 and served as assistant chief of the bureau. He is 53, born in Fredericksburg, and a Naval Academy graduate.
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Chester W. Nimitz
Kerrville
Bureau of Navigation
U.S. Navy
Nimitz
Battleship Division No. 1
Battleship Division
James O. Richardson
Battle Fleet Force
Wm. Nimitz
Sidney Baker Street
Fredericksburg
Chester
William Nimitz
Tivy High School
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
James L. Slayden
U. S
Washington
Chester W. Nimitz, Jr
New London
Conn
Otto Nimitz
Admiral Nimitz
Philadelphia
Kerrville Times
Wedding Bells at St Marys Church in Crabapple
Eugene Reeh and Evelyn Houy joined in marriage at St Marys Church with Miss Alice Reeh and Herbert Reeh as attendants. The couple left for a honeymoon to Carlsbad Caverns and will reside in Crabapple Community. The Standard extends congratulations.
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Father Galle
St. Mary’s Church
Eugene Reeh
Edwin Reeh
Evelyn Houy
Ben Houy
Alice Reeh
Herbert Reeh
Carlsbad Caverns
Fredericksburg Couple Wed in City Park Marriage
Albert Schneider son of Mr and Mrs Henry Schneider of Fredericksburg and Louise Morris daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Morris of Camp Allison Texas were married before Justice of the Peace Adolph Mergenthaler on Saturday at 4 o clock April 8. They will reside in Fredericksburg where the groom is employed at City Cafe. Congratulations and best wishes for a happy married life.
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Albert Schneider
Henry Schneider
Fredericksburg
Louise Morris
Paul Morris
Camp Allison
Texas
Justice of the Peace
Adolph Mergenthaler
Zaiontz Hagel wed in St Marys Church ceremony
Henry Zaiontz of San Antonio married Miss Cecilia Hagel of Fredericksburg at St Marys Church with Father Wolf officiating. The groom’s brother Chester Zaiontz was best man and Marie Nagel was maid of honor. A reception at the Central Hotel followed and the couple will honeymoon in Mexico before settling in San Antonio.
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Henry Zaiontz
San Antonio
Cecilia Hagel
Fredericksburg
St. Mary’s Church
Father Wolf
Chester Zaiontz
Marie Nagel
Johanna Hagel
Carl Jenschke
Central Hotel
Ben Hagel
México
Washington Snapshots of Economic Wagons and Conflicting Policies
A Washington round up notes private accountants failing to define manufacturing costs succinctly while government programs pull in opposite directions. It cites labor department concerns over men encroaching on women’s jobs and critiques several federal agencies for contradictory actions from land reclamation to price boosting and tax drains.
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Washington
Brain Trusters
U S. Department of Labor
Congress
Department
Bureau of Reclamation
Agriculture Department
TVA
Social Security Board
Closing of Cherry Mt School program and events
A children's program at 1 30 P M precedes a baseball game after the program. A 3 act play Bash ful Mr Bobb's by adults at 7 45 P M. Dinner and supper feature Beer and Mutton Barbecue with cold drinks and refreshments. 31-2-16-7 beet
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Mr. Bobb
Funeral services for Theodore Neffendorf at Doss Lutheran
Theodore Neffendorf, 73, farmer and stock man from Doss, died after a lingering illness at a local hospital. Services were held at his Doss residence and Doss Lutheran Church with Rev. J. M. Bergner officiating. Burial followed in Doss Cemetery.
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Theodore Neffendorf
Doss
Doss and Doss Lutheran Church
J. M. Bergner
Mrs. Louisa Ohlenburger Rites Held in San Antonio
Mrs. Louisa Ohlenburger 79 former Fredericksburg resident died at her San Antonio home April 5 1939 Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 3 PM by Rev M A Falkenberger Interment in San Antonio National Surviving: three daughters Mrs Minta Shopp Mrs Louise McGahey Mrs Ella Wettkoetter sons Emil Ben Wm and John Ohlenburger four sisters Mrs Phillip Strackbein Mrs Ernst Mazinke Alma and Ella Weber two brothers William and Henry Weber all of Fredericksburg 20 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren
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Louisa Ohlenburger
San Antonio
M .A. Falkenberg
San Antonio National Cemetery
Minta Shopp
Louise McGahey
Ella Wettkoetter
Emil
Ben
John Ohlenburger
Phillip Strackbein
Ernst Mazinke
Alma
Ella ‘Weber
William
Henry Weber
Fredericksburg
Straight Pin Found in Appendix of Lubbock Baby
A 26 month old girl Monya Hank of Littlefield underwent surgery in Lubbock after a straight pin pierced her stomach and appendix during an operation. The pin caused rupture but the baby was listed in serious condition yet expected to survive. Elton and Mrs Hank are the child’s parents.
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Lubbock
Monya Hank
Littlefield
Elton Hauk
Embryo News: Stanley Grona Fractures Arm at Morris Ranch
To Newest Embassy Stanley Grona, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Grona of Morris Ranch had the misfortune to fracture his arm. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dietz a son, to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Petsch a son. Congratulations.
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Stanley Grona
Otto Grona
Morris Ranch
Otto Dietz
Herman Petsch
Rocky Hill School Closing Event Notice
The Rocky Hill School closes Thursday April 27 after a children’s program at 2 30 followed by a ball game A barbecue supper with soft drinks and sandwiches on grounds A play Hands Up by High School at 8 00 PM then a one act farce Object Matrimony by adults The Trustees invite attendance
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