We Believe By COL Alfred Petsch
Col Alfred Petsch argues in a column that the Texas Senate race should be framed around the nation’s possible involvement in war with Germany. He asserts the public must decide whether America stays with England or pursues an independent course, urging voters to weigh national duty against European conflict.
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United States
Senate
Sheppard
Texas
British Empire
Germany
America
England
Europe
Asia
Africa
Hyas
Court Refuses To Rescind Action On Nursing Service
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court ended its April term by denying petitions to rescind March action disbanding the Public Health Nursing Service. The court will pay the nurse through April 30 with service ending then. County funds balances were reported by Treasurer Elgin Crenwelge. Mrs George Kasper and children of Mason visited Greeptown last weekend.
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Gillaspie County
Elgin Crenwelge
County of
Gillespie
Three Selectees Called for May 5 Induction
Gillespie County draft board reports the 12th selective service call. Three men in the county are to be inducted on May 5 to meet the local quota, as 1000 statewide draftees are slated to join the process, bringing total stateinductions to 23,585 since November main call.
Deposits Hit 109 Thousand At New Bank Opening
Depositors from Fredericksburg and nearby areas placed 109161.85 in deposits at the Security State Bank on opening day. Bank officials praised the community for its strong response and a Gillespie County youth, Marvin Kaderli, guessed the closest amount at 108763.11.
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Fredericksburg
Security State Bank
Gillespie County
Marvin Kaderli
Lee
Mexican quake devastates Colima and Mexico City
Earthquake near Mexico City and a volcanic eruption cause widespread damage. Colima reports more than half its 15 000 residents homeless or dead, while fires from the volcano threaten surrounding areas. Mexico City damage tallies reach about 1 million dollars.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Republic
Colima
New Rate On Truck Licenses Is Now In Effect
The Texas Legislature approves a new schedule for commercial truck licenses received by Tax Assessor Collector Wm. M. Petmecky. The change lowers fees for super load trucks but does not affect owners of small pickups or trucks under 6000 pounds gross weight. A 15 day extension allowed truck owners to license vehicles.
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Texas
Wm. M. Petmecky
State Highway Department
Truck License Period Extended as Tax Assessor Announces
Texas trucking firms receive a second extension to April 28 for commercial truck licenses. The rule allows operation on 1940 plates through April 28, with revised weight-based rates and a gross load limit of 38,000 pounds. Trucks must be properly built and equipped to haul heavy loads.
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Wm. M. Petmecky
Texas
Lions Club Group Attends Comfort Charter Night
A Fredericksburg Lions Club contingent attended the Comfort Lions Club Charter Night at the Comfort Community Hall. Local officers introduced visiting clubs while Major Julein C. Hyer spoke on Lions International and its community role. Attendees included Robert Klingelhoefer W C White William Petmecky and Arthur Kowert among others.
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Fredericksburg Lions
Comfort Lions Club
Comfort Community Hall
Comfort Club
Robert Klingehoefler
Lions Club
Wm. Petmecky
Julein C. Hyer
Lions International
Lions Organization
Messrs and Mesdames
Robert Klingelhoefer
W. C. White
William Petmecky
Arthur Kowert
Messrs
Roman J. Peter
Alex Frantzen
Benno Weiss
Dr. Schmulen
Henry Lochte P. Norman
Emil Walter
Banks to Close Monday April 21 Observing San Jacinto Day
Fredericksburg banks will close Monday April 21 in observance of the Battle of San Jacinto anniversary a state holiday. Fredericksburg National Bank and Security State Bank will observe the holiday according to officials of the institutions.
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Fredericksburg
Battle of
San Jacinto
Fredericksburg National
The
Security State Bank
Taylor Firm Wins Bid for Street Traffic Light Work
The Taylor Construction Co of Taylor Texas won the bid for upgrading the city power and lighting system with five traffic lights and 58 street lights. Bids opened last Saturday showed the Taylor bid at 28945.90 the lowest among five submissions. Work to begin by April 23 and be completed by June 29 is funded by a Public Works Administration grant and awaits PWA approval in Austin.
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Taylor Construction Co
Taylor, Texas
Peter's Hall
Taylor
Eugene Ashe Electric Company
Fort Worth
N. E. Busby & Company
Dallas
Graham & Collins Electric Co
San Antonio
Brooker Engineering Co
Memphis
Tenn
Bodo Habenicht
PWA
Austin
Public Works Administration
Easter Visit Highlights San Antonio Family
Mrs. E. Zenner and her son James from San Antonio spent the Easter holidays with Mrs. Jno. Heep, sharing time and family moments during the celebration.
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E. ©. Zenner
James
San Antonio
Jno. Heep
Mrs Eleanor Jenschke Visits Houston Family
Miss Eleanor Jenschke of Houston spent last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Hugo Jenschke. She traveled from Texas to spend time with family and return home renewed.
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Eleanor Jenschke
Houston
Texas
Hugo Jenschke
Easter Fires Light Up Cross Mountain Halls
Residents flocked to hills around the city Saturday night as Easter fires blazed on Cross Mountain and six nearby hills. Families with children drove the roads seeking glimpses of the Easter Bunny seen stirring a large kettle and leaving colorful eggs and confections in nests. Light rain reflected the glow of the fires, creating a vivid, misty display across the sky.
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Fredericksburg
Cross Mountain
Easter Bunny
Spring Mohair Shipments Made By Local Dealers
Fredericksburg warehouse men sold spring mohair clips to Boston dealers and Kerrville warehouses for concentration. Lochie Storage and Commission Co sold 170000 pounds to R P Collins and Co of Boston through Louie Ragland. Woerner Warehouse sold 90000 pounds bringing spring sales to 140000 pounds to Forte Rupee Sawyer and Co via F P Forte Jr. Juenke and Schoenewolf shipping about 50000 pounds to Schreiner Warehouse. Robert Blum Warehouse began shipments with full delivery in 1 to 2 weeks. Prices this spring ranged around 50 cents grown hair and 79 cents yearling, higher than past years and higher than fall clip.
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Fredericksburg
Boston
Kerrville
Lochie Storage and Commission Co
R. P. Collins and Company
Louie Ragland
Woerner
Schreiner
Robert Blum
Rural School Closings Net for Saturday
Gillespie County schools begin their April May closing programs with Nebo opening next Saturday April 19. The events promise community entertainment, barbecue and presentations culminating in diploma awards to graduates.
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Gillespie County
Nebo
St Marys Students To Present Program Friday Night
St Marys School students will present an April 18 program in Peters Hall at 8 pm featuring the school musical organizations and class performances including selections by St Marys Orchestra and St Marys Glee Club.
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St. Mary's School
Peter’s Hall
St. Marys’ Orchestra
St. Mary's Glee Club
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Alfred Petsch
New Bank
MacDonald
Decision On County Health Nursing Service
George Kasper
Mason
Grepetown
Draft Board
Balkans
Greece
Britain
London
Roosevelt
U. S
Red Sea
Egypt
Russia
Japan
Lions Club Group
Comfort
Taylor Firm
George E. Christian
33Rd Judicial District
Dan Moody
State Court of Criminal Appeals
Christian
Burnet County
St. Mary’s
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