Six Team Farmer Boys Softball League Organized
A newly organized Gillespie County softball circuit with six teams Pedernales Live Oak Fredericksburg Rocky Hill Luckenbach and Stonewall opens play with a 20 game schedule under Elgin Knese who will preside at the league's initial session Games run Sundays through August 31 with matchups listed from April 27 through August 31 including Fredericksburg Live Oak Pedernales Rock Hill Luckenbach Stonewall and others.
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Gillespie County
Pedernales
Live Oak
Fredericksburg
Rocky Hill
Luckenbach
Stonewall
Elgin Knese
Live Oak Pedernales
Rock Hill
Stonwall
Fredricksburg
Frederiksburg
Defense Savings Bonds expand access and options
The new Series F and Series G Defense Savings Bonds replace the baby bond line with fixed, multi-entity eligibility. Series F offers 74 percent of maturity value over 12 years for individuals trustees and institutions, with up to $50,000 per year. Series G at par yields 2 percent semi annually for 12 years, up to $50,000 per year, both non transferable and redeemable after six months with fixed values. Postal stamps provide an extra savings path with albums and exchange for bonds.
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Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Morgenthau
America
Defense
Peanut Growers Referendum Details on Diversion Prices
The article explains peanut marketing options for a 400 bushel crop from 20 acres, with half at No 1 price 90c to 1.35 per bushel and the rest at the oil price about 65c per bushel. It notes potential diversion payments if quotas are approved and that all eligible producers who shared in 1940 peanuts can vote in Saturday’s referendum.
Frederickburg Publishing Cs Note On Adding Machine Fibrlations
A brief reference from the Frederickburg Publishing Company notes adding machine fibrlations and associated paper supplies. No further details of dates or figures are provided beyond the mention of materials and firm name.
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Frederickburg
Work Started on Street Construction and Rear Access
A preliminary fill was placed on the roadbed last week and upon completion the street will be paved with concrete sidewalks. The new street will provide additional parking and easier access to the buildings from the rear. The band stand now on the street site will be moved southeast of the square near the agriculture building.
Farmers League Passes Anti War Resolution
The Farmers League of Gillespie County in St Josephs Hall endorsed a resolution urging Congressman Charles L South and Senator Tom Connally to oppose any foreign war and troops to Europe. The document echoes a 1939 resolution, arguing the United States cannot be guardian of Europe while calling for non entanglement and free independence. Signed by Albert J Segner, Secretary, the resolution will be sent to local representatives.
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Farmers’ League
Gillespie County
St.oseph’s Hall
Charles L. South
Tom Connally
United States
U. S
Europe
Great Britain
France
The
League
Albert J. Segner
Congress
Red Cross Opens Knitting and Sewing Drive
The Red Cross launched a garment project calling sewers and knitters to help produce uniforms and jamas. Volunteers will meet each Thursday and Friday from 1 to 5 pm with distributions starting Thursday April 24. Planning committee includes Mesdames Hanus Grienke Klingelhocher Wells Wahl and Robert Klingelhocher.
Band Boosters Thank Supporters for Fun Nite Success
The Band Boosters express sincere thanks to all organizations and every person who helped make Fun Nite a success.
White Oak School Closing Rodeo May Fourth 1941
White Oak School closes Sunday May 4 1941 for a community rodeo starting 10 A M continuing with bronc riding goat roping calf roping steer riding calf turn loose for men over 40 Ottmar Schneer in charge admission 35 cents adults on grounds with music barbecue beer and refreshments. Big dance on cement floor at night with Edgar Friesenhahn and his Accordion Band from New Braunfels.
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Ottmar Schneer
Edgar Friesenhahn
New Braunfels
Northwest Texas Shelterbelts Plant Quota Reaches Milestone
About a quarter of 2 million evergreens have been planted in Northwest Texas shelterbelts advancing soil wind erosion control and farm protection efforts across multiple counties and communities this year.
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Texas
Mrs Raymond F Kuhlmann Recovers at San Antonio Hospital
Mrs Raymond F Kuhlmann has been receiving medical treatment for two weeks at the Medical and Surgical Memorial Hospital in San Antonio. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery.
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Raymond F. Kuhlmann
Medical and Surgical Memorial Hospital
San Antonio
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