Smash the monopolies and the Dillinger manhunt in one week
Senator Borah denounces monopoly as cause of trouble while Dillinger is killed after a favorable tip. The War Department calls for 2 320 planes and separated air forces. Roosevelt orders 15 million to 75 million dollars for a 1 000 mile forest to counter drought across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
Dillinger
War Department
Special Aviation Committee
Army
Baker
Europe
France
England
Interesting Weather Experiment Cited at $75 Million
The passage notes the plan's long view and the unlikely early visibility of its success. It describes the President and associates disappearing before outcomes matter, and mentions an experiment costing $75,000,000, deemed insignificant in modern times.
Ford’s old fashioned Americanism vs the nation’s woes
The piece contrasts Henry Ford’s praise of the pioneer spirit with growing economic and social troubles in the United States. It notes 2,000,000 children lacking schooling and the high spend on luxuries versus education, and mentions worsening riots in Vienna amid Nazi terrorism. Continued on page 2, Col 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
United States
Jerusalem
Vienna
Officers Fail to Find Trace of San Angelo Fraud Pair
San Angelo officers reported no trace of two men and a woman who fleeced local merchants of 300 to 400 dollars in merchandise and cash last Saturday. Deputy A P Mercer said the suspects opened accounts in two banks and built merchant confidence with small checks before attempting larger purchases on a banking holiday. the checks proved worthless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
A .P. Mercer
Loans For Home Reconditioning Now Available
A new relief bill from Congress allows homeowners to spread the cost of home reconditioning over 15 years at a low interest rate. The program offers technical guidance, help finding reliable builders, and local supplier and labor involvement to boost community business, focusing on repairs and maintenance to restore homes to near-new condition.
Blanco Farmer Peter Pehl Dies at 77 in Blanco County
Peter Pehl, 77, a Blanco County farmer, died suddenly at his Blanco home yesterday afternoon after fifty three years in the county. Survived by his widow, three sons Alfred Edwin and Oscar two daughters Mrs Peter Schmidt and Mrs Willie Haas one sister Mrs Peter Weber and four brothers and two sisters in Gillespie County. Burial was in Blanco cemetery Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanco
Tex
Peter Pehl
Blanco County
Alfred
Edwin
Oscar
Peter Schmidt
Willie Haas
Peter Weber
Gillespie County
Blanco Cemetery
Post Office in U S Capitol Robbed by Bandit
A bandit entered the U S Capitol post office in the new House Office Building late Tuesday. He threatened clerk Donald Stucky at gunpoint and forced him to surrender the receipts from the day. Police estimate the theft at 400 to 600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol
House
New House
Donald Stucky
Stucky
Mr August Doel Undergoes Appendix Operation
Mr August Doel underwent an appendix operation. Medical staff reported a routine procedure with no complications, and he was in stable condition following the surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August, Doel
Klaerner Beats Boerne White Sox 9 to 2
Klaerner and the Giants defeated the Boerne White Sox 9 to 2 before a large crowd. E Klaerner led with three hits, A Klaerner homered with one on in the third, while Klaerner’s pitching preserved the big lead despite late misplays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klaerner
Boerne White Sox
R. E. Jordan
Giants
Sox
Boerne
Edgar Bergmann
Schulze
Chester Kraerner
Langerhans
Leidl
E. Klaerner
A. Klaerner
Phillip Klaerner
de Klaerner
Loan And Grant Agreement For City Waterworks Secured
Mayor Edward Krauskopf announces a 25 year semi annual payment loan and grant for the city waterworks and sewer system. Revenue bonds total 174000 dollars with a 54000 dollar grant. contract to be sent to the PWA Engineer after final preparation. Approval by the State Engineer and bond issuance expected before letting bids in four to six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Krauskopf
PWA
Rosalie Bracher Weds Lieut Richard Newcomb at Randolph Field
Miss Flora Bracher performed wedding music as Miss Margaret Bracher served as maid of honor. Rev F A Bracher and Mrs Bracher observed as Lieut Richard Newcomb of Durango Colorado married Newcomb at twilight with white flowers and candles in the chancel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Bracher
F A. Bracher
Richard Newcomb
Durango
Col
Randolph Field
Flora Bracher
Joe Weller
Schumann
Margaret Bracher
Rev. F
Camp Ben McCulloch Reunion Opens in Driftwood
The thirty seventh annual Camp Ben McCulloch reunion opened in Driftwood near San Marcos with San Marcos Legionnaires organizing the first day. Speakers included King Vivian of Southwestern University Judge W A Keeling of Austin and Judge Roy C Archer. Mrs J M Dawson of Waco is set to speak tomorrow at the memorial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Ben McCulloch
Driftwood
Applications Must Be Made By Saturday
The State Allotment Board sets Saturday August 4 as the closing date to receive Cotton Exemption Certificate applications. Producers who miss the deadline may not sell cotton without paying the 50 tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
New Pastor to Be Installed at Cave Creek Parish
The Rev. W. C. Poehlmann will be installed as pastor of Cave Creek and Crabapple Parish in Crabapple on August 5. E. A. Sagebiel of Seguin Texas will conduct the installation. On August 12 the Rev. P. Leonhard of Albert will conduct services at Cave Creek with choir from Leonhard’s congregation.
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W. C. Poehlmann
Cave Creek
Cabard Hvaakk Cave Creek
Crabapple
Texas
The
American Lutheran Church
E. A. Sagebiel
Seguin
P. Leonhard
Albert
Leonhard
Deaths in Doss and Fredericksburg areas
Deaths: A A Davis of Doss dies at his son in law Hugo Crenwelge Jr home. burial in Adamsville after a land trip by Schaetter Son of Fredericksburg. World War veteran Joseph Ulrich dies at Fredericksburg residence. burial in Weimar. He leaves a widow two children and many relatives. Crabb Apple resident Louis Walter Sr. dies announced.
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A. A. Davis of
Doss
Hugo Crenwelge, Jr
Adamsville
Texas
Schaetter & Son
Fredericksburg
Joseph Ulrich
Weimar
Henry Lochte Sr Birthday Barbecue at Klaerner Grove
A Sunday celebration on July 22 honored Henry Lochte Sr at Alfred Klaerner's Grove for his 72nd birthday. Guests included Otto Kolmeier and family, Louis and Eward Oehler couples, Walter Kolmeier and families, Mary Henke, Walter Kordzick, E R Lochte and San Antonio relatives, Alvin Striegler and families, H A Lochte and daughter, and Edgar Abrens and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lochte
Alfred Klaerner
Otto Kolmeier
Louis Oehler
Eward Oehler
Walter Kolmeier
Mary Henke
Walter Kordzick
E. R. Lochte
San Antonio
V. G. Striegler
Alvin Striegler
H. A. Lochte
Edgar Abrens
Mrs Doell Dies After Lingering Illness At Luckenbach
Mrs August Doell formerly Joanna Beckmann died at her Luckenbach home after a lingering illness Wednesday evening at 5 45 o clock at age 55 years 3 months 13 days Funeral services set for Friday August 3 at 2 30 PM from the family residence with burial in the Luckenbach family cemetery Rev Theo Haag to conduct the services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Doell
Johanna Beckmann
Luckenbach
Theo Haag
Reichs president Paul von Hindenburg dies at home in Berlin
The 86 year old Reichs president Paul von Hindenburg dies at his Berlin residence this Thursday morning after a week in Laredo. J. F. MacDonald, owner of MacDonald Studio, has returned to Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
J. F. MacDonald
MacDonald Studio
Fredericksburg
Second and Last Immunization Campaign Closed
The second and final diphtheria immunization was given by Dr J E Peden and Dr Herbert Merz with aid from Mesdames Harvey Gold and Harry Langerhans to about 160 children at St Joseph's Hall on Tuesday July 24. The Lions Club St Marys Auxiliary and Public School Auxiliary conclude county wide vaccination efforts and parents are urged to ensure future protection against diphtheria smallpox. Since five years the drive reached over 2400 children at fifty cents or free and about 500 received the Schick Test with exact figures to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Peden
Herbert Merz
Harvey Gold
Harry Langerhans
St. Joseph’s Hall
Lion’s Club
St. Mary’s
Lions Club
Llano Murder Case Opens Special Term for Grand Jury
Judge Lamar Thaxton convened a special term of district court in Llano Texas to impanel a grand jury investigating the fatal stabbing of Lloyd Fleming. J S Morgan 22 Llano charged with murder waived examining trial and posted 2500 bond awaiting grand jury action. The altercation occurred at Bud Casey ranch after a domino party with no eye witnesses. Morgan is unmarried and formerly worked for Fleming. the dispute reportedly stemmed from prior trouble between them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Tex
Lamar Thaxton
Mason
Lloyd Fleming
J. S. Morgan
Bud Casey
Morgan
Fleming
Bandera Youth Dies After Car Crash Kills Horses
Bandera Texas August 1 Leo Stein twenty one died from car injuries suffered Monday night when a car struck him and Joe Flynn killing their two horses and injuring Stein. He died hours after arriving at a San Antonio hospital. He is survived by his parents four brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church in Bandera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandera
Tex
Leo Stein
Joe Flynn
Stein
San Antonio
Theo Stein
Robert
Alfred
Pandere
Ben
Louis
Rosalee Stein
Julius Real Announces Run for Kerr County Judge
Kerrville Texas August 1 Julius Real long active in Hill Country politics announces his candidacy for Kerr County judge in the November general election Real has served as county commissioner and county judge and twice as state senator with more than forty years in public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville
Tex
Julius Real
Kerr County
Real
Mr and Mrs Louis Danz Visit Fredericksburg as Johnson City Guests
Mr and Mrs Louis Danz and their daughter of Johnson City were business visitors in Fredericksburg on Thursday, meeting local contacts and touring the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Danz
Johnson City
Fredericksburg
28 Cars Of Cattle Shipped From Here
Cattle sales to the government continue in the county. Appraiser Duderstadt and Dr. Burkey the Veterinarian have worked in Harper. Records show 28 cars of cattle shipped from Fredericksburg totaling 1071 head. The cattle were billed to National Stock Yards at Illinois Kansas City Missouri Wichita Kansas Oklahoma City Oklahoma. Three cars were for grazing. the remainder for slaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duderstadt
Burkey
Harper
Fredericksburg
National
Ilinois
Kansas City
Wichita
Kansas
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Special Session Urged by Texas Officials
Mayors county judges and relief officials from 10 counties urged Governor Ferguson to convene the legislature by Monday week to issue bread bonds. They warned funds will run out before Sept 1 and a hiatus in relief could follow if Aug 25 second primary passes without a call. Officials named include Mayor Tom Miller Austin County Judge Roy Co Archer and Mayor Oscar Holcombe Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Ferguson
Funeral held for Mrs Frank Houy nee Louise Rusche
Mrs Frank Houy died July 25 at 9 10 P M. Funeral services were conducted July 27 at Beckmann's Funeral Home with Rev W Flachmeier presiding. She was born October 16 1893 daughter of Richard Rusche. She married Frank Houy August 19 1914. Survived by Lorine Holly daughter, husband Frank, two sisters and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Houy
Louise Olga Rusche
Beckmann
Cemtery
W. Flachmeier
G. H. Houy
Richard Rusche
Cherry Mountain
Fredericksburg
Lorine Holly
Louis Bruns
Minna Rusche
Louis Walter Sr
Election scandal rocks Hidalgo county primary inEdinburg
Edinburg July 31 A court inquiry was ordered into Saturday's Democratic primary after several defeated candidates alleged fraudulent votes influenced the outcome. District Attorney Sid Hardin ordered the investigation as charges mounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburg
Hidalgo County
Sid Hardin
Alfred Hunter In Lead In Race For Governor
Dallas July 30 Returns from 248 of 254 counties show Governor results with Hunter leading the Democratic primary at 203 759 votes while Allred has 252 063 Hughes 48 108 McDonald 177 260 Russell 4 337 Small 106 302 Witt 989 953 Rail commissioner totals list Pundt 182 113 Smith 216 532 Johnson 114 164 Hatcher 155 707 McNess 60 504. McCraw leads Woodward in announced runoffs with 264 034 to 950 308. Senator Connally 409 506 Bailey 259 125. Lieutenant governor candidate Woodul 236 030 faces Moore in runoff. Continued on page 2 col 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas Election Bureau
Allred
Hughes
Hunter
McDonald
Russell
Small
Witt
Hatcher
McNess
Johnson
Smith
Supreme Court
William McCraw
Walter Woodward
Coleman
McCraw
Woodward
Connally
Bailey
Walter Woodul
Houston
Joe Moore
Greenville
Silver Jubilee Observed at St Anthony Harper
On August 9 Harper will mark the Silver Jubilee of the church dedication with a Communion Mass at 8 and a Solemn High Mass at 10. The Western District Staatsverband meets at 2 PM, and many pastors return for the celebration led by invited founder Father Fassbender. Music by the Harper Band and a parish dinner of barbecued chicken beef and mutton will accompany the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony’s
Harper
Staatsverband
Father Fassbender
Harper Band
Langerhans Announces Candidacy for Gillespie Treasurer
In Fredericksburg Mr August J Langerhans declares his bid for Gillespie County Treasurer. He states qualifications and faithful service if elected and respectfully solicits voter support at the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
August J. Langerhans
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Langerhans
Marijuana farm raid yields two charged
Sheriff W. M. Ellison and Deputy T. R. Brown raided a Maxwell farm six miles west of Lockhart and found a marijuana crop in a field and a large quantity dried for sale in a dwelling. Justice of the Peace J. Henry Martindale filed charges against two men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
Maxwell
Here
Ben
W. M. Ellison
T. R. Brown
Justice of the Peace
J. Henry Martindale
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Navy
Pacific
Roosevelt
Drouth
Canadian
Texas Panhandle
Blanco Farmer
U. S. Capitol
Alex Jung
Newcomb
Bracher
Camp M'Culloch
August J. Doell
Bandera Youth
South Texas
Alfred Petsch
Liano and Boerne
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