War Aid Talks and Draft Extension in Washington
The piece recounts ongoing discussions on lend-lease aid to the Soviet Union and wartime shipments, with British officials including Lord Overbrook due in the U.S. to discuss arms. The House passes an Army service extension bill by one vote, allowing draftees and reservists to remain 18 months. pay remains $10 monthly after service. It notes strained U.S. Japan-Britain relations, Japan's moves in Indo China, and the broader war mood including Russia and Britain facing Luftwaffe bombardment. The administration also pursues installment credit controls and oil pipeline plans to move crude from Texas and Louisiana to New York-Philadelphia, supporting British needs and tanker shortages.
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Soviet Union
Germany
Lord Overbrook
United States
S. House
U. S
Senate
Army
Rewa
Pan
Itish
U.S
Japan
Jain
Great Britain
Thailand
Ronghold
Singapore
Kchy
Martinique
Russia
Gillespie County Forms USDA Defense Board
Thomas Jung chairs Gillespie County's USDA Defense Board formed to boost farm labor for dairy pork poultry vegetables. Members include R V Kelley J M Durden Hugo Weinheimer H F Grote and F Lee with ties to Farm Security Administration Soil Conservation Service Pedernales Electric Cooperative and production credit groups. The board reports progress in Texas pork dairy and poultry, tomatoes and beans, and asks local draft boards to defer workers for agriculture.
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Thomas Jung
Gillespie County
United States Department of Agriculture Defense Board
Gillespie County Defense Board
Texas
Usda Defense Board
Fredericksburg
AAA
R. V. Kelley
Farm Security Administration
J. M. Durden
Doss
Soil Conservation Service
Hugo Weinheimer
Stonewall
Pedernales Electric Cooperative Association
H. F. Grote
F. Lee
Willow City
Production Credit Association
State Aaa
County Defense Office
College Station
Secretary of
Claude R. Wickard
Selective Service
WPA
Walter Dittmar Breaks Leg Playing Softball Sunday
Willow City school teacher Walter Dittmar and Doss team mate broke his right leg in two places slid into second base during a Gillespie County All Stars vs San Antonio All Stars game at Seipp's Park Sunday afternoon. He stayed in hospital several days before returning home to Doss.
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Walter Dittmar
Willow City
Doss
Gillespie County
San Antonio
Harper
We Believe continues on fiscal cautions for Fredericksburg
The letter argues against giving away revenue-producing school property to city use and urges keeping leases at fair rates to avoid higher taxes. It compares city county government efficiency, cites space in the courthouse basement for city offices, and criticizes vanity projects that hinder true tax savings. It references Fredericksburg and local officials.
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Texas
Commissioners Court
Fredericksburg
Dickies Work Clothes Promo on Army Pants and Belts
You can’t beat these Dickies khakis coverts and genuine army cloth trousers and shirts for long and hard service. Ask us about the special 69 cent belt offer with purchase of Dickies army cloth pants. It’s a real bargain.
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Dickie
Gas Curtailment Enforced Overnight in Stations
A voluntary gas curtailment is in effect with no gas sold by stations from 7 p m to 7 a m. The measure aims to conserve fuel amid supply constraints and affects all outlets operating during the restricted hours.
Rites Held Tuesday for Alfred Schneider
Alfred M. Schneider dies Monday in a Dallas hospital at 11 a.m. Burial follows Tuesday at 4 p.m. at City Cemetery after services at Beckmann Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Theo M. Haag of Bethany Lutheran Church. Survived by widow Gertrude Johnson, two sons Alfred Jr and Robert Lee, two daughters Margy and Mildred, two brothers Harry F and Chester, sister Alma, and one grandchild. Myrtle Bey visited nearby towns recently.
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Alfred M. Schneider
Dallas
Beckmann
Theo M. Haag
Bethany Lutheran Church
Schneider
Emelie Schneider
Fredericksburg
U. S. Army
Gertrude Johnson
Alfred Jr
Robert Lee
Margy
Kavenaugh
Mildred
Robins
Harry F
Chester
Alma
Otto Saenger
Mrs Crenwelge Returns From Texas Visit
Mrs. Elgin O. Crenwelge and her sons finished a two week visit with Mrs. Crenwelge's parents Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Caraway in Ranger Texas and returned on Sunday.
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Elgin O. Crenwelge and Sons
Hospital Patients List of Last Week Procedures
In the hospital news weekly report six patients underwent surgeries in the past week. Clarence Beckmann had a tonsillectomy on August 6 followed by Minerva Durst, daughter of Erwin Durst, for a tonsillectomy on August 7. Joe D. Fly of Bandera had an appendectomy on August 8. Glen Owen, son of Connary Owen, had a tonsillectomy on August 9. Dennis Bruhl, son of Donald Bruhl, had a tonsillectomy in Llano on August 12, and Travis Weidenfeller, son of Mr and Mrs. Joe Weidenfeller, had a tonsillectomy on August 12.
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Clarence Beckmann
Minerva Durst
Erwin Durst
Joe D. Fly
Bandera
Glen Owen
Connary Owen
Dennis Bruhl
Donald Bruhl
Llano
Travis Weidenfeller
Joe Weidenfeller
Navy youth visits Mund family before resuming duties
Robin Mund, son of Mr and Mrs August Mund and an enlisted sailor aboard the USS Philadelphia, is spending leave with his parents and will depart Wednesday to resume his duties in the Navy.
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Robin Mund
August Mund
Uncle Sam
Navy
Philadelphia
Seven Children Born In Gillespie County This Week
Seven births reported across Gillespie County hospitals last week include a set of twins, daughters of Roy M. Doyle of Mason born August 7. Girls born to Max Danz August 8, Jack Love August 9, and R A Rode August 10. Boys born to Werner Pehl August 9 and Rubin Lang August 9. Attending the family gathering were Mrs J H Jones Castell and various Mogford offspring of William Mogford and Louise Keyser Mogford.
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Gillespie County
Roy M. Doyle
Mason
Max Danz
Jack Love
R. A. Rode
Werner Pehl
Rubin Lang
J. H. Jones
Castell
Christian Keyser II
William Mogford
Louise Keyser Mogford
Anne Mogford
Carrie Johnson
Bud Mogford
Henry Mogford
Fredericksburg City Financial Statement for 1941
The City of Fredericksburg Texas releases its financial statement for the fiscal year ending July 31 1941. Treasurer Bodo Habenicht verifies the balance sheet noting total outstanding indebtedness of 395 500 and confirms the records as true and correct to the city seal date August 4 1941.
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Fredericksburg
Texas
Bodo Habenicht
Tex
We. E. Krauskopf
Max T. Henke
Wm. J. Pape
Peters Dance Hall 31st Jubilee Free Dance Night
Peters Dance Hall announces a Free Dance to celebrate its 31st Jubilee. The event takes place on Saturday night August 30 and invites all dancers to join the celebration at the hall.
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Peter’s Dance Hall
Davis Tires Sale Hit On Six Dollar Off 16 Inch Davis Tire
Bargain alert for Davis Tires with a six dollar cut on the 16 inch Davis Tire. Priced at ten dollars and eighty eight cents, the deal attracts bargain shoppers seeking tire savings. Limited stock and potential installation available at participating retailers.
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Davis Tires
Davis Tire
Western Auto Store
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Roosevelt
Jung
Alfred Duecker
Florida
Walter Pfiester
Duecker
Felix Maier
California
Getop
New Mexico
Felix
Fredericksburg Drive-In Station
Rubin Crenwelge
Alfred Schneider
Myrtle Beyer
Saspameco
Corpus Christi
IN the Hospital
Financial Statement
City OF Fredericksburg General Fund
Predericksburg Water and Sewer Operating Fund
State OF Texas
Gillespie
State OF
County OF
City OF
E. Krauskopf
Sanitation Department
Fire Department Dept
Sinking Fund
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