Largest peacetime maneuvers to cover 30,000 square miles
Hostilities will begin August 17 in an area in Louisiana near Fulton and Mansfield. V and VIII Army corps will cover the vast region in the nation’s largest peacetime maneuvers. About 300,000 men, many from Camp Bowie and Camp Barkley and other Texas camps, will take part in mock battles.
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Louisiana
Fulton
Mansfield
Viii Army Corps
Camp Bowie
Camp Barkley
Texas
Arrival of Son Announced for San Antonio Couple
Mr and Mrs Rudi Kott announce the arrival of a son to Mr and Mrs F O Schuck in San Antonio on August 1. Mrs Schuck is formerly Miss Helen Kott.
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Rudi Kott
F. O. Schuck
San Antonio
Schuck
Helen Kott
Small Texas Cotton Crop Forecast Low Harvest Acreage
The U S agricultural marketing service predicted the smallest Texas cotton crop in years at 2 527 000 bales for the season opening report. Acreage harvested is the smallest since 1905. Local social notes mention several residents visiting Castell and Llano, plus visits by Brownwood and other area families this weekend.
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Texas
U. S. Agricultural Marketing Service
Praetone Console Radio Prompts Serious Money at Western Auto
Advertisement notes a Praetone console radio priced from $36.15 at Western Auto Store. It promotes General Tires and Tubes for best results and lists Fredericksburg Drive-In Station Rubin Crenyetge as proprietor.
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Western Auto Store
Fredericksburg Drive-In
Rubin Crenwetge
Final Arrangements for County Fair Livestock and Rides
The fair announces entry deadlines for livestock by Thursday 6 p m and all exhibits by Thursday night with displays Friday morning. Otto Henke chairs livestock. Otto Burgdorf notes strong advance entries. All Texas Shows will open Thursday evening, with three days of horse races rodeos under Mrs J Mayhan and dances on Saturday and Sunday nights.
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Otto Henke
Fair Board of Directors
Otto Burgdorf
Fair Association
Junction
J.mayhan
Sale ad for Davis Tires at Western Auto Store
Davis Tires advertised at 6.00 16 size for 10.88 with old tire exchange. Guaranteed two years. Promotes patronizing a hometown merchant.
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Davis Tires
Davis Tire
Western Auto Store
Saenger and Ochs Add Hoffmann Dryer and Tumbler
Saenger and Ochs, a local men’s clothing and cleaning establishment, installed a Hoffmann dryer and tumbler this week. The new machine dries and deodorizes garments and will let the firm clean press and deliver a suit in one hour.
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Saenger & Ochs
Pensioners to Receive $18.61 August Checks
Public welfare officials said 148,505 old age pension checks averaging $18.61 will be mailed in August, totaling $2,764,062 with half from federal funds. The rise cites new state revenues and broader eligibility approved by the legislature.
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J. S. Murchison
Court Reporter Elected Vice President in Fort Worth Meeting
C. E. Bishop, court reporter of the 33rd judicial district including Gillespie, was elected vice president of the Southwestern Shorthand Reporters Association at a Fort Worth gathering last week. Mr and Mrs Paul Nebgen and family returned last week from a vacation in Corpus Christi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Bishop
33Rd
Judicial District
Gillespie
Southwestern Shorthand Reporters Assn
Fort Worth
Paul Nebgen
Corpus Christi
Peanut program expands peanut oil crushing supply
Provisions under the farm program allow larger peanut produces to go to crushing for oil. Excess peanuts beyond the farm quota must go to a designated agency at oil prices to avoid marketing penalties. A prior conservation change let more peanuts be grown on unused 1941 cotton allotment without AAA payment deductions. the latest change increases peanut availability for crushing even further.
Neon Sign Installed At Traveler's Cafe
A new neon type electric sign in a modern design was installed last week at Traveler's Cafe to enhance the city’s white way. The overhanging sign is visible from a general distance as drivers approach the downtown area. Mrs Walter Ottmers and sons Frank Lee and Wallace and Mrs Aug Itz are visiting San Antonio to see friends and relatives.
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Traveler's Cafe
Traveler’s Cafe
Walter Ottmers
Frank Lee
Wallace
Aug Itz
San Antonio
Opens Piano Store And Repair Shop In Fredericksburg
Mr J O Ernst longtime music figure in Fredericksburg announces a new piano store and repair shop at 108 San Antonio Street. The shop will offer new and used pianos tuning repairs and refinishing and will continue selling Everett and Cable Nelson pianos. Also notes other local news including Johnny Langerhans nose injury and a Blanco visit by the Kuebel family.
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J. O. Ernst
Frederickburg
San Antonio Street
Ernst
Everett
Cable-Nelson
School Tax Rate and Hiring Update
School tax rate increase of 50 cents over last year noted. The board must select a high school mathematics teacher to complete the faculty for the term opening September 2.
Brown Family Heads Sunday on Colorado Springs Vacation
Mr and Mrs Nolan Brown and their children left Sunday for a vacation trip to Colorado Springs, departing with plans for a family getaway and sightseeing.
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Nolan Brown
Colorado Springs
Shock Absorber Links 24c Each at Western Auto Store
Shock absorbers priced at 24c each and rubber bushings for links sold separately at Western Auto Store. Items described as automotive parts for replacement and repair. Availability and exact stock not specified in the brief notice.
Peters Dance Hay 31st Jubilee Free Dance Night
Peter's Dance announces its 31st jubilee with a free dance night on Saturday. The event promises lively music and community celebration on August 30.
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Peter
Ready for the fair clothes cleaned with new process
A local advert promotes a fresh cleaning service for suits trousers slack suits and dresses using a new process and equipment. It invites customers to send items in or call 290 for details and pickup.
Davis Tubes New Stock at Western Auto Store
New, complete Davis tubes offered at Western Auto Store for 6.00 to 158 years. Tubes promoted as fresh stocks guaranteed to perform.
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Davis
Western Auto Store
Rodeo Grand Entry and Band Concert Schedule
The program lists a grand entry at 1:15 PM, followed by a 1:30 PM American Legion Band concert and a 1:45 PM first race. Events appear in sequence with times, suggesting a community or fair lineup.
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American Legion
Day and Night Carnival Timing at Grand Livestock Parade
Schedule lists events including Grand Livestock Parade at 4:30 PM followed by Second Race at 2:15 PM and Third Race at 3:00 PM. Other items include Fourth Race and a Rodeo Band Concert Carnival spanning day and night.
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Ry Lalge
Arthur Grobe
Herman Grobe
Alfred C. Klein
Max Hahne
Robin Ahrens
Jake
Wesley Heinen
Castell
Llano
Emery Varga
Clemens Kneese
Leo J. Blanchard
Brownwood
Norman Bros
Johnny Langerhans
Fredericksburg Giants
Fritz Kuebel
Blanco
Mexico
Albert Knopp
Hebbronville
Auto Store
Saengerfest
Emma Hohman
Hy. Filter
Walter Meckey
Hy. Prochnow
Max Joseph
Lion Brand
Thorogood
Wolverine
A. M. Shoe Shop
One
RTE
Stonewall
Fredericksburg
Sterling Bros. Clothiers
Cleaners Hat
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg National Bank
Air
Rodeo Rodeo
Bronce
Court House
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