It Happened This Week Highlights From World Affairs
In Italy officials were surprised but Mussolini claimed advance knowledge of Hitler. In Tokyo resentment brewed over Germany’s Russia pact. The U S sought ways to move Americans from Europe and maintain neutrality if war neared. An extraordinary meeting united five government departments as President Roosevelt, aboard a naval cruiser, monitored events and planned a return to Washington.
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Italy
Mussolini
Hitler
Tokyo
Germany
Japan
Russia
U. S
Europe
United States
Roosevelt
Gulf Stream
Washington
Balanced 997 Motor Oil Promises Peak Vehicle Performance
The copy touts BALANCED 997 Motor Oil as balanced for optimal lubrication with none of its qualities over or under emphasized. It cites a clean motor, low oil use, stable performance, reduced wear, and easy starting, urging readers to refill with Humble’s BALANCED 937 in a policy of continuous improvement.
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Humble
Fair Exhibits Strong Shows in Stonewall Doss and Nebgen Place
The fair features high quality entertainment and exhibits across 4-H and home demonstration clubs. Stonewall wins first in community contests with Doss and Nebgen placing second and third. Livestock including sheep goats cattle horses and swine attract crowd while peaches and handcrafted home items draw praise. Attendance rises on final day despite rain.
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Stonewall
Doss
Nebgen
Palo Alto Club
Klein Branch Club
Morris Ranch
Palo Alto
Knapp
Gillespie County
Henry Frantzen
Road load limit protest and Kerr County courthouse progress
A critique condemns monthly load limit tickets as a cash grab harming law respect. The report lists county funds and notes the old courthouse moving, bids for venetian blinds, and contractor payments connected to the new courthouse project.
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Commissioners’ Court
Kerr County
Harper-Kerrville
Harper
Schreiner
Gillespie County
Eugen Kramer
Hill & Combs
The
Mutual Lumber Company
Tri County Epworth League Convention Schedule
Afternoon sessions include Executive and Business meetings from 1 45 to 2 45. Special number Hoersterville and a talk by Mason on youth and the United Church. Evening program features musical numbers, a Play Art segment, recreation, supper, business meetings, and an evening sermon by Rev W G Birkner.
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Hoersterville
United Church
Mason
South
Hilda
Birkner
W. G. Birkner
Commissioners Adopt Budget At Court Term
The court set the 1939 county tax rate at 6 1 on the hundred dollars valuation and the county road district rate at five cents per hundred. Common school levies were approved. County convicts paid fines on public roads, and officers fees were approved. Monthly reports from County Clerk, Assessor, Treasurer, and bank as depository were accepted with fund balances listed: Jury 5,728.35. Road and Bridge 8,900.61.
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Wright
Electrical Ad Willhide Equipment Co
Albert E. Klett
Wm. Petmecky
Elgin QO. Crenwelge
Fredericksburg National Bank
Adolph Mergenthaler
Mrs Eckhardt Undergoes Operation At Local Hospital
Mrs. Oswald Eckhardt required a surgical operation at a local hospital last Wednesday. The report notes the procedure and patient status following the intervention.
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Oswald Eckhardt
Miss Elvira W Novian Returns From Port Aransas Visit
Miss Elvira W Novian has returned from an extended visit at Port Aransas with her brother Mr Alonzo Novian.
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Elvira W Novian
Port Aransas
Alonzo Novian
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Louisiana
James A. Shaw
Minerals Division
Louisiana State Department of Conservation
New Orleans
Central Railroad
Chatsworth
N. Y
Oregon Village
Oregon
Pin Ridge
Northwest
Iron Lung
Fred Snite, Jr
Chicago
Illinois
China
Bo Wht
Webster
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Texas
Humble Off & Refining CO
Tri-County
Epworth League
Sunset Motor Lines
Brady Freight Lines
Austin
San Antonio
Houston
San Angelo
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Fredericksburg
Woerner Warehouse
Henry Kleen
Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Ass
Hugo Weinheimer
Board OF Directors
Goodyear
Pathfinder
Edna
DE Luxe
Hill Country
Hartmann’s
Goodyear Service
Rubin Leyendecker
Kerrville
Lindenberg
Emil Sauer
Cherry Springs
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