Fredericksburg Post Office Dedication Marks Community Progress
Citizens of Fredericksburg and Gillespie County celebrate the dedication of a new Post Office Building symbolizing democracy and national pride. The event honors local efforts, government service, and ongoing community growth through civic improvements and support for national defense initiatives.
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Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Uncle Sam
United States of America
United States
United Service Organization
America
Welcome back to school in Fredericksburg and Gillespie
The piece salutes the upcoming term as students return to school under well staffed local and county systems. It reflects on the democratic value of free education and its influence on families routines and community life. It ends with quotable reflections on seeking knowledge and fulfillment.
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Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Charles South Honored For Service In Congress
The article extols Congressman South for advancing the School Time building and supporting flood control and wool labeling legislation. It notes his work on freight rates, transportation and rural credit, and recalls his rise from teacher and county official to a leading member of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. It praises his integrity and influence in Gillespie County and the Twenty‑first district.
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R. 8. Klett
Washington
Gillespie County
Cong. South
Lone Star
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Congressman South
South
House
Sam Rayburn
Congress
Virginia
California
Illinois
Texas
Coleman County
Twenty-First
John Nance Garner
House of Representatives
Lincolnesque
Charlie South
Fredericksburg
Charles South
Austin Publisher J. M. West Dies in Kansas City
J. M. West, publisher of the Austin Tribune, died Sunday in a Kansas City hospital at age 70 after a ten day illness. He amassed wealth from oil land ventures and rose from poverty to prominence.
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J. M. West
The
Austin Tribune
Kansas City
Fredericksburg National Bank to Close for Labor Day
The Fredericksburg National Bank will be closed on Monday September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
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Fredericksburg National Bank
Electric cooking gains in Central Texas as rates drop
Low electricity rates from the Lower Colorado River Authority spur rapid uptake of electric ovens and appliances in Central Texas homes and farms. Distributors expect area growth to beat the national average, boosting productivity and comfort through economical service. Defense Savings Bonds reminder appears among ads.
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Texas
Colorado River Authority
LCRA
Drive-In Station Stop Promoted by Rubin Crenwelge
The notice urges travelers to make Fredericksburg Drive-In Station their next stop. Rubin Crenwelge is listed as proprietor, highlighting a local business promotion for travelers and residents.
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Fredericksburg Drive-In Station
Rubin Crenwelge
Connally Praises Blossoms in the Dust in Capitol Remarks
Texas Senator Tom Connally praised the Metro Goldwyn Mayer film Blossoms in the Dust after viewing it and urged colleagues to note Edna Gladney’s humanitarian work. He highlighted the Texas Children’s Home and Aid Society in Fort Worth which helps childless homes and shapes thousands of young citizens.
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Texas
Tom Connally
Congressional
Connally
Ednia Gladney
Texas Children’s Home and Aid Society
Fort Worth
Sterling
Edna Gladney
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Hartman Family Weekend Visitors At Camp Bowie
Corporal Walter W. Hartman from Camp Bowie visited his parents Mr and Mrs G Hartman this weekend. Mr and Mrs Bill Foff and son from Houston visited my uncle and family. Louis Weinheimer Jr from Waco spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Louis Weinheimer Sr.
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Walter W. Hartman
Camp Bowie
Mrs. G. Hartman
Bill Foff
Houston
G. A. Hartman
Louis Weinheimer, Jr
Waco
Louis Weinheimer, Sr
Weekend Social Visit From Tom Ball Family
Mr and Mrs J E M shui and family of Tom Ball 7 has visited local relatives and friends over the weekend.
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J. E. M. Shui
Tom Ball
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Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc
Kerrville
Delaine
John L. Liles
Death Valley
Conocon& Motor Oil
Conoco
Lot
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U.S
Conoce
Oswald L. Crenwelge
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