We Believe By Colonel Alfred Petsch on Free Speech in Gillespie
A Gillespie County columnist reflects on Fredericksburg's historic hospitality, noting declining fair attendance and blaming political discourse. He argues citizens should freely discuss candidates while accepting responsibility, citing a presidential commission meeting as context and urging continued public commentary.
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Fredericksburg
Free State
Gillespie
Gillespie County
the Fair Association
Independent ticket draws twenty five Gillespie candidates
Twenty five Gillespie County citizens sought public office this week on the Independent Ticket as announced by County Judge Henry Hirsch. A August 26 deadline applied for placing names on the ticket. The slate seeks thirteen offices though fourteen are elective. no candidate filed for County Surveyor. Incumbents with no opposition include Wm. Petmecky, E. L. Schmidt, E. O. Crenwelge, and Felix Pfiester. Four listed contenders have not yet announced: Edwin Grona and J. J. Rogers for Commissioner Precinct 2, Felix Herber for Commissioner Precinct 4, and Alf J. Petmecky for Constable Precinct 1.
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Gillespie County
Tcket
Henry Hirsch
Wm. Petmecky
E. L. Schmidt
E. O. Crenwelge
Felix Pfiester
Edwin Grona
J. J. Rogers
Felix Herber
Alf. J. Petmecky
Labor Day Dance Planned in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Labor Day dance at Sunnyside Tavern on Monday September 2. Final plans were approved at Tuesday Jaycees meeting. The highlight is a Whoopee Floor Show at 11 30 p m.
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Fredericksburg
Sunnyside
First Shipment Of Racing Colts Arrives At Park
The first shipment of thoroughbred racing colts from Morgan Stables arrived at Fredericksburg Fair Park this week. A final truckload of six brought the total to twenty colts stalled at the park. Johnny Downs oversees local training with eight workers ready to train them. Daily workouts run from 6 to 11 a.m.
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Morgan Stables
Fredericksburg Fair Park
the Park
Johnny Downs
Fredericksburg Chamber seeks hunting land leases
Miss Edyth Krauskopf secretary of the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce said hunting lease demand far exceeds supply. Landowners with hunting lands available were asked to leave word at the Chamber office.
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Edyth Krauskopf
Fredericksburg
Chamber of Commerce
Doves and Ducks Open Seasons Set for 1940 in Texas
The 1940 wild game season opens with doves on September 15 at sunrise, hunting until sunset daily. Shotgun restrictions apply No 10 gauge or larger, and plugged auto or repeating guns to three shells. Daily bag 12, possession 12. last year 15. Duck season runs statewide from November 2 to December 31 with a ten duck limit and twenty in possession.
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Gillespie
Texas
Band Concert And Chili Supper In Fredericksburg
The Fredericksburg Junior Concert Band will parade at 5 pm and give a free band concert in Courthouse Park on Sept 5 in conjunction with a chili supper hamburger cake and cold drink sale. Sponsored by Band Mothers Club American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary.
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Fredericksburg
Courthouse Park
Band Mothers Club
American Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the
Queen Esther Society Schedules Chicken Barbecue Supper
Announcement this week notes the Queen Esther Society of Edison Street Methodist Church will sponsor a chicken barbecue supper in the church basement on Thursday evening October 10.
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Queen Esther Society
Edison Street Methodist Church
Senate approves peacetime training bill in Senate vote
The Senate passed a compulsory military training bill by 58 to 31. It requires all male citizens aged 21 to 30 to register for the draft and endure one year of training in the Western Hemisphere. The President signed a second bill mobilizing National Guard for a year of training with first calls planned around September 15.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Western Hemisphere
National Guard
Texas
Gillespie County Tax Roll Shows 1940 Increase
Gillespie County tax values rise to 6,250,745 for 1940 from 6,231,880 in 1939 as pipeline property gains lift totals. The 1940 roll includes 655,112 acres valued at 2,989,680 and city property at 97,965 with 4,115 horses, about 500 tractors, 16,955 cattle, 136,262 sheep, and 84,278 goats.
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Gillespie County
Commissioners’ Court
Gillespie
Texas
Wm. M. Petmecky
Purchase of CPL Interests In City Nears Completion
The Lower Colorado River Authority and Central Power and Light Company near closing a deal to transfer CPL equipment to LCRA in Fredericksburg and other Central Texas towns. Fredericksburg seeks Revenue Bonds to buy the CPL system and fund extensions, payable solely from the new light and power revenues.
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Lower
Colorado River Authority
Central Power and Light Company
Fredericksburg
Texas
Pedernales Electric Patrons May Pay Accounts at Chamber Office
The Lower Colorado River Authority announced that Pedernales Electric Co op patrons in the Fredericksburg area can pay bills at the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce office. Victor Stahl will manage collections, establishing the site for rural subscribers’ convenience.
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Lower
Colorado River Authority
Pedernales Electric Co-op
Fredericksburg
Herber Seeks Commission Post In Precinct 4 Election
Felix Herber announced his candidacy for Precinct 4 commissioner in the upcoming November election. A Willow City resident and son of former commissioner C H Herber, he says he is qualified and will serve conscientiously and in the people’s best interests.
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Felix Herber
Herber
Our
Willow City
C. H. Herber
St Marys Parochial School Opens With 19 Credits Offered
Fredericksburg schools prepare for a new year with St Marys Parochial School opening Tuesday September 3. The 71st annual session offers 19 credits toward state college entry, new courses in home economics and Spanish, and a strong music focus as teachers and staff organize registrations for 1000 plus students at the FHS campus.
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St. Mary's Parochial School
St. Mary's
F. X. Wolf
M. Bibiana
M. Fides
M. Roche
M. Avitus
M. Leonie
M. Dennis
Frances Joseph
Dorothy Teresa
M. Harriette
Ann Rita
Antoninette Marie
Supt
S. H. Smyre
Wendlen Metzger Celebrates 90th Birthday in Gillespie County
Fredericksburg pioneer Wendelin Metzger observed his 90th birthday with a quiet family gathering at the Klein Frankreich home of his daughter Mrs Michael Kraus. Born and raised in Gillespie County, Metzger remains among local nonagenarians.
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Wendelin Metzger
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Michael Kraus
Klein Frankreich
Rural School Openings Start September 3rd Through 16th
Rural schools across Gillespie County begin September 3 with most students returning alongside city pupils. Some districts delay to September 9 or 16. Wolf Creen is the only county school not in session. List shows each school and principal or co principals.
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Gillespie County
District Court Proceedings In Gillespie County Second Week
Trial activity in Gillespie County District Court enters its second week with one jury trial resulting in not guilty verdict for Robert Knopp accused of theft by bailee from the now defunct John Knopp firm. Two burglaries in Harper saw Dubois Parker and Hilmar Strackbein plea guilty with five year sentences suspended. Grand Jury recessed after six indictments. reconvenes September 3 for further criminal charges.
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Gillespie County
Robert Knopp
John Knopp
Raymond Gray
Knopp
Gray
Dubois Parker
Hilmar Strackbein
Harper
Alfred Pehl Named Director of Fredericksburg Concert Band
Alfred Pehl was chosen Wednesday night to succeed G A Wartmann as director of the Fredericksburg Concert Band. A longtime musician with military band experience at Fort Sam Houston he led St Marys Church Band and has performed with the local ensemble. The selection was unanimous and plans for an early free concert are underway.
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Alfred Pehl
Fredericksburg
G. A. Wartmann
Pehl
Fort Sam Houston
St. Mary's
Kneese Seeks County Judge Post with Educational Focus
A. H. Kneese, former county judge and postmaster, announced his candidacy for the county judge office in the upcoming November election. He pledged fair administration and a sanely progressive approach, noting his educational background qualifies him to lead county schools as ex officio superintendent and to support all school interests.
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A. H. Kneese
Fredericksburg Bank to Close for Labor Day
The Fredericksburg National Bank will be closed all day next Monday September 2 in observance of Labor Day per cashier Alfred Cameron.
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Fredericksburg National Bank
Alfred Cameron
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Mildred Rolf
Ruby May Kuhn
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Crabapple
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