Annual Christmas Seals sale urged to fight tuberculosis
Governor James Walrusk proclaims the Annual Sale of Christmas Seals from November 25, 1938 to early 1939 to support the eradication of tuberculosis. The meeting covered European conditions, the Munich plan, and district plans with speakers from the American Legion and Auxiliary. San Angelo chosen as spring convention city. Fredericksburg Junior Band performed.
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National Tuberculosis Association
James Wallred
State of
Texas
Gressional
Munich
South
Vincent Chiodo
Houston
Ed. Riedel
William A. Wyatt
American Legion Auxiliary
San Angelo
Fredericksburg
G. A Hartmann
Legionnaires Pick San Angelo for Next Convention Site
The Legionnaires elect San Angelo as the convention host with free horse show rides by Cry Baby and guidance from post members. Visitors enjoy free Palace Theatre admission, a Saturday dance, Sunday officers breakfast at Hotel Nimitz, committee meetings, and a barbecue at Peters Hall. Major events include Mayor Krauskopf’s welcome, District Commander Wilhite and Col Webb responses, and Congressman South detailing “Prevention For War.”
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Balanced Rock
Enchanted Rock
Palace Theatre
Legion Post
Nimitz
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Legion
Peter’s Hall
Edward Krauskopf
W A. Wilhite
Coleman
Col
L. E. Webb
Legion
Charles L. South
Congress
Burns Kill Texans Over Weekend: Fatal Fire Reports
A sequence of Texas fire deaths reported: Antonia Martinez of Laredo 65 fatally burned igniting a boiler. L Logan 30 in Fort Worth died from bathrobe fire. Lula Hall 65 in Temple died from night clothes near a stove. Janette Martin 11 in Austin hospitalized with extensive burns after her nightgown caught fire at a wood heater.
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Laredo
Tex
Antonia Martinez
Fort Worth
L. Logan
Logan
Temple
Lula Hall
Austin
Janette Martin
Tom Martin
Janette
We Believe Preservation Battle Over Fredericksburg Courthouse
Werner E Weber and Professor Gideon urge saving the old Fredericksburg courthouse from demolition for a post office. They cite its noted architecture and international attention, noting letters to "We Believe" and appeals to public opinion and readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
United States
Fredericksburg
Post Office Department
Werner Weber
Gideon
University of Texas
American Architect
Architectural Forum
Monument and Landmarks
Old Court House
Chamber of Comerce
Samuel E. Gideon
Dept. of Architecture
P. O
Court House Square
Werner E. Weber
Mr R L Kott of Junction Visits Fredericksburg on Thanksgiving
Mr. R L Kott of Junction was in Fredericksburg on Thanksgiving Day on business and as a visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Kott
Junction
Fredericksburg
Indirect Damage Report and Global Affairs Update
The week brought wide brush fire damage in Topanga Canyon and Mandeville Canyon burning 22000 acres. Roosevelt announced Philippine independence on July 4 1946 with 15 years of economic ties. Pope Pius XI recovered enough to address a Vatican audience after a heart attack. US Germany relations remained strained with protests over Nazi treatment of creditors and Austria debt payments. Ambassador Wilson consulted with the president at Warm Springs while Dieckhoff returned to Germany. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Hugo Besier of Plainview.
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Topanga Canyon
Mandeville Canyon
Roosevelt O. K
Roosevelt Monday
Pius XI
Vatican City
Italy
U.S
U. S
Germany
White House
State Department
Hugh Wilson
Linen shower honors Elizabeth Westerhoff at San Antonio home
Misses Ella Remmiler and Lottie Kosub hosted a linen shower Sunday at Leona Bartoskewitz's 542 Gulf Street San Antonio for Miss Elizabeth Westerhoff a bride of the month. Tea table displayed lace cloth pink sweet peas and pink tapers in silver holders. Assistants in dining were Mrs. Wm Hofmann Leona Bartoskewitz and Grace Glavin. Thirty two guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Remmiler
Lottie Kosub
Leona Bartoskewitz
Gulf St
San Antonio
Elizabeth Westerhoff
Wm. Hofmann
Grace Glavin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farly
E. L. Walter
Baby
Legionnaires
Burns
Europe
Commissioners Court
Library of Congress
Washington, DC
Copper Mill
Samuel FE. Gideon
Historical American Building Survey
U. S. State Department
Berlin
Washington
Fredericksburger Wochenblatt
Frederiecksburg Publishing Company
Frederickshburg Standard
Fredericksburg Wochenblatt
And
Wochenblatt
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc
Fredericksburg, Texas
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