We Believe by COL Alfred Petsch
An opinion column argues citizens must support the nation's war effort after Pearl Harbor. It defends presidential policy, urges universal enlistment and duty across ages, genders, and resources, and mocks politicians resistant to intervention. It cites Hamilton Fish as an example and hints at continued discussion on war policy.
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Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Jas
Pacific
Japan
Washington
Texas
Germany
Hamilton Fish
New York
Fish
Tvice
Cotton Referendum Set Gillespie Cotton Producers To Vote Saturday
Gillespie County voters will select on Saturday December 13 whether to adopt federal cotton marketing quotas for the 1942 crop. Three polling sites Stonwall Weinheimer Hall Fredericksburg Agriculture Building and Harper Beins Hall will be open 8:00 a m to 8:00 p m. There are 301 eligible voters including owners tenants and sharecroppers. Two thirds approval is required for quotas to take effect.
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Gillespie County
Dorman D. Sell
AAA Committee
Stonwall
Weinheimer
Fredericksburg
Harper
Bein’s
Two More Weeks to Renew PPapers at Reduced Rates
Slightly more than two weeks remain to renew subscriptions to the Standard and Wochenblatt at special reduced rates. The Standard is offered at 1.00 per year and the Wochenblatt at 1.50 per year, with both at 2.25.
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Ard
Wochenblatt
Additional Gypsum Deposits Being Sought In County
A WPA crew of five certified workers began core drilling in northwestern Gillespie County to locate more gypsum deposits. The project is part of the WPA Statewide Geological Investigation, led by Dr. E H Sellards of the University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology. Gillespie County Commissioners Court voted to co sponsor and cover fuel for transport and drilling operations. Dr Banes, who previously researched the area, arrived for the survey.
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WPA
Gillespie County
University of Texas, Bureau of Economic Geology
E. H. Sellards
Gillaspie County
Banes
Most Impressive Christmas Program Planned In Community
The eleven year old annual event seeks a large turnout on December 21 in the school auditorium. Churches and organizations will join, promising the most beautiful and impressive program yet. The event aims to symbolize Christmas unity amid a troubled world and attract nationwide attention. Details will be published next week.
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Hpt
Organiz
Defense Training Course To Be Offered At FHS
Fredericksburg Public School board announced a defense training program for NYA youths starting January 1 in cooperation with the state department of vocational agriculture. M C Davis said state instructors and 750 in equipment would be provided. the district will supply the building. Three courses are planned motors, wood work, and electrical with a 15 hour weekly requirement.
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NYA
Fredericksburg
State Department of Vocational Agriculture
Texas
M. C. Davis
Smyre
PTA Reports Many Home Cook Books Have Been Sold
The Public School PTA held its December meeting and Christmas program in the school auditorium. Rev. Leo Benarden preached the Christmas message. Intermediate girls sang while the PTA Choral Club performed. Mrs Mildred Biddy led the cook book sales effort noting 578 books sold to date and more expected before Christmas.
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Parent-Teacher Association
War Strikes Home-Lad List Grows as Red Cross Seeks Funds
Gillespie County relatives rally as Red Cross chairman August Stahl calls a mass meeting in the court house at 7 30 p m Friday December 12 to raise 1600 toward a 50 million national war fund. The piece lists Gillespie youths in Pearl Harbor and Pacific waters amid reports of Navy deployments and a looming public drive.
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Gillespie
Pacific Area
Red Cross
August Stahl
Gillespie County
The
American Red Cross
Stahl
Norman H. Davis
Pacific
United States
Fredericksburg
Pearl Harbor
U. S
Ensign Winifred Berg
G. A Sembritzky
Marvin Knopp
Rudi Kiehne
Francis Walch
Wm. Bierschwabe
George Henry Grobe
Werner J. Land
Albert B. Moehle
Louis Wahrmund
Emil Schlaudt, Jr
Noah Riba
Leroy Nixon
Elmer Kneese
Martin Bruns
Marvin Durst
E. J. Hagel
Lawrence Schandua
Navy
John Wolfgang Braeutigam
Pacific Coast
Page
Clinton Weigand Accepts Post at Kuenemann Hardware
Clinton Weigand, son of Mrs. Ad Weigand, has accepted a position at Kuenemann Hardware. The appointment marks a step in the family’s local business circle and highlights the company’s staffing choices.
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Clinton Weigand
Ad. Weigand
Kuenemann Hardware
U S Congress Declares War on Japan After Pearl Harbor
The United States enters World War II after Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and other Pacific outposts. Germany and Italy declare war. Congress votes 82 to 0 in the Senate and 388 to 1 in the House, with widespread public rallying and swift enlistment.
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U. S. Congress
Japan
Pacific
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
United States
Phillipine Islands
Guam
Wake
U. S
Washington
Germany
Italy
U. S. Senate
House of Representatives
Great Britain
Houses of Congress
Senate
Congress
Rainfall Drops Mark November Totals Across County
Rain gauges record varied totals for November with Crabapple leading at 1.33 inches on F B Riley ranch and city-wide 1.13 inches reported by Alfred Neffendorf. Eckhardt at Gold Oswald logged 0.87, Carr at Morris Ranch 0.80, Rahe at Harper 0.72, Durst at Doss 0.62, Deike at Hye 0.56 and Schnelle at Bankersmith 0.45 inches, well below November 1940’s 4.01 inches city total and 5.55 inches in some areas.
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Crabapple
F. B. Riley
Alfred Neffendorf
Oswald F. Eckhardt
Tom Carr
Morris Ranch
Otto Rahe
Harper
Carl Durst
Doss
Levi 4A Deike
Hye
Kermit Schnelle
Bankersmith
Installations Lights Completed During Past Week
Fredericksburg to turn on new street and traffic lights this Thursday in a ceremony hosted by the Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce. The updated municipal power and light system aims to deliver additional local benefits.
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Fredericksburg
Continental Oil Company
Lincoln Street
Oswald Crenwelge
Standard
New Traffic Ordinance Outlaws U Turns on Main Street
The Standard prints a complete new set of traffic regulations in this issue. The ordinance bans U turns on Fredericksburg Main Street and alters rules for pedestrian and auto traffic, appearing in the second section.
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Fredericksburg
City Set To Dedicate New Lights In Market Square
Lights completed this afternoon underwent final inspection by government engineers and will be formally dedicated tonight at 7 30 on Market Square. A platform has been prepared near the sidewalk for the dedication ceremony in the city center.
Court Approves Mineral Survey Assistance
Gillespie County Commissioner's Court in December session approves a mineral survey in the county and agrees to fuel and oil up to 25 dollars per month for operating survey machinery and transport. The court also raises county road machinery rental rates and allocates 5,500 dollars from the Lateral Road Account to four precincts. The treasurer's report lists funds totals for jury, road and bridge, general county, courthouse and jail bond, special road tax, and highway funds.
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Gillespie County
Elgin O. Crenwelge
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Col
Alfred Petsch
Conoco Products
Ag Bldg
Stonewall and
FHS
PTA
Santa
Santa Claus
Stanard Photo
PPALY
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