Fredericksburg Progress Marks New Street and Traffic Lights
Fredericksburg completes street and traffic light installations this week advancing the city along with paved streets water and sewerage and the power and light system. The added illumination on Main Street aims to boost safety at busy intersections and reduce crashes while allowing operational control by switch. Citizens are urged to celebrate the civic upgrade as a step toward a brighter, safer downtown.
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Fredericksburg
Our Fair City
War Declared Against Japan United States Awaits Victory
In a historic address by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Congress overwhelmingly votes to declare war on Japan after the December attack. The nation unites across parties to confront a common foe as Fredericksburg and Gillespie County pledge support and sacrifice for the Pacific campaign.
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United States
Japan
House
Senate
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United
Pacific
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg Lions Seek Toys Gifts for Needy County
The Fredericksburg Lions Club asks for toys fruit clothing and cash donations to support a Christmas program for county residents in need. Children can bring unneeded toys to the Palace Theatre matinee Saturday morning and donations may be left at the Chamber of Commerce office.
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Palace Theatre
Chamber of Commerce
War Declares United States Hard War Speech And Early Battles
In a national address President Roosevelt urged unity as the United States enters World War II after Pearl Harbor. Reports note blackouts on the West Coast and alarm drills in New York, with Japan and Germany declared enemies. Early battles show Japanese losses and British and American efforts to mobilize armed forces, while winter halts German moves toward Moscow.
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Navy
South America
United States
Japan
Seaboard
San Francisco
New York City
Roosevelt
Germany
Italy
Pacific
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
America
Britain
Russia
U. S
Philippines
Great Suritaine
Prince of Wales
We Believe continuation questions patriotism in wartime
The piece questions President supporters and lawmakers who tout democracy while avoiding real military service. It predicts Fish will find a unit, while others who seek noncombat roles or avoid service will be exposed as ”Sicem Patriots” in the public eye.
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Congress
Fish
Yuletide Cheer Spread by UT Home Economics Club
The University of Texas Home Economics Club hosts a Christmas party emphasizing giving to families in need. Club activities include discussion meetings intramural athletics and a yearly scholarship. members have won local base ball and volleyball titles. Margaret Louise Roos of Fredericksburg is a junior member.
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Austin
Tex
University of Texas Home Economics Club
Margaret Louise Roos
Fredericksburg
Roos
Best results use General Tires and Tubes
Fred ericksburg Drive In Station Rubin Crenweitge, Prop.
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Fredericksburg Drive-In
Rubin Crenweitge
Texas Gains 11 744 Old Age Checks Under Social Security Plan
At the end of September 1941 Texas had 11 744 beneficiaries receiving 187 519 monthly under the new federal old age and survivors insurance program. Retired workers over 65 aged wives widows dependent children and dependent parents are paid. Widows and dependent parents receive three fourths and half respectively of the wage earner's primary payment. Dependent parents collect only if the wage earner dies leaving no widow or underage children.
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Texas
George D. Clark
San Angelo
Social Security Board
Clark
Motorist Replaces Flat During Santa Day Rush
A visitor from Brazos County had a flat at the Adams and Main intersection in the middle of the Santa Claus Day traffic surge. He opened his trunk and, amid honking cars, replaced the tire with a spare rather than move to a curb or filling station.
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Brazos County
Adams
Main
Bedlam
Sheep and Goat Raisers Meet in Del Rio
Up to 500 Texas sheep and goat industry leaders will attend the 26th annual Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association convention in Del Rio. The event runs Wednesday to Friday with more than a dozen leaders and experts on the program and several entertainment features planned for delegates.
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del Rio
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
Gene Autry Film Toy Matinee At Palace Theatre
Gene Autry appears in Caroline Moon at a Saturday 10 a.m. toy matinee at the Palace Theatre. Children bring toys for admission and Lions Club volunteers seek toy donations and needy family names via the Chamber of Commerce before next Monday.
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Gene Autry
Palace Theatre
Singing Cowboy
Carolina Moon
Lions Club Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Wake to be Buried in Morris Ranch
Funeral services for H. & Wake, longtime Morris Ranch resident, who died at 3 a.m., will be held Friday, Dec. 12 at 2 30 p.m. at Schaetter's Funeral Home with burial in Morris Ranch Cemetery.
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Wake
Morris Ranch
Schaetter’s
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Arthur H. Rowert
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Bember
Father
U. S. Congress
May
House Military Committee
War Department
Moscow
U. OF T. Home Economics Club
H. &. Wake
Goodyear
RCA
RADIO
Victrola
Sapphire
Double
Remington Rand
DE Luxe
Goodyear Service Store
E. Main Street
RCA Home Radios
Motorola Car Radios
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