Street Traffic Lights Dedicated in Fredericksburg Ceremony
Fredericksburg officials and citizens attended a dedication for the citys new street and bridge lights. Mayor Edward Krauskopf praised progress since 1933 while Holly, Ross Pittmen, and Alfred Neffenof spoke on the project and driving in emergencies. Lights will burn nightly from dusk to dawn, with operation from 6 to 9 p m depending on traffic.
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Bredericksburg
Holly
United States
Bath
Ross Pittmen
Cty
Alfred Neffendof
Edward Krauskopf
At & A
Four Selectees To Take Physical Exams January 8
Gillespie County selectees have been asked to report for their physical examinations on January 6 at Ft. Sam Houston. Five youths who passed their exams in December will report for induction on January 8. The local draft board has not received any new calls or information on changes to the selective service setup.
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Gillespie County
Selecees
Ft. Sam Houston
Selective Service Board
Draft Board
Selective Service
U. S
Japan
Germany
Italy
Congress
St Olaf Choir Director Melius Christiansen To Visit San Antonio
Dr Melius Christiansen director of the St Olaf College choir Northfield Minnesota brings sixty voice ensemble to the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio on Thursday night February 5. The concert profits will aid Texas Lutheran College Seguin and Grace Sanatorium San Antonio.
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Melius Christiansen
St. Olaf College Choir
Northfield
Minn
San Antonio
Municipal Auditorium
St. Olaf College
Minnesota
Texas Lutheran College of
Fredericksburg Families Reassured by Safe Pacific Service Members
Relatives hear word that Fredericksburg youths including George Grobe and families of Werner Land Rudi Kiehne William Bierschwale Francis Walch Martin Bruns are safe after exposure to Japanese actions in the Pacific. Bruns was aboard the USS Arizona sunk at Pearl Harbor. others aboard USS Maryland send Christmas wishes home.
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Fredericksburg
Pacific
George H. Grobe
Werner Land
Rudi Kiehne
William Bierschwale
Francis Walch
Martin Bruns
Bruns
Gillespie County Farmers Set Higher 1942 Production Goals
Gillespie County farmers and ranchers aim to raise production in 1942 with USDA Defense Board figures. Goals include 100 more milk cows reaching 3 810, milk output up to 15 300 000 pounds, 10 percent more hogs sold, 6 percent more sheep and lambs, eggs up from 1 040 000 to 1 144 000 dozens, corn acreage to 20 300, eight percent more feed grain, 7 000 more peanut acres, 600 more farm family gardens and 300 more farmers selling vegetables.
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Gillespie County
United States Department of Agriculture Defense Board
Usda Defense Board
Tommy Jung
TSGRA Approves War Co operation at Del Rio Convention
The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association pledges cooperation in war efforts while seeking flexible ceiling prices for wool and mohair. Mohair advocates urge fair compensation, and resolutions urge government plan familiarization for ranchers, eradication of slow flies, and priorities for shearing machinery materials. Fred Barwood elected president with Horace Fawcett and Marsh Lea as officers.
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Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association
del Rio
Clear Channel
Office of Agricultural Defense Relations
Fred T. Barwood
Sonora
Horace Fawcett
Barwood
Marsh Lea
Fort Stockton
J. T. Davis
Sterling City
Wood
Mohair
Texas
Youths Learn Trading Chauffeur License Fails
Two local youths were fined $10 each after attempting to use a friend's chauffeur license to avoid driving license laws. They drove recklessly near State Highway Patrolman Whithorn, prompting police action. The incident served as a warning that penalties may increase for future violations.
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Whithorn
Justice Court
Rancher relief eyed as 1942 price ceilings set
Byron Wilson of the Wyoming Wool Growers Association said the government would recognize higher production costs when 1942 price ceilings are established. He and other industry men spoke last week in Del Rio, assuring ranchers they will not suffer unduly.
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del Rio
Byron Wilson
Wyoming Wool Growers’ Association
Dairying Interest Sought for Gil lespie County Youths
County Agent Henry Grote calls Gil lespie County youths to report to his office to boost dairying under USDA Defense Board goals. The plan aims to substantially increase county dairying by engaging 4 H club boys and other interested youths.
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Henry Grote
Gillespie County
Usda Defense Board
Wood Seasoning Time For Proper Burning
About nine months are required for wood to season properly for burning. The period ensures moisture reduction and better combustion.
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Heck
Peck
Willard
Aeidel
Mallenberg
Pacific Area
Gillespie Farmers
Sharon
Sue
Pantie
Mojud
Fifth Avenue
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