Investigator Explains Equal Cuts in Old Age Assistance
Robin Bernhard, investigator for Gillespie and surrounding counties, explains that October December 1939 checks were reduced by $6.00 across the board due to state revenue shortages. He cites Texas Senate Bill 36 and the Social Security Board rule mandating pro rata grants when funds are limited, with need-based calculation showing equal cuts aim to treat all recipients fairly.
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Robin Bernhard
Gillesipie
Federal
Social Security Board
State Welfare Board
Bernharde
Deven
Bernhard
Funeral Services Held Tuesday for Mrs. Willie Jung
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Schaetter's Funeral Home and City Cemetery for Mrs. Willie J. Jung nee Clara Striegler who died Sunday after a paralyctic stroke. She was 67 years old and survived by husband Willie, two daughters Estella and Cora, sister Miss Constance, and brother Alvin. Interment followed at City Cemetery with Rev. Theo Haag presiding and the Columbia Choir singing.
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Schaetter
Willis J. Jung
Clara Striegler
Jung
O. W. Striegler
Fredericksburg
Willie J. Jung
Estella
Cora
Edwin Petmecky
Alvin
Constance
Robert G
Alfred
Theo Haag
Bethany Lutheran Church
Columbia Choir
Turner Club Revival of Christmas Tree Gift Exchange
Members of the Fredericksburg Social Turn Verein and their families will meet Friday December 29 at 8 p.m. in the club ballroom to revive the Christmas Tree gift tradition for members and immediate families. The event features an old time orchestra and gifts for children after gathering around the tree.
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Fredericksburg
Old age assistance program is based on need not pension
The text argues that under the Federal Social Security Act old age assistance in Texas is a need based relief program, not a pension. It notes that grant sizes vary by individual need and that cuts must apply equally by deducting the same amount from all grants.
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Texas
Fire Boys Answer Call At White Home
White House augments early morning blaze as burg volunteer firemen respond to a flue fire in the upper story on South Heights. Firemen extinguish it quickly with practically no damage reported.
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White Home
Fredericksburg
Eckert Resident Edward Lorenz Buried in City Cemetery
Edward Lorenz 77 died at his Eckert home on December 19. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Beckmann Funeral Home with burial in City Cemetery. He lived in Gillespie County most of his life and left three sons three daughters and several siblings as survivors.
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Edward Lorenz
Eckert
Beckmann
Lorenz
San Saba
Mason
Llano
Kimble
Gillespie County
Verein
Emma Herber
Peter Herber
Willow City
Carl
Otto
Rubin
Metha
Mires Hulda
Ella
Adolf Ottmers
Wilhelm
Alma
Louis Lorenz
Henry
August
Wilhelm Lorenz
Katherine
Peter Lang
Elizabeth
Minna Lorenz
F. W. Radetzky
Castell
Special Christmas church services in Gillespie County
County churches schedule Christmas events with services across multiple congregations including Cave Creek Lutheran Crabapple Lutheran Edison Street Methodist and a Baptist Church program on December 24 25 26. The community chorus performs Silent Night and other German and English carols urging attendance and shared praise.
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Cave Creek Lutheran
Crabapple Lutheran
Edison Street Methodist
Baptist Church
Gillespie County
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Advance Motor Company
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