We Believe in Professional Politicians in Texas Campaign Debate
The piece argues against tagging all officeholders as professional politicians while praising experienced leaders. It cites Jefferson Lincoln Houston Smith Roosevelt as examples of capable public figures and questions the idea that only newcomers lack qualification. It notes Gilespe County plans to hire a county health nurse with at least 2400 dollars in funding, including 1150 from the State Health Department, and references continuing on page 2.
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Texas
Chaniel
Thomas Jefferson
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Sam Houston
Alfred E. Smith
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Gilespe County
State Health Department
Judges announced for Gillespie County Fat Stock Show
W R Nesbitt professor of Animal Husbandry at Texas A M College in Bryan and W L Siegler Kendall County Agent were named as judges for the Gillespie County 4 H Fat Stock Show and Sale on February 17 Nesbitt will judge the sheep and lambs while Siegler handles the calves Entries so far promise a record turnout with 50 to 60 youths likely to participate The local youths will receive a free trip to the San Antonio show on February 22 and a basket picnic with milk hot chocolate and ice cream provided by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce for all participants
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W. R. Nesbitt
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas At
Bryan
W. L. Siegler
Kendall County
Gillespie County
Nesbitt
Siegler
San Antonio
W. R. Nesbit
Texas A. & M. College
District Court
Ernst Schmidt
Schmidt
Raymond F. Gray
W. N. Lee
Alfred ©. Metzger
Harry Reichenau
Five Newborns Reported in Gillespie County Week
In Gillespie County during the past weeks five children were born in local hospitals. Four are boys and one is a girl. The Fiedler girl arrived last Thursday to Mr. and Mrs Chester Fiedler. Mr. and Mrs Edwin Pfieffer welcomed a son on Friday. Mr. and Mrs Thomas Ribera also had a son on Friday. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs James Fritz on Wednesday morning. Coach and Mrs Chester Klaerner welcomed a strapping fullback on Wednesday morning.
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Gillespie County
Chester Fiedler
Edwin Pfieffer
Thomas Ribera
James Fritz
Chester Klaerner
President Birthday Ball Poised For Record Gillespie County Turnout
Local reports indicate a record turnout for the President Birthday Ball in Fredericksburg with 250 tickets sold and door sales expected. Proceeds benefit infantile paralysis research and local aid, aligning Gillespie County with national efforts. Tickets sold by Mrs Yancey, Mrs Wells, and volunteers, with Alfred Petsch coordinating. The event, tied to Roosevelt’s birthday, will be held at Turner Hall on February 3.
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Gillespie County
Alfred Petsch
Roosevelt
Fredericksburg
Turner Hall
Petsch
National Foundation
Hill Country
Klaerner Daughter Undergoes Appendecomy
Dorothy Klaerner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Felix Klaerner, underwent an appendectomy Monday afternoon at a local hospital and was reported doing well later this week.
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Dorothy Klaerner
Felix Klaerner
Hitler vows Britain and France will get the fight in Berlin speech
Hitler spoke from an undisclosed location on the seventh anniversary of his rise to power and warned England and France they will receive the fight. He praised Germany’s East alliance with Russia and its ties to Italy, denounced Neville Chamberlain, and pledged victory. Allied shipping raids continued with 92 vessels sunk as Britain faced losses along its eastern sea lanes.
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Hitler
France
Britain
Adolph Hitler
Berlin
England
Germany
Fuehrer
Russia
Italy
Neville Chamberlain
Daladier
Associated Press
Fredericksburg PTA 25th Anniversary Friday Program
Fredericksburg Parent Teacher Association marks 25 years with a February 2 program at the Public School Auditorium. Founders Day observances precede with a 3:30 business session and 4 o clock ceremony featuring a candling, Backward Look, Financial Backward Look and Forward Look addresses, Charter Members, past presidents and officers, and a reminiscence by H Goldschmidt. Music by the PTA Choral Club and a social hour follow.
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Fredericksburg
G. H. Sagebiel
R. G Striegler
Fred. Mathisen
H. Goldschmidt
San Antonio
Cold Creek Man Bitten By Rattlesnake Monday
Aaron Gold a 33 year old Cold Creek resident north of Willow City was bitten on the lower right leg by a rattlesnake while checking traps Monday as snakes emerged with the first warm sun. He received emergency care at a local hospital and was released.
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Aaron Gold
Charles Gold
Cold Creek
Willow City
Aaron
St Marys Auxiliary Sponsors Card Party Next Sunday
St Marys School Auxiliary hosts a card party in the school basement at 2 30 p m next Sunday February 4 with bridge high five and pinochle games and refreshments sold. The general public is invited by the auxiliary ladies.
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St. Mary's School
St. Mary’s School
Weather Records Set in Gillespie County January
Gillespie County joined Texas in a historic January with 16 consecutive freezing days ending Jan 29 in Fredericksburg. Snow measured 3.8 inches on Jan 22 with traces a week later, total precipitation 0.82 inches. January highs reached 79 on the 11th and a low of 4 on the 23rd. Clear days 12, partly cloudy 8, cloudy 11.
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Gillespie County
Texas
Alfred Neffendorf
Fredericksburg
Garden Club Plans February Meeting at Courthouse
The Fredericksburg Garden Club will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday February 9 at 2 30 p m in the Gillespie County Courthouse. President Mrs F J Maier announced the event.
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Fredericksburg
Hitch Hiker and Panther Tale Rocks Gillespie County
A rumor circulated in Gillespie County about a hitchhiker fleeing a large panther near Horseshoe Mountain. Witnesses say the man spent the night under a culvert and escaped as the panther pursued him. Organizing a posse to locate the animal is being discussed.
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Wm Friedrich
Horseshoe Mountain
Gillespie County
Soil Conservation Funds Benefit Gillespie County Farmers
Gillespie County farmers can access about 85 940 000 dollars in 1940 through the Agricultural Conservation Program to drill wells build earthen tanks terraces reseed depleted pastures develop springs and eradicate cedar cactus and mesquite. Past year activity included 72 earthen tanks 19 dams 21 wells 16 springs and extensive terrace work. Practices must be completed by November 30 1940 to qualify for payments and details are available at the county Agricultural Conservation Association office.
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Gillespie County
Dorman Sell
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
The
Agricultural Conservation Association
Bounty Keeps Paying For Gillespie County Foxes
Gillespie County logged over 900 foxes taken in 45 days under the bounty program that began December 15. Despite trapping season ending January 31, the 500 per fox bounty remains payable on proof of the kill via scalp and affidavit from County Clerk Albert Klett, with 50 cents redeemed from the treasurer Elgin Crenswelge.
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Gillespie County
Commissioners Court
Albert Klett
Elgin Crenwelge
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M. College and
Boenne
Fat Lamb
Turner Club
J. W. Yancey
Laurie Wells
Elizabeth Walter
France Schoeder
Lead Parent Teacher Association
Parent-Teacher Association
H. Welge Lewis
Hugo Walter
Henry Lochte
Eddie Krauskopf
Edgar Marshhall
Milton Durst
Parent Teacher Association
Dist
St. Mary’s Auxiliary
Garden Club
Courthouse
Linder Calvert
Soil Conservation Fund
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