Klett Ends 48 Years Service In Gillespie County
Albert Klett retires after 48 years in public service in Gillespie County. He served as rural school teacher, rural mail carrier, and for 20 years as county clerk, stepping down January 1 after starting in 1920. Born in Gillespie County, he trained locally at Cave Creek and Summer Normal, becoming a rural teacher in 1892.
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Klett
Gillespie County
Albert Klett
Herman Usener
August Klett
Cave Creek
James fUarson
County officials urged to switch to salary basis
A county attorney proposed placing the constable and justice of the peace on salaries funded by the Officers' Salary Fund to curb fee theft and racketeering. The change would limit arrests to clear violations, reduce county attorney income, and restore Fredericksburg’s reputation for fair play, with actions to continue on page 8.
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Alex Jung
Commisioners Court
Justice of Peace
Tmes
Texas
Commssioners Court
Austin
Fredericksburg
Jung
Justice Court
President's Ball Set for Saturday February First
The annual President's Birthday Ball is planned for Saturday night February 1 with timing and venue to be decided at a Friday meeting. Alfred Petsch chairs the event again with Lillian Yancey as vice chair, and a corps of local ladies will aid in ticket sales. A detailed accounting of Charity Dance funds will be provided.
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Laurie Wells
Alfred Petsch
Lillian Yancey
Fred
First Baby of 1941 Receives Merchants Prizes
A son born to Mr and Mrs Chas Leutbecker at Fredericksburg Hospital January 4 at 11 58 am was named the first baby of 1941. Merchants and the Palace Theatre sponsored prizes with the father collecting on stage Sunday night. Mayor Edward Krauskopf gave a brief address before gifts were presented.
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Chas. Leutbecker
Fredericksburg
Merchants of
Palace Theatre
Edward Krauskopf
County Officials Take Oath Of Office In Gillespie County
Gillespie County public officials for 1941 42 were sworn in January 2 at a special court meeting. New officers include County Attorney Alex Jung and County Clerk Henry Holly, succeeding veterans Arthur Stehling and Albert E Klett. Incumbents re elected last November include County Judge Henry Hirsch Sheriff Alfred Klaerner District Clerk E L Schmidt Tax Assessor Collector William Petmecky County Treasurer Elgin Crenwelge and Constable Lawrence Burrer. The court awaits an attorney general ruling on filling Justice of the Peace precinct 1 seat left by Leo J Blanchard who left for active duty. Pending ruling Adolph Mergenthaler continues as JP.
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Gillespie County
Alex Jung
Henry Holly
Arthur Stehling
Albert E. Klett
Henry Hirsch
Alfred Klaerner
E. L. Schmidt
William Petmecky
Elgin Crenwelge
Lawrence Burrer
Justice of the Peace
Leo J. Blanchard
U. S. Reserve Corps
Army
Fort Clark
Texas
Red Cross Annual Meeting Set by Gillespie County
Gillespie County Ameri can Red Cross members will meet Tuesday night January 14 at 7 30 in the Commissioner's Court Room. A D Stahl chairman says all county residents who paid dues or hold patron membership should attend. Election of an executive committee and year end reports will be discussed.
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Gillespie County
The
American Red Cross
Commissioner’s Court Room
A. D. Stahl
Stahl
FDR opens Congress with plea for sacrifices
President Roosevelt opens the 77th Congress in Washington and urges swift armament buildup to defeat the Axis. He calls for greater aid to England, expanded old age pensions and unemployment insurance, and outlines three national policy points: universal defense, increased production, and mobilization of resources. Continued on page 3, column 5.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Americas
England
Fat Stock Show Date Set for Feb 15
Gillespie Rural Fire Insurance Association held its annual meeting at the Gillespie County courthouse with Walter Kott presiding. Willie Kolmeier reported 271 members insured totaling 409 600 in 1940, 9 941 loaned, 1 204 cash reserve, 364 interest fund.
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Gillespie County Farm Fire Insurance Association
Gillespie County
Willie Kolmeier
Walter Kott
Kolmeier
Gcffta
Fritz Rummier
Rud Pfiester
4-H Fat Stock Show Set For February 15
County Agent Henry Grote announced the annual 4-H Fat Stock Show will be held on Saturday February 15 following a county meeting of club members and parents to set the date.
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Agent Grote
Henry Grote
Tires Run Berserk Across West Main Street
A set of 900-20 tires mounted on dual wheels rolled through the 100 block of West Main Street at midnight, dislodged from an unseen truck, smashed a parked Chevrolet Cabriolet, struck a curb by Ad Bonn's, hit Kuenemann's Hardware front, damaged Gene Mebane's car, and came to a stop near the hardware store. The tires were recovered at Kuenmann Hardware, awaiting the owner.
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West Main Street
Ad. Bonn
Kuenemann
Kuenmann Hardware Company
Charles Klaerner Noted Musician Claimed By Death
Charles Klaerner long connected with Fredericksburg musical groups died at a focal hospital at 9 p m after emergency appendectomy and illness. He guided local and state musical organizations for fifty years and was a prominent director in the community.
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Charles Klaerner
Fredericksburg
Klaerner
Fredericksburg Chamber Sponsors 4H Club Teens Trip
In a Tuesday directors meeting the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce voted to sponsor the entire 4H Club contingent from the county for the February Show to travel to the San Antonio Southwest Texas Exposition the following week. All trip expenses will be covered by the Chamber.
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Fredericksburg
Calf Show Planned at Fair Park With Judging Morning Auction
In the courthouse on Saturday afternoon the show will again be held at Fair Park with morning judging and an afternoon auction sale. Agent Grote has written several men to serve as judges but few replies by this week’s start. Twenty two calves will be on display.
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Fair Park
Gillespie Fair Stockholders Meet Tuesday
All stockholders of the Gillespie County Fair Association are urged by Secretary Otto Burgedorf to attend a meeting on Tuesday afternoon January 14 at 2 PM in the Chamber of Commerce office.
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Gillespie County Fair Assn
Otto Buregdorf
Association
Chamber of Commerce
Gold Tops County Rainfall With 41.58 Inches in 1940
LCRA observer Oswald Eckhardt records Gold rainfall at 41.58 inches for ten months of 1940, the heaviest in Gillespie County. Crabapple close behind at 41.12 inches. other totals include Hye 38.10, Harper 33.92, Bankersmith 33.36, Doss 32.88, and December yields across stations.
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Fredericksburg
Gold
Gillespie County
Oswald F. Eckhardt
LCRA
Eckhardt
Crabapple
F. Ben Riley
Levi Deike
Hye
Otto Rahe
Harper
Kermit Schnelie
Bankersmith
Karl W. Durst
Doss
Morris Ranch
Tom Carr
Gillespie County Ends 1940 With Strong Finances and Road Spend
Gillespie County closed 1940 in good financial condition according to County Treasurer Elgin O. Crenwelge. Bonds were all paid, funds show sizeable year end balances, and $79,554.70 was spent on road construction with $9,484.80 from the Lateral Road Fund returned by the state.
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Gillespie County
Elgin O. Crenwelge
Gillespie
Jaycees To Present Football Awards In Fredericksburg
The Fredericksburg Junior Chamber plans a January 21 meeting at Seipp's Hall at 8 45 p m to honor regional championship football players with gold balls. Binford Arney of Amarillo will deliver the Jaycee Distinguished Service Award. officers for 1941 will be elected. the program includes a floor show and dance with local orchestra. members plus guests invited.
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Fredericksburg
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