Roosevelt praised for leadership at Jackson Day Dinner
The article lauds Franklin D Roosevelt for unselfish service and courage while acknowledging concerns about overreach and a potential third term. It highlights gains for the forgotten man and agriculture, credits his presidency with stabilizing the nation, and compares his impact to Lincoln. Continued on page 2, Col. 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
Spair
Franklin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
America
United States
White House
Abraham Lincoln
Stahl Named Red Cross Chairman In Tuesday Meeting
Stahl, who has served as Gillespie County Chapter chairman since its reorganization in Fredericksburg, was re-elected for 1940. Others elected include Mrs. Fred Mathisen secretary, Miss Elsbeth Hanisch treasurer, and W. C. White vice chairman. The drive funded 410 annual memberships and $431.20 in total contributions, with funds allocated to National Headquarters.
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August Stahl
Gillespie County
American Red Cross
Fredericksburg
Fred Mathisen
Elsbeth Hanisch
W. C. White
Wilkes
Red Cross
E. H. Riley
Norman J. Dieter
Arthur Kowert
Harry Land
Alfred Nefendorf
Home Service
Harper
National Headquard
Fredericksburg High Fetes 1939 Football Team At Banquet
Fredericksburg High School’s football heroes and coaches will be honored at a Chamber of Commerce banquet January 25 at Hotel Nimitz. The event was arranged by a chamber committee led by Arthur Stehling with Dr Lester Keyser and others. Tickets cost 75 cents, and sale is through the Chamber office with a ticket committee organizing a citywide drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Nimitz
Arthur Stehling
Chamber of Commerce
Lester Keyser
Robert Klingelhoefer
S. H. Smyre
O. K. Nix
Norman Dieter
Arthur
Hillbillies Tie Central Ranch Lead With Narrow Win
Hillbillies edged Centerpoint 31 29 after leading 17 5 at halftime to keep a spotless Kerr County slate in the tri county league. Tivy High also sits undefeated as the two teams prepare to clash next Monday January 15 to decide the circuit leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Kerr County
Billies
Tivy High
Kerrville
F. HS. High School
Hunting Accident Victim Loses Arm In San Antonio
Werner Feller, aged 18, critically hurt two weeks ago in a hunting accident on his father Henry Feller’s land, saw doctors remove his right arm at the elbow Saturday in a San Antonio hospital. His condition reportedly improved since last week as he rallied after the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner Feller
Henry Feller
San Antonio
Great Britain Battles at Sea and Air War Rises
Reports this week describe a 10,000 ton British passenger liner damaged by a mine, Dunbar Castle bombed by Nazi aircraft, and multiple sinkings in intensified naval air warfare between Britain and Germany. Losses include at least 34 lives and several ships sunk or damaged amid shifting wartime alliances and Nordic theater fears. Continued on page 2.
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Dunbar Castle
Britain
Germany
Hungary
Alberthal Baby First Infant Born In New Year
The Alberthal couple of Cherry Mountain welcomed a son at 6 a m Thursday June 4 1939 as Gillespie countys first baby of 1940. Mayor Krauskopf presented a prize set Sunday night January 7 accepted by the father. A Kothmann infant from Loyal Valley born January 1 was counted earlier but disqualified for residence outside Gillespie County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben William Alberthal
Cherry Mountain
Gillespie County
Albert Klett
Palace Theatre
Edward Krauskopf
Alberthal
Gideon Kothmann
Loyal Valley
Kothmann
Ribbons Chosen Over Cash in Feb Stock Show Awards
Gillespie County 4 H Fat Stock Show on February 17 will award ribbons instead of cash prizes. The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce board decided cash funds will cover transportation costs for youths to the San Antonio Show on February 22. One grand champion ribbon will be given for calves and multiple ribbons for lambs hogs and capons. The show includes judging by a noted exhibits judge and will lead into the auction in the early afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County Ends Year With Large Early 1940 Balance
Gillespie County opened 1940 with a total cash balance of 88 208 94 in eight funds reported by County Treasurer Elgin Crenwelge. The highway fund held 17 701 14 the largest share followed by Road and Bridge 10 057 75 and Special Road 11 733 15. Other funds included Jury 5 889 88 General 9 061 11 Courthouse 5 040 39 Interest and Sinking 6 782 44 Available 12 358 08.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Elgin Crenwelge
Crenwelge
Fredericksburg Bank to Close for Robert E. Lee Birthday
The Fredericksburg National Bank will be closed all day Friday January 19 in observance of the birthday of Robert E. Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Lee
Fredericksburg National National Bank
Native Son Dr S M Metzger Named Bishop by Pope
Sidney M Metzger son of Frank and Ida Metzger born July 11 1902 in Fredericksburg has been appointed titular bishop of Birta Syria and auxiliary bishop at Santa Fe New Mexico by Pope Pius XII. Consecration plans scheduled. appointment announced by the Washington apostolic delegation. He studied in Rome and was ordained in the Holy City becoming a professor at St John’s Seminary in San Antonio in 1928. Continued on page 7 Col 1.
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Sidney M. Metzger
Frank Metzger
Fredericksburg
Birta
Syria
Santa Fe
N. M
Washington
D. C
Pius XII
Vatican
Rome
Frank
Ida Dietz Metzger
St. Mary’s School
St. John’s Seminary
San Antonio
Alamo City
Moore Highlights Vocational Guidance Need At PTA Meet
Kerrville Public Schools Superintendent H A Moore told PTA members on Friday afternoon January 5 that vocational guidance is a major need in schools. The program included first and second grade folk dances and songs by Mrs. Beckmann and others. Mrs. Lewis chaired the meeting. minutes were read by Mrs. Walter. Treasurer Durst reported $525.89 on January 1 1940. A State Health Board letter on school nursing was read and the Budget Committee's report on regular fixed expenses was adopted.
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H. A. Moore
Kerrville Public Schools
Parent-Teacher Association
Max Beckmann
Nannie Striegler
Rainbow Valley
Arthur Petersen
Arthur Holy
L. E .Brodie
William Dietel
E. C. Ottens
Willie Kuenemann
Henry Lewis
Elizabeth Walter
Milton Durst
State Health Board
Budget Committee
Bascom Giles Visits Fredericksburg on Land Sale Plans
State Land Commissioner Bascom Giles stopped in Fredericksburg en route from West Texas to Austin for state school land sale awards in the Capitol City. He noted good conditions around Alpine and Pecos despite low rainfall and said western landowners are steadily paying interest, reducing the chance of forfeitures. Continued on page 3, Col. 3.
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Bacom Giles
Fredericksburg
Austin
West Texas
Bascom Giles
Capitol City
Giles
Texas
Alpine
Pecos
Former Dist Attorney Announces For Judgeship
Judge George Christian of Burnet, former district attorney in the 1920s and long time member of a commission aiding the Court of Criminal Appeals, announced this week his bid for statewide office in Texas. He seeks the seat held by Thomas L. Beauchamp of Tyler, appointed last October by Gov. Lee O’Daniel. Christian previously served as assistant attorney general under Moody after his term as district attorney.
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George Christian
Burnet
Gillespie
Blanco
San Saba
Menard
Kimble
Texas
Christian
Court of Criminal Appeals
Thomas L. Beauchamp
Tyler
Lee O’daniel
Moody
County Library Sees record December growth in juvenile titles
Gillespie County Library reports its best growth yet with 2373 books in the collection and a December influx of 200 new volumes. Librarian Dora Gott notes a critical need for juvenile books as local youths visit regularly and exhaust current supplies. Donations from residents and Albert E. Schmidt of San Antonio, formerly Fredericksburg, heavily boosted the German language collection.
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Gillespie County
Dora Gott
WPA
Works Progress Administration
Albert E. Schmidt
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Commissioner's Set 1940 Salaries In January Term
Gillespie County Commissioners Court opened the new year with routine matters. Salaries for 1940 were set for officials including County Judge Henry Hirsch at 1500 dollars yearly, District Clerk E L Schmidt at 840, County Attorney Stehling at 480, County Clerk Klett at 250 plus 210 for the ledger, and Sheriff Klaerner at 472 fox pelts and 2 wildcat pelts bounty approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner's
Gillespie County Commissioner’s Court
Henry Hirsch
E. L. Schmidt
Stehling
Albert Klett
Alfred Klaerner
Telephone Company To Begin Rural Reconstruction
The United Telephone Company will start surveys next week for new metallic rural lines in the county. First lines to be built on Mason Road with more routes to follow. A 1:30 p.m. Saturday meeting in Gillespie County Courthouse will discuss rural telephone service with subscribers and company representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Telephone Company
Chas
Mann Linked With Holdup Of Local Station On Dec. 6th
J W Mann, 25, was identified as the hold up man at the Sunset Service Station on December 6. In a Morton Texas court Ersch named Mann after being asked to point out the perpetrator. Mann also admitted pulling the job and had earlier been on trial for the December 8 killing of Deputy Sheriff T Smith, where the jury returned a life sentence after four hours of deliberation. Stolen station items and a pistol were not recovered.
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J. W. Mann
Alois Ersch
Ersch
Mann
Morton
Texas
Alex Seipp
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Stahl
Alvin J. Wirtz
U. S. Department of the Interior
Wirtz
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Hillbillies
Centerpoint
Cent
Troy Antlers
Russia-Finland
Russia
England
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Ben Alberthal
S. M. Metzger
Moore
Meet
Bascom G Ules
State Land Commissioner
Dist
Desparado
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