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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1940

Page

8

Pronghorns Trapped in Texas Aims for Controlled Season

Texas Game Department completes trapping nearly 300 pronghorns on Brennand Ranch near Sterling City under a Pittman Robertson funding plan. The effort aids restocking and expansion to new ranges as New Mexico reports ongoing restocking and a future Trans Pecos trapping program may open a controlled season in Texas.

Plains of Texas William T. Hornaday United States Wyoming New Mexico Elliott Barker New Mexico Game Department Texas Commission Brennand Ranch Sterling City Lee Fisher Tom Redford Roswell N. M Paul Russell Plains State Game Department North American Pittman-Robertson Bureau of Biological Survey Texas Game Department Trans- Pecos Pecos

Harry Hines Named Likely 1940 Texas Governor Candidate

State Highway Commissioner Harry Hines of Dallas drew attention at a Freder ickburg Chamber banquet as a probable gubernatorial contender for 1940. Rumors circulated after informal nomination by A Hardy Eubanks at Decatur ceremony. Hines said a formal announcement would come in January in Dallas or Fort Worth.

Harry Hines Dallas Frederickburg Decatur Texas Denton A. Hardy Eubanks Highway 24 Association Hines Fort Worth

Chevrolet Dealers Observe National Truck Week

The country wide observance by Chevrolet dealers and salesmen runs January 8 through 18 highlighting the expanded role of commercial trucks. Chevrolet offers models across nine wheelbase lengths and promotes accessories for varied industries from farms to cities. The event aims to invite buyers for in person inspections as America starts a stronger business year amid growing freight and retail activity.

Chevrolet Iowa New York America National Truck Week

Pioneer Blanco Physician Dr Geo D Edwards Dies at 80

Dr Geo D Edwards longtime Blanco county pioneer died at his Blanco home on Thursday after a lingering illness aged 80. Survived by wife and four children Arthur Edwards Royal Edwards Mrs Jim Luxton and Mrs Chas Stevens son of Johnson City two daughters preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev Banks and Rev J H Clark with burial in Blanco cemetery among many friends.

Geo. D Geo. D. Edwards Blanco County Blanco Edwards Messrs Arthur Edwards Royal Edwards Smithville Jim Luxton

Chevrolet Leads In Truck Production For 1940

Chevrolet for 1940 offers its most complete line yet and continues as the nation’s top choice for commercial transportation. For nine straight years Chevrolet has dominated the truck market, underscoring its pivotal role in current truck production.

Chevrolet

Wirtz Named Under Secretary of the Interior by Roosevelt

A. J. Wirtz, longtime general counsel for the Lower Colorado River Authority, is named Under Secretary of the Interior by President Roosevelt. A former Texas state senator from Seguin, he helped found the Authority, worked on flood control dams on the Colorado River, and has broad experience with riparian rights and interior resources.

Austin A. J. ‘Wirtz Roosevelt Washington Federal Post Wirtz Colorado River Authority Colorado River Texas Colorado Guadalupe Interior Department Seguin National Youth Administration Austin Housing Authority Chamber of Commerce Columbus Columbus Public Schools Univeristy of

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