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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1941
Page
6
The United Service Organization in Gillespie County supports soldiers in war, urging donations to improve morale and comfort for Americans in arms. Texas voters turnout and campaign spending are discussed, noting low senatorial participation and large sums by major candidates and national figures.
The article reports O Daniel winning the unexpired term of Len Morris Sheppard for 18 months and notes official returns will be canvassed after July 14 by the Texas Election Board. It also outlines county results in Gillespie, lists statewide totals for top candidates, and explains Coke Stevenson becomes governor once O Daniel qualifies for the Senate seat.
Local relatives and friends anticipate the return of Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm Hoffman after a nine month stay in California. They will come back to Fredericksburg with daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Mosel and granddaughter Henrietta.
The editorial questions Texas willingness to answer national calls to arms, deeming the election result a sign that Texas citizens are not eager to send their men overseas again. It labels the issue a Roosevelt Texas Failure and notes war-minded attitudes across the state.
President Mugford outlines the association history starting Federal Land Bank lending in Gillespie and surrounding counties in 1917. Chr Mathisen serves as Secretary Treasurer and heads the program committee. Board directors Otto Kneese Louis Stehling W R Hansen and Fitzugh Lee, all of Gillespie County, form the attendance committee.
Army admits retreat from Lwow as Finland aids Germany and Britain shifts leadership with General Wavell moved to India. Also a local prompt urges a stop at Fredericksburg Drive-In, Rubin Crenwelge, Prop.
Fredericksburg merchants acted in support of a camping trip with Kuenemann Hardware supplying tents for the event. Twenty five youths including Herman Hoffmann Clemens Rode Alfred Ahrens Jr Victor Arlitt and others will stay in camp until July 9 and return the same night. Each boy brings gear and contributes $1.60 for six meals.
Alvin Eckhardt of Fredericksburg died in an accident at age 16. He was a Fredricksburg High School junior and a 4-H participant who showed fat calves at Gillespie County Fat Stock Show. Funeral services were held June 27 at Schachter Funeral Home with Rev. Theo Haag officiating. interment followed in the city cemetery. He was born May 15, 1925, in Fredericksburg to Otto A. and the late Mrs Eckhardt. Survived by parents, siblings, and grandparents in Fredericksburg and Esther of San Antonio.
Texaco Gasoline station offers beverages and snacks including candies and cold drinks alongside fuel service at the corner. Local customers visit daily for quick purchases and refueling.
Social notes list attendees at the Elmore-Henke rites in Dallas during the past week. Included are Mrs. Wm Henke Mrs Alfred Rusenberger Mrs Walter Kordzik and daughter Mary Louise Mrs A C Meinscher and Mr and Mrs Green of Austin visiting with Mr and Mrs Frank Bang during the week.
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