Fredericksburg July parade and rodeo draw large crowds
A Fredericksburg parade showcased a garden truck float that won first in Commercial Division with other entries placing second and third. Miss Johanna Ludwig led individual entries with a decorated automobile. A comical Model T entry won a special prize. A large crowd filled all viewing spots, traffic cleared slowly afterward, and a lively rodeo followed. The event closed with a Legion sponsored dance at Seipp's Park.
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Basse Express
Felix Lehne
Dooley
Johanna Ludwig
Max T. Henke
Fredericksburg
The
Legion
Seipp’s
Roosevelt supports longer in camp stay for youths
The article notes a debate over extending the one year service and keeping youths in camps in the Western Hemisphere. Genattors claim prolonging stays would be defeated, while President Roosevelt supports retaining the boys in camp longer, as reported in a recent press conference.
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Western Hemisphere
Genattors
Roosevelt
County J S O Drive Seeks Funds for Three Years
Petsch and Reverends Bracher Wolf urged county residents to unite for a fundraising drive starting Wednesday through Saturday. The county quota is 2500 dollars to cover three years with a yearly minimum of 750 dollars. Each person should contribute at least 1 dollar, with higher gifts welcomed from those able.
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Petsch
Bracher
Wolf
Bergner
Leonard
Haag
Lindenberg
Two Cottage Rooms Connected by Inner Door in Upland Project
A two room unit arrangement features an inside connecting door or lockable separation making each room function as its own cottage. Each unit includes an individual bathroom with tile shower, double beds, writing desk, two chairs, luggage rack, rag rugs, automatic heat, hot water, and a telephone with southern exposure. Albert Keidel supervised the design and layout, Freddie Langerhans served as construction foreman, with the Markwel staple machine handling up to 60 sheets.
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Albert Keidel
Freddie Langerhans
We Believe- Criticism of Gillespie County Redistricting and War Vote
A local column defends Representative Bruhl while criticizing his Redistricting Bill vote and war resolution stance. It notes letters from Gillespie County citizens to Bruhl, discusses loyalty claims, and publishes a photostatic copy of Itz’s letter as context for public opinion and constitutional rights to petition.
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Gillespie County
Bruhl
Germany
Itz
Europe
Financial Statement Fragment From Gillespie County Ledger
A historical financial fragment shows total assets of 157 223.74 and total deposits of 208 180.81. It lists demand deposits from individuals partnerships and corporations and deposits of banks. The document is sworn before Notary Ralph Gold in Gillespie County Texas on July 5 1941.
Peach Growers See Packing Plant Tour and Marketing Talk
A group of Peach growers led by district manager Mr. Williams of the American Fruit Growers Association toured the Simpson Orchards near the city. They observed sorting and packing operations and discussed marketing challenges for their crops. Elberta peaches mature later this year and local grower B L Enderle expects the main harvest in late July to early August. The visitors emphasized adopting similar marketing plans to ensure peach crop success.
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Sonville
Williams
American Fruit Growers Association
Simpson
Mr. Williams
B. L. Enderle
Unnamed critic condemns wartime conduct toward dissent
The speaker denounces Mr Bruhl for treating district residents with prejudice based on ancestry tied to Mayflower origins. He views such conduct toward citizens who disagree with war leanings as unacceptable and regrettable.
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Bruhl
Best Results Use General Tires and Tubes
Fred ericksburg Drive In Station Rubin Crenwelge, Prop. Subscribe to the Standard.
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Fredericksburg Drive-In
Rubin Crenwelge
Home Economics Building Started Monday Morning
Workmen began on the Home Economics Cottage on the Fredericksburg High School campus on Monday morning July 7 with NYA labor under supervisor Mr. E. L. McFarland. Delays pushed the start from July 1 due to pending NYA orders.
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NYA
Fredericksburg High School
Pervision
E. L. McFayland
Frederickburg Adding Machine Ad Claims New Paper Supply
The Frederickburg Publishing Co advertises adding machines and paper supplies, promoting updated stock and service for local businesses and households.
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F.tobony
Frederickburg Publishing Ca
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Fredericksburg Lions Club
American Legion Auxiliary
J. S. O. Workers
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Texas
Reserve District No
State Bank of
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bank of
Federal Reserve Act
Federal Reserve Bank
S Agear
L. M. Baze
State of Texas
County of
Gillespie
Ralph Gold
Tex
H. FE. Wahrmund
Arthur Stehling
Otto R. Kiehne
Directors
Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc
Sterling Bros
Clothiers
Louis Jordan
Post American Legion
Louis Jordan Post
American Legion
Alfred Neffendori
S. Washington and
E. Ufer Streets
Henry Schmidt
Proprieto
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