Ford Boys Camps Help Idle Youths Through Work Camps
Kerrville Times reviews Henry Ford's two camps Camp Legion near Dearborn Michigan and Camp Willow Run begun in 1939. The programs place unemployed youths in agricultural work to build self reliance, raising vegetables and earning money, with 65 boys in 1938 and 130 in 1939. It argues the plan could be replicated to address widespread youth idleness.
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Henry Ford
Camp Legion
Camp Willow Run
Dearborn
Mich
Legion
Ford
Willow Run
Kerrville Times
Public improvements beautify Fredericksburg Main Street area
Fredericksburg has trained lawns around the courthouse and the Volunteer Fire Department, enhanced by favorable rains and community planning. The Fire House yard owes its appeal to both official effort and the young volunteers who guard the city from fires, signaling civic care.
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Fredericksburg
Mason High School Band Uniform Drive Inspires Support
Widespread praise for Mason High School Band in the July 4 parade contrasts with Fredericksburg High School’s lack of proper attire. Band mothers urge local business support to fund new uniforms, deeming the public school band a valuable city advertisement and community asset.
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Mason High School
Fredericksburg High School
Mason Band
Hoover Discusses Fifth Column in FBI Warning
J Edgar Hoover head of the FBI issued a call to editors across the nation about Fifth Column Activities. He noted Americans send letters praising patriotism and volunteering to defend the country while stressing the need to protect civil liberties and pursue evidence before public judgment. He urged public cooperation by reporting questionable facts to proper officials and locating the nearest FBI office, with San Antonio cited as an example.
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J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
United States Department of Justice
FBI
America
San Antonio
Man's Greatest Gift Inspire Confidence and Courage
A reflection on the most valuable gift a person can offer the world, a personality that promotes truthful thinking, self-respect, integrity, courage, and broad minded sympathy, guiding others toward honest conduct and spiritual growth.
Physical fitness and national strength through health
Dr George W Cox state health officer argues America must pursue preparedness by improving physical fitness and vitality. He notes 1917 draft unfitness rates and urges adults to adopt healthier habits, balanced diet, rest, and preventive care to bolster both individual welfare and national strength. He stresses immunization and early defect removal as essential components.
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America
Geo. W. Cox
Cox
Sunstroke Proves Fatal for Willow City Stockman
Mr. Arthur Renick prominent stockman and farmer near Willow City died at home on Monday from sunstroke suffered during a car trip to Marble Falls. Aged 47, he left a widow and seven children after a brief decline following the incident.
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Arthur Renick
Willow City
Marble Falls
Renick
Fredericksburg News Briefs From Local Deaths To Civic Ads
Fredericksburg citizen Julius Klingelhoefer dies near Harper after apoplexy at 65. Funeral in Union Cemetery led by Rev. Bracher. Fritz Specht dies in Fredericksburg at 29 after long illness. Echo Singing Club aids rites. Front-page ad covers Governor Ferguson University dispute. Local trips include Hohmann Dietz to San Antonio. Vim truck praised. Herman Leyendecker injured moving a fan. Red Cross ball prep seeks donations. Ludwig delegates travel to Austin for Luther League meeting. Willie Schnerr relocates to El Paso for Southwestern Tel Co. Fire destroys Louis Gerhard chicken house. loss small but requires new coop. Kolmeier & Klier Co advertises hardware and tin work. annual subscription noted.
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Julius Klingelhoefer
Fredericksburg
Duderstadt
Harper
Klingelhoefer
Messrs
Gustave
Robert Klingelhoefer
Aug. Stahl
Olga
Lena Klingelhoefer
Union Cemetery
Bracher
Zions Church
Arthur Hohmann
Louis Dietz
San Antonio
General Tires and Tubes featured at Fredericksburg Drive-In
The notice highlights Fred ericksburg Drive-In Station and Rubin Crenwelge as key figures. It outlines a business listing for tire and tube supplies under the General Tires and Tubes banner, with emphasis on local commerce and service location.
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Fredericksburg Drive-In Station
Rubin Crenwelge
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Fritz Specht
Adolf Specht
Echo” Singing Club
Governor Ferguson
University of Texas
Board of Regents
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University Citizens Committee
University
Herman Leyendecker
Red Cross
Vogue
Englehart Seipp
Edwin
Otto
Johanna
Anna Lud
Wig
Tillie Durst
Austin
Luther League
Willie Schnerr
el Paso
Southhwestern Telephone Co
Schnerr
Louis Gerhard
Kolmeier & Klier Co
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