Roosevelt Budget Fight Deepens in Congress
Washington observers note Congress and the Roosevelt administration will miss a chance to cut federal expenses as relief costs remain high. Senator Robinson proposed a measure to require states to cover one fourth of relief costs, but it was defeated amid White House pressure led by Charles West and Senator Barkley. The debate highlights fears over the national debt reaching over 36 billion dollars as the current fiscal year ends. Continued on page 2, Col. 1
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
White House
Robinson
Arkansas
Senate
Charles West
Barkley
Kentucky
Harry Hopkins
United States Treasury
Pioneer Teamsters Hold Annual Reunion Near Fredericksburg
More than sixty pioneer teamsters and about 300 relatives gathered at Klaerner's park three miles from Fredericksburg for a Sunday barbecue and old-time entertainment. Alfred Klaerner welcomed attendees, with William Wei rich leading German tunes. Alex Brinkmann recalled the teamsters' 1889 records as John Metzger Sr and M Gerhardt, both 88, were among the oldest. Anton Fritz traveled from San Antonio for the reunion, which wrapped with a sunset dance and a plan to meet again next July.
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Klaerner
John Metzger
M Gerhardt
Metzger
Anton Fritz
San Antonio
Albert Kott
Association of Teamsters
Alfred Klaemer
Lorenz Wendel
John Stehling
August Rabke
Standard
Transfer of Children Between School Districts Rule
Parents seeking transfer of school age children between districts must act before August first. County Judge Henry Hirsch will provide further information.
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Henry Hirsch
Sunny Side Service Station Sold to Gerhard duo
Walter Weber sells his stake in Sunny Side Service Station to Adolf Gerhard and son Milton Gerhard who will run the business under the same name. The Gerhards request patronage and promise prompt courteous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Weber
Sunny Side
Adolf Gerhard
Milton Gerhard
Gerhard
Fredericksburg Band Sets Free Summer Concert
The Fredericksburg Concert Band under G. A. Hartmann will give a nine-number free concert in Court House Park on Wednesday July 21 marking the first of an Appreciation Series funded by the city band tax. The program showcases the new director and honors civic support.
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Fredericksburg
G. A. Hartmann
Court House Park
Black And White Plates Set For 1938 Texas Cars
Austin July 7 The Highway Commission adopted specifications for 1938 automobile license plates with a white body and black letters figures and border for passenger cars. Other color schemes include commercial black body orange trimming farm truck orange and black trailer and tractor light gray and maroon dealers ivory and black bus maroon and light gray exempt black and ivory motorcycle orange and black and sidecars black and orange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Highway Commission
It Happened This Week Sen Joe Robinson Dies in Washington
It Happened This Week notes the death of U S Senator Joe T Robinson of Arkansas in Washington D C from a heart attack at 64. Robinson served in Congress since 1902 and in the Senate since 1922 slated to serve until 1943. His death disrupts Roosevelt plans for court and government reorganization and weakens Democratic support.
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Joe Robinson
Washington
Joe T. Robinson
Arkansas
D. C
Robinson
Senate
Roosevelt
U. S. Congress
Supreme Court
van Devanter
Little Rock Ark
Employers Must Furnish Reports By July 31st
The Austin office of the Collector of Internal Revenue reports a rush of summary information returns on Forms SS-2 and SS-2a for the first six months of 1937. Employers must file these duplicate SS-2 forms and SS-2a copies for each employee by July 31, 1937, with follow up details mailed to those already filing Form SS-1.
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Austin
Collector of Internal Revenue
Frank Scofield
Mr. Scofield
Frogs Flood Highway Inland Near San Angelo
San Angelo resident T. Mahler reports and authorities confirm that millions of small frogs covered a stretch of Highway 9 near San Angelo, with no nearby lake or standing water, suggesting frogs rained from above rather than arriving by flood.
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Standard Office
T. Mahler
San Angelo
Fredericksburg
Johnson City
Mahler
Highway 9
Juries Differ Widely in Punishment Across Texas Courts
An editorial notes striking variations in juries punishments for similar offenses. It cites a recent Texas district court case where the defendant received a small jail term and fine, contrasting with expected severe penalties in other counties like Gillespie. The piece argues for uniformity and reflects on recurring examples.
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Texas
Gillepie
Meador Found Guilty Of Drunk Driving
J C Meador was found guilty in the 511st District Court San Angelo Texas of driving while intoxicated. He received 90 days in jail a $50 fine and a two year license suspension. The crash injured Louis Klaerner who died 24 hours later. murder charges against Meador may be pursued later.
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San Angelo
Texas
J. C
Pecos Pete
Meador
Giant mammal tusk unearthed near Petersburg river site
Charles and Theodore Wahrmund uncovered a tusk over ten feet long on the Felix Kunz property near the Pedernales river in Petersburg. They plan to restore the fossil and exhibition at the Pioneer Memorial Museum and continue digging for more remains.
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Felix Kunz
Petersburg
Charles and
Theodore Wahrmund
Pedernales River
Pioneer Memorial Museum
Pearsall Rangers Defeat Giants In Close Series
The league leading Pearsall Rangers beat the Giants 5 to 4 at Pearsal Sunday for their third straight win. Pitchers Red Miclaerner and Lefty Woodyard matched zeroes through five, then Pearsall pulled ahead with three runs in the third. Schnerr of the Giants made a leaping catch to rob Salmons of a homer in the sixth.
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Eric Jordan
Pearsall Rangers
Giants
Pearsal
Red
Miclaerner
Woodyard
Schnerr
Molberg
Rangers
Schneider
Young Men Join Navy From Houston Recruit District
Twenty six young men enlisted in the Navy at Houston Texas on July 9. Ten came from the San Antonio Recruiting District including Fredericksburg High School graduates Norbert John Knopp Elmer Clemens Kneese and Richard Marion Bracaugam. They trained three months at the Naval Training Station San Diego before awaiting further orders. Vacancies remain for ambitious youths. applications encouraged at the Navy Recruiting Station County Court House San Antonio.
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Navy
Houston
Texas
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Norbert John Knopp
Elmer Clemens Kneese
Richard Marion Bracaugam
Naval Training Station
San Diego
Calif
County Court House
John A. Traviss
New Texas Hunting and Fishing Law Enacted by 45th Legislature
The 45th Legislature passed a new resident hunting law requiring a $2.00 resident hunting license valid until August 31 after issuance with certain age and residency exemptions. It also sets a 55 cent resident fishing license with a 5 cent officer fee. Licenses continue on page 5.
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Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Texas
Cut In School Tax Awaits Allred's Return
A decision by the Automatic Tax Board on reducing the ad valorem rate for school purposes is likely to be postponed until Gov. James V. Allred returns from Colorado. The issue centers on a clash with the Board of Education which boosted the per capita apportionment to $22, aiming to keep the 20 cent rate. Lawmakers and others contend the board should align nearer $19 to allow tax relief.
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Austin
Tex
Automatic Tax Board
James V. Allred
Colorado
Board of Education
Gillespie County Fair Catalog Ready For Distribution
The Gillespie County Fair Association announces a 52nd annual fair on August 20 to 22 with a 104 page catalog. Catalogs are available at the Chamber of Commerce or by writing Otto Burgdorf. A public auction of fair privileges and concessions will be held July 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fair Grounds.
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Gillespie County Fair Association
Eric Juenke
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Chamber of Commerce
Otto Burgdorf
Fair Association
Association
O. H. Burgdorf
Galveston and Dallas Pan American Exposition Visit
Mr and Mrs Clemens Meyer and Mr and Mrs Gottlieb Friedrich with their son spent several days visiting Galveston and the Pan American Exposition in Dallas.
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Clemens Meyer
Gottlieb Friedrich and Son
Galveston
Dallas
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Washington Digest
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Robert A. Urian, Jr
St. Louis
Chile
Urian
South America
California
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Russia
North Pole
Los Angeles
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Japan
Manchukuo
North China War
North China
Pearsall
Boerne White Sox
Boerne
Lionel Logue
George VI
Logue
George
Allred
Gillespie County
Seguin
American Lutheran Church
Max C. G. Heinrich
State Luthor League
Sunday
Women’s Missionary Federation
North
Theo. Hax
Columbus
Ohio
Hax
Dstricts
John Hiltner
Wartburg College
G. F. Trotter
Wright City
Madeline Lode
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