Texans On Range Tour In Idaho
Texas ranchmen and AAA officials visit Idaho for the National AAA Range Conference. In the photo Charles McCann of Victoria stands with M. C. Puckett of Fort Stockton R. M. Evans national AAA administrator and Howard T. Kingsbery of Santa Anna, state committeeman.
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Idaho
Texas
AAA
Charles McCann
Victoria
M. C. Puckett
Fort Stockton
R. M. Evans
Howard T. Kingsbery
Santa Anna
We Believe Continues On War Readiness And Training
The article discusses ongoing wartime policy under President Roosevelt including extended service periods for national defense, the readiness of about 1.25 million troops with 900,000 draftees, and opposition to discharging troops now. It notes the Battle of Europe is near, support for keeping trained soldiers, and civilian behavior around a local airfield incident with two planes damaged but no injuries. An additional report covers a Fredericksburg plane mishap with a landing gear and propeller damage, and a later ground crew removal to San Antonio.
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Congress
Sam
Europe
Kelly Field
Lieut
Harrison
Eckhardt
Sgt
Oakes
Brown
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
County Over Top
County chairman praises Gillespie County citizens for enthusiastic solicitors and cheerful givers. He predicts every patriot with giving ability will contribute by campaign end to support youths who may fight and die for America.
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Gillespie County
America
O'DanielWins Senate Seat In Official Count
Gov W Lee O Daniel widened his lead over Lyndon B Johnson in the official canvass for the Texas Senate race, gaining a 1311 vote majority. Johnson pledged cooperation with the new senator though a final decision comes in a year. O Daniel will leave the governorship to Lieut Gov Coke Stevenson. the next full term contest will be in the summer primary.
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O'Daniel
Senate
W. Lee O'Daniel
Lyndon Johnson
Austin
Washington
Johnson
Coke Stevenson
Junction
O’daniel
FDR
Roosevelt
Congress
U. S
Patronize Your Local Merchant Promotion
A fragmentary notice urges residents to support hometown retailers with a local patronage campaign. The readable text emphasizes buying locally and boosting community businesses.
Final vacancy filled at school by Miss LaVerne Parten
The staff position was filled by Miss LaVerne Parten of Waxahachie Texas who will teach mathematics and business administration half day each She is a Trinity University Waxahachie graduate and is pursuing a master's at North Texas Teachers College A committee will be named to arrange a 99 year leasing deal for property on the southwest corner of the market square for a new city hall Bids will be sought for a school funds treasurer for the 1941 42 year to be opened at the next regular trustees meeting on Aug 7
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Mss
LaVerne Parten
Waxahachie
Texas
Miss Parten
Trinity University
North Texas Teachers College
Market Square
Wehmeyer Pioneer of Fredericksburg Printing Dies
Fredericksburg publishing figure and shop foreman Wilhelm Wehmeyer died after two weeks of illness and years of heart issues. Born 1873 in Fredericksburg he built the Fredericksburg Standard and Wochenblatt into a high level operation, led cycling trips, and served in local civic groups. He married Rosa Schandun in 1903 and was survived by two daughters, a son, four grandchildren, and siblings. Funeral rites July 10 at St. Marys Church with burial in the Catholic Cemetery.
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Clark and Coutts
Galveston
Fredericksburg
Penniger
Wochenblatt
Fredericksburg Standard
Wochenblatt and Standard
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Fredericksburg Social Turn Verein
Walter Meckel
Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance
Ass’n
St. Mary's
St. Mary’s
Wehmeyer
Alois
R. S. Klett
The
Frederick Wehmeyer
Gillespie County
Rosa M. Schandun
Cecilia
Elton Jordan
Beatrice
Andrew Kaiser
Mason
Marcus
Germany
United States
Emil
Fredericka Hetzel
Schaetter
St. Mary’s Church
Jaycees Appoint New Board as Flying Cadets Highlight Field Need
The Jaycees discussed private flying growth and the need for a city flying field after a cadet forced to land in a soggy field. Hans Hannemann was named Chairman of the Board at the Tuesday meeting and honorary memberships will be offered to all county 12th graders next school year.
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Hans Hannemann
Scrap Aluminum Drive Gathers Local Support for Civilian Defense
A plan to canvass every city house and rural depot locations to collect aluminum for the National Scrap Aluminum Fund was approved. Proceeds will go to the Office of Civilian Defense, with a countywide drive next weekend and broad civic group participation including Boy Scout, Girl Scout and PTA units.
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National Scrap Aluminum Fund
Office of Civilian Defense
Henry Hirsch
Edward Krauskopf
Alfred Cameron
Alfred Neffendorf
Henry Holy
Joe Molberg
Lawrence Feller
Norman Dietel
Walter Loudon, Jr
Max T. Henke
Art Kowert
Lions Install Hardin Amid Recognition and Music
The Lions Club honored Hardin with a Master Key and Master Plaque for recruiting 12 new members in recent months. Retiring president Robert Klingelaofer presided as MC. The event featured vocal solos by Mrs. Lester Keyser and organ accompaniment by Oliver Kowert during the meal.
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Hardin
Robert Klingelaoefer
Lester Keyser
Oliver Kowert
Choir guests honor Golden Anniversary at Hoffmann home
The Arion Mixed Choir and Arion Male Choir sang Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Hoffmann who recently observed their Golden Wedding Anniversary on June 23. The event included families and friends as the choirs performed in tribute to the couple.
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Arion
William Hoffmann
California
Subscribe to the Standard
The notice urges readers to subscribe to The Standard at the rate of $1.50 per year. The appeal highlights affordability and ongoing access to local coverage.
Fishermen from Bay City take Port Aransas trip success
Adolph Evers Jr and Alfred Durden enjoyed a successful fishing trip to Port Aransas with companions Tom McKesich Pat McKesich and H M White of Bay City aboard a local charter.
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Adolph Evers, Jr
Alfred Durden
Port Aransas
Tom McKesich
Pat MecKesich
H. M. White
Bay City
Commissioners Approve Concrete Bridge Over Liveoak Creek
The court granted a petition from Liveoak Creek Community residents in Precinct 1 Road Precinct 4 to build a concrete bridge on the Eugene Zenner ranch. They accepted a donation of 188.75 from road residents and Fredericksburg merchants to help cover construction costs.
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Liveoak Creek
Eugene Zenner
Fredericksburg
General Tires and Tubes Advertisement at Drive-In
Fred ericksburg Drive In Station promotes General Tires and Tubes. Rubin Crenwelge, proprietor, invites customers to visit for sale and installation services. Local business listings highlight tire options and auto supplies in a small town context.
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Fredericksburg Drive-In
Rubin Crenwelge
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Italy
Army
Russia
Prmier
Funimaro Konoye
Dor Libereas
South America
Jaycees
Lions
Freburg
City Fruit Store
Norman Bros
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