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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1940

Page

2

We Believe We Must Vote for Democratic Electors

The editorial argues citizens must vote intelligently and perform their duty. It reverses a past two term stance on the presidency, endorsing the Democratic ticket to avoid another European war and to sustain democratic government. It criticizes Roosevelt’s renomination and Willkie, urging support for the Democratic pledge.

United States Roosevelt Philadelphia Willkie Republican Party White House America Democratic Pledge

Gillespie County Primary Election Ballot Day

Gil lespie County voters prepare to cast ballots Saturday at Peter's Hall Longhorn Theatre Advance Motor Co and the old courthouse polling sites. Four state office races have no opponents including General Land Office Attorney General Representative for the 21st District District Judge 33rd Judicial District and District Attorney 33rd Judicial District. Democratic Chairman Lawrence Krauskopf urges all voters to participate.

Peter’s Hall Longhorn Theatre Advance Motor Co General Land Office 21St Congressional District 33Rd Judicial District Lawrence Krauskopf Gillespie County

Vaccination Advocated to Combat Diphtheria in Schools

School officials urge vaccination as the safest defense against diphtheria, detailing how the disease spreads, the risks to infants and children, and the protective effect of toxoid vaccinations given between six months and one year. A Schick Test is noted to confirm immunity.

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Farm Loan Members Hold Twenty Fourth Annual Meeting

Farm loan members gathered for their twenty fourth annual meeting with reports on loans and surpluses. The secretary treasurer noted the one half percent rate on federal land bank loans extended for two more years. A C Williams showcased color motion pictures from Europe and spoke on rural conditions, soil care, and cooperative farming practices observed by Texas A M College students in England and Scandinavia. He described diverse soil strategies, crop rotation, erosion control, and soil fertility aimed at steady, plentiful yields.

Federal Land Bank and Land Bank Commissioner A C. Williams Federal Land Bank Farm Credit Administration of Houston England Norway Sweden Denmark Holland Germany Texas A. and M College Williams Europe Wiliams Scandinavia

Local Girls Visit Relatives in Texas

Miss Helen L and Miss Francis Kruse of Katemney Texas spent the past week with Miss Annabel Bernhard. Miss Regina Segner of San Antonio is spending her vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Alb Segner.

Helen l Francis Kruse Katemney Texas Annabel Bernhard Regina Segner San Antonio Mrs Alb. Segner

Secretary Named On TUMA Program Committee

Edyth Krauskopf of the Freedricksburg Chamber of Commerce has been named to the Committee on Programs of the Texas Champ of Commerce Managers Association. The appointment, announced in Regmont by association president C. K. DeBusk, sets a first Dallas meeting for the fall during the State Fair. The group will plan the annual convention slated for June at a to be decided location, aiding local secretaries and their communities.

Edyth Krauskopf Freedricksburg Chamber of Commerce Texas Champ of Commerce Managers Association Miss Krauskopf Regmont C. K. DeBusk Association Dallasay Teg Ths

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