We Believe By COL. ALFRED
A column by COL. ALFRED defends national policy and isolationism while condemning foreign entanglements. It argues American democratic ideals, near-global communications, and European prejudices shaped policy, noting caution about erroneous conclusions and the need to guard independence.
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Col
Alfred
United States
George Washington
Moscow
Washington
Fredericksburg
Austin
Althr
Europe
21 Year Olds to Register in Courthouse July First
Gillespie County Selective Service Headquarters announced that all youths who turned 21 since Oct 16 1940 must register on Tuesday July 1 at the Courthouse in Fredericksburg. It is expected that 80 to 90 youths will register, about eight percent of prior totals.
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Gillespie County
Hunters Seek Leases As Gillespie County Demand Grows
Chamber of Commerce secretary Edyth Krauskopf says hunting lease requests in Gillespie County are far ahead of prior years. Senders include Browns Summit North Carolina and groups from Dallas Longview Bas trop La Grange Palestine Fort Worth Waco Texarkana Austin Rio Vista and Dike. Many callers visit the office eager to secure early season leases.
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Chamber of Commerce
Edyth Krauskopf
Gillespie County
Miss Krauskopf
Browns Summit
North Carolina
Dallas
Fredericksburg
Longview
Bastrop
la Grange
Palestine
Fort Worth
Waco
Texarkana
Austin
Rio Vista
Dike
Texas
Parade Plans Now Legion Announces July 4th Details
The Louis Jordan Post of the American Legion urges groups to plan floats for the July 4 parade and notify organizers Alex Mittendorf or Harry Land. Catalogs with float ideas are available at the Chamber of Commerce, with design slots limited to avoid duplicates. Prizes totaling 150 dollars are split into three sections: commercial organization and individual, with 50 dollars per section and 25 15 10 dollar prizes for first second and third. Committees named include gates chair Felix Wilke and members Henry Lewis Alex Henke D J Hoerster Chas Ott Felix Saenger R E Jordan Felix Stehling Max Metzger Hilmar Burrer Arthur Klingelhoefer.
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Louis Jordan Post
American Legion
Alex Mittendorf
Harry Land
He Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Gates
Felix Wilke
Henry Lewis
Alex Henke
D. J. Hoerster
Chas. Ott
Felix Saenger
R. E. Jordan
Felix Stehling
Max Metzger
Hilmar Burrer
Arthur Klingelhoefer
Ordination of V Schmidtzinsky in San Antonio Today
Victor Schmidtzinsky son of Mr and Mrs Adolph Schmidtzinsky and former student of Gillespie county schools was ordained to the Holy priesthood in San Fernando Cathedral San Antonio this morning in a grand ceremony. Nine St John Seminary graduates were ordained along with Schmidtzinsky, including Gerald Boehme Harold Ehlinger Eustace Hermes Hubert Janak Emil Winklarek Alex Wangler Francis Miesch and Bronislaus Mysliwiec. Archbishop Robert E Lucey assisted with Seminary Faculty. this class the first ordained by the Archbishop and the largest in Seminary history.
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Victor Schmidtzinsky
Adolph Schmidtzinsky
Rocky Hill
St. Mary's
Gillespie County
San Fernando Catholic Cathedral
San Antonio
St. John’s Seminary
Father Schmidtzinsky
Gerald Boehme
Castroville
Harold Ehlinger
Divine
Eustace
el Paso
Robert E. Lucey
City Completes Paving of Two Street Sections
Fred ericksburg city workmen completed two paving projects last week after weather delays. West Main Street was widened from 20 to 24 feet over three blocks from Kraus Corner and given extra coating to handle heavy traffic. South Milam Street was paved three blocks from West San Antonio to West Fulton.
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Fredericksburg
Schmidt Guests From Skidmore Visit Several Days
Mr. and Mrs. Max O. Schmidt and Miss Margie Schmidt hosted Mrs. Taylor Strong and Mrs. L E Range of Skidmore for several days as guests.
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Max O. Schmidt
Margie Schmidt
Taylor Strong
L E. Range
Skidmore
Mrs Metzger Family Visit From Converse
Mrs Henry Metzger and daughters Mabel and Jeanette of Converse are visiting this week with Mrs Adam Metzger and other relatives.
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Henry Metzger
Mabel and
Jeanette of
Converse
Adam Metzger
Meet Set Tonight To Discuss US9 Program Of County
A meeting is planned for tonight in Gillespie County to discuss the United Service Organization fund drive. Alfred Petsch, county chairman, will lead pastors from Fredericksburg in reviewing work to be carried on in the area. Edward S. Mayer of San Angelo chairs the district drive for staffing recreational clubs for soldiers and defense workers. Gillespie County is asked to raise $750 of the district's $20,000, though local Lutheran churches report already contributing $500 toward their recreation centers near army camps.
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Alfred Petsch
Gillespie County
United Service Organization
Fredericksburg
Petsch
Edward S. Mayer
San Angelo
Feller Named Jaycee President At Tuesday Fete
Dr. Lawrence Feller, vice president of the Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce, became president after a barbecue and program at Klaemner's Park. Richard Hardin, outgoing president, handed over the gavel as he leaves to become Bloomington ISD superintendent. The event drew a large crowd, with musical numbers and speeches by H A Ries Alfred Petsch and Hardin. Kerrville JCs sent a delegation led by Bob Schmerbeck who offered greetings.
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Lawrence. Feller
Fredericksburg
Alex Frantzen
H. A. Ries
Alfred Petsch
Hardin
Gilbert Kaderli
Kerrville
Cooking School At Peter's Hall Opens In Fredericksburg
The Fredericksburg Standard reports the Second Annual Cooking School began today with Miss Jessie Hogue guiding lectures. The event drew women from across the county and runs through Friday and Saturday with sessions at 2 p.m. each day.
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Fredericksburg
Peter’s Hall
Jessie Hogue
Flag Day Observed As Mayor Proclaims Defense Bond Day
Gillespie County residents are urged to join national observances for National Defense Bond Day tied to Flag Day June 14. Mayor Krauskopf urges pause to support security and invest in Defense Bonds, with Series E at the Post Office and banks offering Series F and G for larger sums.
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Gillespie County
Krauskopf
United States
Fredericksburg
Two Teachers Resign From Stall Of Public School
Two Fredericksburg Public School teachers renounced their posts to the Board of Trustees on Thursday night. Richard Hardin, five years principal of Intermediate Grades, also a former Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce president and Lions Club member, resigns to become superintendent of schools at Bloomington Victoria County Texas. Hardin will depart Thursday to begin his new duties.
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Richard Hardin
Fredericksburg
Bloomington
Texas
Hardin
Junior Chamber of Commerce
MacDonald
Esther Mueller
Gerald Mann to Speak Here on Later Date
Dallas headquarters of Attorney General Gerald Mann informs local supporters that his today appearance has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances and that he will speak in Fredericksburg at a date to be announced later. Miss Esther Mueller travels to Austin for University of Texas summer work.
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Gerald Mann
Dallas
U. S. Senate
Mann
Fredericksburg
Esther Mueller
Austin
University of Texas
Fair Time Drawing Near Gillespie County Fair Catalog
The 56th Gillespie County Fair opens August 22 23 and 24 as the first catalog copy arrives for printing The publication will detail exhibits and event information and is to be delivered to the Fair Association in early July for the annual exposition.
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Fair Association
Commissioners Change Stonewall Voting Place
Gillespie County Commissioners Court in June changed Stonewall polling place from Burg's Hall to Weinheimer Bros. Hall for poll 10. They set June 25 as a board of equalization meeting to inspect tax books and approved payment of $2,787.19 for county and district road bonds from road and sinking funds. Election judges were named for the June 28 junior U.S. Senator special election.
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Gillespie County Commissioner’s Court
Stonewall
County Board of Equalization
Burg’s Hall
Weinheimer Bros. Hall
U. S
Henry Houy
Elgin Crenwelge
Stehling Named Lions President in Fredericksburg Club
Arthur Stehling, local attorney, elected president of the Fredericksburg Lions Club at the annual officers meeting held at Sunny Side Tavern. New officers include Alex Frantzen first vice president, Arthur Kowert second vice president, Kermit Striegler third vice president, Alfred Neffendorf secretary treasurer, Keyser tail twister, Emil Walter lion tamer. Felix Wilke and W C White named new directors joining holdovers Joe Stein and Walter Ottmers. The club plans a float for the American Legion 4th of July parade and a Ladies Night event.
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Arthur Stehling
Fredericksburg Lions Club
Sunnyside Tavern
Stehling
R. W. Klingelhoefer
Alex Frantzen
Arthur H. Kowert
Kermit Striegler
Alfred Neffendorf
Dr. Keyser
Emil Walter
Joe Stein
Walter Ottmers
Felix Wilke
W. C. White
American Legion
Ninety Nine Gillespie Youths Enlisted in U S Military
Gillespie County Texas reports 99 local youths in the armed forces, about one percent of the population of 10 670. Of these 29 serve in the Navy 52 in the Army 17 in the Army Air Corps and one in the Marine Corps. The Selective Service Office asks parents to check the list for sons or relatives in service.
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Gillespie
Army
Navy
Gillespie County
Texas
Armed Services
U. S
Army Air Corps
Marine Corps
Selective Service Office
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