Congress asserts independence in second term signals
Washington leaders note rising House and Senate pushback against White House priorities in Roosevelt era. The Senate challenges court packing and relief funds while the House trims Relief Administrator Hopkins salary. The farm bill faces sharp scrutiny though White House influence remains evident via AAA backing.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
New Deal Congress
Rooevelt
White House
Supreme Court
Harry Hopkins
Mr. Hopkins
Relief Fund
House Agriculture Committee
Wallace
Second-Half Taxes Are Due By June 30
The remaining one half of Texas split-tax payments is due on or before June 30. Taxpayers who paid half by November 30 must pay the second half to avoid penalties and interest. Delinquent taxes become more costly in July with higher penalties and redemption costs.
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Texas
Records Of Wells In Gillespie County
The Board of Water Engineers releases mimeographed records from the Works Progress Administration ground water survey in Gillespie County. Copies available at the Board of Water Engineers in Austin and the United States Geological Survey in Washington and at Schreiner Institute library in Kerrville. Continued on page 2.
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Board of Water Engineers
Works Progress Administration
Gillespie County
Austin
United States Geological Survey
Washington, D. C
Library of Schreiner Institute
Kerr
Giants Proved No Match For Rangers
The Pearsall Rangers overwhelmed the Giants 18 to 4 at Fair Park on Sunday with 23 base hits and strong pitching from Lefty Woodyard who fanned 13 batters and added four singles. The writers note the Giants lack pitching and weak defense, urging a proven hurler to compete in Fredericksburg league play.
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Elton Jordan
Pearsall Rangers
Giants
Fair Park
Fredericksburg
Standard Motor Opens Used Car Lot in Palace Theatre Building
Paul Weber, general manager of the Standard Motor Company, announced the opening of the Standard Motor Company Used Car Lot behind their repair shop in the Palace Theatre Building. The 60-100 foot lot has a gravel floor and a wire fence with a picket front, and a large selection of used car values is now on display.
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Paul Weber
Standard Motor Company
Palace Theatre
Weber
Schmidt Millinery Announces Removal Sale on Main Street
Schmidt Millinery announces a removal sale of all stock at their Lower Main Street location. Stella and Emma Schmidt say the sale precedes the move to the J B Wieser Building on Upper Main Street around July 1.
Pan American Exposition Opens in Dallas with Ceremony
The Pan American Exposition debuted in Dalikas this week, marking the centennial celebration with a grand opening. Twenty one maidens opened a golden lock as Latin American representatives spoke, and the grounds welcomed visitors after a costly renovation. The event runs five months.
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Dalikas
Dallas
Durate
County Court Of Gillespie Abolished In Texas
Legislature passes act to abolish the County Court of Gillespie County and transfer civil and criminal jurisdiction to the District Court. The measure requires probate duties and estate matters to be handled by the probate and district courts, with an emergency declaration.
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Texas
Allred
Gillespie County
State of
Fire Fighting Gear From Fredericksburg On Display At Fiesta
Fredericksburg volunteers loan ancient fire fighting equipment for Frontier Fiesta in Fort Worth. Fire Chief Ernest Lochte supervised the move with James Pollock arranging the loan. The display includes a 1902 hand pumper, an old steamer, and a hose reel in a building resembling an old time fire house.
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Fredericksburg
Fort Worth
Ernest Lochte
Texas
Frontier
Lochte
Fiesta Association
Palace Theatre Presents Radio Johnnie In Special Program
Palace Theatre offers a special program featuring Radio Johnnie a famed pianist with a mix of classical and jazz numbers. He headlines Friday and Saturday with dancer Mlle Jean Petite, adding lively performances to the piano and organ act alongside the regular screen showing.
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Johnnie
Palace
Canada
Old
Mexico
Vaudevill
Mlle Jean Petite
Mason Resident Held After His Cousin Is Slain
William S. Wood a 35 year old Brady painter was shot and killed in his Mason cousin Leonard Wood was charged with murder and released on a 5000 appearance bond awaiting exam in two days Sheriff Whitehead said Wood gave no explanation only I had it to do The men were alone in the house when the shooting occurred
No More Bank Nights In Future
Walter Knoche of the Palace Theatre in Fredericksburg announces on handbills that bank nights are ended not only locally but across more than 120 Texas theaters. The move follows a State Court of Criminal Appeals ruling that bank night awards are lotteries. R J O Donnell states the policy will remain indefinitely until the legal status is resolved.
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Fredericksburg
Walter Knoche
Palace Theatre
Texas
State Court of Criminal Appeals
San Antonio
R. J. O'Donnell
Carload Of Washers For Maytag Dealer
Employees of Otto Kolmeier & Co. unloaded a full carload of 1937 Maytag Washing Machines from a railroad car on the F. & N. tracks. The shipment brings Fredericksburg totals to two and a half carloads, aiding Gillespie and Kerr counties distribution.
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Otto Kolmeier & Co
Henry Lochte
Fredericksburg
Gillespie
Kerr Counties
Caution Concerning Social Security and Employer Reporting
Austin field office manager M. D. Dewberry warns employers to list employee Social Security numbers on information reports even for former workers. If an employee’s number is missing, file SS-5 with supporting details to verify identity. if none exists, apply for a new account number for the employee.
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M. D. Dewberry
Austin
Social Security Board
Treasury
Dewberry
Preparations For 52nd Gillespie County Fair Underway
Eric F. Juenke president announces plans for the 52nd Gillespie County Fair to be held August 20 21 and 22 with a fruit exhibit led by county agents Grote and Burgdorf. Officials include Otto Henke C H Bur gedorf M J Bierschwale Ed Krauskopf M F Pyka Arthur Kuenemann Felix Saenger Lawrence Knopp Joe Stein and H F Grote.
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Gillespie County Fair Association
Eric F. Juenke
O. H. Burgdorf
Grote
Gillespie County
Otto Henke
C. H. Buregdorf
M. J. Bierschwale
Ed. Krauskopf
M. F. Pyka
Arthur Kuenemann
Felix Saenger
Lawrence Knopp
Joe Stein
H. F. Grote
Norwood Jury Fails To Agree
Burnet Tex June 12 After long deliberation the jury in the murder case of R B Norwood charged with killing Cal Ward Jr on September 10 1936 failed to reach a verdict and was discharged by Judge Raymond Gray. A special term may be set for July 5 or 12 to hear the case. Norwood claimed self defense after a single shot from a 30 30 rifle on the square in front of the post office. Defense counsel were Dayton Moses and F H Hammond former district attorneys. State counsel included Carlos Ashley Weaver Baker H D Crawford and Ben L King.
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Burnet
Tex
R. B. Norwood
Cal Ward, Jr
Raymond Gray
Gray
Norwood
Word
Dayton Moses
F. H. Hammond
Carlos Ashley
Weaver Baker
Fort Worth
H. D. Crawford
Ben L. King
Fredericksburg Chamber Banquet Set With Out of Town Guests
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce plans its annual banquet on June 24 at 7 30 p m in the Hotel Nimitz ballroom. Attorney General of Texas William Mc Graw will deliver the main address. Sidney Lanier Senior School students will perform under R H Brewer. Presidents and managers from Austin San Antonio Llano Mason Kerrville New Braunfels Brady and others are invited.
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Edyth Krauskopf
Fredericksburg
Sidney Lanier Senior School
San Antonio
R. H. Brewer
Austin
Llano
Mason
Kerrville
New Braunfels
Brady
Tourist Cafe Moves to New Location With Opening Saturday
Herman J. Hoffmann owner of the Tourist’s Cafe relocates from lower Main Street to a building owned by F. W. Arbelger, formerly Adolph Bonn. The opening is set for Saturday June 19 with a horseshoe counter for 30 and tables for 50 total seating. Free beer and sandwiches offered from four to five p.m.
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Herman J. Hoffmann
Lower Main Street
F. W. Arbelger
Adolph Bonn
Hoffmann
Refunds On Unused Licenses Banned By New Law
Under the new law effective June 9 the state ends refunds or credits for automobile licenses on cars wrecked or junked. Previously owners could affidavit that the vehicle would not be operated and receive unused portions credited toward a new registration. Law aimed to curb junk dealers from profiting on non used license portions.
Emil Sauer Transferred From Brazil To Germany
Emil Sauer of Doss Gillespie County Texas has been transferred from Rio de Janeiro Brazil to Frankfurt on the Main Germany as American consul General. He entered the foreign service in 1911 as Consul at Bagdad and has held posts in many German cities.
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Washington
Emil Sauer
Doss
Gillespie County
Texas
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Frankfort
Germany
State Department
Sauer
Foreign Service
Bagdad
Ameri- Continued
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Babe
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Beenie White Sox
Schmidt Millinery
John L. Lewis
CIO
American Federation of Labor
Ambridge
Warren
Ohio
Monroe
Michigan
Johnstown
Alice McDowell Parsons
Stony Brook
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Spain
Bilbao
County Court of
William S. Wood
Leonard Wood
Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Nimitz
William McGraw
Sidney Lanier
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