We Believe The War Effort Is Our Shared Duty
A wartime column urges all Texans to support defense bonds and the United Service Organization drive. It emphasizes collective duty, including those unable to fight, to contribute financially and morally, noting citizens must begin now and carry the fighting load through public support and charity. The piece references ongoing coverage in the Standard and points readers to continued discussion on Page 6, Col. 4.
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Texas
United States
Battlefeld
Red Cross
Gillespie Citizens
U. S
Second Annual Cooking School Sets New Attendance Record
The Fredericksburg Publishing Company three day Second Annual Cooking School, held Thursday to Saturday at Peter's Hall, drew about 1000 women, surpassing the 1940 exposition. Miss Jessie Hogue directed the event with cake baking as a highlight using Tucker shortening, Robin Hood flour, and KC Bak.
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Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Jessie Hogue
Peter’s Hall
Fire Department Goes Modern Now Provides Curb Service
The Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department adopted curb service last week and on Friday June 13 provided the first run. Mechanic Harold Loitz used a welding torch near a car to ignite gasoline soaked dirt but summoned the fire department and safely backed the vehicle from the shop at 117 North before flames spread.
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Fredericksburg
Harold Loitz
Dave Moehle
United States orders German consulates and agencies closed
The United States demands by May 10 the closing of all German consulates and three semi official agencies to curb propaganda and vital activities. A note calls for removal of German naval staff and three organizations from American soil. Sumner Welles says no break in relations. Germany protests and funds are frozen.
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Unitedates
Jermy
Conates
Srmation
New York
Iman Railway
Neles
Roosevelt
Sumner Welles
Germany
U. S
U.S
USO Aims to Aid Youths With Camp Workers Drive
The United Service Organization plans a nationwide private subscription drive to fund over 300 USO camps and clubs for soldiers sailors marines and defense workers. It coordinates six major groups and emphasizes recreational, welfare, spiritual and educational programs in local bases and plants.
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United Service Organization
Us.o
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
YMCA
Nationl Catholic Community Service
Salvation Army
YWCA
Jewish Welfare Board
National Travelers Aids Association
U S. O
USO
Last Half Taxes Due By June 30 in 1940 Notices
Taxpayers must pay the second half of 1940 state and county taxes before June 30 to avoid penalties. Assessor-Collector Wm. M. Petmecky notes that unpaid taxes accrue 8 percent penalty plus 6 percent interest after July 1, with redemption costs. Taxes carried into July 1 incur 7 percent now, rising to 11 percent plus costs as the new fiscal year begins.
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Wm. M. Petmecky
Special July 4th rodeo featuring four buffaloes announced
The American Legion will stage a unique July 4th rodeo with four buffaloes from Premier Ranch Mason County three adults and one yearling. Buffaloes will be mounted for $2 and $4 for an eight second ride. Also planned are Gillespie County ponies races and a parade with Mack the clown and his trained pig. Invitations go out for Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce meeting June 25 at Nimitz Hotel with a program including music speeches and a toastmaster.
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American Legion
Ottmar Schnerr
Legion Rodeo
Mason County
Elgin O. Rothman
Mack the Clown
Ford
Gillespie County
Legion Committee
Fredericksburg
Four Selectees To Be Inducted In July
Gillespie County Selective Service headquarters received a call for four selectees to be sent to Ft Sam Houston induction center on July 9. This is the 19th call for selectees with 2,100 men being called across the state. Local board has not announced the youths. Gen J Watt Page State Director advised deferring any student with reasonable promise of becoming a qualified veterinary doctor due to a national shortage and livestock industry needs.
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Gillespie County
Selective Service
Ft. Sam Houston
J. Watt Page
Page
Peach Growers Consider Jacksonville Trip After Meeting
Gillespie County peach growers met at the courthouse on Wednesday night to weigh a possible trip to Jacksonville Texas to observe grading and packing by the American Fruit Growers Corporation. A local committee including H F Grote Simon Burg Ernst Hodges and others intends to go early next week with transportation provided for ten by the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Gillespie County
Jacksonville
Texas
American Fruit Growers Corporation
H. F. Grote
Simon Burg
Ernst Hodges
Hiram Hodges
B. L. Enderle
Anton Schmidtzensky
Albert Segner
W. R. Hansen
Edmund Meyer
H. J. Goetzke
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Annual Firemen's Dance Set For Saturday Night
Fredericksburg Volunteer Firemen stage their annual dance this Saturday June 21 at Peters Hall. The Texas Playboys will lead the music as funds are raised to support the local fire department. Werner Knopp and Lawrence Peter chair the planning. tickets are payable at the door.
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Fredericksburg
Peter’s Hall
Texas Playboys
Werner Knopp
Lawrence Peter
Milwaukee Kowert Family Visiting With Aunt Nearby
Ruth and Norman Kowert of Milwaukee are visiting this week with their aunt Mrs. M. A. Kowert and other local relatives.
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Ruth
Norman Kowert
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
M. A. Kowert
Honor Shower For Virginia Harrison At San Antonio Friends
Mrs Werner Juenke and Mrs Emil Schandua Jr of San Antonio were in town last week for the shower honoring Miss Virginia Harrison hosted by local friends.
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Werner Juenke
Emil Schandua, Jr
San Antonio
Virginia Harrison
Cotton Stamp Plan Outlined At Thursday Meeting
Joe H. Brown and W. I. Glass led a Gillespie County briefing for Fredericksburg and local merchants on the Supplementary Cotton Stamp program. They said the plan would aid surplus cotton growers, supply clothing and food, and curb raw cotton surpluses while expanding domestic consumption. Farmer Cotton Order Stamps compensate growers for not producing, in addition to other aid, with details continued on another page.
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Joe H. Brown
Surplus Marketing Administration
Abilene
W. I. Glass
AAA
Gillespie County
Frederickshoro
South
Full Pension Payments To Be Made In June
The state acts to avoid a nine dollar cut in June checks if federal funds match added state money. About 139 307 recipients would receive average checks of 18.50, the highest since 1936. Checks normally mail mid month but June payments may be delayed pending federal aid.
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State Department of Public Welfare
State Department
Senate Race Offers Texas Voters Distinct Challenge
Our Editorial urges Gillespie County voters to participate in the June 28 Senate election to replace the late Morris Sheppard. It argues every vote matters for the nation and individual citizens, urging defense of free government and civic responsibility.
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Texas
Gillespie County
U.S. Senate
Morris Sheppard
United States
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Col
Alfred Petsch
Gillespie
Emil Kahn
First Methodist Church
Mrs. Hahn
McDonald
Standard Cooking
Felix
Kammilah
Chamber of Commerce
Nimitz
Buffalo
Peach Growers
Treasury
Extension Service
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