World tensions loom as Germany Russia strains rise
Foreign observers note possible shifts between Germany and Russia over oil grain and ore. Berlin Moscow talks threaten open hostility unless an economic accord is reached. Britain wary of German moves as England braces for a major breakthrough. Meanwhile President Roosevelt names Harlan F. Stone as Chief Justice designate and fills bench vacancies with Jackson Byrnes. Senate ratification pending.
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U. S
Germany
Russia
Europe
Soviet Russia
Berlin
Moscow
Soviet Union
England
Britain
Stone
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Subscribe to the Standard at three fifty a year
An offer to subscribe to the Standard newspaper for 3.50 per year. The ad emphasizes value and ease of enrollment.
Farm Security loans still available to tenants Berg says
Farmers seeking Farm Security loans to buy their own farms are urged to apply by Willie J. Berg chairing the county tenant purchase committee. Loans carry 3 percent interest, repayable over 40 years with preference for families with livestock and equipment. Applications to the Farm Security Administration office on the second floor of the new Court House in Fredericksburg.
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Willie J. Berg
Berg
Farm Security Administration
New Court House
Fredericksburg
Rodeo Events Set For Afternoon Contests
Special Events lists rodeo activities including grand entry, Schnerr scramble with horse bull and mule, calf rope break away, Brahma bull riding, ladies barrel race, calf roping tie down, wild buffalo riding, horn money removal, and bronco riding. Contestants must sign by 12 noon at the band stand on the courthouse square to be eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Fire crews tackle car blaze then roll to station
Adams street witnessed a burning auto driven to the Fire station where attendant Herman Nagel extinguished the blaze with a hand extinguisher. The rear fire kept flames away and the car remained undamaged. Firemen praised the easy job and curb service with a smile. Wilson Herber and family along with Mr and Mrs Hilmar Gold fished Llano and brought back a 65 lb yellow cat.
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Adams Street
Herman Nagel
Leitz
Wilson Herber
Hilmar Gold
Llano
Plan Encourages Reduced Cotton Planting and Home Food Production
Cotton growers may volunteer to produce less than their allotment under a plan supplementing AAA efforts. The program promotes kitchen gardens, a family cow, and poultry to supply milk meat and produce. Retailers must file SMA 510 forms to redeem stamps and expect government reimbursement within a week. Local dry goods dealers voted to adopt and redeem stamp coupons at their stores.
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AAA
Surplus Marketing Administration
Cooking School Honors and Prizes Highlight Local Event
Mrs. Viola Wells won first prize a five piece chrome steel cooking set while Katherine Stehling daughter of Mr and Mrs Benno Stehling took second prize a three piece chrome steel baking set. Mrs Walter Holly claimed third prize a 48 pound sack of Robin Hood flour and Ruby Mund daughter of Mr and Mrs August Mund secured fourth with assorted items. Daily attendance prizes and dealer showcases drew hundreds of ladies to inspect new electrical home appliances during the three day event. The closing session saw broad approval and a plan to repeat the school next year. Friday featured business leaders as guests of Fredericksburg Publishing Company for Tennessee Gingerbread and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Businss
Fredericksburg Publishing Company
Tennessee
We Believe continuation on National Defense fund
Families without service members bear personal sacrifice for national defense as the U S O supports troops. Citizens at home are urged to contribute to the fund aiding those risking their lives, with Gillespie County vowing no slackers in support efforts.
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Nations
America
Gillespie Cunty
Miss Willmann Visits Petmecky Home Over Weekend
Miss Maxine Dolores Willmann visited William Petmecky’s home from Wednesday to Sunday while Mrs. Max Willman made a brief visit.
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Maxine Dolores Willmann
William Petmecky
Max Willman
Max Nemky laid to rest in San Antonio rites
Former Fredericksburg resident Max Nemky died at 45 in San Antonio. Final rites were held at Porter Loring Chapel with Rev. Heinrich officiating. Interment at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Survived by widow Alma Ottmers two sons Harold and Milton. four sisters including Mathilda Hoffman. two brothers Otto and Fred Nemky. Nemky served in the San Antonio Fire Department retiring as captain in 1939. member of American Legion and Herman Sons Harmonia Lodge. Attendees from Fredericksburg and Mason listed.
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Max Nemky
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Nemky
Porter Loring
Ce Heinrich
St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery
Alma Ottmers
Harold
Milton Nemky
Richard Henke
Mathilda Hoffman
Ida Mangleberger
Mason
Meta Willis
Otto
Fred Nemky
American Legion
Herman Sons Harmonia Lodge
Walter Ottmers
Eddie Ottmers
Erwin Ottmess
Arthur Ottmers
Udo Henke
Ralph Gold
Rennie Schlaudt
Otto Nemky
Mathilda Hoffmann
Family Visit From Austin and Buda On Father’s Day
On Father’s Day Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Jordan and family along with the Ashleys, Eddie Jordan and family from Austin visited Mr. and Mrs. August Jordan. Also joining were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jordan and family from Buda.
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Emil Jordan
Ashley Jordan
Eddie Jordan
Austin
Arthur Jordan
Buda
August Jordan
Liveoak Station Under New Management Announces Lease
Erwin Nehr, former employee of H Welge Lewis, leases Liveoak Service Station west of the South Heights bridge on the Austin Highway. He will supply Wanda and Penntroleum oils and Onyx gasoline.
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Erwin Nehr
H. Welge Lewis
Liveoak
South Heights Bridge
Austin Highway
Mr. Nehr
Mr. Lewis
Wanda
Penntroleum
Onyx
General Tires and Tubes at Fredericksburg Drive-In
A local notice identifies General Tires and Tubes operating at the Fredericksburg Drive-In with Rubin Crenwelge listed as proprietor. The listing highlights business activity and ownership in the community directory.
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Fredericksburg Drive-in
Rubin Crenwelge
Colorful musical comedy at Palace June 22 and 23
Judy Canova and Jerry Colonna star in Sis Hopkins a full length musical comedy with Charles Butterworth Katherine Alexander Carol Adams Lynn Merrick Mary Ainslee Archie Twitchell and Bob Crosby and his swing orchestra at the Palace on Sunday and Monday June 22 and 23rd.
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Judy Canova
Jerry Colonna
Charles Butterworth
Katherine Alexander
Carol Adams
Lynn Merrick
Mary Ainslee
Archie Twitchell
Bob Crosby
Sis Hopkins
the Palace
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Sterling Bros
the Friendly Men's Store
U.S.O. Designs
Us.o
F. A. Bracher
J. M. Bergner
Ivan Donaldson
Walter Durst
Theo M. Haag
Kattner O. Lindenberg
Paul Leonhard
F. X. Wolf
Alfred Petsch
Wire Department
Page
Live Oak
Onyx Gas
Wanda & Pentroleum Motor Oils
Mannsfield
Telephone 370
Robert Blum
Corotres
T Off & Refining Company
Texas
Palace
Rand P
O Copano
South
Eugene C. Schmidt
WM. M. Petmecky
Gillespie
THE
AIR Corp
NAVY
Marines
Standart
Fredericksburg Publishing
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