We Believe Italy's entrance into the war and the fall of Britain
The piece argues that Italy's war entry and France's defeat would seal Britain's collapse, placing Germany Italy and Japan in control of vast empires and resources. It predicts Canada and possibly the U S annexation and a dominant United States from sea to pole, criticizing Roosevelt's foreign policy and US global standing.
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Italy
France
England
Germany
Japan
Canada
United States
Gulf of Mexico
North Pole
Roosevelt
Congress
Chicago
State Department
Hitler
Mussolini
Stalin
America
Australia
Health Committee Named To Work With Health Board
A county wide health committee representing each school precinct and local civic groups was named by the County Judge to cooperate with the seven member County Health Board. The panel aims to promote health education and organize classes and materials to aid health workers, appoint local leaders, and coordinate available health services. First meeting is set for Friday June 28 at 3 p.m. in the Gillespie County Courthouse to organize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
County Health Board
State Department of Health
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg Public Library Reopens At Pioneer Museum
The Fredericksburg Public Library reopened with 3000 books after two years growth. Mrs Francis Nichols will serve as librarian with hours 9 to 12 and 1 to 5 on weekdays. The project emerged from the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the County, and Gillespie County Historical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County Historical Society
Texas Artists Exhibit Opens Saturday at Pioneer Memorial Museum
The Gillespie County Historical Society announces a new exhibit of twenty two oil and watercolor paintings by seven Texas conservative artists at the Pioneer Memorial Museum. It opens Saturday at 2 p m and runs about a week with hours posted alongside library times on weekdays. An admission of ten cents funds shipping and grants visitors unlimited viewing during the run.
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Gillespie County Historical Society
Pioneer Memorial Museum
Texas
The
Historical Society
United States
Free Band Concert In Gillespie Court House Park
The Fredericksburg Concert Band directed by Mr G A Hartman will give a free concert on Wednesday night June 26 at 8 15 p m in the Gillespie Court House Park band stand. It opens a summer series with martial airs instrumental solos overtures and ends with the national anthem.
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Fredericksburg
G. A. Hartman
Gillespie Court House Park
France Surrenders After Brief War with Germany
France accepts an honorable surrender after twelve days of fighting. Paul Reynaud is replaced by Marshal Philippe Pétain as premier. Hitler and Mussolini meet in Munich to outline terms for a peace settlement, with uncertainty over the fate of the French navy and air forces.
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France
Britain
Republic of France
Paul Reynaud
Marscall Petain
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Munich
Hitler
Man For Every Office In November County Election
Three incumbents and other candidates filed for county offices on the Independent Ticket for the November election. E L Schmidt seeks re election as District Clerk Eugen Kramer runs for commissioner precinct one and Felix Pfiester for commissioner precinct three. Schmidt thanked Gillespie County citizens and pledged to serve with courtesy and fidelity if re elected. Pfiester also thanked the public for support.
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E. L. Schmidt
Eugen Kramer
Felix Pfiester
Schmidt
Gillespie County
Last-Half Taxes Due By June 30
Last half state and county taxes are now due and payable before June 30 to avoid penalty. Second half 1939 taxes, first half paid by November 30, carry 8 percent plus 6 percent penalties if unpaid after July 1, with redemption costs. Taxes already owe 7 percent penalty and interest, rising to 11 percent July 1, as the state fiscal year begins.
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Assr- Col
Wm. M. Petmecky
Fall On Broken Jar Wounds Mrs. Elgin Klier
Mrs. Elgin Klier suffered a severe laceration to her right hand after falling on a jagged edge of a broken fruit jar on Wednesday afternoon. She received medical attention at a local hospital and was later able to go home.
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Elgin Klier
Mrs Ries and Mrs Blum Head East for New York and Washington
Mrs H A Ries and Mrs Robert Blum departed Monday to visit in New York and Washington with plans to tour cultural sites and meet relatives during the trip.
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H. A. Ries
Robert Blum
New York
Washington
Annual Chamber Banquet Set For June 27 in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg plans a large Chamber of Commerce banquet at Seipp's Pavilion on Thursday June 27 at 7 30 p m. The event opens to members wives and guests with invited chambers from Mason Llano Johnson City Austin San Antonio and Kerrville expected to send delegations. A barbecue style meal and a surprise entertainment are promised. The nominating committee will present six new directors for the next two years.
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Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg
Chamber of Comerce
Seipp
Chambers of Commerce
Mason, Llano
Johnson City
Austin
San Antonio
Kerrville
Famed newscaster to speak at Fredericksburg banquet
Ken McClure famed radio news broadcaster and public speaker will address the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Thursday night June 27. The appearance is sponsored by the Guggenheim Goldsmith Company with McClure noted as one of the state’s most able speakers. He broadcasts nightly over KTSA San Antonio on a Drewery's Ale sponsored program.
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Ken McClure
Fredericksurg Chamber of Commerce
Guggenheim-Goldsmith Company
McClure
KTSA
San Antonio
Drewery’s Ale
Generous County Rainfall Reported Across Gillespie Area
All portions of Gillespie County and surrounding areas received generous rainfall this week in periodic showers with high winds and hail. A six day total of about four inches was recorded, with the heaviest rain Tuesday at 1.90 inches. hail and wind caused fruit damage in Stonewall and Albert regions, while Willow City saw corn blown down. Residents offered mixed opinions on moisture, as ranchers welcomed the rain while some small grain farmers worried about extended wetness. Social notes include Mr and Mrs Walter Kolmeier hosting guests from Loyal Valley and Stonewall.
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Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Qaage
Stonewall
Albert
Willow City
Model Home Opening Draws Large Crowds in Fredericksburg
Unusually large crowds attend the Fredericksburg Model Home opening on West Center Street. The house, built by Joe Ramsey and furnished with local merchant cooperation, appears fully ready for immediate occupancy. Organizers thank the public for interest during construction and after completion.
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Fredericksburg
West Center Street
Joe Ramsey
Gillespie County Fair Catalog Ready for Printer
Preparation for the 55th Gillespie County Fair includes sending the event catalog to the printer. Otto H. Buredorf leads the project, with Henry Ries Otto Henke and Max J. Bier schwale serving as officers. Dates for ordering books to be announced later.
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Gillespie Co
Fair Association
Otto H. Buredorf
Henry Ries
Otto Henke
Max J. Bierschwale
Legion Plans July 4th Event At Fair Park
The Louis Jordan Post of the American Legion advances preparations for the July 4 celebration. Alfred Neffendorf reports details are in place with floats sought through Alex Mittendorf who warns those with unannounced entries to contact him. Prizes of 25 15 and 10 dollars are offered across business private and individual float classes. A dawn aerial salute replaces the usual dynamite salute and extra salutes will precede the parade with a rodeo at Fair Park directed by Ottmar Schnerr.
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Louis Jordan Post
The
American Legion
Alfred Neffendorf
Post Comander
Alex Mittendorf
Alex
Traveler’s Cafe
Fair Park
Ottmar Schnerr
Schnerr
New Mexico
Beautiful Yards Contest Winners To Be Announced
Fredericksburg to learn the winners of its third annual Most Beautiful Yards Contest next Sunday night at the Palace Theatre. Walter Knoche announces the event with local sponsors and merchants. Mayor Edward Krauskopf will present prizes to thirteen contestants, with judging by three prominent local women. Winners' names withheld until the Sunday reveal followed by technicolor movie showings.
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Fredericksburg
Palace Theatre
Walter Knoche
Edward Krauskopf
Mesdames Alois Wehmeyer
Harry F. Hartmann
Max Selnekcer
Alfred Rahe
Robert Blum
J. J. Moritz
Erns Doebbler
Laurie Wells
Alex Durst
J. Hardin Perry
Walter Foerster
Jim Weatherford
Jenschke Family Attends San Antonio Wedding of Lawrence Jenschke
Mr and Mrs Jos F Jenschke and Mrs Alfred Stehling with Mr Alois Jenschke and Mr Paul Weber attended the wedding of Lawrence Jenschke and Marie Metzger in San Antonio last Wednesday.
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Jos. F Jenschke
Paul Weber
Alfred Stehling
Alois Jenschke
Lawrence Jenschke
Marie Metzger
San Antonio
Bracher Couple Return From Wallis Brenham Visit
Rev and Mrs F A Bracher returned Monday from a weekend trip to Wallis and Brenham. In Brenham they attended the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Lutheran Church.
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F. A. Bracher
Wallis
Brenham
Lutheran Church
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Alfred Petsca
Health Board
Kelly Field
Francis Schuch
Charlie Schuch
Randolph Field
Air Corps
Air Service
Kramer
Pfiester
Albert Lutheran Church
Walter Kolmeier
Ruebin Evers
Henry Keyser
Loyal Valley
Harry Jenschke
Hermann Evers
Doss
Legion
Beautiful Yards
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