New Truck Ordered For Fire Department And Fourth Of July Plans
A new fire truck is ordered from L. Kott & Company at an estimated 600 to 700 dollars after a prior fire truck failed to reach a blaze promptly. Citizens plan fundraisers to cover costs, with the town backing the obligation. A large Fourth of July program is also being organized to honor returning soldiers, with free admission for all service members in uniform. The Giants defeated Kerrville 1 to 0 in 15 innings, a local record for length, with Krauskopf and Althaus key for Fredericksburg.
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Fredericksburg
Giants
Kerrville
Krauskopf
Moore
Pat
Daniel Collins Rally In Fredericksburg Saturday
Senator W Lee O Daniel and Hal Collins campaign in Fredericksburg on Saturday June 27 at noon linking a 12 45 pm Texas Quality Network broadcast from the courthouse park bandstand The O Daniel entourage includes a sound track and the HilBilly Band aiding the former governor and current senator War Bond pledge reminders follow including motor vehicle stamps deadline June 30 and July 1 expiration. Postmaster notes slow stamp sales and calls for stamp purchase at the local post office Also mentions visits by Rev H C Gold and family from Lytton Iowa and Mr Mrs Alvin Jenschke of San Antonio at Rocky Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee O’daniel
Hal Collins
U. S
Texas
Fredericksburg
Courthouse Park
Texas Quality Network
U. S. Senate
O’daniel -Collins
O'Daniel
Hilbilly
Gillespie
R. W. Klingelhoefer
Rev
H. C. Gold
Lytton
Iowa
Alvin Jenschke
San Antonio
Joseph Jenschke
Rocky Hill
Fred N Lions Club elects Frantzen president in election
Fredericksburg Lions Club officers were elected at the Hotel Nimitz meeting. Alex Frantzen became president, with Arthur Kowert first vice president Kermit Striegler second vice president Dr L L Keyser third vice president Alfred Neffendorf secretary treasurer Henry Kuenemann lion tamer Dr J A Schmulen tail twister Edgar Stroeher and Walter Knoche directors. A Ladies Night was planned for July and a July 4th Legion parade float was approved with Henry Kuenemann Benno Weiss and Henry Joseph named to organize. A resolution to repair the Gillespie County Court House Park band stand was presented to the County Court by Felix Maier Henry H Holy and Wm Bruns. Sign War Bond Pledge.
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Alex Frantzen
Fredericksburg Lions Club
Hotel Nimitz
Arthur Kowert
Kermit Striegler
L. L. Keyser
Alfred Neffendorf
Henry Kuenemann
J. A. Schmulen
Edgar Stroeher
Gillespie County
Annual Meeting Set For Farm Loan Association
Fredericksburg Texas hosts the Fredericksburg National Farm Loan Association annual stockholders meeting at the Palace Theatre on Saturday July 11 1942 at 2:00 p m. Chr Mathisen secretary treasurer announced. The silver anniversary of the Federal Land Bank system is noted as the association grows with over 350 stockholders and the Federal Land Bank of Houston backing 300 Texas associations. Directors listed are Henry Mugford Otto Kneese W R Hansen Louis Stehling and Felix Fuhrmann.
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Gillespie
Fredericksburg National Farm Loan Association
Palace Theatre
Fredericksburg
Texas
Chr. Mathisen
Federal Land Bank System
Fredericksburg Association
Federal Land Bank of Houston
Henry Mugford
Otto Kneese
W. R. Hansen
Louis Stehling
Felix Fuhrmann
Pledne
Henry Kammlah Death Ruled Self Destructive Act
Fredericksburg resident Henry Kammlah Sr., a former merchant, died Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. by hanging in his storeroom. Justice War Bruns ruled it a death by own action, noting notes citing ill health and despondency after his wife’s loss. Funeral services Friday at 10:30 a.m. Beckmann Funeral Home. Interment in City Cemetery.
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Henry Kammlah
Fredericksburg
Bruns
Kammlah
Beckmann
Merchants Eligible for Extra Sugar During Canning Season
The local rationing board announced that all merchants may apply for additional sugar for the canning season. Applications are to be made at the board office in the courthouse to secure the extra supply for their trade.
Allied Ships Sunk in Caribbean Lanes in Weekly War Losses
The week brings heavy losses for the United Nations with 13 allied ships sunk in Caribbean Sea lanes between June 3 and 14, and 48 seamen presumed dead. Additional sinkings occurred in the Atlantic, bringing Axis totals since Pearl Harbor to 292, while Rommel’s forces attack in Africa threaten the Suez route. Sevastopol endures brutal fighting with 100000 casualties reported. Kharkov sees German pressure as Russian lines retreat.
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United Nations
Caribbean
Atlantic
Pearl Harbor
Oregon Coast
Africa
Erwin Rommel
Obruk
Egypt
Suez Canal
Russia
Sevastopol
Kharkov
RAF
Registration places named for June 30th
The Gillespie Selective Service Board announced registration for 18 to 20 year olds will take place Tuesday June 30 at Bein's Hall Harper Weinheimer's Hall Stonewall and the Fredericksburg Courthouse. Registration hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Born 1922 through 1924 must register in the fifth annual manpower registration. Registrants should provide accurate home addresses to forward cards promptly.
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Stonewall
Harper
Fredericksburg
Gillespie Selective Service Board
Bein’s
Sugar Stamp Extensions For No 5 And No 6 Pledges
The OPA announced extensions for sugar rationing stamps No 5 and 6. Stamp No 5 now covers two pounds of sugar for four weeks from June 28 to July 25. Stamp No 6 covers two pounds from July 26 to August 22. Institutions may now obtain two months of sugar allowances starting July.
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OPA
Civilian Defense Groups Complete Training in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg civilian defense organizations finished a multi month course of instruction on Tuesday night. A highlight was G. A. Sembritzky’s on the spot report detailing his Lexington sinking escape and other war experiences. Protection head Sidney M. Henke said refresher meeting schedules would soon be arranged for the groups.
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Fredericksburg
G. A. Sembritzky
Lexington
Sidney M. Henke
Incendiary Bomb Demonstration At College Station
A five man delegation led by Mayor Joe Molberg and including fire chief Ernst Lochte protection head Sidney Henke Otto Stoffers and Henry Meurer attended a night incendiary bomb demonstration at A and M College College Station Texas. The War Department Civilian Protection School conducted the session simulating a night bombing attack with aircraft warning signals a blackout and a simulated attack by high explosives and incendiaries. The group will relay the lessons to local Civilian Defense Classes nearing completion. Patronize your home town merchant.
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Joe Molberg
Ernst Lochte
Sidney Henke
Otto Stoffers
Henry Meurer
War Department
Civilian Protection School
A. & M. College
College Station
Texas
Scrap Rubber Drive Aims To Cut Gas Rationing Nationwide
The county reports 50 000 pounds collected at outlets and 42 500 stored in warehouses as the scrap rubber drive continues through June 30. One cent per pound is paid at filling stations for tires tubes and garden hoses. A USDA outreach letter to farmers supports increased reclaiming to possibly avoid nationwide gasoline rationing. Miss Else Dietz visits relatives in San Antonio along with Mrs Alma Roeder and son Daniel.
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Gillespie
USDA
Else Dietz
Alvin Lehne
San Antonio
Alma Roeder
Daniel
District 7 AAA Officials Hold Meeting in Fredericksburg
StateAAA officials met with county committeemen admin officers performance supervisors marketing quota and wheat loan clerks from nine teen counties of district seven in Fredericksburg. The Sunnyside Tavern hosted the session under R H Nelson. Jim Mobley led the Thursday performance discussion. Friday morning featured P C Colgin explaining wheat loan applications.
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AAA
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
District
M. J. Birdwell
O. J. Moss
R. H. Nelson
Charles Wasson
Charles Beard
Howard V. Kingsberry
Howard V. Kingsberry, State Committeemen of Dist. 7
P. C. Calgin
I. H. Lloyd
Exec. Sec. Usda War Board
Jim Mobley
Ass’t
Fredericksburg
Sunnyside
P. C. Colgin
Joe
Selectees To Be Inducted Into Army On Monday
The U S Army will induct a group of Gillespie County youths next Monday June 29 at 10 45 a m leaving for an undisclosed induction center. Names and numbers include 613 Curtis Morrison 679 Harry Hopf 977 Secelio Torrez 10016 William Schneider Jr 10025 Bruno Foerster Jr. Schnei der and Forester are the first two from the February 16 registered group.
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U. S. Army
Gillespie County
Curtis E. Morrison
Harry C. Hopf
Secelio G. Torrez
William R. Schneider, Jr
Bruno P. Foerster, Jr
Schneider
Forester
Rail line sale bids rejected by Fredericksburg and Northern
The Fredericksburg and Northern Railway Company rejected Gillespie County Railroad Committee’s bid to buy the line at net salvage value not exceeding 45000. The committee had canvassed residents across several counties raising about 60000 with 15000 for operating funds and proposed appointing three appraisers to fix the salvage value. A letter was sent to the Interstate Commerce Commission detailing the proceedings and rejection.
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Fredericksburg and Northern Railway Company
Gillespie County Railroad Committee
Gillespie County
Kendall
Mason
Llano
Kerr
Bexar
Travis
Interstate Commerce Comission
Washington
Jaycee Benefit Dance Aims to Draw Large Crowd Saturday
Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce announces ticket sales for a Saturday night dance at Seipp's Open Air Pavilion. The event runs from 9 30 p m with tables reservable by couples through Otto Seipp. Gate helpers include Nolan Brown Hans Hannemann and Rudolf Lentz.
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Fredericksburg
Otto Seipp
Nolan Brown
Hans Hannemann
Rudolf Lentz
Gillespie Exes Reunion Set For San Antonio Sunday
A Fredericksburg delegation plans to attend the Gillespie County Exes annual meeting in Beethoven Hall San Antonio on Sunday June 28 at 6 PM A basket supper will be provided and hot dogs will be available for those not bringing a basket The event aims to reunite former Gillespians now living in San Antonio many in war and government work and to hear county progress news.
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Gillespie-Exes
San Antonio
Gillespie County
Beethoven Hall
Alamo City
San An
Louis Hirsch
Bexar
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Gotthard
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Gonzales
Daniel Collins
Court House Park
Frantzen
Lions Club
Farm Loan Association
City
Sian War Stamp Pledge
Raymond Feuge
Otto Feuge
U.S. Army
Hawaii
Feuge
Army
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