Era of Billions as Congress Surrenders Power
A reflection on the seventy third Congress adjourning after approving around seven thousand million dollars in peace time spending and another seven thousand million in home mortgages and farm bonds while establishing a two thousand million stabilization fund. It notes President Roosevelt’s expanded influence and mocks the era of rapid fiscal expansion. It recalls “Old Bill” the carrier pigeon that carried messages during the first year of the war, highlighting human folly and resilience amid conflict.
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Congress
Bill
London
France
Belgium
Siglund
Oldier
British MP hints at territorial concessions over payments
A Commons member warns that unless cash is paid, land might be offered in exchange. He argues Britain will not surrender any territory it can keep, questions the value of more territory, and asserts the Philippines cannot be matched in value. He criticizes calls from Congress to concede more land.
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House of Commons
Rich champ Baer buys 35 suits amid cheering crowd
The heavyweight champion Max Baer, now holder of the title, buys thirty five new suits in tan gray and pastel shades. A crowd gathers outside the tailor shop while he signs a one dollar bill for a girl. The piece notes fame as a wonderful thing. It also mentions the Count of Paris, a possible French throne heir, claiming direct descent from Hugh Capet and being astonished by the idea of his future kingship.
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Max Baer
New York Evening Journal
Paris
France
Hugh Capet
Flawed Total Sets Cotton Quotas by County Plan
Washington announces under the Bank head compulsory cotton control act the nation-wide limit of 10,460,251 bales for this year distributed to 1,000 counties in 19 states. Texas holds the largest share with 9,913,744 bales and a 10 percent state reserve. West Texas counties follow with figures for Gillespie Kerr Kimble Llano Mason among others.
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Washington
Wallace
Texas
West Texas
Gillespie
Kerr
Kimble
Llano
Mason
Old Cotton Tagging Under Way in Gillespie County
Applications on file in the county agent's office show about 1500 bales of old cotton produced before June 1 1934 held in Gillespie County. All old cotton remaining after July 1 must be tagged to avoid tax. bale tags are being prepared and tagging will start as equipment allows. Edward U Blerschwale of Morris Ranch has been recommended as Cotton Tagger for the county and will begin tagging once appointed and supplies are available.
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Gillespie County
Department of Agriculture
Edward U. Blerschwale
Morris Ranch
Funeral Services For Fred J Muehle
Fred J Muehle died June 25 at 10 45 p m at his home in Young s Chapel Community. Funeral service was held Tuesday at 5 p m with Rev Joe Garrett officiating. Interment followed at Eckert Cemetery. He was born June 24 1887 near Eckert and was 47. Survived by his widow Mattie Mochle nee White and 11 children. two children preceded him in death.
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Fred J Muehle
Young's Chapel
Eckert
Joe Garrett
Mattie Mochle
White
Central Power and Light Board Declares Dividend
In Corpus Christi Texas on June 25 the board of directors of Central Power and Light Company declared a dividend of 43 34 cents per share on the seven percent preferred stock and 37 cents per share on the six percent preferred stock. James C Kennedy president said the dividend is payable August 1 to stockholders of record July 14.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
Central Power and Light Company Board of Directors
James C. Kennedy
Merz Family From Fort Worth Visiting Locally
Mr. Charles Merz and his relatives from Ft. Worth are spending their vacation with family here, enjoying local sights and gatherings during the stay.
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Charles Merz
Ft. Worth
Strong Sabinas Brewers Win Doubleheader
Manager Saenger took the Giants to San Antonio to face the Sabinas Brewers in a twinbill at Van Dalé Stadium. In the first game Gracia defeated Chester Klaerner 2 to 1 as Klaerner held the Brewers to one hit through four innings. The Giants missed a chance to score in the first when Schneider singled and reached second on a wild throw.
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Saenger
Giants
San Antonio
Sabinas Brewers
van Dalé Stadium
Gracia
Chester Klaerner
Klaerner
Brewers
Schneider
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Gottlieb Willms
On Sunday June 24th Mr and Mrs Gottlieb Willms of Blanco celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Their living children numbered six sons and five daughters with families present including Carl and Tobias Willms of San Antonio Arnold Willms of Austin Hugo and Felix Willms of Houston Adolph Willms of Blanco and daughters Emma Feuge Fredericksburg Dora Fairchild Harper Rosie Hadler Austin Lilly Whisenant Driftwood and Theodore Langerhans family. There were 27 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren in attendance. Three children had died.
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Gottlieb Willms
Bertha Wahrmund
Blanco
Carl
Tobias Willms
San Antonio
Arnold Willms
Austin
Hugo
Felix Willms
Houston
Adolph Willms
Emma Feuge
Fredericksburg
Dora Fairchild
Harper
Rosie Hadler
Lilly Whisenant
Driftwood
Texas
Theodore Langerhans
Theo
NRA Code Compliance Notice to Gillespie County Merchants
The message warns Gillespie County merchants not listed as NRA merchants to refuse NRA disbursing orders. It states all orders are directed to Any NRA Merchant of Gillespie County and pledges payment only to merchants on the official list.
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NRA
Gillespie County
Miss Caroline Mohr Passes After Short Illness
Caroline Meta Mohr of Gold Texas daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Mohr died Sunday at 3 40 P M after a brief illness Born September 14 1913 in Gold she was 20 years 9 months and 10 days Funeral services were held Tuesday June 26 at 2 30 P M from the family residence and at 3 P M at Cave Creek Church Reverend Hannenmann officiating Interment in Cave Creek Cemetery Surviving are her parents two sisters Mrs Bruno Eckhardt and Esther Mohr three brothers Marvin Hubert both of Gold and Rev Arthur Mohr of Maxwell Texas a large group of other relatives and friends
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Caroline Meta Mohr
Charles Mohr
Gold
Texas
Cave Creek Church
Hannemann
Cave Creek
Bruno Eckhardt
Esther Mohr
Marvin
Hubert
Arthur Mohr
Maxwell
Gillespie County Placed in Drought Relief Area Sought
County Judge Herman Usener Henry Grote and Chamber of Commerce board urged Gillespie County be named an Emergency Drought Relief Area. They asked federal and state agriculture authorities to approve relief projects cattle purchases and feed provisions if needed.
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Herman Usener
Chamber of Commerce
Gillespie County
Usener
Henry Grote
United States
Relief Office Notified Of Army Quota
The local relief office has received notice that Gillespie County quota for the July C. C. Co. Enrollment includes 15 to 8 young men aged 18 to 25. They must be unmarried and physically fit for manual labor. Preference to relief roll families, then needy families not on relief. Interested young men should contact officials. Continued on page 2. Col. 6.
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Gillespie County
C. C. Co
Tree Army
Schedule Of Community Meetings For Agricultural Adjustment
Schedule of community meetings to announce recommendations and regulations for producers under the Bankhead Act. Meetings arranged countywide to reduce confusion, with 1:30 P.M. start times. School trustees to arrange venues as districts combine for discussions. Continued on page 2.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
New Silver Plan Aims to Boost U S Currency Reserves
Washington reports a new silver purchase plan could expand currency by at least 940.5 million dollars by year end. Representative Dies notes the treasury has bought about 70 million ounces of silver on global markets, with average paid around 44 cents per ounce.
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Washington
Pines
Dies
Texas
Treasury
Runge Campaign Rally Draws Delegations from 14 Counties
A June 2 rally in Mason gathered about 250 citizens from 14 of the 27 counties in the new congressional district to back Carl Runge. Judge J T Banks opened the gathering noting strong local endorsements, counting over 1400 of Mason County’s 1800 voters signed in, with many other counties sending telegrams and letters of support.
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Mason
Carl Runge
Bandera
Coleman Gillespie
Kendall
Lampasas
Llano
McCulloch
Menard
Real
Runnels
San Saba
Tom Green
Uvalde
J T. Banks
Mason Chamber of Commerce
Carl Runce
Congress Club
Mason County
Fourth of July Celebration Plans in Fredericksburg
The Louis Jordan Post American Legion of Fredericksburg completes plans for July 4 activities. A 6 AM cannon salute marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence 1534 years ago. A 2 PM Fredericksburg Concert Band concert is set in Courthouse Park followed by speeches. At 3:30 PM a baseball game at Fair Park features the Fredericksburg Giants vs Kerrville Legion Team.
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Louis Jordan Post
American Legion of
Fredericksburg
Walter Weber
Courthouse Park
Fair Park
Fredericksburg Giants
Legion Team
Kerrville
Mrs Keller dies at 81 in Fredericksburg home
Mrs John Keller nee Magdalene Stehling died at her Fredericksburg home Wednesday morning at 5 45 o clock age 81 years 2 months 28 days Funeral services set for Friday June 29 at 9 o'clock from St Marys Church with interment in Catholic Cemetery
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John Keller
Magdalene Stehling
Fredericksburg
St. Mary’s Church
Amarillo Woman Given Year in Drunk Driving Case
Mrs. F Daniels of Amarillo was found guilty of driving while intoxicated and sentenced to one year in the Texas penitentiary. The jury also revoked her driving privileges for two years.
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Amarillo
Dane
F Daniels
Texas
Waterworks and Sewage Funds Approved for Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg receives a $228000 allotment from the PWA for waterworks and sewage, to be repaid $142000 with a $76000 government gift. The loan carries 4 percent interest, saving taxpayers about $10000 annually versus private financing. work may start within ninety days. The City Commission, led by Mayor Krauskopf, faces lingering opposition but celebrates the milestone.
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City Commission
Fredericksburg
PWA
Washington
United States
Krauskopf
Henke
Pape
Texas
Immunization push urged for diphtheria in schools
County Health Officer Dr A B Williamson urges school trustees to pass an ordinance requiring all scholastic age children to be immunized against diphtheria. He stresses it is a request, not a mandate, though state law backs trustees when they act. The law allows closing a school if a diphtheria case arises until deemed safe.
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A. B
Texas
Trustees of
Gillespie County Young Democrats Organize at Palace Theatre
A Gillespie County Young Democrats Club formed at a Palace Theatre meeting last Tuesday night. Harper Rawlings was elected president with Lee Reifel as vice president, Edyth Sacebiel secretary-treasurer, L. J. Blanchard sergeant-at-arms, and Alex Jung parliamentarian. The next meeting is scheduled for July 10 with location to be announced.
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Gillespie County
Young Democrats Club
Palace Theatre
Harper Rawlings
Lee Reifel
Edyth Sacebiel
L. J. Blanchard
Alex Jung
Kerosene Kills Girl in Gainesville Texas
Anna Loyce Fennell five daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Fennell of the Bucherot field northwest of Gainesville died in a physician office at eight yesterday hours after drinking kerosene by mistake. Family kept ice water in a fruit jar similar to the kerosene jar.
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Gainesville
Tex
Anna Loyce Fennell
H. L. Fennel
Bueherot
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Neb
Ana
Strong Sabinas Brewers
Caroline Mohr
Quy County
Relief Board
U.S
Alfred Petsch
Llano and Boerne
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