February Peak Month In Relief Commodity Distribution
In February 1939 Gil lespie County’s Federal Surplus Commodities distribution reached a record, aiding 51 families and 245 persons compared with 23 families and 123 persons in February 1938. Thirteen Mexican families are listed. average relief per family is 5.12 persons. Commodities shifted from dried fruits and milk to items like Navy Beans Butter Grapefruit Flour Corn Meal Cracked Wheat. garment aid rose from 301 to 396. Distribution occurs after social worker verification of need.
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Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Ernest Iiz
Gillespie County
Texas Independence and the 1836 Washington Convention
The article recounts Texas opposition to Santa Anna and Mexico, leading to the 1836 Washington convention. It notes the declaration of independence adopted March 2 1836, signed March 3 by fifty eight signers, and the Texas push for freedom aided by U S sympathizers.
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Texas
Mexico
Goliad
Washington
Richard Ellis
Pecan Point
Red River
George Childress
United States
Europe
Y. H
Freshman Class Pairs and Names Highlight Campus Socials
Lola Mae B returns to school after a late night. Flora L shows interest in the new freshman arrival. Willie W and Lottie F share a studious back hall chat. Madison L gets acquainted with the newcomer. Mr. Anderson correctly pronounces Genevieve’s name. Robert P takes a shine to Kathleen.
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Lola Mae B
Flora L
Willie W
Lottie F
Madison L
Mr. Anderson
Genevieve
Robert P
Kathleen
Couple Ties The Knot In Johnson City Ceremony
Mr Carl Flowers of San Antonio and Miss Gretchen Wei rich united in marriage at Judge Clark's home with only close relatives present. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Weirich of Johnson City. The couple will reside in San Antonio where the groom works.
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Carl Flowers
San Antonio
Gretchen Weirich
Judge Clark
Bro Clark
Henry Weirich
Johnson City High School
Flowers
Sa Antonio
Stephen Tunnell
Jim Tunnel
Post Oak
Johnson City
Albert Mourland
Fredericksburg
Emil Klett
Rachird Collins Jr
Austin
Felix Neuman
Ralph
Reverdy Gliddon
Blanco
Frank Carr
Bay City
Fannie Keck
Gonzales
Clifford Lovejoy
Berhard Fuchs
Baby
Rocky
Leland Stevenson
Sid Stevenson
Vance Tyson
Ada V
William Caddell
Burnet
Wiley Felps
Ohlen Cox
Rocksprings
E. & Boyce
Tom Johnson
V. A. Wood
G. A. Cammack
R. J. Bownds
San Marcos
Patsy
Imogene Stevenson
Albert Culver
Lampasas
Laura Klett
Dick Winn
Marble Falls
Benno Ahrens
Yeager Creek
Grover Simmons
Victor Gibson
M. O
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Stewart- Werner
Otto Kolmeier & Company
Spades
Kolmeier & Klier Co
F.H. S. Echo
Norman Ransleben
Mary Louise Klingerhoefer
Kurt Lindenberg
Elmer Truckenbach
Texas Independence
Isabel Kordzik
Durham-Draughons
Robert Koennecke
Seguin Milline Company
FHS
Texas Lutheran College
Kerrville
F. H. S. Echo
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Miss Suttons
PTA
Miss Muellers
Miss Bierschwab
Miss Ratliff
McCauley
Bloomington
Ag Boys
F. H
ECHO
Biology
Fr. H. Svecho
Miss Harrison
Elsie Lang
King
Arthur Petersen, Jr
Victor Krauskopf
Kermit Haag
Dick Hoerster
Walter
Schaefer
Ramsey
Hardin
Vera Henke
Lucille Prochnow
Ruth Sanders
Allen Oestreich
Blanco News
Viva Ruth Gipson
Weirich
Brady
Houston
Woerner Grocery Company
Henry Kleen
Evers Dairy
Schneider’s Hatchery
Cullivator
Ranchman’s Supplies
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