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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1940
Page
2
Public notice states all political announcements must be prepaid before publication. Subject to the First Democratic Primary on July 27, 1940. For District Representative Seth District A. W. Mourlund is the listed candidate.
A list of civil cases tried in the district court over three weeks ending March 2 shows numerous matters. Cases include divorce, debt, foreclosure, removal of disabilities, and title disputes with outcomes such as defaults, continuances, or continued service.
Fredericksburg doctors widely approve the War ner Bros. film Dr Ehrlichs Magic Bullet showing at the Palace Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday March 27 28. The movie depicts syphilis openly as Dr Ehrlich searches for a cure called the magic bullet, portraying Edward G Robinson in a stark biographical style and aiming to educate the public about public health efforts.
Gillespie County rural schools holding closing exercises this year are invited to place their name and date in the calendar. Only the date and name will appear. additional closing details will be provided in later closing advertisements.
Sunday Night April 7 features German play by Club Frohsinn. April 18 Loyal Valley School. April 20 Pecan Creek School. April 21 Klein Prankreich Tivydale School Bear Creek School. April 27 Cherry Spring School. April 28 White Oak School. May 4 Nebgen School Rocky Hill School Dass School. May 5 Albert School Wrede School. May 12 Luckenbach School Cave Creek School. May 13 Knopp School 50th Anniversary. May 18 Crabapple School May 19 Stonewall School Grapetown School May 25 Meusebach School Palo Alto School.
Robert Lacy Cash, a slippery convict who staged a December holdup at a filling station, was captured by Colorado officers nine miles east of Boulder after eluding authorities since January 13. Convicted in Dallas in 1937 for a prior stay, he escaped prison multiple times, including via rodeo and stealing a guard's car, before his latest arrest en route to Huntsville state prison.
A historical editorial argues that Britain and France bluff about peace terms with Hitler while Hitler demands territorial dismemberment and urges leaders toward a conference table. It warns of immense destruction and urges restraint by Roosevelt and Garner to preserve democracy and peace.
The text argues John Nance Garner stands out among Democrats for political courage and willingness to burn bridges to address the great issue. It contrasts Garner with other timid candidates and crowns him the outstanding Democratic Statesman.
Mr and Mrs A J Meurer and their Corpus Christi family move to Fredericksburg and plan to make the city their future home as a new residence is being built for them.
Clayton, born November 17, 1925 at Cave Creek, died in hospital at age 14 years 4 months 3 days after a leg injury. He is survived by parents, a brother Elgin of Fredericksburg, and sister Elizabeth Mrs. Benno Engel of Luckenbach. Funeral Friday at 3 p.m. Beckmann Funeral Home with Revs Poehlmann and Haag officiating. Interment City Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Allen Keller and son of La Villa Texas spent last week visiting with local relatives, sharing time with kin and catching up on family news.
A train collided broadside with a truck carrying 42 workers bound for a vegetable field east of McAllen near Alamo Texas. Investigated by the Interstate Commerce Commission, the crash spurred damage suits by area lawyers for victim families.
Ben Feuge son of Mr and Mrs Emil C Feuge underwent an operation at a local hospital on Friday.
Lillian Feuge daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Feuge underwent an appendectomy in a local hospital on Sunday.
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