School Closing Calendar for Gillespie County Schools
The Standard lists closing dates for Gillespie County schools. May 16 Morris Ranch and Grapetown. May 17 Stonewall and Luckenbach. May 22 St. Mary’s graduation at Peter’s Hall. May 23 Nebgen and Dass. May 24 Rheingold and Albert. Ads may publish more details.
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Gillespie County
Morris Ranch
Grapetown
Stonewall
Luckenbach
St. Mary's School
Peter's Hall
Nebgen
Dass
Rheingold
Albert
Know Your Neighbor Brazil A World In Itself
In a sweeping portrait, Brazil is described as a vast Portuguese speaking nation spanning much of South America. The piece covers its geography from the Amazon to Rio de Janeiro, major exports like coffee and rubber, and its evolving political system from monarchy to federal republic. It highlights people, places, and the nation’s wealth and potential.
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Brazil
Rudyard Kipling
South America
United States
Europe
Russia
Amazon
Democracy
Rio de Janeiro
Rio
New World
Alvares Cabral
Rocky School Closing and War Induction Worries
The Rocky School closing was postponed to Saturday due to a patron’s death. War focus dominates local news as Selective Service chief General Page explains many registrants with dependents may be inducted unless they prove dependents’ needs or shift to essential war work. Local boards will reassess dependency deferments to favor essential production and civilian contribution to victory.
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Rocky School
C. K. Dickey
Dickey
Alfred Sultemeier
Sandy
Johnson City
Max Russ
Uncle Sam's Army
Virginia
G. A. Cammack
Jay Wolf
Kenneth Wolf
San Antonio
M. A. Wolf
Arthur Sultemeier
Albert Stevenson
Chas Lehmann
Jeff Kent
Commissioners Court
Geo Gipson
Roy
Royal Kent
Jas H. Clark
Ross Jenkins
Opal Ray
Vira Ruth Gipson
Aubrey Var Ivy
Santa Rosa
Matilda LaDoux
U. S
Henry Weirich
J. Watt Page
General Page
Political Candidate Announcements for 1942 Primary
The Standard lists county district state and congressional candidacy notices to be published in order received and only with cash in advance. Announcements are subject to the First Democratic Primary on July 25 1942.
Metcalfe Seeks Re election for State Senator 25th District
In Gillespie County the race for State Senator 25th District features PENROSE Bb METCALFE running for re election amid county office dates leading to the General Election on November 3 1942. The Sheriff contest pits HUGO KLALANER ROBERT BOB MOREEZ against challengers as local duties and deadlines loom.
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Standard
Gillespie County
Gillespie County Farmers Cut Waste to Boost Wartime Output
A survey by Atlantic Commissions Company shows Gillespie County farm operators could cut fruit and vegetable spoilage by half through better grading packing and direct distribution. If successful the reduced losses would equate to a 5 to 6 percent production increase without extra inputs despite labor shortages.
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Gillespie County
Texas
Earl R. French
Atlantic Commissions Company
A&p Produce Buying
French
Home Garden Insect Control Tips From Extension Experts
Cameron Siddall and the county extension entomologist outline simple insect control methods for vegetables. The piece lists dusts and baits including cryolite rotenone sulphur and pyrethrum for beetles worms and pests with timing and application guidance and ends with a local drive-in stop note.
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Cameron Siddall
M. College Extension Servce
College Station
Tire care tips from the Automobile User's Guide
The article urges conserving rubber by prudent tire use. It covers correct tire pressures, weekly checks, effects of under and over inflation, temperature influence, valve caps, sun exposure, and notes rising thefts. It mentions jotting tire serial numbers and cites General Motors guidance with upcoming installments.
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Automobile User's Guide
Coegla
General Motors
Res
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Otto Kolmeier & CO
Maytag
Stewart-Warner
Basse Express
Fredericksburg
East Main Street
Mutual Lumber
Blanco
Penrose
Metcalfe
Hugo Klalaner
Robert
Bob” Moreez
Fredericksburg Drive-In Station
Rubin Crenwelge
Ty Ny
Standard Motor Co., Inc
Chevrolet
Humble Station
Humble Oil & Refining CO
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