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Fredericksburg Standard in Fredericksburg, Texas
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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1942
Page
7
War bond pledge urged as Gillespie County votes
The piece urges Gillespie County citizens to participate in the Democratic Primary to support strong national and state leadership. It praises Dan Moody for U S Senate and Charles South for Congress, calls for patriotic duty, and notes praise from L A Woods and Mark McGee regarding war rationing efforts. It ends by stressing school support and continued civic duty.
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America
United States Senate
Texas
Dan Moody
National House of Representatives
Chas
South
Chas South
Austin
Gillespie
Kendall
Congress
United States
Gillespie County
L. A. Woods
Mark McGee
War News Roundup From World Fronts Across The Globe
The report covers Roosevelt awarding a Medal of Honor at the White House and release of attack details. China warns of grave future as Japan plans a bold push in Chekiang while Burma and Yunnan see shifting military focus. The Red Army advances near Kharkov, with German counterattacks near Izyum Barvenkova. A nationwide gas rationing proposal aims to curb rubber loss and oil shipments to western states. Sign War Bond Pledge.
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Chekiang Province
WPB
Citizens Committee Advances War Bond Efforts
A new eleven member Citizens Committee was appointed with no dissent to handle purchase details and report to local businessmen. Members include Stein Cameron Stehling W Keidel MacFarland Metzger Maier Ries and Kowert as secretary. J L Hollmig of Llano visited Fredericksburg while Ellen and Mildred Borchers hosted in San Antonio during a weekend stay.
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Joe Stein
Alfred Cameron
Felix Stehling
Ed. Stein
Arthur Stehling
Dr. W. Keidel
H. H. MacFarland
J. W. Metzger
Felix W. Maier
H. A. Ries
Arthur H. Kowert
J. L. Hollmig
Llano
Fredericksburg
Ellen
Mildred Borchers
San Antonio
Eddie Borchers
HCLO Names Continued At Year End Meeting
State Ranger R L Batte praised member support that helped HCLO close its first year successfully. County Attorney Alex Jung confirmed no cattle theft complaints last year. Alfred Petsch highlighted director work and yearlong challenges faced by the organization. Sign War Stamp Pledge.
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R. L .Batte
Alex Jung
Batte
Alfred Petsch
Registration Interest in Washington Recall Inspires Teachers
Washington keenly watches registration uptake while Texas trails New York in total numbers. A note asks teachers to convey sincere appreciation for their cooperation as there may be no opportunity to thank them in person.
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Washington
Texas
New York
Alfred Petsch Called to Active Service in 1942
Alfred Petsch began efforts to return to military duty with a 1942 physical. He received orders to report for active service on May 10 at Ft. Sam Houston, but the assignment was countermanded and he was told to report again. Petsch, a Gillespie civic leader, chaired major fund drives and relieved duties as columnist for the Standard.
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Ft. Sam Houston Army Headquarters
Camp Boullis
Honolulu
Petsch
United Service Organization
War Relief
Navy Relief
the Standard
Draft Board
Fredericksburg High School Honors Graduates In Cap And Gown
The 1950s style graduation program ended with Verdie Holly earning the top honors and Marjorie Henke the second highest grades. Jerry Durden Jr. led the boys as top achiever while Norman Rech presented funds for a flagpole. Rev Waller Jost delivered the benediction as the FHS Band played.
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B. I. Enderle
Verdie Holly
Marjorie Henke
G. F. Henke
Jerry Durden, Jr
Jerry Durden
Doss
Norman Rech
Waller Jost
Fredericksburg High School
Victor Miculka
May Bond Sales list of local businesses and sponsors
May bond sales page lists numerous sponsors and contributors including Standard Motor Company Dolezal Motor Co Hill Country Creamery Palace Theatre Western Auto and many others such as Nimitz Hotel Palace Liquor Store Sunnyside Liquor Store City Radio Electric Co Stehling Electric Co and Fredericksburg Publishing Co.
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Dr. J. A. Schmulen
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
W. A. Nettle
Merchants Must Post Price Lists Under New Regulation
The new rule requires posting a list of sale items with their ceiling prices at the local rationing board office in the Courthouse basement. Cost of living items lists are due by June 1 and other non exempt items by July 1, 1942. The wool crop for 1942 is estimated at about 402.9 million pounds, potentially setting a cash income record, with prior highs noted in 1918 and 1948.
Defense films draw large crowd at Longhorn Theatre
The Civilian Defense Protective Organization reports a strong turnout from city and rural residents for four educational films shown at the Longhorn Theatre on Saturday night. The audience packed the venue for several screenings and received the programs well.
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Civilian Defense Protective Organization
Longhorn Theatre
Classified Ad Slogan From Fredericksburg Publisher
Carbon paper in all sizes and all colors blue black and red at the Fredericksburg Publishing Co Inc Farmers use classified ads
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Fredericks
Farmers
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Norman Bros
Sterling
Stehling Bros
Clothiers
Mr. Merchant
Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc
Pany
Red Army
Kharkov
Izyum- Barvenkova
Joe Petsch
Gil
Lespie County
U. S
Army
Col. Petsch
Ft. Sam Houston
Joe Petses
Ft. Sam
Houston
Signal Corps
Citizens Committee
HCLO
Alfred Petseh
Burg Publishing Co., Inc
Hill Country Implement Company
Farmall Tractors
International Truck
City Cafe
Sunset Motor Lines
Brady Freight Lines
San Angelo
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Woerner Warehouse
Henry Klein
Sree Baer
San ‘Antonio, Texas
Pony Express
Joe A. Weidenfeller
Magnolia Petroleum CO
Farm Ranch Record Book
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