NYA Consular to Interview Youths in Fredericksburg
A National Youth Administration consular will be in Fredericksburg at the public school on Wednesday May 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to interview youths ages 16 to 25 for NYA work. They will assist on the prospective Home Economics cottage project on the school campus. prior NYA experience is welcomed. Local officials expect project work to begin soon, with formal application already sent to Washington and deemed routine.
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National Youth Administration
Fredericksburg
NYA
Washington
We Believe The Viewpoints In This Column
A columnist questions pro war propaganda and the slogan Saving Democracy for the World. The piece argues Americans should avoid involvement in a European war and critiques how England and colonial governance relate to democracy and sacrifice.
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United States
Europe
England
Canda
Australia
South Africa
Egypt
Palestine
India
Debate Over Invasion Fear Turns to Barter Economy Threat
The piece contrasts wartime invasion fears with warnings about a barter based foreign trade system seen as a form of economic bondage. It argues German National Socialism forced such trade policies by poverty and restricted commerce, noting the argument continues in ongoing public discourse.
Fredericksburg High mourns death of top senior Julie Grote
A pall fell over Fredericksburg High School graduation when 16 year old Julie Anna Grote died after a short illness in a local hospital. She was named Best All Around in the senior class and poised to receive the highest scholastic honor. funeral plans were not yet set.
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Fredericksburg High School
Julie Anna Grote
Alex Gote
Miss Grote
Fredericksburg Chamber Seeks Work Program Proposals 1941-42
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce sent a member list seeking opinions on a 1941 42 work program. President Paul Weber presents proposals including cold storage plant public market house road paving city mail delivery and other civic projects. Members may add suggestions for the new year beginning July 1.
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Fredericksburg
Kerrville Road
Main
Hill Country
Chamber of Commerce
Texas Merchants Benefit From Petroleum Cash Flow
Texas retail merchants receive about 324 million dollars annually from the money put into circulation by the petroleum industry, highlighting the sector’s broad economic impact on the state’s commerce and consumer spending.
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Texas
Texas Petroleum Industry
England Says Only Hoge Is Second A E F
England urged U S entry to wage total war. Reports said Britain relies on the second American Expeditionary Force to help secure victory in Europe. U S Free France relations soured as Vichy Germany ties rose and Connally called for seizing French lands in the Western Hemisphere.
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Great Britain
U.S
United States
Atlantic
England
Britain
U. S
Free France
Germany
Senator Connally
Texas
Wheat Producers in Gillespie County Vote on Wheat Quota
Commercial wheat producers in Gillespie County join a nationwide referendum on May 31 to decide if the Agricultural Adjustment Act wheat marketing quota applies to the 1941 crop. Quotas would tax wheat produced above farm allotments, aiming to curb overplanting and protect prices amid a projected two year, 1.25 billion bushel supply.
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Gillespie County
City Taxes Now Due and Payable in Fredericksburg
City Taxes for the present year are now due at the City Office in the Wieser Building uptown Fredericksburg. Payments may be made during May June and July with July 31 deadline. Bodo Habenicht City Tax Collector announced the change and deadline.
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Bodo Habenicht
Wieser
Fredericksburg
Graduates Told Of Need For Religion In Life
The Fredericksburg High School baccalaureate audience heard Rev. Ivan O Donaldson of First Methodist urge graduates to seek religious awakening as a guide for life. He linked education ending to moral growth and stressed turning failures into successes with faith in the Almighty.
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Ivan O Donaldson
First Methodist Church
Fredericksburg High School
Oliver Kowert
Theo M. Haag
Bethany Lutheran Church
O. F. Kattner
Edison Street Methodist Church
P.ta. Choral Club
Nannie Striegler
O Lindenberg
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
Rural Telephone Subscribers Meeting in Gillespie County
A meeting of rural telephone subscribers in Gillespie County will be held in the District Court Room on Saturday May 31 at 2 p.m. The gathering aims to discuss local telephone service and related issues.
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Gillespie County
Draft board calls three men for induction
Gillespie County draft board received its 17th call for selec tees. The three youths must report to the Fort Sam Houston induction center on Thursday, June 19. Call number 16 was issued for negroes and none from this area will be drafted.
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Gillespie County
Uncle Sam
Fort Sam Houston
Heavy Rains Flood Creeks Damaging Crops and Stock
Torrential rain in northeastern Gillespie County sent streams to their highest flood stage of the year delaying traffic and injuring stock. Cherry Mountain Pecan Creek region suffered the worst impact with high winds and lightning. Crops were damaged and road crossings flooded impassable. Baron's Creek crossing halted a convoy of 60 Army trucks.
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Gillespie County
Cherry Mountain
Pecan Creek
Gaage
Baron's Creek
Mason Highway
Firemen Sponsor Dance in Fredericksburg June 21
Members of the Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department plan a dance on Saturday night June 21 at Peters Hall. Proceeds will go to the fire department treasury.
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Fredericksburg
Kneese Elected President of Hill Country Livestock Group
Gil lespie County rancher Ben H Kneese was named president at the first executive meeting of the Hill Country Livestock Protective Association. A L Cameron and A W Stahl were named vice president and secretary treasurer, with a seven member board and two year directors announced.
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Kneese
Hclp Association
Protective Association
Ben H. Kneese
Gillespie County
Hill Country Livestock Protective Association
A. L. Cameron
A. W. Stahl
Paul Cornell
A. A. Welgehausen
Harry Jordan
Edwin Dittmar
Paul Stehling
Emil E. Petsch
Enos Rode
Ben H Kneese
Seth Rode
Graduating Exercises Set At St Marys and Fredericksburg High
The largest class yet from local high schools will graduate this week. Thirteen from St Marys School will hold exercises at Peter s Hall Thursday at 7 30 pm with address by Fr Hullweg and diplomas conferred by Fr Wolf. Fredericksburg High School hosts 107 final honors candidates Friday at 8 pm in the Public School Auditorium with diplomas presented by Herman Fischer and Mr Smyre and the program closes with God Bless America.
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Peter’s Hall
St. Mary’s School
Hullweg, Omi
St. Anthony’s College
F. X. Wolf
F. J. Hullweg
St. Mary's
Fredericksburg High School
Fredericksburg
Virginia Harrison
Guenther Luckenbach
Herman Fischer
Banquet Honors Ed Steves and Son Lumber Co 75th Year
Harvey Stein attended a Plaza Hotel San Antonio banquet held Wednesday evening in recognition of Ed Steves and Son Lumber Co celebrating their 75th year in business.
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Harvey Stein
Plaza Hotel
San Antonio
Ed. Steves and Son Lumber Co
O Daniel enters Senate race in Texas
Governor W Lee O Daniel announced on a statewide radio broadcast that he will seek the Senate seat left by the late Morris Sheppard. He is part of a quartet of leading candidates in the June 28 election and outlined his platform including labor peace measures and expanded pensions funded with a two to one federal match.
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Senate
W. Lee O’daniel
Texas
People of
Morris Sheppard
O'Daniel
Gerald Mann
Lyndon Johnson
Martin Dies
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