Giants End Season With Narrow Loss After Strong Run
The Fredericksburg Giants finish a successful season with a loss in the final game after compiling a 23 win 29 game record. The photo lists team figures including Elton Jordan Hugo Klaerner Eugene Ang Alfred Grobe James Pykal Enderlin Elias Klaerner manager Klett Louis Schneider Max Molberg Ben Mogford Stanley Schnerr Otto Schneider Jr Vincent Ransleben and George Zenner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Giants
Elton Jordan
Hugo Klaerner
Eugene
Der
Louis Schneider
Max Molberg
Ben Mogford
Stanley Schnerr
Otto Schneider, Jr
We Believe By COL. ALFRED PETSCH
Collected opinions argue that Democratic farm policy has helped some farmers but is weak against surplus. The piece praises Willkie style farm program reducing government control and tariffs. It warns of eventual collapse and seeks market-based guarantees for domestic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
McDonald
Mr. Roosevelt
Wildlife lovers meet to discuss four county hunting laws
Delegates from Gillespie and Kendall counties met at the Hotel Nimitz to form a four county game protective association. Bob Faust was elected president and Otto Burgdorf secretary. They approved the current universal hunting license and lease fees while seeking additional wardens and outlining open discussions on buck and doe bag limits. Continued on page 2, Col. 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie
Kendall
The Show Window of National Newspaper Week
The front page is presented as a show window during National Newspaper Week from Oct 1 to 8. It invites readers to view the page as a display of important, unbiased reporting presented with attractive style and pictures.
Plans Complete for Fourth Fire Convention
The Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department prepared for the 14th Convention of the Central Texas District of the Volunteer Firemen's Association on October 12. It will be the city's first time hosting such an event with business sessions set for 8 a.m. in the Court House Lobby and a 10 a.m. meeting in the District Court Room.
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Fredericksburg
Central
Texas
Volunteer Firemen's Association
Court House
Col
Night Hunters Draw Heavy Fine
A. C. Richetson and E. L. Wilburn of Llano were fined $75 each plus costs for hunting at night in the Bell Mountain area last week. Both pleaded guilty after Game Warden Heep arrested them. they were found with lights and a high powered rifle.
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A.C. Richetson
E. L. Wilburn
Llano
Bell Mountain
Heep
Japan Signs Axis Treaty as World War II Looms
Japan, Germany and Italy form a ten year military and economic pact binding each other against the United States, with Soviet Russia caught between rival blocs. The move heightens tensions as American officials promise diplomatic avenues while preparing for possible eventualities.
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Japan
Germany
Italy
U. S
America
United States
Soviet
Russia
England
Sumner Wells
Opening Day Taxes Bring Wide-Spread Payments
On opening day October 1 1940 many taxpayers in the county paid obligations with a long line at the tax office. First to pay were Chas Feuge first receipt holder Felix Heep Fredericksburg barber and Miss Mathilda Keller the first woman taxpayer. Non-residents like H P Gartrell mailed checks. A first-half tax plan allows payment before June 30 with discounts shrinking monthly from 3 percent in October to 0 by January.
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Chas. Feuge
Kein Frankreich
Feuge
Felix Heep
Fredericksburg
Mathilda Keller
H. P. Gartrell
Mason
Felix C. Hahn Doss
Alfred Rode
August Rode
Cave Creek
Carl Kroll Sr
Harper
A. Striegler
Austin
Marie Hansen
Stonewall
Fred Hahn Doss
J H. Jost
Elgin H. C. Jost
Richard A. W. Jost
Cherry Mountain
Chas Hartmann
Albert T. Hartmann
Honey Creek
August Meier Luckenbach
Martin J. Dittmar
Pilot Knob
C Of C Sets October 17 For Quarterly Meeting
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce directorate set October 17 as the time for their regular quarterly membership meeting. Time and place to be announced later. Secretary Edyth Krauskopf announced plans and specs for the new Post Office structure for bid by local subcontractors and material men.
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Fredericksburge Chamber of Commerce
Edyth Krauskopf
Chamber of Commerce
Gillespie County
The
Southern Sportsman
Sportsman’s
Local family travels to Colorado for extended visit
Mr and Mrs Albert imme and daughter travel to Colorado to spend several weeks with Mr and Mrs Schoemaker. Mr and Mrs Jom Hartmann of San Antonio visit Mrs Hartman’s parents Mr and Mrs Rudolph Habe nicht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Imme
Colorado
Schoemaker
Jom Hartmann
San Antonio
Gillespie Mohair Crop Reaches High Prices In East Markets
Mohair from Gillespie County sells to eastern buyers with top prices of 51c for grown hair, 57c for yearling, and 71c for surplus kid as deposits at Fredericksburg Bank hit a record high of 1 632 671 92 dollars while local dealers like Lochte Woerner Blums release large lots. Funeral services held for Mrs Jacob Gold in Fredericksburg.
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Gillespie County
Fredericksburg National Bank
Fredericksburg Financial Institution
Lochte Storage and Commission
Woerner Warehouse
Blums J
Juenke & Schoenewolf
Lochte
R. C. Collins
Boston
Louis ‘Rogner
Woerner
Blums Warehouse
Mrs. Jacob Gold laid to rest in Monday services
Mrs. Jacob Gold died Saturday evening at 7:50 p m at age 91 92 would have observed her 92nd birthday October 26 native of Gillespie County instrumental in Fredericksburg upbuilding spent life in Gillespie County born Fredericksburg October 26 1848 moved to South Grape Creek with parents Henry and wife Married Jacob Gold November 2 1869 and settled in North Grape Creek establishing the community of Gold.
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Jacob Gold
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
South Grape Creek
Henry Habenicht
North Grape Creek
Gold
Over-Stocked Sale At Max Staudt Jewelry Store
Miss Margie Schmidt of Bert ram spent the week end with her parents Mr and Mrs Max Schmidt. Max W Staudt is sponsoring an Over-Stocked Sale which is now in progress at his jewelry store. Many items of special interest will be noted in an advertisement in this issue.
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Margie Schmidt
Bertram
Max Schmidt
Max W. Staudt
Public Library Seeks More Books For School Year
The Fredericksburg Memorial Library issued a call for book donations as school opening boosts demand from students in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County. Donated books are repaired and kept in good condition. The library, revived this summer with funding from the Junior Chamber of Commerce and County Commissioners Court, plans to stay open year round.
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Fredericksburg
The
Memorial Society
Texas Men Age 21 35 Ordered to Register October 16
Governor W. Lee O Daniel proclaims Texas men aged 21 to 35 must register for possible military service on October 16. Registration will occur at 23 county polling places from 7 am to 9 pm, with volunteers aiding in the effort and cards sent to proper points for later draft number determination. Exemptions include active duty service members, certain cadets, and foreign diplomats not seeking U.S. citizenship.
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W. Lee O’daniel
Texas
Albert Klett
Klett
Geodetic Survey
Coast Guard
Fredericksburg Post Office To Feature Granite Base And Cre am Facade
Fredericksburg plans reveal a new Post Office at South Crockett and West Main will use granite in steps and base trim. The cream brick building faces Main Street, set back 20 feet, with a 62.5 by 62.5 foot main block and 23.5 foot rear extension. The design mirrors the Gilespie County Courthouse with large windows and a mansard roof.
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Fredericksburg
South Crockett and
W. Main
R.W. Klingelhoefer
Main Street
Frederickshoro
South Crockett Street
Gilespie County
Child Suffering Lockjaw Infection
Four year old Mildred Henke, daughter of Mr and Mrs Felix Henke, is hospitalized with a tetanus infection after being struck by a sharp object during play eleven days ago. Authorities report the injury occurred at a local residence and the child remains under care.
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Mildred Henke
Felix Henke
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Giants
Ager Klett
Vincent Ransleben
George Zenner
MacDonald
Alfred Petsch
Smart Farm Policy
Mexico
Wendell Willkie
Bob Faust
Otto Buredorf
C. of C
Pep Squad
Fredericksburg High School
MacDonald Studio
Ers
U.S. Naval, Military and
Military and
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
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