Stewart Says European Red Tape Tough on Newsmen During War Time
European wartime reporting proved perilous and bureaucratic as Charles P. Stewart recalls his experiences in London. He details home and war office hurdles, police checks, light restrictions, and air raid dangers affecting journalists during the conflict.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Europe
London
Manhattan
Home Office
War Office O. K
Germany
Hampstead Heath
Central Park
New York
Crowd recalls a Zeppelin raid and captured crew at Chatham
Wartime eyewitness recounts a Croydon near miss with a German airship and bombing fears. A Thames estuary Zepp downing led to the capture of two officers and a group of privates at Chatham barracks. Neutral reporters saw German officers housed with Britons and praised humane treatment.
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Thames Estuary
Chatham Barracks
U. S
Chatham
Funeral services for Leyland Knopp
Funeral services for Leyland Knopp were held October 2 at 3 PM at Beckmann Funeral Home. The Rev. B E Breihan and Rev. M P Burton officiated. Interment followed at City Cemetery with Methodist and mixed choirs performing. Leyland Roos Knopp was born April 24 1927 and died October 1 1939 at age 12 years 5 months 7 days. He was survived by his mother Mrs Clara Knopp nee Clara Roos and brothers Joe and Arthur Knopp Jr with grandparents Mr and Mrs Ed Roos and grandmother Mrs Joe Knopp. His father Arthur Knopp preceded him in death March 11 1931.
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Leyland Knopp
Beckmann
B. E. Breihan
M. P. Burton
Cemtery
Methodist Church
Edison Street
Leyland
Clara Knopp
Clara Roos
Joe
Arthur Knopp Jr
Ed. Roos
Joe Knopp
Fritz Roos
Arthur Knopp
Funeral services for August Burrow Held in October
Funeral services for August Burrow were conducted October 3 at 2 p m by Rev B E Breihan with burial in Willow City Cemetery He was born September 30 1849 in Germany and died October 2 at 8 45 am at age 90 years 2 days He lived in Cave Creek with his son Herman for 20 years and married Auguste Nachstaed in 1876 They moved to Comfort Texas in 1885 and raised 11 children including Alfred Walter and Mrs Glenn Barton Surviving children include Mrs Eddie Schilling Kerrville Mrs Perry Goodman San Antonio Herman Burrow Cave Creek Ferdinand Burrow Fredericksburg Gustav Burrow Corpus Christi Fritz Burrow Comfort 29 grandchildren 19 great grandchildren one great great grandchild a brother Albin Burrow Comfort and many relatives Also two brothers in Germany and a sister Mrs Auguste Eichholz of Comfort.
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August Burrow
Beckmann
B. E. Breihan
Willow City
Germany
Herman Burrow
Cave Creek
Auguste Nachstaed
Texas
Comfort
Alfred
Walter Burrow
Glenn Barton
Frieda
Martha Burrow
Eddie Schilling
Kerrville
Perry Goodman
San Antonio
Herman
Mrs Pfeil 80 Pioneer of Gillespie County Dies at Fredricksburg
Mrs G A Pfeil, 80, a pioneer of Gillespie County and longtime Fredricksburg resident, died at her home Wednesday afternoon after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM at Beckmann Funeral Home with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. An obituary will follow.
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G. A. Pfeil
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Beckmann
Greenwood Cemetery
Mrs Henry Anderegg Obituary and Stillborn Child Burial
Mrs Henry Anderegg nee Moellendorf 43 died Wednesday morning after giving birth to a stillborn daughter. Funeral services were held today at Beckmann Funeral Home at 2 PM and interment followed in City Cemetery. An obituary will appear in the next issue. A stillborn child of Mr and Mrs August Kott had funeral services led by Rev Lindenberg at Schaetter Funeral Home Sunday in the City Cemetery.
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Henry Anderegg
Moellendorf
Beckmann Funeral Home
August Kott
Lindenberg
Schaetter Funeral Home
It Happened This Week Debate on War Embargo Policy
The piece reports on a Senate debate where supporters hailed lifting the arms embargo as crucial legislation for a peace loving democracy. Senator Borah argued that delaying action could invite war to reach the United States and warned that changing law to allow sales to France and England might compel U.S. military involvement.
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Congress
Borah
Idaho
U. S
France
England
Pan American Republics End Isolation Conference
The neutrality conference of 21 American republics in Panama City adjourned with the decision to maintain an isolation policy. A safety zone for neutral shipping will encircle the continent from Maine to Washington, with the U S Navy patrolling to keep neutral shipping free from belligerent interference. Senator Marvel Mills Logan of Kentucky died in Washington of a heart attack. Cardinal Mundelein was found dead in Chicago.
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Panama City
Panama
Atlantic
Maine-Canada
Cape Horn
Pacific
Canada
Washington
United States
Senator Logan
Kentucky
Marvel Mills Logan
Roosevelt
Senate
A. B. Chandler
Supreme Court
American Medical Association
Midwest Oil
Chicago
Cardinal Mundelein
West
Tweed Suits Highlight Plum and Blue Fashion Trend
The article notes tweed as a leading fabric for smart town suits praised for its softness and silk like handling. It details an imported plum and blue tweed suit with a ribbed surface, Persian lamb trim at the neck and front, a peplum, and a high shoulder yoke shaping the bodice.
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New Town
Household Curtain Washing Tips From A Practical Guide
Shake curtains to remove dust before washing. Test color fastness in a hidden spot with lukewarm water. Measure before soaking and use lukewarm suds. Rinse three times or until water runs clear. Roll in Turkish towels to remove moisture, do not twist. Shape gently after partial drying and stretch to original dimensions.
Archbishop Dies After Coronary Thrombosis Fight with Nazism
The faithful and high church administrator of a leading diocese died from coronary thrombosis. He gained national fame in 1937 for opposing Nazi propaganda in Catholic institutions and denouncing Hitler as a failed Austrian paper hanger.
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Germany
Adolf Hitler
Final Assembly on 1940 Chevrolets Began This Week
Chevrolet announces final assembly of 1940 passenger cars started this week at 10 plants in Michigan Ohio Indiana and New York under M E Coyle general manager. production is expected near 5000 units daily to stock dealers for the October 14 model reveal while lines for commercial cars and trucks are already delivering units.
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Chevrolet
United States
M. E. Coyle
Detroit
Mich
Chevrolet Field
Coyle
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Markwell Stapling Machine Stitches Up to Sixty Sheets
The Markwell stapling machine staples or pins up to 60 sheets, as described by Fredericksburg Publishing Co.
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Markwell
Fredericksburg Publishing
Two Ford V-8 Cars for 1940 Shown Here
Two Ford V-8 models for 1940 are featured the standard Ford V-8 and the deluxe Ford V-8 Forder sedan with the Tudor sedan also shown. The big cars boast graceful lines and interiors emphasize fine appointments. Among numerous important features are advanced styling and comfort details.
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Fea
Lightning wrecks bed. Mrs Adams uninjured in Florida
A bolt of lightning struck and wrecked the bed where Mrs Julius Adams slept in St. Petersburg Florida setting it on fire but she escaped unharmed.
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Julius Adams
St. Petersburg
Fla
Bathing Wastes Six Gallons Water Each Time Experts Say
Report notes that standard bathtubs use six gallons of water that is wasted per bath. Experts urge efficiency and conservation measures to reduce household water use.
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Advance Motor Company
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