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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1940

Page

4

It’s That Time Again urging Gillespie County to vote

The editorial urges Gillespie County and all Americans to vote on election day. It cites Life magazine’s view that voting is a citizen duty and outlines three goals: vote for the common good, affirm ideals, and choose wisely. It stresses evaluating candidates by concrete deeds and local issues while prioritizing national leadership.

Gillespie County United States Life Magazine Life Republic All America

Europe muddles on in war as winter nears

Europe remains divided as England fights for freedom and tradition while Germany seeks Lebensraum and control of sea lanes. Invasion attempts falter as war grinds on amid a harsh winter looming, with the United States preparing defense through new machines and manpower.

Europe England Germany United States

Roosevelt Willkie Clash Is Center Of Election Talk

The piece traces campaign roles for Roosevelt and Willkie with Willkie's expected 250 speeches nationwide and GOP points against a third term. It covers John L. Lewis backing Willkie, labor and agricultural policy contrasts, and polls forecasting Roosevelt a safe electoral majority.

Roosevelt Wallace U .S Willkie America John L. Lewis Lewis Superman U. S Congress J. E. McDonald McDonald Willkies McNary Union

First Draft Board Names and Lottery Mailing Plan

The board chose Hartmann as chairman and Burgdorf as secretary. They will mail questionnaires at a slow pace, with a five day return window. A partial list shows the first 48 draft numbers and names, including Henry Schmidt Walter Wilson Charles Dubray and others.

Hartmann Burgdorf Henry J. Schmidt Walter Wilson Charles Dubray Albert A. Mauldin Bernadino Arizola Benedict C. Hagel Kurt W. Kallenberg Socorro Calderon Erwin F. Kammilah Edwin F Leeder Louis R. Benavides Emil D. Felps Elgin H. Mund Alex Frantzen Leroy Bonn Raymond Wuest Nolan Brown Marvin Steitle William H Mueller Arno A. Rausch Sidney M. Henke George W. Kensing Walter Doebbler J. C. Felps Erato R. Hopf Victor Weinheimer Rubin A. Jacoby Paul A. Besier Rupert C. Strachbein Andrew Miller Louis Kuhlmann

St Mary's Honor Roll List Honors Parochial School Sequences

St Mary's Parochial School released its honor roll covering both primary and high school grades. The roll lists students by class with minimum grade averages for earning inclusion, featuring numerous names across Seniors to First, including several Stehling siblings and other local families.

St. Mary’s Parochial School Josephine Danz Constance Kleck Anna Frances Stehling Dorothy Saenger Ceclia Kunz Celeta Kunz Katherine Kaiser Cordelia Dirks Alton Stehling Mary Louise Fritz Irene Bernhard Sylvia Wallendorf Catherine Stehling Maxine Jordan John Dooley Frances Eberle Frances Ernst Earlene Hahn Rosalind Kleck Louise Loth Alfred Metzger Frances Rosenbach Evelyn Schneider Annie Mae Stehling Patrick Dooley Pauline Langehennig Nora Meurer Maxine Peter Anna Petsch Beatrie Stehling Josephine Stehling Dorothy Stejn Frances Evers Maxine Moritz Ruth Lochte Bernice Pyka Cecilia Petsch Mary Jane Molberg Betty Kaderll Alice Stensch Victor Ersch Robert Langehennig Jasper Danz Robert Stehling Peter Kleck Roy Moritz Emily Alberthal Joan Blanchard Madeline Dooley Henriette Mosel Florence Enderlin Bernice Enderlin Betty Thompson Marian Kuhlmann Henry Kleck Daniel Stehling Hans Enderlin Jacob Knopp Denis Schlueter Dorothy Besier Frances Jenschke Clarence Weinheimer Theresa Lang Cherie Boyd Ruth Heep Betty Zenner Doris Lang Frances Loth Antoinette Kraus Dorothy Miller Agnes Molberg Gladys Lange Rose Marie Lange Franklin Loth Charne Franke Kenneth Holdforth Oleta Alberthal James Braeutigam

Adolph Ottmers Breaks Both Wrists In Fall

Rancher Adolph Ottmers of Crabapple region broke both wrists Monday after falling from his home roof. He was treated at a local hospital and released the same day. The week also saw C F Gottschalt suffer a broken right collar bone after a dog trip and a cow charge. Edwin Rusenberger received a knee cut when a horse threw him on a highway. Gustav Ad Rusche was bitten by a black widow spider but recovered after early treatment. Mrs Richard Schumann underwent an operation at a local hospital.

Adolph Ottmers Crabapple C. F. Gottschalt Gottschalt Edwin Rusenberger Gustav Ad. Rusche Edwin Rusche Richard Sehumann

Sembritzky Graduate of Naval Electrical School

Gustave A. Sembritzky of Fredericksburg recently graduated from the Electrical School Naval Training Station in San Diego California with a final mark of 95.6. He enlisted March 13 1940 at San Antonio and completed the course with high honors according to Navy officials.

Gustave A. Sembritzky G. A. Sembritzky Fredericksburg Electrical School Naval Training Station San Diego Calfornia U.S. Navy San Antonio Sembritzky Naval

Admiration Contest Winners List With Prizes

The announcement lists prize winners from the Admiration contest closed Oct 1. First prize Mrs James Franks of San Antonio receives $100, second prize Mrs Er W Pinkston of Tyler $40, third prize Mrs A M Thompson of Marlow $20, plus twenty $2 next prizes to numerous entrants across Texas and nearby states. dealer prizes include $50 to Piggly Wiggly San Antonio and $20 to J D Hill Grocery Tyler, with many additional dealer prizes and addresses.

James Franks Broadway San Antonio Er. W. Pinkston Crescent Dr Tyler A. M. Thompson W. Seminole Marlow W. M. Haigler Giddings Wichita Falls Tos Joe Fazzina Stephenson Shreveport Claude Wright Cooper Texas W. P. Douglas Oram Street Dallas C. Stowell E. Kingsville Pampa W. M. Kelley Fifth Street Port Arthur W. R. Ruffner Adams Street Amarillo Miriam Gudmanson Los Fresnos Marie J. Rogers Rencher Cloves New Mexi M. C. Moore Genoe H. D. Allen Duval Austin A. J. Pope Elm Street Abilene George C. Elliott Trinity M. T J. D. Hill Treadwell Oklahoma Cashis King Holley Brothers Ray Wilson Cooper Texas Wyatt Harris Food Loper Pete Fowlkes Lighthouse San Benito Bristow's Clovis New Mexico Houston Checkerfront Thornton's Herndon Martin's Vernon Saveway Fort Worth C. W. Winter Cleburne Safeway Waco Granberry’s Breckenridge Mikes Marshall, Texas Pay & Take Altus Okla

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