Two-Movie First Half at Palace Frederickaburg Aug 3
Cesar Romero stars in Viva Cisco Kid on the first half of a Friday Saturday double bill at The Palace lace Theatre Frederickaburg with a western theme about rescuing a girl from criminals. The second half showcases George O Brien in Legion of the Lawless an action drama about lawmen opposing criminals. The Mortal Storm stars Margaret Sullavan James Stewart and others opening Aug 7 8. Phyllis Bottome novel adaption praised as a major motion picture event. Mr and Mrs Carl Oehler visited Abilene relatives Sunday.
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Cesar Romero
Cisco Kid
Aetd
Pal
George O'Brien
Legion of the Lawless
Phyllis Bottome
Margaret Sullavan
James Stewart
Reobert Young
Frank Morgan
Europe
Vigilantes of the Pioneer Town Clash in Western Drama
A secret vigilante group in a western town seeks order but is hijacked by a ruthless killer who vents tyranny under the guise of justice. Young lawyer O'Brien defends victims and rallies honest townsfolk to smash the gang after a fierce gun battle.
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Ing
O’brien
Turnabout and Anne of Windy Poplars at the Palace
The Palace schedules Sun day August 4 and Mon day August 5 for Turnabout starring Carole Landis and Adolphe Menjou with John Hubbard. Hal Roach produced and directed the comedy about exchange of bodies. Outstanding support by William Gargen Donald Meek. Tuesday August 6 presents Anne of Windy Poplars with Anne Shirley as Anne Shirley pursued by Pringleton social rulers. James Ellison Slim Summerville Jackie Moran also star.
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Carole Landis
Adolphe Menjou
Thorne Smith
John Hubbard
Hal Roach
William Gargen
Donald Meek
Anne of
Fredericksburg Editor Robert S. Klett Dies at 53
Robert S. Klett born September 7 1886 in Cave Creek died July 26 1940 at age 53 after months of illness. longtime editor of the Wochenblatt and Standard he had served in civic groups and youth music programs and is survived by children Robert A. and Guido and Norma plus siblings and a grandchild. funeral services were held at Beckmann's and Bethany Church Choir and local music groups performed.
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Robert S. Klett
Cave Creek
August Klett
Keidel’s Memorial Hospital
Wochenblatt
The
Standard
E. C. Ottens
Robert
Knopp School
Fredericksburg
Wochenblatt and Standard
Council of Defense
Gillespie County Parole Board
Arbeiter Verein
Game Protective Association
Chamber of Commerce
Old Teamsters Reunion
County Saengerbund
Gebirgs Saengerbund
Echo
Bethany Lutheran Church
Jugendchor
Cora Wahrmund
Robert A
Guido Klett
Norma
Edward Itz
Albert E. Klett
Theo. M. Haag
Beckmann
Bethany Church
Saengerbund
Saenger
Obituary for Mrs. Henry Geistweidt of Hilda
Mrs. Henry Geistweidt nee Louise Kneese born May 24 1864 at Hilda died July 28 1940 at 76.2.4. She lived in Fredericksburg Onion Creek and Hilda. Surviving children are Walter Geistweidt Nellie Mrs Ed Gross Elisa Mrs Bennotz seven grandchildren one great grandchild and other relatives. Funeral services were held at Beckmanns funeral home and Hilda Methodist church with Rev Raeke and others. Interment in Hilda cemetery.
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Henry Geisteweidt
Louise Kneese
Hilda
Fritz Kneese
Fredericksburg
Onion Creek
Henry Geistweidt
Selma
Robert Petermann
Wesley
Albert Geistweidt
Walter Geistweidt
Nellie
Gross
Elisa
Bennotz
Karl Kneese
Minna Geisteweidt
Sophie Urbanke
Beckmann
Hilda Methodist Church
Raeke
Food poisoning warnings from State Health Officer Cox
Dr. Geo W Cox, Texas State Health Officer, warns outbreaks show need for careful handling and refrigeration of advance prepared foods. He cites bacteria growth at high temperature and humidity and stresses clean hands, proper containers, and keeping foods under 50 degrees F until use.
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Austin
Geo. W. Cox
Stonewall Leads League Despite Mixed Week
Stonewall posts a 9 8 19 record across games with Carter's 8 Harper 19 and Willow City 3 last Sunday. Next Sunday Stonewall travels to Willow City while Comfort meets Carter's and Harper has an off day, with a return game at Ingram planned.
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Stonewall Nesumnen
Comfort Suena
Carter's
Nnewnmneen
Willow City Mw
Harper
Stonewall
Carter’s
Willow City
Comfort
Ingram
Stonewall Triumphs Over Carters In Ninth For 9-8 Win
Stonewall overcame a 6-0 deficit, rallying to a 9-8 victory over Carter's of Fredericksburg in the ninth inning. Deike belted a 440 foot homer as part of Stonewall's late barrage and Kent earned the win while Moldenhauer took the loss. Carters had led with three runs in the second and fourth frames, but Stonewall scored five in the ninth to claim the game and extend their 1940 season success.
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Carter’s
Fredericksburg
Stonewall
Gillespie County
Carter
Deike
Carters
Staats
Wuest
Moldenhauer
Herbert
Feuge
Rausch
Steitlerf
Grobe
Deike Gs
Burg Rf
Schnellerf
Schumann
Burg If
Schumann Lf
Casparis
Luckenbach Cf
Ruebsahm
Kent P
Normitia Ae
Bird
V Deike
Kent
Texas History And Where To Get It
UT Texas Collection totals 25,000 volumes and leads library popularity charts. In June it circulated 9,163 volumes, the highest month ever, accounting for about 8 percent of all books handed out that month.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texas
Texans
University Library
Giants Defeat Southern Pacific In Sun Baseball
Giants beat Southern Pacific 6 to 3 as Molberg led with three hits and left fielder Schnerr drove in multiple runs. Grobe pitched nine innings for the Giants while Epp allowed six runs for the visitors. Next Sunday the Giants host Dan's Cafe from San Antonio at the local diamond.
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A. Grobe
Southern Pacific Railroad
San Antonio
Fredericksburg Giants
Giants
M. Molberg
Dants
Dan's Cafe Tribe
Frenchy
Black Cats
Boerne White Sox
Abrhore
Pike
jOutterside
Curry Ib
Grizzard Jf
Nnn
EPP
Pownersamnensemenm
Cnn
Ransieben
Molberg
Schneider Ss
Schnerr
Luckenbach If
Pyka Lf
Klaerner Cf
Schneider
Icke c
Grobe
Southern Pacific
Luckenbach
Pyka
Drive Made to Dispose Of Agri Supplies in Texas
United States Department of Agriculture initiates in Texas to promote disposal of agricultural surpluses. James Allen, Regional Director of the Surplus Marketing Administration, announces a twelve Reese one today through the Texas State Network facilitating greater consumption of American farm products.
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Austin
United States Department of Agriculture
James Allen
Surplus Marketing Administration
Texas
Willkie for President clubs gain Texas coordination
Dallas story reports L A Casey named official coordinator for independent Willkie clubs in Texas. Oren Root Jr of Associated Willkie Clubs of America expects strong Texas support, noting Willkie’s democratic credentials and Casey’s leadership in forming the state-wide, non partisan organization with over 1500 charter members and Baker Hotel Dallas as state HQ.
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L. A
Pat)Casey
Texas
Willkie
Oren Root, Jr
Associated Willkie Clubs of America
Casey
Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Gainesville
United States
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Princeton University
University of Virginia
14Th Regiment of Field’ Artillery
America
Dallas
Wendell Willkie
Houston
San Antonio
Baker Hotel
Government Reports Interview Outlines Food Drive Goals
Interview with B Frank White Acting State Director details three front drive: increase domestic consumption develop new uses for surpluses and expand export programs. Since 1939 over three billion pounds of foodstuffs bought and distributed to more than eleven million people in three million needy families monthly.
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B. Frank White
Office of Government Reports
Allen
War Minerals Found in Hill Country Across Gillespie Bianco
UT geologists report serpentine rock in Gillespie and Blanco counties contains chromium magnetite and nickel deposits. High chromium oxide content suggests potential for hard steel if other sources fail. Nickel and magnetite may support iron ore supply. map-wide geological index under way for Texas counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie
Bianco
University of Texas
United States
E. P. Sellards
University
Bureau of Economic Geology
Gillespie County
W. E
Six railroads funded by school fund survived Civil War debt
Six railroads borrowed 1 816 000 dollars from the permanent school fund before the Civil War and were the only securities not wiped out by the conflict. All funds were repaid except 242 000 dollars remitted to Reconstruction Governor Davis. Over 225 000 square feet will showcase modern farm machinery at the 1940 State Fair of Texas, promising a premier implement display nationally. Subscribe to the Herald.
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Permanent School Fund
Davis
Texas
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Abilene
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Texaco
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Pat Serage & Commission Co
Wedekind’s
KLETT
Texas History
Gents
de ‘Bailey
Chek
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Dan's Cafe
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George W. Brackenridge
Swante Palm
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca
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San Felipe de Austin
Littlefield
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Democratic Party
Wendell L. Willkie
Joseph Weldon Bailey, Jr
Joseph W. Bailey, Jr
Herald
H. Welge Lewis
Woerner Warehouse
Erwin Woerner
Prop
Alex Mittendorf
John Deere
Aermotor Mills
Fairbanks Morse
Krauskopf Bros
Fredericksburg, Texas
Lochte Storage & Commission CO
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