Roosevelt message and national unity viewed by Geo W Winningham
Geo W Winningham critiques the Roosevelt address to Congress. He argues the talk echoes Wilsonian causes and exposes hidden aims behind foreign entanglements. He warns against court packing and a single leader driving unity, urging lawful paths to national welfare.
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Roosevelt
U. S
U. S. Senate
Congress
Supreme Court
Washington
United States
Fredericksburg Livestock Exchange Opens Weekly Thursday Sale
The Fredericksburg Livestock Exchange launched weekly auctions last Thursday under managers Jack Whitehead J M Bevans and auctioneer John O Kays. Sales run Thursdays from 10 00 A M to late afternoon at the H C Maier Stock Yards near the Fredericksburg & Northern Railway with cattle calves steers hogs sheep goats horses milk cows and more on offer. A large crowd and many buyers attended the all day event promising ongoing weekly auctions.
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Jack Whitehead
J. M. Bevans
John O. Kays
Fredericksburg Livestock Exchange
Livestock Exchange
Fredericksburg & Northern Railroad
H. C. Maier
Kays
Fredericksburg
Air View of REA Farm Equipment Tour Coming Soon
An air view feature notes the REA Farm Equipment Tour scheduled to visit the area soon, highlighting its planned route and community significance for local agriculture and dealers.
Dams Built on Gillespie County Ranches
Arthur Zenner of White Oak community maintains seven or more dams on his ranch with 4 to 7 foot heights, spanning over 200 yards in natural watercourses. The lakes fill from springs, hold fish, and some are large enough for swimming and boating. The article notes potential countywide use and possible rainfall benefits from increased water bodies.
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Arthur Zenner
White Oak
Pecan Belt Nursery Co Opens in Fredericksburg Area
Planting season starts as Pecan Belt Nursery Co offers high grade trees shrubs and evergreens at reasonable prices in Fredericksburg. The ad ends with a philosophy line about earning a living.
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Pecan Belt Nursery Co
Fredericksburg
President Warns Against Third Terms
The article notes a warning that continued in office risks monarchy and dictatorship. It questions whether Mr. Roosevelt shares or follows that view and what stance he takes on a nonconsecutive or extended tenure.
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United States
Roosevelt
Red Cross Chairman Re-elected in Gillespie County
The Gillespie County Chapter of the American Red Cross reaffirmed leadership with A. D. Stahl as chairman W. C. White as vice chairman Mrs. Fred Mathisen as secretary and Miss Elizabeth Hanisch as treasurer The group recognized the Harper Branch and renewed its Health Nurse Program committee including Mrs E H Riley Miss Esther Mueller and Alfred Neffendorf and pledged support to the program.
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Gillespie County
The
American Red Cross
Commissioners’ Court
Court House
A. D. Stahl
W. C. White
Fred Mathisen
Elizabeth Hanisch
Harper
Gilespie County
Red Cross
Free Will and Moral Choice in Catholic Thought
A discussion piece argues free will is a real power to choose between right and wrong and to obey God. It contrasts foolish and wise choices, cites traffic, labor, and commandments as evidence of authentic freedom, and invites readers to request Catholic teaching from St. Anthony's Church Discussion Club.
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God
Satan
Heaven
Hell
St. Anthony’s Church
Graf Spee
Be Yourself They Say Now Opens at Rialto Kerrville
English star Ray Milland and American Robert Cummings share a screen with Sonja Henie in Everything Happens at Night a 20th Century Fox film opening Sunday at the Rialto Kerrville The two leads reflect on wasting time trying to be different from who they are.
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Ray Milland
Robert Cummings
Sonja Henie
20Th Century-Fox
Rialto
Kerrville
Unclear Entry Namie Estimating Held at Refreshments
Fragmentary note mentions a person named Namie Estimating associated with an event at a refreshments location. Details and context are missing.
Traveling Exhibit To Stop At Johnson City
A traveling REA farm equipment tour will stop in Johnson City on Highway 281 Monday and Tuesday February 5 and 6. The program includes demonstrations of feed grinders milking machines ensilage cutters cream separators and home appliances. REA and Extension Service representatives will discuss costs and use of electric power on farms. An adjacent note mentions dairy equipment improvements and a Jersey cow for sale, plus a highway project cost estimate of $165 000 for hard surfacing Gillespie County line to Old Spanish Trail.
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Johnson City
I. Broweht
Edernales Electran Cooperacve
State Extension Service
Rural Electrification Administration
Prograr
J. R. Cobb
Kathryn Harris
REA Representataives
REA Home
Gillespie County
Highway Department
Editorial on 1940 politics and Browder speech at City College
A 1940 political forecast criticizes peace rhetoric and party maneuvers in an election year. It attacks Liar Browder and calls for rejecting Soviet influence on campus while condemning Graf Spee coverage as glorifying suicide. It also touches on atheistic cultural trends and odd trivia about the human body.
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U. S
Taft
Dewey
Vandenberg
Garner
McNutt
Hull
Pres
Roosevelt
White House
Congress
Europe
Harper Chamber Discusses Kerrville to Harper Road Plan
The Harper Chamber of Commerce held a regular meeting Monday night to review ways and means for completing the hard surface road from Kerrville to Harper. Mr and Mrs Albert Kramer and daughter of Mountain Home visited Harper briefly on Monday while en route to Fredericksburg to visit relatives.
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Harper Chamber of Commerce
Kerrville
Harper
Albert Kramer
Mountain Home
Fredericksburg
Home Demonstration Club Meets at Mrs Floyd van Kienn
The Home Demonstration club gathered at the home of Mrs. Floyd van Kienn in the afternoon for a brief meeting. An or program and discussion were held as part of the gathering.
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Floyd van Keine
Betty’s Call Reveals Long-Delayed Dispute
Fragmentary lines suggest Betty involved in a lingering quarrel with an unnamed foe. A phone call is referenced, hinting at a past dispute and possible collection action. The incomplete dialogue leaves specifics unclear.
World’s oldest living tree named macrosamia in Australia
The report notes an ancient Macrosamia tree in Australia claimed as the world’s oldest living organism, with researchers dating its age to more than twelve thousand years. Local authorities and scientists discuss preservation and significance of the specimen.
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Australia
Grape grafting demonstration at Harper Evening School
At 2:00 on Saturday afternoon January 20 in Wallace Brown's time room an experienced grafting expert will present a grape grafting demonstration focusing on native wild vines for home use and market. All Harper area residents are invited to attend the practical session with discussion to follow.
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Wallace Brown
Education Must Be For Something Says Vocational Leader
B C Davis area supervisor in Vocational Agriculture urged Harper PT A to focus on practical learning. He praised progress in Harper and highlighted plans to use the State Library in Austin for books and reading facilities. He noted completed blackboards and high school lockers under construction with broad community support.
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B. C. Davis
Harper Parent-Teacher Association
Davis
Austin
State Office of
Vocational Agricultural Education
Harper Vocational Agriculture Department
P.T. A
New Bishop Metzger to be Consecrated Titular Bishop of Birta
Very Rev Sidney Matthew Metzger pro rector of St John’s Seminary will be consecrated titular bishop of Birta Syria and auxiliary bishop at Santa Fe New Mexico. Announcement from the apostolic delegation in Washington says he was named by Pope Pius. He was born July 11 1902 in Fredericksburg educated at St Marys St Johns Rome and Lateran. He holds sacred theology and canon law doctorates and has served as regent of St Marys law school and as pro rector since 1983.
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San Antonio
Sidney Matthew Metzger
St. John’s Seminary
Birta
Syria
Santa Fe
N. M
Washington, D. C
Pius
Fredericksburg
Frank
Ida Dietz
St. Mary’s School
Rome
Holy City
Pontifical University of the Propaganda
Pontifical Institute of Civil and Canon Law
St. John Lateran
Cardinal Pompili
St. Mary’s University
St. Mary's Law School
Rudolph Gerkens
Parish Mass Schedule and Sunday Activities
Mass on Sunday at 10 o'clock with additional masses at 8 30 and 10 on the 8th Sunday of each month and on greater feasts. Sunday School and all Societies meet immediately after the 10 o'clock Mass.
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Epworth League
Lutheran Church Service Schedule and Invitation
Walter C. Probst pastor leads Sunday School and Bible class on the first and eighth Sunday at 10 a.m. Divine Worship follows at 11 a.m. English service on the first Sunday and German on the eighth. Open invitation to worship and work with the congregation.
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H. H. Fairchild
J. E. Sylvester
Baptist Training Union
Gillespie County Mutual Aid Assn Seeks Members for New Rates
The Gillespie County Mutual Aid Association reports all members must complete changes to the new rates by month end. Directors urge current members to reconsider dropping, noting benefits for past and future payments. Solicitor Emil Hahne will explain features, no obligation after listening.
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Emil Hahne
Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Association
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Joe Heep
Harper 4-H Club Elects Officers and Plans Year
The Harper 4-H Club met January 8 with many new members listed and Adele Scarborough elected President. Officers include Doris Whitworth Vice-President Camille Stevens Secretary Mary Frances Fletcher Reporter Lois Casper Parliamentarian Hellen June Bode Orchard Demonstrator and Lora Sageser Clothing Demonstrator. Projects focus on orchard work and clothing.
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Camille Stevens
la Bonnie Parker
Louise Parker
Agnes Jung
Donnie Lennon
Lora Sageser
Dolly Thomas
Antoinette Parker
May Reese
Adele Scarborough
Mary Frances Fletcher
Norma Wilson
Lois Casper
Joyce Whetstone
Opal June Lennon
Gladys Lang
Marietta Wedekind
Bonnie May Bierschwale
Elva Feller
Vera Kneese
Inez Whitewood
June Bode
Charlyne Barrett
Juanita Parker
Doris Whitworth
Bonnie Jo Harper
Kathryn Coggeshall
Orchard
Hellen June Bode
Global death toll rises as conflicts intensify
Reports indicate hundreds across regions face escalating violence and shortages. Aid agencies warn of worsening humanitarian crises as civilians seize dwindling resources and health services strain under ongoing hostilities.
Bank Statement Figures From Gillespie County Texas 1940
Bank balance sheet shows loans and discounts 52167.18 secured by real estate. Overdrafts and cash items, capital stock 25000, surplus 6000, undivided profits 8404. Total liabilities and capital 127292.90. Presidents and cashier certify the figures as true, sworn January 9, 1940 before notary C W Granville.
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State of
Texas
Gillespie
Chas. J. Whitewood
Jno
S. Morris
J. S. Whitewood
Herman Harper
H. P. Gartrell
A. D
Stehling's January Sale Offers Warm Winter Wear
The ad promotes men's winter clothing including salt top coats jackets at low prices during Stehling's January Sale. It notes the sale runs through January and urges shoppers to visit. It includes a stray line about naming a son and fortune in a family context.
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Stehling
Teddy
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the Friendly Church
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Gillespie County Mutual Aid Assn
Harper Country
REA Construction
J. L. Faria and Son
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First State Bank of
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Bandera
W. A
Bill) Kaiser
Sterling Bros
J. B. Granville
Brady
Ed. Fisk
C. W. Granville
Emmet Keller
Mesdames
J. T. Glass
J. F. Wedekind
Clarence Harper
First State Bank
State of Texas
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C. W Granville Notary Public
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