Stimson Faces Senate Debate on War Policy and Training
The Senate Military Affairs Committee has advanced Stimson for secretary of war and his testimony outlines four beliefs. He argues aid to Britain depends on U S utility, supports compulsory military training to stress world danger, favors Allied warships seeking refuge in U S ports, and denies being a war monger despite isolationist charges. He questions how aid far from U S shores aids national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimson
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Britain
United States
America
New Deal
England
Large Alberta Peaches Sale and Summer Dance
For sale large Alberta peaches available next week at Anton Saeiditzinsky's Route 1 Fredericksburg. Edgar Friesenhahn and his Accordian Band from New Braunfels will play for a dance at White Oak pavilion on Sunday night July 21 at six o'clock. Barbecue, cold drinks, and beer will be on the grounds. School trustees invite attendance. Visitors Mrs. M Jobes and Melba Johnson of Junction and Mrs. Homer Pugh of Denton visiting local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton S@aeidtzinsky
Route 1
Fredericksburg
Edgar Friesenhahn
New Braunfels
White Oak Pavilion
Mass Schedule Notes for Sundays and Weekdays
Masses are held Sundays at 9 30. On the third Sunday of the month and on feasts as announced Holy Masses begin at 8 and 9 30. Weekdays the bell rings at 7 30 and Mass follows immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mase
First Baptist Church Schedule For Sunday Services
The Friendly Church announces Sunday School at 10 a m and morning service at 11 a m with evening worship at 7 p m led by Pastor Frank Nixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Frank Nixon
Harper Methodist Church Sunday Services Schedule
Harper Methodist Church announces worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. on the second, third, and fourth Sundays each month.
Lutheran Church Service Schedules and Pastor Probst
Wakter C announces services at the Lutheran Church with Pastor Probst presiding. Sunday school sessions are held on the first and third Sundays, inviting parishioners to attend worship and instruction.
Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Holds Annual Meeting
Members gathered at Peters Hall for the Gillespie Co Mutual Aid Insurance Association annual meeting with 18 present, despite a quorum of 30. They adopted amendments to the constitution and policy certificates, approved minor changes, and reelected directors, noting growth to 510 members and strong death claim payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Mutual Aid Insurance Association
Peter's Hall
Otto Henke
Wm. Dietel
Joe Heep
Oscar Krauskopf
Fritz Knust
Gillespie County
Board of Directors
State Board of Insurance Commission
State Board
State Commission of Insurance
Henke
Hugo Weinheimer
Blanchard Takes Over Leadership of Kerrville Power Club
The Power Club at Kerrville will be led by Leo J. Blanchard and Henry Roessner of Fredericksburg starting July 1. Tommy Brooks and His Orchestra of Austin will provide two weeks of dance music. Floor shows and regular entertainment are planned by the new management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power Club
Kerrville
Leo J. Blanchard
Henry Roessner
Fredericksburg
Uly 1St
Tommy Brooks
Austen
Gillespie County 4-H Boy Earns 1940 Educational Trip
Wesley Crenwelge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Crenwelge, earns a 1940 District Seven Texas 4-H Club Boys Educational Trip representing Gillespie County. The 12 day tour visits Brownwood, Fort Worth, Dallas, Mt. Pleasant, Texarkana, Hot Springs National Park, Mammoth Cave, Chicago, Ames, Kansas City, Joplin, and Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Erwin Crenwelge
Gillespie County
Texas
Hy. Grote
Brownwood
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Mt. Pleasant
Texarkana
Hot Spring
National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Chicago Lake Michigan
Ames
State College
Kansas City
Stockyards
Joplin
Oklahoma City
Crenwelge
Otto Henke
G. F Henke
F. N Newsom
Mason County
Elmo V. Cook
Eastland County
R F. McSwain
180 Additional REA Lines To Be Built In Gillespie County
Rural families in Gillespie County will gain about 160 miles of new electric lines under Pedernales Electric Cooperative expansion funded by the Rural Electrification Administration. The project, the largest allotment in Texas for the coop, aims to extend service to previously omitted members at the new low rural rate. Construction could start soon, with right of way the main potential delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stehling
Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc
Stehling
Crabapple
Lee McWilliams
McWilliams
Rural Electrification Administration
Washington
Union
Pedernales Electric Coop
Coop
Gillespie County
Confirmation services held at Lutheran Church Sunday
Confirmation services were held at the Lutheran Church Sunday by Rev. W. C. Probst. A class of eight incl Billie Grosenbacher, John Honig, Rahe, Minnie Moel Lange, Tatech and Viola rtificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
W. C. Probst
Billie Grosenbacher
John Honig
Rahe
Minnie Moel- Lange
Tatech
Ant-Poll-Tax Bill Advocated to End Voter Privilege Fees
The piece argues against poll taxes in eight states that deny voting rights to the poor. It praises Representative Geyers Anti-Poll-Tax Bill and urges support from Congress to prevent disenfranchisement based on poverty. It notes many incumbents face no opposition and warns against dictatorship by a privileged minority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Representative Geyer
Congress
Must We Enter War to Save Civilization
A columnist critiques repeated calls for U S entry into a European war. He labels diplomats and professors as hysterical, un-American leaders who urge abandoning peace and security to join in killing and destruction, questioning whether civilization can be preserved by wasting people’s lives and resources. Stalin is mentioned as laughing at the stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
United States
Stalin
Europe
Saviors of civilization far from home in Europe talk
The piece argues against American claims of Providence amid the European war. It cites domestic rot and corruption, noting peacetime murders, broken marriage norms, jailed officials, and public graft while dismissing grandiose vows to save a civilization elsewhere. It concludes that future leaders will replace current rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
United States
Be Strong We Stand to Fight for God and Justice
A call to persevering effort and courage frames a rallying message urging readers to resist despair. It emphasizes hard work, active striving, and faith to confront entrenched wrongs, urging determination and action tomorrow.
Force 100 Barrels From New Oil Reserve Finds
A report notes that 198 new oil reserves were located after fixes by an crew. The find follows a claim of producing 100 barrels, highlighting a significant expansion of available crude resources.
Unclear Fragment Highlights 1988 Texas Costs
Fragment notes a price around 1.28 dollars in 1988 tied to Texas coverage. The readable text is incomplete and offers limited context for a full summary.
Doss Common School District to Vote for Higher Tax Rate
A petition from qualified voters of Doss Common School District asks County Judge Henry Hirsch to schedule an election on July 27 at the Doss School House to decide on increasing the current 20 cent tax to a total not exceeding 50 cents per $100 value to supplement state school funds. Alfred Sauer is presiding officer and will appoint two judges and two clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hirsch
Doss Common
Doss School House
Alfred Sauer
Sauer
Fredericksburg Farm Loan Assn to Hold Annual Meeting
The Fredericksburg National Farm Loan Association will hold its 1940 annual meeting on July 23 at the Palace Theatre. Organized in 1917, the group has issued 576 Federal Land Bank loans totaling over 1.92 million dollars and 196 Land Bank Commissioner loans worth about 386,550 dollars. The program will include reports, director elections, an address by A C Williams of the Federal Land Bank of Houston, talks by county officials and a motion picture on Texas agricultural scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg National Farm Loan Association
Palace Theatre
Chr. Mathisen
Federal Land Bank
Land Bank Commissioner
Mathisen
A. C. Williams
Federal Land Bank of Houston
Agricultural Conservation Association
Production Credit Association
Texas
Larger School Apportionment In Texas Counties Discussed
State Superintendent L A Woods estimates Gillespie county will receive 1428 more for school operation this year based on student numbers. He credits the rise in per capita from 22 to 22.50 as improving Texas education and notes the state ranking improved from 36th to 18th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Gillespie County
L. A. Woods
Supt. Woods
State Board of Education
Texas
Supt. Wood
Supt Woods
Woods
Students to receive wings after summer flight training
Forty five graduate and undergraduate students at Southwest Texas State Teachers College will earn their wings after completing the current summer flight training program in cooperation with the Civil Aeronautics Authority. The training is free with no obligation to the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
Civil Aeronautics Authority
County Reaches High Tax Payment Rate in Gillespie County
County reports an enviable tax collection record with over 97 percent of current taxes receipted as of June 30. The annual report by Tax Assessor Collector Wm M Petmecky to the Comptroller lists delinquent collections from prior years and other levies including occupation and poll taxes. The poll report notes 3830 poll taxes paid and 68 exemptions, totaling 3898 receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Wm. M. Petmecky
Comptroller’s
Austin
Public Hearing On County Budget Set For Aug 14
Gillespie County Commissioners Court adjourned a regular meeting after acting as a board of equalization. They scheduled a public hearing for August 14 on the proposed county budget for the year ending June 30 1941 prepared by County Judge Henry Hirsch. Also appointed August D Stahl as election judge for Election Precinct No 20. Treasurers report showed balances across multiple funds including Jury 5605.20 Road and Bridge 8033.46 General 11987.88 Court House and Jail Bond 0 Special Road Tax 9482.25 County Highway 36803.26 Interest and Linking 3661.33 Fund 6209.23 Available Bond Fund 12358.08 Escrow 2185.68 Construction Accounts 2009.62 Lateral Road 8278.82 Salaries for county officials to be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Commissioners Court
Board of Equalization
Wm. M. Petmecky
Henry Hirsch
Otto M. Hahne
August D. Stahl
Elgin Crenwelge
Court House
County of
Gillespie
Justice of the Peace Act
Mergenthaler
Wm. Petmecky
Texas thrift institutes report May home loans and deposits
In May 121 insured savings and loan associations in Texas made 1 333 home loans totaling 2 556 100. As of May 31 their home mortgage loans reached 82 584 000, with new deposits of 1 457 421 bringing total public savings to 73 572 000 and 83 133 investors using thrift services. Assets stood at 96 745 000 on June 1, covering both state and Federal chartered institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
Nugent Fallon
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Insurance Corporation
Randolph Field trainees rise from San Marcos batch
Twenty pilots trained at San Marcos during the long term of 89 40, several accepted into Randolph Field. The college unit here was ranked third in excellence in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Field
San Marcos
Discussion Club invites inquiries on Catholic Church facts
The appeal addresses Mr. X and others who question Catholicism and warns against anti Catholic rhetoric. It argues the church has endured 1900 years with 860 million adherents and draws thousands annually to the U S and England. The text invites readers to write for true information from the DISCUSSION CLUB at St Anthony s Church Harper Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. X
England
St. Anthony's Church
Harper, Texas
Large SWTTC graduate enrollment tops previous records
San Marcos July 9 1925 three hundred twenty five graduate students from 186 Texas towns and other cities enroll in the SWTTC graduate school the largest class since 1936. Dean Hopf and Chester Ochler are among the summer students as term runs June 8 to July 13 with a second term July 15 to August 23. Dr A A Grusendorf notes growing importance of the graduate program and masters degrees rising from four in 1938 to 61 last August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Texas
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
Dean Hopf
Chester Ochler
Harper
A. A. Grusendorf
SWTTC
Stehling Family Relocates to San Antonio
Oscar Stehling and wife and family have moved from Kerrville to San Antonio about a month ago. He joined Heil Motors as a used car dealer. The Stehlings were previously residents of Fredericksburg and later Kerrville where Oscar worked for Kerr County Motor Company for about six years. Many Hill Country friends wish them success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Stehling
Kerrville
San Antonio
Stehling
Heil Motors
Fredericksburg
Kerr County Motor Company
Hill Country
Old Time Celebrities Appear in Crosby Film at Rialto
Five vaudeville stars Eddie Leonard Blanche Ring Trixie Friganza Grace LaRue and Julian Eltinge join Bing Crosby and Gloria Jean in Universal's If I Had My Way at the Rialto Theatre Sunday and Monday. Leonard and Ring perform their famed vaudeville specialty numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing Crosby
Gloria Jean
Universal
Rialto Theatre
Eddie Leonard
Blanche King
Trixie Friganza
Grace LaRue
Julian Eltinge
Leonard
Miss Ring
Omer Cottle Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery
Omer Cottle was taken to Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic Saturday for an appendicitis operation. He is reported to be doing very well at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Cottle
Fredericksburg
Bank Statement for Gillespie County Texas 1940
State of Texas Gillespie County bank report sworn by President Chas J Whitewood and Cashier Jno S Morris on July 8 1940. Total assets liabilities and capital shown with figures for stock surplus undivided profits deposits and time certificates. Notary C W Granville confirms authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cece
State OF Texas
Gillespie
Chas
J. Whitewood
Jno
S. Morris
Chas. J. Whitewood
A. D
C. W. Granville
Death of Dan Bierschwale at 67 in Harper County
Dan Bierschwale, 67, died Friday at 2 pm at his brother R. G. Bierschwale’s home in Reservation after a brief illness from acute indigestion. Born near Comfort on Black Creek, he lived in Harper County most of his life, never married, helped on the family ranch, and was active in the Baptist church. Funeral held at Harper Baptist Church with Rev. Whatley. Smith Funeral Home Kerrville directors. Interment in local cemetery. Surviving brothers and sisters listed as L G, Moses, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Beirschwale
R. G. Bierschwale
Reservation
Dan
Black Creek
Comfort
Harper Country
Baptist Church
Harper Baptist Church
Whatley
Sunset Baptist Church
Smith Funeral Home
Kerrville
Moses
G. Evans
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By Marie Winningham
M. Jobes
Melba Johnson
Junction
Our City
Homer Pugh
Denton
Sam Parker
Harper Methodist Church
Gunday School
Suniam
The
Gillespie Co. Mutual Aid Ins
Asia
Blanchard
Wesley Crenwelge
Nation
Corn Belt
Chicago
Pedernales Electric Co-Op
Doss School
National Farm Loan Assn
Petmecky
Nacogdoches
Catholic Information
Hopf, Oehler
S.W.T.T.C
Crosby
Methodist
Presbyterian Churches
Presbyterian Church
Carrol Bierschwabe
Carrol
First State Bank
Harper Herald
Dan Bierschwale
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